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First name Last name Firm Nationality Country of residence
Axel Herzberg BODENHEIMER Germany, Israel Germany
Mr. Axel Benjamin Herzberg
Rechtsanwalt (Germany), Solicitor (England & Wales)
BODENHEIMER

Address
Hohenzollerndamm 151
Berlin
Germany
Tel.
E-mail
Nationality
Germany, Israel
Languages
German, English, French, Spanish
Damian Hickman IDRC United Kingdom United Kingdom
Mr. Damian Charles Hickman
CEO
IDRC

Address
1 Paternoster Lane
St Pauls
LONDON
United Kingdom
Tel.
E-mail
Link (LinkedIn/website)
https://www.idrc.co.uk/
Nationality
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Positions or offices held
Partner in Law Rocks!
Timothy Hill Arbitra United Kingdom Hong Kong
Mr. Timothy Hill
Arbitrator / Neutral
Arbitra

Address
3D, La Clare Mansion
Hong Kong
Select
Hong Kong
Tel.
E-mail
Link (LinkedIn/website)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-hill-60721b5/
Nationality
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Short Bio
I am an arbitrator and neutral, with particular expertise in the field of construction and engineering law. I was a partner with a leading international law firm until the end of 2022 and am now practicing independently.
I have over 35 years of experience in advised clients in respect of construction and engineering projects. I have been recognised as a leading practitioner in the field of construction and engineering law and been described as being “extremely knowledgeable” and a source of “valuable commercial advice, in addition to appropriate legal advice”. I have acted in over 150 mediations and arbitrations in Asia, Australia, Europe and the Middle East under the rules of CIETAC, the ICC, HKIAC, KLRCA, LCIA, SIAC and UNCITRAL, as well as ad hoc references.
Areas of specialisation
Construction and engineering, Energy, Information technology, Real estate, State contracts/PPP, Transport
Publications
Arbitration: Halsbury's Law of Hong Kong
Laurent Hirsch Hirsch Switzerland Switzerland
Mr. Laurent Hirsch
Attorney at Law
Hirsch

Address
8, rue Eynard
Geneva
Switzerland
Tel.
E-mail
Nationality
Switzerland
Languages
French, English, German
Areas of specialisation
Intellectual property
Publications
Swiss Federal Supreme Court International Arbitration Case Law, in b-Arbitra 2019/2, pp. 481-497.
Le recours au Tribunal fédéral en matière d’arbitrage international, in Mélanges à la mémoire de Bernard Corboz, Schulthess 2019, pp. 375-398.
Commentaire de l’arrêt Mutu et Pechstein. L’arbitrage sportif encadré par la Cour européenne des droits de l’homme, in Jusletter 11 mars 2019.
L’arbitrage ex aequo et bono, in Arbitrage, médiation et autres modes pour résoudre les conflits autrement, Schulthess 2018, pp. 183-192.
De quelques récents arrêts du Tribunal fédéral suisse, in b Arbitra 2/2016, pp. 195-213.
Exclusion of annulment action in Switzerland, in Post-hearing Issues in International Arbitration, Juris 2013, pp. 87-155.
Le contrat de licence, in Recueil de contrats commerciaux, Helbing 2013, pp. 843-892.
Positions or offices held
FCIArb
Rene-Alexander Hirth BUSE RAe StB PartG mbB Germany Germany
Dr. Rene-Alexander Hirth
Attorney at Law (Germany) / Partner
BUSE RAe StB PartG mbB

Address
Gänsheidestraße 43
Stuttgart
Germany
Tel.
E-mail
Link (LinkedIn/website)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rene-alexander-hirth-98812a11/?originalSubdomain=de
Nationality
Germany
Languages
German, English
Short Bio
https://buse.de/en/professionals/rene-alexander-hirth/
Areas of specialisation
Communications, media and technology, Construction and engineering, Information technology, Investment and investment treaties, Real estate, State contracts/PPP
John Hockley Francis Burt Chambers Australia Australia
Dr. John James Hockley
Barrister
Francis Burt Chambers

