Asia-Pacific Asia-Pacific Region International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators

Benjamin Hughes is an independent arbitrator who is particularly well known for his long-standing - 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.

Doug Jones of Atkin Chambers is best known for his management of construction dispute arbitrations, but his impressively broad expertise also extends to cover investor-state, commodities and intellectual property-related issues. His recent caseload includes matters with Chinese, Indian, Singaporean and South Korean connections.

Judith Gill KC of Twenty Essex is based in Singapore and, while remaining a highly respected 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 of Arbitration Chambers 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 for ICC and ICDR matters involving Asian parties.