Kyri is global chair of the firm's Energy & Natural Resources Industry Group and has over 30 years of experience as an international disputes and commercial lawyer to clients in the energy and natural resources sector. Over the years, Kyri’s practice has evolved to meet the changing needs of global multinational clients in the energy and natural resources and commodities sectors. His specialization in advising companies that trade, finance and transport commodities – with experience covering the related disciplines of trading, sale of goods, trade finance, insurance, international arbitration and dispute resolution.
Kyri has received accolades from clients and peers over the years, including by independent publications:
- Ranked by Best Lawyers Singapore 2025 for Arbitration and Mediation
- Ranked by Best Lawyers Singapore 2023 for Energy Law
- Ranked by Best Lawyers Singapore 2022 for Energy Law
- Kyri was ranked as an “Eminent Practitioner” in his field by Chambers Asia-Pacific 2020
- Chambers Asia-Pacific 2020 states that Kyri is considered a “powerhouse in derivatives and commodities,” according to interviewees.
- Named to The Legal 500 UK “Hall of Fame,” 2020. This recognizes individuals who have “received constant praise by their clients” and who have been listed in The Legal 500 rankings for eight or more consecutive years.
- Ranked as an “Eminent Practitioner” in his field by Chambers USA (Nationwide) 2019
- Chambers USA (Nationwide) 2019 states that Kyri is “extremely practical, commercially oriented and very good at solving complex problems”. Clients note “he is incredibly thoughtful about understanding our business globally.”
- Ranked by Chambers USA (Nationwide) as “Eminent Practitioner” 2018
- Legal 500 UK 2017 states that Kyri is “known for his ‘dynamic leadership’.”
- Ranked by Chambers USA (Nationwide) as “Eminent Practitioner” 2017
- Identified as a Top 100 LGBT global executive by The Financial Times
Credentials
Awards & Recognition
- Listed in the 'Hall of Fame'' in The Legal 500 UK for Dispute Resolution Commodities disputes, 2025
- Selected through peer review for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in Singapore for Energy Law, 2022 - 2023