Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)
China
15 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
May Tai
Greater China Region 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
Provided by May Tai – Independent Arbitrator
Practice Areas
- International arbitration
- Litigation and dispute resolution
- Public international law
- Crisis management
- Commercial litigation
Career
May is a partner based in our Hong Kong office. May is a leading arbitration practitioner, with particular knowledge in cross-border China-related and Asian disputes and contentious regulatory matters. May regularly advises governments, government-owned entities and commercial clients (including financial institutions and energy companies) in Asia, Europe and the United States, including acting as counsel, advocate and arbitrator in arbitrations under various rules and court proceedings. She sits as an arbitrator in HKIAC, SIAC, ICC and CIETAC proceedings, and has also sat as an Emergency Arbitrator. May served as the firm's China Managing Partner from 2017-2020 and Asia Managing Partner from 2020-2023.
For additional information on May’s professional background, please visit: https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/m/may-tai
Chambers Review
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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms) - China
Senior Statespeople
Individual Editorial
May Tai is recognised as being a first port of call for Chinese SOEs and corporates for international arbitrations.
Most in Demand Arbitrators: Hong Kong-seated and International Arbitrations - China
Spotlight
Individual Editorial
May Tai is well regarded for her wealth of experience in cases concerning corporate, energy, TMT and investment treaties. She possesses experience undertaking cases heard before HKIAC, SIAC, ICC and CIETAC.
Strengths
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She's definitely very senior and respected.
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)Chambers Greater China RegionMay is phenomenal.
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