Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) based in Hong Kong, available for appointment as sole arbitrator and co-arbitrator in international and China-related commercial arbitrations.
Has acted as sole arbitrator in a Hong Kong-seated arbitration and as co-arbitrator in a PRC-seated arbitration, with experience in managing procedural timetables, addressing default scenarios, closing proceedings, dealing with costs and drafting arbitral awards.
Combines arbitral experience with senior in-house general counsel roles at Morgan Stanley and CITIC Securities International, prior training at Slaughter and May, and experience serving on the boards of public companies as executive and non-executive director, bringing a pragmatic and commercially focused approach to decision-making, risk assessment and case management.
Sector focus includes financial services, private equity, corporate and shareholder disputes, M&A and cross-border investment matters, particularly those involving Greater China.
Panel arbitrator with Dubai International Arbitration Centre, Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration, Shanghai International Arbitration Center, South China International Arbitration Center (Hong Kong) and AALCO Hong Kong Regional Arbitration Centre.
Qualified in England and Wales, Hong Kong, Australia (New South Wales) and New Zealand.
Languages: English, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese). All at native level.
Available for appointment as sole arbitrator and co-arbitrator in Hong Kong, PRC-related and international commercial arbitrations.
