Languages

Native speaker and reader of English and French;
Native speaker of Cantonese;
Intermediate speaker of Mandarin (i. e. I can explain certain factual matters)

Professional Experience in International Commercial Arbitration (Experience as Chairman / Sole Arbitrator / Co-Arbitrator / Party Representative)

Appearing as party representative (for the claimant) in a HK Int'l Arbitration Center Arbitration involving a dispute arising out of an exclusive licensing agreement between a party based in Guam and a Multinational whose regional headquarters were in HK.Appearing as a party representative (for a claimant) in HK Int'l Arbitration Center Arbitration involving a dispute arising out of a share and purchase agreement of shares.

Professional Experience in China related Matters

• Summer Analyst in HSBC Markets (HK), Origination and Bond Sales Desk (1997)
• Summer Associate in Freshfields (HK), Corporate Department (1998)
• Practising at the Hong Kong Bar: dealing with many mainland Chinese clients, including private companies, individuals and state owned enterprises

Professional Experience in Certain Industries

• Summer Analyst, Goldman Sachs (London) Investment Banking Division Telecommunications Media & Technology team
• Summer Associate, Lovells (London), Corporate Department (1997)

Education

• French International School in Hong Kong (French Baccalaureate with distinction "bien") (1981-1995)
• Oxford University, BA (Law) (1996-1999)
• University of Hong Kong, Postgraduate Certificate in Laws

Further Special Information  

Accredited Mediator (CEDR)

Publications

• Contributing Editor of the Hong Kong Civil Procedure ("the White Book") since 2003
• Consultant Editor of the Hong Kong Law Reports and Digest
• Contributing Editor of "Company Law in Hong Kong", whose Editor in Chief is the Companies Judge, the Hon. Kwan J

Memberships

Hong Kong Bar AssociationAssociate Member of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Center