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Provided by Bronwyn Lincoln
Bronwyn is a Partner in the Thomson Geer Disputes team with extensive experience in commercial litigation and international arbitration.
She also regularly advises on conflicts of laws, international treaty rights and obligations (including the CISG) and on the enforcement of foreign judgments and foreign arbitral awards in the Australian courts.
Bronwyn’s practice covers a range of industry sectors, including international trade, insurance, building and construction, energy and resources, pharmaceuticals, technology and renewables.
She has a particular interest in the resolution of joint venture and shareholder disputes and a specialist practice in cross border and multi-jurisdictional matters.
Bronwyn has acted for national and international clients in high value disputes in most of the superior courts in Australia and has experience in the conduct of arbitration under the rules of many of the world’s leading arbitral institutions, including the Singapore International Arbitration Centre and the International Chamber of Commerce, and under the UNCITAL Arbitration Rules.
Bronwyn also sits as an international arbitrator, both as sole arbitrator and presiding arbitrator.
Amongst other roles, she is a director of ACICA and the Australian Disputes Centre, vice-chair of the Federal Litigation and Dispute Resolution Exec of the LCA, a member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR and one of Australia’s four designated conciliators for ICSID (World Bank).
■ Singapore International Arbitration Centre – Panel arbitrator (2013 – present)
■ Asian International Arbitration Centre – Panel arbitrator (2016 – present)
■ ICC Commission on Arbitration & ADR – Member (March 2018 – 2023, 2024 - present)
■ Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre – List arbitrator (2019 – present)
■ Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration – Fellow (2013 – present)
■ KCAB International – Panel arbitrator (2021 to present)
■ Maldives International Arbitration Centre – Panel arbitrator (2020 – present)
■ Australian Energy Regulator – Panel arbitrator (August 2017 – present)
■ Western Australian Economic Regulation Authority – Panel arbitrator (April 2018 – present)
■ Commonwealth Attorney-General’s International Legal Services Advisory Council – Member (2004 – 2013)
■ Asia Pacific Forum for International Arbitration – Co-founder and inaugural co-chair, executive member (2004 – 2012)
■ International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) – Australian designee to the panel of conciliators (December 2016 – 2024)
■ New Zealand International Arbitration Centre – Panel arbitrator (2020 – present)
■ London Court of International Arbitration – Arbitrator, database (2016 – present)
■ Law Council of Australia, Federal Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Executive – Member (2004 – present), Vice Chair (2022 – present) In this role Bronwyn also participates as a member of the Federal Court Liaison Committee.
■ International Council for Commercial Arbitration – Member (2019 – present)
■ Melbourne Commercial Arbitration and Mediation Centre – Chair (December 2015 – June 2020)
■ London Court of International Arbitration Asia Pacific Users’ Council – Councillor (2010 – 2016)
■ ArbitralWomen – Board member (2008 – 2015)
■ UNCITRAL National Coordination Committee for Australia – Member
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Thomson Geer Arbitration Review July 2025
Welcome to Thomson Geer's July 2025 Arbitration Review.
ICSID publishes updated caseload statistics
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The importance of managing risk for AI in corporate Australia
Corporate risk as a topic is not new, but the scope of risk for corporate Australia is constantly changing with new risks emerging and heightened responsibilities on directors and officers.
New Zealand court decision signals evolving approach to climate change litigation
In what might be described as a milestone appeal decision in the context of climate change and accountability, the Supreme Court of New Zealand has allowed an appeal of a decision of the Court of Appeal striking out a claim in tort relating to damage caused by climate change.
New Zealand court decision signals evolving approach to climate change litigation
In what might be described as a milestone appeal decision in the context of climate change and accountability, the Supreme Court of New Zealand has allowed an appeal of a decision of the Court of Appeal striking out a claim in tort relating to damage caused by climate change.
CIETAC award recognised and enforced in Australia
An Australian court's decision to enforce a foreign arbitral award made in China is a reminder for Australian parties who enter into arbitration agreements with foreign parties that there can be serious consequences if they ignore a notice of arbitration.
Thomson Geer Arbitration Review July 2025
Welcome to Thomson Geer's July 2025 Arbitration Review.
ICSID publishes updated caseload statistics
Investor-State arbitration is big business. The stakes are always high and the commencement of arbitration by an investor against a State is a huge step (and requires a huge commitment).
The importance of managing risk for AI in corporate Australia
Corporate risk as a topic is not new, but the scope of risk for corporate Australia is constantly changing with new risks emerging and heightened responsibilities on directors and officers.
New Zealand court decision signals evolving approach to climate change litigation
In what might be described as a milestone appeal decision in the context of climate change and accountability, the Supreme Court of New Zealand has allowed an appeal of a decision of the Court of Appeal striking out a claim in tort relating to damage caused by climate change.
New Zealand court decision signals evolving approach to climate change litigation
In what might be described as a milestone appeal decision in the context of climate change and accountability, the Supreme Court of New Zealand has allowed an appeal of a decision of the Court of Appeal striking out a claim in tort relating to damage caused by climate change.
CIETAC award recognised and enforced in Australia
An Australian court's decision to enforce a foreign arbitral award made in China is a reminder for Australian parties who enter into arbitration agreements with foreign parties that there can be serious consequences if they ignore a notice of arbitration.