BIOGRAPHY

Independent arbitrator, based in the United Kingdom and Australia.

Independent arbitrator with extensive experience as sole, co-, or presiding arbitrator in international disputes, governed by laws of Australia, England & Wales, Hong Kong, India, New York, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, Washington State, and public/private international law.

Counsel (Investor-State Disputes), Office of International Law, Attorney-General’s Department, Commonwealth of Australia (advising and representing Australia on ISDS issues and cases; part-time). 

Industry experience includes banking, construction, energy (oil, gas, electricity, mining), finance, gambling, hospitality, hotel management, insurance and reinsurance, leisure sectors, life sciences, satellite technology, travel software, shipping, sports, supply of goods, telecommunications, and trademarks.

Nationality: Australian.

Professional Qualifications

Attorney, New York State Bar, July 2004 (current).

Solicitor, Supreme Court of Queensland, Australia, February 2001.

Education

LLM Columbia Law School (New York), May 2003.

BA/LLB University of Queensland (Australia), December 1998 (First Class Honours, University Medal, Valedictorian).

Recognition

Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration (Thought Leader, Most Highly Regarded Individuals, Future Leader) (2017-2024): "a leading arbitrator of the next generation"; "a great lawyer and expert on damages issues"; "an excellent arbitration specialist"; "really brilliant, very hard working, and ... held in really high esteem".

GAR Shortlist of Best Prepared and Most Responsive Arbitrators (2020-2024).       

UK Legal 500: Dispute Resolution/ Public International Law (2016); Next Generation Lawyer (International Arbitration) (2017).