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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration | Asia-Pacific
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Band 1

1 Bronwyn Lincoln
Thomson Geer | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2026 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedBronwyn Lincoln of Thomson Geer has a busy arbitration practice extending across such varied sectors as consumer goods, pharmaceuticals and resources. Her experience extends not only to the roles of both counsel and arbitrator, but also to the enforcement of arbitral awards. She is based in Melbourne.1 Josh Paffey
Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2026 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedJosh Paffey is widely considered one of the market's leading arbitration practitioners. His global clientele includes major oil and gas producers and ASX-listed clients in the transport sector.
Band 2

2 David Jenaway
A&O Shearman | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedDavid Jenaway focuses principally on disputes in the energy and resources and construction spheres, being both an accomplished litigator and increasingly involved in arbitration mandates. He is based in Perth.
2 Gitanjali Bajaj
DLA Piper Australia | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedGitanjali Bajaj is based in Sydney and is admired for her international arbitration practice. She specialises in climate change litigation and human rights arbitrations, often acting on behalf of international organisations and small island nations. She also holds a respected domestic litigation practice, involving disputes arising from major infrastructure projects.

2 Gowri Kangeson
DLA Piper Australia | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedGowri Kangeson acts on a range of arbitrations across the oil and gas, energy and logistics sectors, advising on ICC, ACICA and domestic arbitrations. She is based in DLA Piper's Melbourne office.
2 Jo DelaneyHFW | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedJo Delaney of HFW focusses principally on cross-border disputes and offers over 20 years' experience of counsel work in the arbitration field, including familiarity with leading regional and global arbitral regimes.

2 Mark van Brakel
A&O Shearman | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2026 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedMark van Brakel is the head of the firm's disputes practice for Australia, based in the firm's Perth office. He often acts on disputes which arise from Western Australia's energy and resources sector. He divides his time between the conduct of litigated and arbitrated matters, many of which have cross-border dimensions.
Up and Coming
U Tamlyn Mills
Norton Rose Fulbright | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedTamlyn Mills is a rising star in the field of arbitration. She is based in Sydney and regularly acts for well-known clients on matters pertaining to arbitral awards.