Address
PO Box C122
Perth
Western Australia
Australia
Tel.
E-mail
Nationality
Australia
Languages
English
Short Bio
Member of ICC Academy for Asia, 2018-2020 Training Course for Arbitrators for Asia.
Areas of specialisation
Construction and engineering, Energy
Publications
Co-author of "Australian Commercial Arbitration", 2nd ed., 2021, LexisNexis/Butterworths, with Croft, Hickey and Ho.
Paula Hodges KC Herbert Smith Freehills LLP United Kingdom United Kingdom
Ms. Paula Hodges KC
Head of Global Arbitration Practice
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Address
Exchange House
Primrose Street
London
United Kingdom
Tel.
E-mail
Nationality
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Short Bio
Paula heads Herbert Smith Freehills' Global Arbitration Practice and has over 30 years' experience of advising on international disputes, particularly in the energy, telecommunications and technology sectors. She specialises in international arbitration and has represented clients in many jurisdictions (including London, Paris, Geneva, Zurich, Stockholm, the US, Canada, Dubai, Africa, Asia, Russia and the CIS) in ad hoc arbitration and proceedings under the auspices of the major arbitral institutions. She also sits as an arbitrator.
Paula has been closely involved in several high profile cases before the High Court in London, and has also appeared before the Court of Appeal and House of Lords (now the Supreme Court).
Paula was appointed Queen's Counsel (now King's Counsel) in 2014 and President of the LCIA Court in May 2019.
Areas of specialisation
Banking and finance, Construction and engineering, Energy, Investment and investment treaties, Public international law, State contracts/PPP, Transport
Publications
• "Time to stand up for immunity", in Arbitration International, Volume 39, Issue 2, 2023, pp. 234-245.
• "In Defence of Party Choice: The Continuing Importance of Confidentiality in Commercial Arbitration", in "Arbitration's Age of Enlightenment?" ICCA Congress Series No. 20 [to be published].
• "The Role of Arbitral Institutions in Driving Change in Arbitral Practice", Paula Hodges KC and Justin D'Agostino MH, in "Achieving the Arbitration Dream, Liber Amicorum for Professor Julian D.M. Lew KC", Chapter 3, pp. 41-52.
• Contributed to "Clear Path or Jungle in Commercial Arbitrators' Conflict of Interest?" (ed. Felix Dasser) on: "The Debate: Is There Enough Uniformity? Not Enough? More than Enough?", delivered on 7 February 2020 and published in ASA Special Series No. 48 (2021)
Positions or offices held
President of the LCIA Court
Member of the LCIA Board
Member of the PLC Arbitration Consultation Board
Matthew Hodgson Allen & Overy LLP United Kingdom Hong Kong
Mr. Matthew Hodgson
Partner
Allen & Overy LLP

Address
9/F, Three Exchange Square
Central
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Tel.
E-mail
Nationality
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Areas of specialisation
Investment and investment treaties, Public international law
Mélida Hodgson Arnold & Porter United States United States
Ms. Mélida N Hodgson
Partner
Arnold & Porter

Address
250 West 55th Street
New York
New York
United States
Tel.
E-mail
Link (LinkedIn/website)
https://www.arnoldporter.com/en/people/h/hodgson-melida
Nationality
United States
Languages
English, Spanish
Short Bio
Mélida Hodgson is a recognized investor-state and commercial arbitration practitioner, and arbitrator. Her areas of focus are infrastructure, mining, transportation, and energy. She is ranked in Chambers Global, Latin America and US (band 3); and recognized in Latinvex, WWL: Arbitration..
Areas of specialisation
Construction and engineering, Energy, Investment and investment treaties, Public international law
Publications
• Author, Journal of World Investment and Trade, “Reform and Adaptation- the Experience of the Americas in International Investment Law,” Vol. 21, Issue No. 1 (February 2020)
. Co-author, ICCA Congress Series 2018, Arbitration Challenged Part I: Reforming Substantive Obligations in Investment Treaties and Conditions of Access to Investment Arbitration - "The Evolution of the Expropriation Obligation in Investment Arbitration and Its Adaptation in Treaties to Reflect State Rights"
• Co-Author, “Experts in Investor-State Arbitration: The Tribunal as Gatekeeper” Journal of International Dispute Settlement, 2018
• “The Brave New World of Investment Protection Reform”, Korean Arbitration Review, Ninth Issue, 2018
• “NAFTA 2.0: A Way Forward for the Investment Chapter,” Columbia FDI Perspectives, No. 211, October 23, 2017
Positions or offices held
President-elect - American Society of International Law
Vice Chair- ICC Institute of World Business Law
Member - ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR
AAA/ICDR Council Member
Anne Hoffmann, LL.M. Hoffmann Arbitration Germany United Arab Emirates
Ms. Anne K Hoffmann, LL.M.
Independent Arbitrator
Hoffmann Arbitration

