Blackstone & Gold is proud to announce that the firm has been recognised with two prestigious awards at the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Awards 2026, underscoring our commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes in complex, high-value disputes.
The firm was honoured with Impact Case of the Year for its successful representation of QBE Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd in Marketlend Pty Ltd v QBE Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd [2025] SGHC(I) 1, a landmark decision of the Singapore International Commercial Court that has significant implications for the trade credit insurance and trade finance industries. The award recognises disputes that have made a meaningful contribution to the development of the law and have had a lasting impact on the market.
In addition, Baldev Bhinder, Managing Director of Blackstone & Gold, was named Singapore Lawyer of the Year, recognising his leadership and achievements in complex commercial litigation, international arbitration, investigations and cross-border asset recovery. The award reflects not only individual excellence but also the trust placed in the firm by clients to advise on their most significant disputes.
Commenting on the awards, Baldev said:
“We are deeply honoured to receive this recognition from Benchmark Litigation. These awards are a reflection of the trust our clients place in us and the dedication of our entire team. While recognition from our peers is gratifying, our greatest satisfaction comes from helping clients navigate their most challenging disputes and delivering commercially meaningful outcomes.”
The recognition comes at a time when businesses are facing increasingly complex cross-border disputes arising from geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruption, fraud, insolvency and financial distress. Blackstone & Gold continues to advise corporations, financial institutions, insurers and commodity market participants on high-stakes disputes across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
We extend our sincere thanks to our clients, colleagues and professional partners for their continued confidence and support. These awards reinforce our commitment to providing strategic, partner-led advice and achieving outstanding results in the most complex and consequential matters.
About Benchmark Litigation
Benchmark Litigation is one of the world’s leading guides dedicated exclusively to dispute resolution. Its annual awards recognise the region’s leading litigators, law firms and the most impactful disputes based on extensive independent research, client feedback and peer review.