International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators | Asia-Pacific

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

David Bateson of 39 Essex Chambers in Singapore offers over 40 years' experience in the Asian arbitration space and has acted in over 150 arbitrations both within and outside the region. He is experienced dealing with a variety of matters including disputes originating in the construction, energy and resources, financial and general commercial spheres.

Judith Gill KC is based in Singapore and, while remaining a highly respected independent arbitrator in her home jurisdiction, also attracts high levels of attention and praise for her work across the broader regional scene, where she offers experience in mandates linked to such jurisdictions as China, Japan, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, South Korea and Vietnam.

Chiann Bao 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 for ICC and ICDR matters involving Asian parties.