Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
Singapore
7 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Benjamin Hughes
Asia-Pacific 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
Asia-Pacific Region
11 years ranked
About
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Asia-Pacific
Practice Areas
International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Career
Professor Benjamin Hughes is an independent arbitrator, adjunct professor at the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law, a member of the Court of Arbitration of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre and a member of the Investment Committee of Omni Bridgeway. Previously, Professor Hughes was a member of the faculty at Seoul National University Law School, the founding co-chair of the international dispute resolution practice group at one of Korea’s largest full-service law firms and a member of the international arbitration team at Shearman & Sterling in the US and Singapore. Since leaving law firm practice in 2013, he has been appointed in over 200 arbitrations with several billion dollars in dispute.
Professional Memberships
Professional Affiliations:
• Adjunct professor at the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law
• Member of the Court of Arbitration of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre
• Member of the Investment Committee of Omni Bridgeway
• Editorial board member of the Asian International Arbitration Journal, the Korea Arbitration Review, and the Journal of Korean Law
• Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators, and the College of Commercial Arbitrators
Academic Distinctions:
• Dean Robert McKay Scholar, NYU School of Law
• Global Legal Fellow, NYU School of Law (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
• Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship, Korea (SNU College of Law)
• SNU Academic Scholarship, SNU College of Law
• Harvard-Yenching Institute Fellowship, Harvard University
• Fulbright Grantee, Korea
• President’s Academic Scholarship, Trinity University
Chambers Review
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Chambers Asia & Pacific
Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators - Singapore
Star Individuals
Individual Editorial
Benjamin Hughes is a door tenant at Fountain Court Chambers and an experienced international arbitrator, having been appointed on cases under the rules of many arbitral institutions.
International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Asia-Pacific Region
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Benjamin Hughes is an independent arbitrator who is particularly well known for his longstanding - and continuing - association with Korean matters, but has broadened his range since relocating to Singapore. He is now encountered handling arbitrations across the region, with connections to jurisdictions that include China, India, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Benjamin is extremely sharp when it comes to technical and industry matters as well as legal matters. He is really highly responsive and an attentive arbitrator, I would very highly recommend him.
Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand ArbitratorsChambers Asia & PacificBenjamin Hughes is an outstanding arbitrator. He is certainly one of the best out there, and not just in the APAC region.
Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand ArbitratorsChambers Asia & PacificBen Hughes is an excellent and well-prepared arbitrator who is a pleasure to sit with.
International Arbitration: Most In Demand ArbitratorsChambers Asia & PacificProf Hughes is very easy to work with and a great addition to any arbitral tribunal. He is certainly one of the best out there, and not just in the APAC region.
International Arbitration: Most In Demand ArbitratorsChambers Asia & Pacific
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