Address
Level 3, The Offices 3, One Central, World Trade Centre
PO Box 9573
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Tel.
E-mail
Link (LinkedIn/website)
https://hoffmannarbitration.com/
Nationality
Germany
Languages
German, English, French, Russian
Short Bio
Anne K. Hoffmann is an internationally recognised arbitration practitioner with more than two decades of experience in international commercial and investment arbitration during which she acted in arbitrations seated around the globe and governed by a great variety of laws. She is dual qualified in both Germany and England & Wales and practiced at leading international law firms in London, Geneva and Dubai before focusing on her practice as an independent arbitrator. To date, Anne has acted as sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator and chair in commercial arbitrations, both institutional under all major rules (including ICC, LCIA, Swiss Rules, DIFC-LCIA, SIAC, HKIAC, SCC, VIAC, DIAC, CRCICA and DIS) as well as ad hoc, including UNCITRAL. She has also been appointed in investment arbitration proceedings, including under the ICSID Rules.
Areas of specialisation
Banking and finance, Energy, Information technology, Investment and investment treaties
Positions or offices held
SIAC Users Council
Dieter Hofmann Walder Wyss Ltd. Switzerland Switzerland
Mr. Dieter Hofmann
Partner
Walder Wyss Ltd.

Address
Seefeldstrasse 123
PO Box 1236
Zurich
Switzerland
Tel.
E-mail
Nationality
Switzerland
Languages
German, English, French
Areas of specialisation
Construction and engineering, Restructuring and insolvency
Drew Holiner Monckton Chambers United States, Germany United Kingdom
Mr. Drew Holiner
Barrister, Advokat, Legal Practitioner, Attorney
Monckton Chambers

Address
1 Raymond Buildings
Gray's Inn
London
United Kingdom
Tel.
E-mail
Nationality
United States, Germany
Languages
English, Russian
Areas of specialisation
Banking and finance, Communications, media and technology, Energy, Intellectual property, Investment and investment treaties, Maritime and shipping, Public international law, Restructuring and insolvency
Pascal Hollander Hanotiau & van den Berg Belgium Belgium
Mr. Pascal Hollander
Partner
Hanotiau & van den Berg

Address
IT Tower, 9th Floor
480 Avenue Louise B9
Brussels
Belgium
Tel.
E-mail
Nationality
Belgium
Languages
French, Dutch, English
Publications
See CV with list of publications at www.hvdb.com
Jean-Christophe Honlet Honlet Legum Arbitration France France
Mr. Jean-Christophe Honlet
Founding Partner
Honlet Legum Arbitration

