The ARIAS Asia Panel of Arbitrators (“Panel”) comprises members who have demonstrated significant experience and expertise in resolving disputes arising from the insurance and reinsurance sector.
The current members of the Panel are listed in alphabetical order below:
| Name | Nationality | Place of Residence | Jurisdiction of Admission | CV |
| Edward Alder | Australian, British, Irish | Hong Kong | Australia, England & Wales, Hong Kong | View |
Mohan Bharwaney SBS SC | British | Hong Kong | Australia, England & Wales, Hong Kong | View |
| Denis Brock | British | Hong Kong | Australia, England & Wales, Hong Kong, Ireland, New York, New Zealand | View |
| Billy Chan | Chinese (Hong Kong) | Hong Kong | Not Applicable | View |
| Helena Chen | Chinese (Taiwan) | Taiwan | Mainland China, New York, Taiwan | View |
| Stephen Chu | Chinese (Hong Kong) | Hong Kong | Hong Kong | View |
| Sir Bernard Eder | British | United Kingdom | England & Wales | View |
| Alec Emmerson | British | United Arab Emirates | England & Wales (non-practising), Hong Kong (non-practising) | View |
| Tunku Farik | Malaysian | Malaysia | Malaysia, Singapore | View |
| Peter Halprin | American | United States | New York | View |
| Chris Howse | British | Hong Kong | Australia (ACT), England & Wales, Hong Kong | View |
| Wilson Huo | Chinese (Mainland) | Mainland China | Mainland China | View |
| Giovanna Kwong | British, Chinese (Hong Kong) | Hong Kong | England & Wales, Hong Kong | View |
| Damien Laracy | New Zealander | Hong Kong | England & Wales, Hong Kong, New Zealand | View |
| Fook Choon Lee | Singaporean | Hong Kong | Hong Kong, Singapore | View |
| Robert Merkin KC (hon) | British | United Kingdom | England & Wales | View |
| Paul Mitchard KC | British | Hong Kong | British Virgin Islands, England & Wales, Hong Kong | View |
| Eun Young Park | Korean | South Korea | New York, South Korea | View |
| Nicholas Pirie | British | Hong Kong | England & Wales, Hong Kong | View |
| Rashda Rana SC | Australian, British | United Kingdom | England & Wales, Australia (NSW) | View |
| Prof. Anselmo Reyes SC | Canadian | Japan | Hong Kong | View |
| Kay Seto | Chinese (Hong Kong) | Hong Kong | Hong Kong | View |
| Sir David Steel | British | United Kingdom | England & Wales | View |
| Nicholas Stone | British, Canadian | Indonesia | Canada (British Columbia), England & Wales, Hong Kong | View |
| Caroline Thomas | German, Luxembourg, Swiss | Hong Kong | England & Wales, Hong Kong, New York | View |
| Mary Thomson | British(Hong Kong Permanent Resident) | Hong Kong, United Kingdom | England & Wales, Hong Kong | View |
| Christopher To | British (Hong Kong Permanent Resident) | Hong Kong | Hong Kong | View |
Application Criteria and Procedure
Applicants who wish to be considered for inclusion on the Panel must submit the following:
- Application Form (available here, or downloadable as pdf ARIAS Asia-Application Form for Arbitrators 20220316);
- Latest curriculum vitae including the applicant’s experience in arbitration of insurance and reinsurance disputes;
- Names and contact details of at least two referees who are able to speak fully to the applicant’s professional integrity and experience in arbitration of insurance and reinsurance disputes;
- Copies of at least two sanitised arbitral awards concerning insurance or reinsurance disputes drafted by the applicant within the last five years;
- Proposed terms of appointment including a proposed hourly rate; and
- Any other materials which the applicant wishes to submit to demonstrate his or her experience in arbitration of insurance and reinsurance disputes.
Connection with Asia is an advantage.
ARIAS Asia has discretion to waive any of the above requirements for eminent arbitrators with substantial experience in insurance and reinsurance disputes.
Applicants shall submit their applications to ARIAS Asia by email to panels@arias-asia.08cp.app. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and will be considered and determined by the ARIAS Asia Executive Committee (“Committee”). Applicants will be notified of the Committee’s decision, once made.
ARIAS Asia has full discretion to admit or reject applications for inclusion on the Panel. ARIAS Asia may also invite individuals with a particular background or qualification to apply for the Panel.
ARIAS Asia’s decision on an application is final.
Membership of the Panel is for a period of three years from the date of admission.
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