Professional Memberships
Arbitrator, Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)
Specialist Mediator, Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC)
Arbitrator, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
National Representative of China, The “Addressing Issues of Corruption in International Arbitration” Task Force of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR
Co-Chair of the ESG Committee of WLG (responsible for the Asia Pacific region)
Arbitrator, Shanghai International Arbitration Center (SHIAC)
Expert Member, Finance and Compliance Special Committee of Shanghai Arbitration Commission
Member of the Expert Database of the 3rd Party Supervision and Evaluation Mechanism Management Committee for Enterprises Involved in Criminal Cases of Shanghai
Legal Advisory Specialist, Shanghai State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission
LCIA Database of Arbitrators, London Court of International Arbitration,
WIPO List of Neutrals (the List of WIPO Arbitrators and Mediators)
Panel of Arbitrators, The Korean Commercial Arbitration Board
Mediator, Geneva International Dispute Institute
the First Batch of Experts, Shanghai International Commercial Arbitration Expert Database
Distinguished Professor, Lawyer Institute of East China University of Political Science and Law
Council Member of China Academy of Arbitration Law
Member of the Editorial Board, International Bar Association (IBA) Dispute Resolution International
Committee Member, Anti-Corruption Committee of International Bar Association (IBA)
Committee Member, Arbitration Committee of International Bar Association (IBA)
Committee Member, Business Crime Committee of International Bar Association (IBA)
Committee Member, Litigation Committee of International Bar Association (IBA)
Personal
Mr. Gary Gao, admitted to the PRC Bar in 1995, is currently a partner of Zhong Lun Law Firm.
Mr. Gao has in-depth understanding of corporate operations in all aspects, boasts sharp business acumen and accumulates rich experience in corporate compliance. He has assisted many multinationals, institutions and large domestic enterprises in different industries to deal with various compliance issues.
In addition, Mr. Gao has a wealth of experience in cross-border arbitration, litigation, mediation and negotiation. He specializes in strategic planning for dispute resolution across multiple jurisdictions, and is familiar with the application of cross-jurisdictional law, collection and screening of evidence and application of burden of proof rules. Mr. Gao also acts as an expert witness on Chinese law in foreign litigation or arbitration proceedings, providing legal advice on Chinese substantive law and procedural law for clients and foreign legal teams.