Address
28 rue Cambacérès
Paris
France
France
Tel.
E-mail
Link (LinkedIn/website)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-christophe-honlet-07442814/
Nationality
France
Languages
French, English
Short Bio
Jean-Christophe Honlet is a Founding Partner of Honlet Legum Arbitration. He has over 25 years of experience in international commercial and investment arbitration, as counsel, arbitrator and expert witness. Prior to founding Honlet Legum Arbitration, he has been the global head of the international arbitration group in a major international law firm for over 12 years.
Areas of specialisation
Antitrust, competition and trade, Banking and finance, Communications, media and technology, Construction and engineering, Energy, Environmental law, Information technology, Intellectual property, Investment and investment treaties, Public international law, Real estate, Regulatory, Restructuring and insolvency, State contracts/PPP, Taxation and accountancy
Publications
“Canepa v Spain - Some observations regarding the relationship between ICSID arbitrators and third-party funders”, ICSID Review, Vol. 35, No. 3 (2021), pp. 492-498 (co-authored with N. Srivatsa)
Recent decisions on third-party funding in investment arbitration, ICSID Review, Vol. 30, No. 3 (2015), 699
“ICSID Annulment”, in International Investment Law (M. Bungenberg, J. Griebel, S. Hobe and A. Reinisch eds, Köln, 2015) (co-authored with B. Legum and A. Crevon)
“The IBA Guidelines on Party Representation in International Arbitration”, 30(6) J. Int'l Arb. 701 (2013)
The Decision of the ICSID Ad Hoc Committee in CMS v. Argentina Regarding the Conditions of Application of an Umbrella Clause: SGS v. Philippines Revisited, The Law and Practice of International Courts and Tribunals (2008), Vol. 1, 1-32 (co-authored with G. Borg)
Positions or offices held
Partner and Global Head of International Arbitration, Dentons (2013-2021)
Partner, Salans (2003-2012)
Junichi Horie Advantage Partnership Lawyers Japan, Australia Australia
Mr. Junichi Horie
International Arbitration Counsellor/l Mediator
Advantage Partnership Lawyers

Address
The Dymocks Level 9
428 George Street
Sydney
New South Wales
Australia
Tel.
E-mail
Link (LinkedIn/website)
http://www.advantagepartnership.net
Nationality
Japan, Australia
Languages
Japanese, English
Short Bio
Experience:
Review Expert
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)


Member
B20 Indonesia 2022
Indonesia


Task Force Member for Corruption in International Arbitration
International Chamber of Commerce
2019 – Present
Paris France



Panel Mediator
Law Society of New South Wales
2019 - Present
Sydney Australia

Arbitration & ADR Commission Member
International Chamber of Commerce
2019 – Present
Paris France






International Business Advisor
Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan
2017 -Present
Tokyo Japan

International Arbitration Counsellor/International Mediator
Advantage Partnership Lawyers
2009 – Present
Sydney Australia & Tokyo Japan


Solicitor
Turner Freeman
2007 – 2009
Sydney Australia






Areas of specialisation
Banking and finance, Construction and engineering, Energy, Environmental law, Information technology, Intellectual property, Transport
Positions or offices held
Review Expert
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

Member
B20 India 2023
India

International Arbitration Counsellor/International Mediator
Brenda Horrigan Brenda Horrigan Pte Ltd United States Singapore
Ms. Brenda Horrigan
Independent arbitrator
Brenda Horrigan Pte Ltd

Address
30 Woollerton Park
Singapore
Singapore
Tel.
E-mail
Link (LinkedIn/website)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/horriganbrenda
Nationality
United States
Languages
English, French, Russian
Areas of specialisation
Banking and finance, Communications, media and technology, Energy, Investment and investment treaties, Public international law, Regulatory, State contracts/PPP
James Hosking Chaffetz Lindsey LLP United States, New Zealand United States
Mr. James Hosking
Partner
Chaffetz Lindsey LLP

Address
1700 Broadway
33rd Floor
New York
United States
Tel.
E-mail
Nationality
United States, New Zealand
Languages
English, German
Short Bio
James Hosking has been practicing in the international disputes arena for over 25 years. As co-founder of international dispute resolution boutique Chaffetz Lindsey, he leads the firm’s international arbitration team. James’ practice has seen him appear in over one hundred arbitrations as counsel, while he also sits as arbitrator in commercial and investor-state cases. He is an adjunct professor at NYU School of Law, co-author of the leading Commentary on the ICDR International Rules, and a Fellow of the Arbitrators and Mediators Institute of New Zealand. James was previously a partner in a leading international firm and also practiced in New Zealand.
Areas of specialisation
Communications, media and technology, Construction and engineering, Energy, Investment and investment treaties, Public international law, State contracts/PPP
Rolando Hoyt Mateos Hoyt + Asociados Mexico Mexico
Mr. Rolando Hoyt
Partner
Mateos Hoyt + Asociados

