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Kathryn is the Co-Head of our private capital practice in Asia. She has over 20 years' experience of advising clients on arbitration and litigation proceedings in Asia Pacific across a wide range of industries and locations, with particular strengths in private capital, financial services, M&A, energy and in China-related matters.

Her arbitration skills and reputation in China matters are enhanced by her ability to speak and read Mandarin Chinese.

Kathryn has an impressive profile in the Asian international arbitration market. She was a Council Member of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) between 2008 and 2019. Between 2013 and 2018, Kathryn chaired the HKIAC appointments committee, and she has also served on its rules and proceedings committee. Until December 2021, Kathryn also served on the HKIAC's finance and administration committee.

Kathryn was appointed to co-chair a new sub-committee of the Hong Kong Law Reform Commission on outcome-related fees for arbitration, and she is also a member of the related Advisory Board, responsible for drafting the relevant legislation which brought the new legal regime into force in Hong Kong. Kathryn is also a member of the Advisory Body of Third Party Funding of Arbitration and Mediation. She sits regularly as an arbitrator, is listed on the HKIAC's Panel of Arbitrators, and is a member of the Users Council of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre. She also has higher rights before the Hong Kong courts.

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International Arbitration

Dispute Resolution

Commercial Arbitration

Global Advocacy

Financial Services Disputes

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Kathryn Sanger has a wealth of experience in HKIAC arbitration cases. She serves a diverse clientele, with high-profile clients spanning a broad spectrum of sectors and notable experience advising private equity firms and tech companies.

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