Barrister specialising in international commercial arbitration. Regularly appointed arbitrator in international arbitrations as sole arbitrator, chairman and as party appointee. Substantial experience as arbitrator and representing parties in a wide range of commercial disputes, including joint venture agreements, construction contracts, defence contracts, the oil industry, the financial services and banking sector, insurance disputes, share acquisition agreements and warranty claims.

Called 2006; private practice as an arbitrator and barrister. Previously in private practice as a solicitor at Lovells and predecessor firms from 1972-77 and 1980-2006, including senior partner of Hong Kong office 1994-98 and head of its international arbitration practice. Member of the International Court of Arbitration of the ICC 2006-12.

Fellow CIARB; LCIA; International Arbitration Club; CEDR Accredited Mediators’ Panel; arbitration panels ICDR; Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre; CIETAC.