Address
Jose Vasconcelos 755, Int. 506
San Pedro Garza Garcia
Nuevo Leon
Mexico
Tel.
E-mail
Link (LinkedIn/website)
https://www.mateoshoyt.mx/
Nationality
Mexico
Languages
Spanish, English
Short Bio
Founded in 2019, this law firm specializing in Alternative Dispute Resolutions has successfully applied the
Commercial Mediation, Conciliation and Arbitration tailored to resolve challenges our clients experience in
their day-to-day work. Extending our services to all-inclusive litigation of local, national, and international
scope, aiding companies, non-profits, and financial institutions, we offer powerful and effective solutions to
issues regarding practices of Real Estate, Corporate, Private Equity, Infrastructure, Mergers and Acquisitions,
and Construction Law. At Mateos Hoyt + Asociados we serve and solve your most complex legal challenges.
Areas of specialisation
Communications, media and technology, Construction and engineering, Energy, Maritime and shipping, Public international law, Real estate, Regulatory, Sport, Transport
Publications
Hoyt, Rolando; Moran Martin, Daniel "Quo Vadis, Legislator? Lecciones de la obligatoriedad de los MASC en materia condominal para su implantación en materia civil y mercantil" PAUTA ICC Mexico, 99, March 2022, pp. 141.
Positions or offices held
Founding Partner
Xiulan Hua Beijing Tian Yuan Law Firm China China
Ms. Xiulan Hua
Partner
Beijing Tian Yuan Law Firm

Address
20-21/F, China Life Finance Centre
23 Zhenzhi Road. Chaoyang District
Beijing
China
Tel.
E-mail
Nationality
China
Languages
Chinese, English
Areas of specialisation
Investment and investment treaties, Restructuring and insolvency
Henry Huang Grandall Law Firm China China
Mr. Henry Huang
Partner
Grandall Law Firm

Address
27/F, 968 Beijing West Road, Jing’an District
Shanghai
Shanghai
China
Tel.
E-mail
Link (LinkedIn/website)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-huang-0b362640?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
Nationality
China
Languages
Chinese, English
Short Bio
Mr. Huang is an experienced arbitrator in China. He sits on some of the first tier arbitration institutions in Asia, including CIETAC, HKIAC, SIAC, BAC/BIAC, SCIA, HIAC, SHAC, and act as arbitrators in these institutions.
Areas of specialisation
Banking and finance, Investment and investment treaties, Restructuring and insolvency
Positions or offices held
Vice President, Shanghai Bar Association
Rebecca Huang Weintraub Erskine Huang LLP Canada Canada
Ms. Rebecca Rebecca Huang
Managing Partner
Weintraub Erskine Huang LLP

Address
Suite 501, 365 Bay Street
Toronto
ON
Canada
Tel.
E-mail
Link (LinkedIn/website)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccahuang/?originalSubdomain=ca
Nationality
Canada
Languages
Chinese, English
David Huebner JAMS United States United States
Amb (r) David Huebner
Arbitrator
JAMS

Address
555 W. 5th Street, 32nd Fl.
Los Angeles
CA
United States
Tel.
E-mail
Link (LinkedIn/website)
https://www.huebnerarbitration.com/
Nationality
United States
Languages
English, German, Japanese
Short Bio
David Huebner has more than 30 years’ experience as an arbitrator and advocate in international, investor-state, and complex commercial arbitration. He is a Fellow of the College of Commercial Arbitrators, has been designated a Chartered Arbitrator by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and has been named to numerous distinguished practitioner lists, including SVAMC’s “Tech List” of the world’s most accomplished technology neutrals.

