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Provided by Justin D'Agostino

Greater China Region

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Justin is the firm's Global CEO, overseeing its client, people, practices and growth strategies.

He works closely with the firm's largest clients, both in his personal practice role and as a regional and global business leader, and leads the firm's 5,000-plus team of talented people.

During his 23-year career with Herbert Smith Freehills, Justin has overseen the growth of many successful businesses, including the firm's market-leading Disputes practice and rapid expansion in Asia.

A thought leader and skilled practitioner in arbitration and dispute resolution, Justin has appeared before tribunals around the world and regularly sits as arbitrator.

The founder of the firm's first LGBT+ network in 2007, Justin is a strong advocate and active supporter of diversity and inclusion in the firm and the wider community.

He currently chairs the firm's Global Executive.

Career

Justin joined Herbert Smith Freehills in 1998 and became a partner in 2007.

He led the firm's Global Disputes practice and its Asia region from 2014 to 2020.

A native of Edinburgh, Scotland, Justin graduated with a bachelor's degree in law from the University of Aberdeen in 1996.

Experience

Dispute Resolution

International Arbitration

Crisis Prevention and Management

Commercial Litigation

Outsourcing

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Justin D'Agostino is Herbert Smith Freehills' global chief executive officer and renowned for his work on high-profile investment treaty arbitrations across the Asia-Pacific region.

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