Mediator Resume

Seasoned international arbitrator and mediator with over 15 years of experience. Multilingual (in English, German, French, Spanish) triple-qualified lawyer admitted to the bar/ as a solicitor in New York, England & Wales and Hong Kong. Highly proficient in commercial arbitration and in mediation. Deep specialization in the resolution of complex as well as cross-border commercial disputes including of disputes involving trade, maritime transport/ shipping, and (re) insurance.

Arbitratio & Concilium Limited – Director

Arbitrator, Mediator

Director, Arbitratio & Concilium Limited, 2020–Present; Partner, Hauzen LLP, 2024–2026; Consultant, Hugill & Ip Solicitors, 2023–2024; Senior Manager / Head of Legal & Policy of the Market Conduct Department, Insurance Authority of Hong Kong, 2018–2020; Partner, Hill Dickinson Hong Kong, 2016–2018; Senior Associate, HFW, 2011–2015; Associate/ Trainee Clyde & Co Hong Kong and London, 2006–2011.

International Business Shipping/ commodities/ trade/ sale of goods Energy/ oil & gas Acted as arbitrator and counsel in over 50 arbitrations. Wrote over 15 arbitral awards. Extensive track record handling international disputes and of working and negotiating internationally. Highly specialized in dry shipping, including in respect of bills of lading, charterparties, commodities trades, shipbuilding, ship management and other types of maritime contracts. Handled many disputes on who was liable (in contract, tort, bailment, statute and under other legal theories) for many kinds of incidents such as explosions, self-heating, cargo damage, contamination, design faults, accidents and sinking. Adjunct professor in maritime arbitration and mediation at the University of Hong Kong (wrote and teaching LLAW6328 & JDOC6328). Insurance, reinsurance and broking/ intermediaries Longstanding understanding of (re)insurance and broking having handled disputes in a wide range of coverage, contract, negligence and regulatory breach claims. Helped design and apply Rules, Regulations, Guidelines and disciplinary and other processes for the Insurance Authority of Hong Kong. Joint ventures/ shareholders agreements Pharma Telecoms and tech Handled numerous commercial contract disputes including shareholder disputes, disputes over amounts payable, corporate governance failures and disputes in the context of joint ventures and cooperation agreements. Sectors covered include specialised fields such as technology, telecoms (including spectrum licencing), pharma, and various forms of energy.

Strong believer in mediation since outset of legal career, having trained under a very well-known lawyer mediator. Completed formal mediator training in 2012 and deepened grasp through study of advanced negotiation in 2020 (as part of a Master’s degree). Experience resolving fraught employment law and family law disputes through mediation. Involvement, at a strategic level in resolving complex employment and family law issues. Matters were complex because they encompassed several legal causes of action (e.g. Labour Tribunal as well as courts or proceedings in multiple jurisdictions) or emotions, allegations of bullying, abuse or mental health issues). Extensive track record handling international disputes and of working and negotiating internationally including as counsel in mediations.

A successful mediation between two parties to a maritime law contract who wished to consider their commercial relationship. A successful employment mediation involving a senior banker. A successful employment mediation involving a secretary. A partially successful family law mediation involving two children and assets in several jurisdictions. A successful family law mediation involving child support.

Facilitative mediation I take into account the parties' preferences and cultural background

Familiar with diverse online virtual hearing platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams) and transcriptions services. Maintains a paperless office. Willing to conduct entirely virtual or hybrid arbitration hearings and mediations and to receive all submissions and evidence in electronic format.

Columbia Law School, New York (LL.M., with Honours, heavy focus on International Arbitration); Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) (Diploma in Insurance); HKIAC Mediation Training; BPP Law School, London (Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) & LPC); Trinity College Dublin (M.A. in Economics and History, Hons.); Sciences Po Paris (Diplôme du Programme International).

Admitted as a Solicitor: England & Wales (2008); Admitted as a Solicitor: Hong Kong (2010); Admitted to the Bar: New York State (2022).

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Hourly Rate: $350.00 Daily Rate: Not provided Study Rate: $350.00/hr Cancellation: $2,800.00/Day Cancellation Period: 7 Days Comment: Cancellation period of 7 days - otherwise propose to charge for the first day of the hearing.

English; French; German; Spanish

Germany; Luxembourg; Switzerland

Hong Kong