He has particular expertise in technology, life sciences, investment, and new energy disputes but has handled matters across a wide range of industry sectors, legal issues, and geographic regions. Currently resident in California, he hears cases internationally and was previously based for extended periods in Tokyo, Shanghai, and New York.
Areas of specialisation
Communications, media and technology, Energy, Information technology, Intellectual property, Investment and investment treaties, Public international law
Publications
See www.HuebnerArbitration.com for list of speeches, other appearances, and publications.
Positions or offices held
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Trustee for the Americas; Deputy Chair of global Board of Trustees); California Law Revision Commission (Commissioner and Vice Chair); College of Commercial Arbitrators (Board of Directors); numerous prior positions in arbitration, legal, and government entities.
Benjamin Hughes Fountain Court Chambers United States Singapore
Prof. Benjamin Hughes
Arbitrator
Fountain Court Chambers

Address
10 Collyer Quay
Ocean Financial Centre #40-38
Singapore
Singapore
Tel.
E-mail
Link (LinkedIn/website)
https://hughesarbitration.com
Nationality
United States
Languages
English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish
Areas of specialisation
Banking and finance, Communications, media and technology, Construction and engineering, Employment and pensions, Energy, Information technology, Intellectual property, Maritime and shipping, Real estate, State contracts/PPP, Transport
Positions or offices held
Fellow, CIArb and SIArb

Court of Arbitration, Singapore International Arbitration Centre

International Arbitration Committee, Korean Commercial Arbitration Board

Board of Directors, Hainan International Arbitration Center

Practice and Procedures Committee, Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration

Investment Committee, Omni Bridgeway
Desmond Hughes Hughes Krupica United Kingdom Thailand
Mr. Desmond Richard Lewis Hughes
Senior Partner / Co-Founder
Hughes Krupica

Address
23/123-125 Moo 2 Boat Lagoon, Thekprassatri Road
Koh Kaew, Muang Phuket
Phuket
Phuket
Thailand
Tel.
E-mail
Link (LinkedIn/website)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/desmondhughes88/ and www.desmondhughes.com
Nationality
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Short Bio
Counsel in 50+ arbitrations, specialising in dispute resolution but also working in general commercial/corporate practice on joint ventures; trade and commercial agreements; real estate; hotel investment - acquisitions; disposals and asset management structuring; and some construction contracts for medium sized real estate project development.
Areas of specialisation
Antitrust, competition and trade, Communications, media and technology, Construction and engineering, Information technology, Real estate, Regulatory
Positions or offices held
Arbitration Panel Member - Thai Arbitration Institute (TAI)
Former Chair - ICC Thailand and Arbitration Commission
Former Vice-Char - ICC Thailand and Arbitration Commission
Current ICC ADR and Arbitration Commission Member
Gareth Hughes Debevoise & Plimpton United Kingdom Hong Kong
Mr. Gareth Wyn Hughes
Partner
Debevoise & Plimpton

Address
21/F, AIA Centre
1 Connaught Road Central
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Tel.
E-mail
Nationality
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Short Bio
Gareth Hughes is a partner at the International Dispute Resolution Group of Debevoise & Plimpton in Hong Kong. He has been in Asia for more than 25 years and has considerable experience of dealing with multi-jurisdictional disputes involving international arbitration and related court work.
Areas of specialisation
Banking and finance, Environmental law, Regulatory
Publications
IFLR: Balancing Chinese data laws and foreign regulatory requests
12 September 2023

Securities and Futures Commission Confirms Amendment to the Insider Dealing Provisions
18 August 2023

The SFC and the AFRC Signal Intent to Combat Dubious Transfer of Funds by Listed Issuers to Third Parties
25 July 2023

Arbitrators, Not Courts, Should Resolve Disputes Concerning Escalation Clauses Confirms the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal
13 July 2023

Japan’s New Arbitration and Mediation Laws
17 May 2023
Positions or offices held
Partner in the Hong Kong office and Co-Head of the Asia Litigation Department
Adrian Hughes KC 39 Essex Chambers United Kingdom United Kingdom
Mr. Adrian Hughes KC
Barrister, Arbitrator
39 Essex Chambers

Address
81 Chancery Lane
London
United Kingdom
Tel.
E-mail
Nationality
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Areas of specialisation
Construction and engineering, Energy, Public international law, State contracts/PPP
Andrea Hulbert Hulbert Volio Abogados Costa Rica, United States Costa Rica
Mrs. Andrea Hulbert
Founding Partner
Hulbert Volio Abogados

Address
Central Ave, Street 1
Centro Corporativo Jorge Volio
Santa Ana
Please choose
Costa Rica
Tel.
E-mail
Link (LinkedIn/website)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-hulbert-mciarb-8b6923a/
Nationality
Costa Rica, United States
Languages
Spanish, English
Short Bio
Founding partner of Hulbert Volio Abogados in Costa Rica, a boutique law firm specializing in conflict resolution of complex national and international cases. With over 28 years of practice, Andrea regularly sits as an international arbitrator, with vast experience in commercial contracts, PPPs, construction, energy, TMT, M&A, foreign investment, and others, mainly in Latin America and the United States. She also has a relevant practice in international mediation, adjudication, and judicial cooperation.

