Arbitrators

Leading arbitrators

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1

David Bateson

39 Essex Chambers

‘David is a highly regarded international arbitrator. He is always very well prepared and knows the facts inside out.'

1

Anneliese Day KC

Fountain Court Chambers

She is excellent - on top of the details, attentive and courteous.'

1

Robert Gaitskell KC

Keating Chambers

1

Sarah Grimmer

Twenty Essex

Sarah is an excellent arbitrator who inspires confidence. She is very measured and has great gravitas.'

1

Doug Jones

Atkin Chambers

1

Christopher Moger KC

4 Pump Court

‘Christopher is one of the best arbitrators in the business. He knows the case inside and out, and he is industrious, experienced and wise. A role model as an arbitrator.'

1

Stephen Moriarty KC

Fountain Court Chambers

1

Colin Ong KC

The 36 Group

Colin is a highly intelligent arbitrator. He is very quick to grasp difficult and complex concepts, and is very intuitive and good at seeing the overall picture. He has a strong ability to articulate his points clearly and persuasively.'

1

Robert S. Pé

Arbitration Chambers

Robert is a highly experienced and very knowledgeable arbitrator. He has great listening and diplomacy skills.’

1

John Beechey CBE

Arbitration Chambers

An excellent arbitrator, very experienced and efficient.’

1

Darius Chan

Fountain Court Chambers

1

Judith Gill KC

Gill Arbitration

1

Neil Kaplan KC

Arbitration Chambers

The godfather of arbitration in Hong Kong.’

1

Toby Landau KC

Duxton Hill Chambers

A well-prepared, persuasive advocate with commercial acumen.'

1

Queenie Lau SC

Temple Chambers

1

Chan Leng Sun SC

Duxton Hill Chambers

An advocate with excellent knowledge.'

1

Jern-Fei Ng KC

Duxton Hill Chambers

A diligent, first-rate barrister.'

1

Kim Rooney

Rede Chambers

Kim is very detail-orientated, very intelligent and extremely diligent. A very solid arbitrator.'

2

James Allsop

Atkin Chambers

2

Clare Ambrose

Twenty Essex

Clare is very conscientious, well prepared, efficient and diplomatic. A complete superstar.'

2

John Bishop

Arbitration Chambers

2

Juliet Blanch

Arbitration Chambers

2

Michael Brindle KC

Fountain Court Chambers

2

Peter Leaver KC

One Essex Court

2

Steven Lim

39 Essex Chambers

Steven is efficient and intelligent, and manages the arbitration process well. He is charming, and has an excellent demeanour.'

2

Mark Lloyd-Williams

Arbitration Chambers

2

Benny Lo

Des Voeux Chambers

Benny is a very efficient and responsive arbitrator.'

2

Loretta Malintoppi

39 Essex Chambers

She is diligent and well-organised. A great lawyer.'

2

John Marrin KC

Keating Chambers

2

Sara Masters KC

Twenty Essex

Sara has great legal knowledge and judgement - she has the ability to see the wood from the trees. A reliable and efficient barrister.'

2

Lucy Reed

Arbitration Chambers

A legend in the field. She brooks no nonsense and is very firm, but also very fair.'

2

Peter Rees KC

39 Essex Chambers

An excellent presiding arbitrator with an authoritative style and an excellent grasp of technical issues.'

2

Vasanti Selvaratnum KC

The 36 Group

Vasanti is an excellent arbitrator. She is always completely prepared, incisive and very commercial. She is one of the most highly thought of arbitrators in shipping.'

2

Hi-Taek Shin

Twenty Essex

An excellent arbitrator. He is experienced and knowledgeable in the field.'

2

Marion Smith KC

39 Essex Chambers

Marion is an excellent arbitrator. She is very conscientious, hard working, and diplomatic.’

2

Christopher Style KC

One Essex Court

2

Winnie Tam SC

Des Voeux Chambers

2

Marcus Taverner KC

Keating Chambers

A very experienced and talented construction barrister, who is well suited to the role of arbitrator.'

2

Janet Walker

Atkin Chambers

2

Chiann Bao

Arbitration Chambers

2

Gavin Denton

Arbitration Chambers

He is no-nonsense and very diligent.'

2

Matthew Gearing KC

Duxton Hill Chambers

2

Charles Manzoni KC

Temple Chambers

He is well versed in the rules of major international organisations. An excellent choice as tribunal.’

2

Eun Young Park

Park Arbitration Chambers

2

Horace Wong SC

Rede Chambers

Horace is very fair, conscientious and responsive.'