Most in Demand Arbitrators: Hong Kong-seated and International Arbitrations | Greater China Region

Chiann Bao of Arbitration Chambers is a Singapore-based arbitrator who comes highly recommended for her experience serving as an arbitrator in HKIAC and ICC cases. Her breadth and depth of expertise in corporate, investment, IP, construction and projects is highly sought after. She also has notable knowledge of emerging technologies and sectors such as the cryptocurrency markets. She is a former HKIAC secretary-general from 2010 to 2016.

Geoffrey Ma of Temple Chambers is a highly respected figure in the arbitration and mediation sphere. The former Chief of Justice of Hong Kong, who retired from the position in January 2021, has a wealth of expertise in commercial and company law cases, and remains an active arbitrator in HKIAC and SIAC. He is also engaged in his capacity as a mediator.

Rimsky Yuen SC of Temple Chambers has a busy practice who frequently sits as an arbitrator before HKIAC and CIETAC. His expertise spans corporate, insolvency, banking and international trade. He served as the Secretary for Justice of the government of the HKSAR from 2012 to 2018, and currently co-chairs the executive committee of HKIAC. He offers further capability as a mediator.

Winnie Tam SC of Des Voeux Chambers is a prominent figure who has a distinguished reputation in intellectual property. She is highly sought after for her substantial expertise in intellectual property, and demonstrates further knowledge in TMT and commercial-related disputes. She sits as arbitrator in ICC, HKIAC, CIETAC and SCIA arbitrations, and often handles cross-jurisdictional cases.