She is a suitable professional for Tribunals Chair (the presiding arbitrator) in cases under trade agreements when the EU is a party (European Commission).
Areas of specialisation
Construction and engineering, Energy, Investment and investment treaties, Real estate, Restructuring and insolvency, Transport
Positions or offices held
Councillor of the LCIA Latin American and Caribbean Users' Council;
Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (London);
Council member of the Institute of World Business Law (ICC Institute);
President of the Commission on Arbitration and ADR of the ICC Costa Rica;
Member of the Global Commission on Arbitration and ADR of ICC; and Professor of international law and contracts and international arbitration
Robert Hunter Osborne Clarke United Kingdom, Ireland Germany
Mr. Robert James Hunter
Partner
Osborne Clarke

Address
Innere Kanalstrasse 15
Cologne
Germany
Tel.
E-mail
Link (LinkedIn/website)
https://www.osborneclarke.com/lawyers/robert-hunter
Nationality
United Kingdom, Ireland
Languages
English, German
Short Bio
Dual qualified in UK and Germany, with over 30 years’ continuous experience of complex international dispute resolution, with substantial periods practising out of London, New York and Germany, including:
- Sole, co- and presiding arbitrator (ICC, DIS, LCIA)
- Lead counsel in numerous international commercial arbitrations in disputes in four continents under many applicable laws (English, German, New York, Egyptian, Swiss, Austrian, Polish, Czech)
- Lead counsel in investment treaty claims (ad hoc & ICSID)
- Challenge, recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards (including investment treaty) in many jurisdictions
- Senior Consultant to the World Bank on international trade and investment policy
- Drafting and negotiating intergovernmental and host government agreements for major infrastructure projects
Areas of specialisation
Communications, media and technology, Construction and engineering, Energy, Environmental law, Information technology, Investment and investment treaties, Public international law, State contracts/PPP
Publications
• Introduction to DIS - Past, Present & Future in The DIS Arbitration Rules, Wolters Kluwer 2020
• Commentary on the LCIA Rules in Institutional Arbitration, ed. Schütze, Beck / Hart / Nomos 2022 (English) / Wolters Kluwer 2018 (German)
• Commentary on the ICSID Rules in Commentaries to the rules of the leading arbitration institutions (ed. Chlup), Infotropic Media, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Berlin 2012
• ‘The Determination of the Nationality of Investors under Investment Protection Treaties’, Beiträge zum Transnationalen Wirtschaftsrecht, Halle University , March 2011
• ‘When is an “investment” an “Investment?” – Formalities of Approval and Limitations on their Application’, in Liber amicorum Bernardo Cremades / ed. M.A. Fernandez-Ballesteros, David Arias, La Ley (Wolters Kluwer) 2010
Positions or offices held
DIS Council
ICC Commission
Legal Advisory Task Force of the Energy Charter Treaty
Arbitrator Panels of BAC and CIETAC
Ian Hunter KC Essex Court Chambers United Kingdom United Kingdom
Mr. Ian Hunter KC
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Essex Court Chambers

Address
24 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
United Kingdom
Tel.
E-mail
Nationality
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Ahmed Husain Bahrain Chamber For Dispute Resolution Bahrain Bahrain
Mr. Ahmed Husain Abdulrahman Husain
Chief Operating Officer, Acting Chief Registrar
Bahrain Chamber For Dispute Resolution

Address
Car Park Building, Suite 301, Entrance 1, Floor 3
Diplomatic Area
Manama
Bahrain
Bahrain
Tel.
E-mail
Nationality
Bahrain
Languages
Arabic, English