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International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators | Global

Asia-Pacific Region

The International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Asia-Pacific Region.

Rankings overview for Individuals

Star Individuals

  1. Michael Moser Twenty Essex25 Years Ranked
  2. Judith Gill KCGill Arbitration Services
  3. Michael PrylesMichael Charles Pryles
  4. Neil KaplanArbitration Chambers
1

Band 1

  1. Benjamin Hughes
    Benjamin Hughes Hughes Arbitration13 Years Ranked
  2. David Bateson39 Essex Chambers
  3. Doug JonesAtkin Chambers
  4. Lucy ReedArbitration Chambers
2

Band 2

  1. Chiann Bao Chiann Bao5 Years Ranked
  2. Christopher Lau SCChristopher Lau, SC
  3. Christopher Moger KC4 Pump Court
  4. Lawrence BooThe Arbitration Chambers
  5. Loretta Malintoppi39 Essex Chambers
  6. Michael Hwang SCMichael Hwang SC
3

Band 3

  1. Anselmo Reyes Anselmo Reyes - International arbitrator6 Years Ranked
  2. Anneliese Day KCFountain Court Chambers
  3. David KreiderDavid L. Kreider - International Arbitrator
  4. Gavin DentonArbitration Chambers
  5. Matthew Gearing KCDuxton Hill Chambers (Singapore Group Practice)
  6. Robert Gaitskell KCKeating Chambers
  7. Robert PéArbitration Chambers
  8. Steven Y H Lim39 Essex Chambers
  9. Stuart Isaacs KCWilberforce Chambers
  10. VK Rajah SCDuxton Hill Chambers (Singapore Group Practice)

All Individuals profiles

Star Individuals

  1. Michael Moser
    Twenty Essex | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Star Individuals | 25 Years Ranked
    Michael Moser is based in Hong Kong and continues to be acclaimed as one of the region's pre-eminent arbitrators of commercial disputes, offering experience of over 150 arbitrations in such areas as direct investment, M&A and technology licensing. He brings to his work a familiarity with the Chinese language and culture which is frequently identified as a particularly valuable asset of his practice.
  2. Judith Gill KC
    Gill Arbitration Services | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Star Individuals
  3. Michael Pryles
    Michael Charles Pryles | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Star Individuals
  4. Neil Kaplan
    Arbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Star Individuals
1

Band 1

  1. Benjamin Hughes
    1
    Benjamin Hughes
    Hughes Arbitration | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked

    Benjamin Hughes is an independent arbitrator who is particularly well known for his longstanding - and continuing - association with Korean matters, but has broadened his range since relocating to Singapore. He is now encountered handling arbitrations across the region, with connections to jurisdictions that include China, India, Malaysia and the Philippines.

    Key sectors
    Business and Professional Services|Energy and Utilities|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Transport
  2. David Bateson
    39 Essex Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1
  3. Doug Jones
    Atkin Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1
  4. Lucy Reed
    Arbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. 2
    Chiann Bao
    Chiann Bao | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked

    Chiann Bao in Hong Kong commands very high recognition in this space, having worked in it for over 15 years, not only as counsel and arbitrator both across and outside the region, but also as HKIAC secretary-general from 2010 to 2016. She demonstrates notable activity across the region, including in SIAC and KCAB, as well further afield on ICC and ICDR matters involving Asian parties.

  2. Christopher Lau SC
    Christopher Lau, SC | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  3. Christopher Moger KC
    4 Pump Court | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  4. Lawrence Boo
    The Arbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  5. Loretta Malintoppi
    39 Essex Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  6. Michael Hwang SC
    Michael Hwang SC | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. 3
    Anselmo Reyes
    Anselmo Reyes - International arbitrator | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked

    Anselmo Reyes brings long, high-level experience at the Hong Kong Bar and Bench to his work in the arbitration sphere, where he is frequently seen on construction or shipping-related matters. His recent work has seen him sit in proceedings under JCAA and HKIAC rules, among others.

  2. Anneliese Day KC
    Fountain Court Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  3. David Kreider
    David L. Kreider - International Arbitrator | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  4. Gavin Denton
    Arbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  5. Matthew Gearing KC
    Duxton Hill Chambers (Singapore Group Practice) | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  6. Robert Gaitskell KC
    Keating Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  7. Robert Pé
    Arbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  8. Steven Y H Lim
    39 Essex Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  9. Stuart Isaacs KC
    Wilberforce Chambers | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  10. VK Rajah SC
    Duxton Hill Chambers (Singapore Group Practice) | International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3