Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators | Asia-Pacific

Cavinder Bull SC of Drew & Napier brings decades of experience handling high-profile international arbitration to his work as an arbitrator. He has an excellent reputation in the market for his work on investor-state matters.

David Bateson of 39 Essex Chambers is a renowned arbitrator with considerable experience acting in disputes across a broad range of sectors as sole arbitrator and party-appointed arbitrator. Noted especially for his strength in construction disputes, he also sits in other types of commercial matters. He is based in Singapore.

Judith Gill KC a sought-after independent arbitrator, noted for her expertise in handling investor-state disputes. She is experienced in acting as sole arbitrator and co-arbitrator in a wide range of commercial disputes.

VK Rajah SC of Duxton Hill Chambers (Singapore Group Practice) is sought after as arbitrator for commercial arbitrations across Asia.

Chan Leng Sun SC of Duxton Hill Chambers (Singapore Group Practice) has earned market recognition for handling complex and high-value arbitration proceedings across the region.

Michael Lee of Twenty Essex possesses a diverse practice, being appointed as arbitrator for cases under the rules of a wide variety of international arbitration institutions. He is best known for commercial disputes.

Brenda Horrigan is well versed in the nuances of international commercial and investment treaty arbitration. Based out of Singapore since 2021, she has experience sitting as arbitrator in SIAC, LCIA and KCAB matters.

"On a recent matter where she was arbitration chair, she handled it very well and had good control over the proceedings. She did a very good job on a difficult case with a very difficult counterparty."

Christine Artero is an independent arbitrator with Fountain Court Chambers and The Arbitration Chambers. She has risen in prominence as an arbitrator, after handling a variety of commercial disputes.

"Besides his strengths as a professional, his client connection and commitment is a huge plus. He always sees a situation not only from the legal perspective, but also from the business and commercial perspective of the client."