Anton Ware
Greater China Region Guide 2024
Band 4 : Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)
Band 4
About
Provided by Anton Ware
Practice Areas
Anton Ware acts as counsel and advocate for private sector companies, sovereign states, and government-owned entities in commercial and investment treaty arbitration proceedings around the world, with a particular focus on the Asia Pacific region. He also regularly sits as arbitrator in international arbitration cases and is listed on the panel of arbitrators of numerous arbitral institutions in Asia.
Based in Shanghai, China, Mr. Ware speaks and reads Mandarin Chinese and regularly advises clients on all aspects of avoiding and resolving China-related disputes.
In addition to his arbitration practice, Mr. Ware also has extensive experience in U.S. litigation and anti-corruption investigation matters.
Personal
J.D., Columbia Law School, 2005, Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
M.A., International Affairs, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, 2002, with distinction
B.A., International Relations, Johns Hopkins University, 2001, Phi Beta Kappa
Chambers Review
Greater China Region
Anton Ware of Arnold & Porter's Shanghai office is an important point of contact for the firm's international clientele on an array of arbitrations, including investment treaty arbitrations, typically acting for sovereign states.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He had very strong oral advocacy skills and was always a pleasure to work with. He was humble and knowledgeable and quick to respond to our requests, with a strong sense of commitment to our cases."
"He's not only good at analysing the situation the client is facing, but also actively helps to resolve difficulties and challenges."
"Anton is very competent and well known in Mainland China; he speaks Mandarin well."
"He had very strong oral advocacy skills and was always a pleasure to work with. He was humble and knowledgeable and quick to respond to our requests, with a strong sense of commitment to our cases."
"He's not only good at analysing the situation the client is facing, but also actively helps to resolve difficulties and challenges."
"Anton is very competent and well known in Mainland China; he speaks Mandarin well."