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Independent.
Experienced.
International.

Peter Chow is an international arbitrator with over 30 years of experience resolving complex, high-stakes disputes worldwide in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, technology, and commerce.

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Peter Chow, international arbitrator
HONG KONG
SINGAPORE

Career Foundation

Built a career as arbitration counsel and partner at international law firms before moving into independent practice.

Sector Focus

Concentrated experience in energy, infrastructure and construction disputes — high-value, technically complex matters.

Range of Appointments

Serves as sole arbitrator, presiding arbitrator and co-arbitrator across a broad spread of dispute types.

Cross-Border Reach

Handles disputes involving parties, projects and counsel from multiple jurisdictions worldwide.

Peter Chow

ABOUT PETER

Peter Chow

International Arbitrator

Prior to practising as an independent arbitrator, Peter was a partner at King & Spalding (Singapore) and Squire Patton Boggs (Hong Kong). He has held various leadership roles, including head of Asia disputes practice, global head of Greater China disputes practice and head of office, as a partner at various US international law firms. He has practised in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Peter has represented clients in some of the largest arbitrations in Asia, including 5 cases involving multi-billion US Dollar claims. He has been involved in arbitrations in Asia for over 30 years and has acted as an arbitrator and counsel in numerous arbitration cases, including those involving ICC, HKIAC, SIAC, CIETAC, ICDR, AAA, NAI, KCAB and UNCITRAL arbitral rules.

RECOGNITION

Who’s Who Legal recognises Peter as a “Thought Leader” and “Global Leader” in Arbitration and describes him as a “renowned international arbitrator and is highly regarded as a top name in Asia for complex big-ticket disputes.”

Chambers Asia-Pacific named Peter as a “Most In Demand Arbitrator” in the Asia-Pacific region and in Singapore.

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30+
YEARS
of Practice
100+
APPOINTMENTS
as Arbitrator
40+
JURISDICTIONS
Across Asia and Beyond
Recognition

What Others Say.

“Extensive experience handling sensitive and high-profile matters”
Chambers Asia-Pacific
“Experienced and Personable”
Legal 500
“Great command over the issues at hand”
Who’s Who Legal
“Outstanding Arbitrator”
Global Arbitration Review
“Very Sharp Lawyer”
Global Arbitration Review
“Mastership of technical issues”
Global Arbitration Review
“Responsive and smart”
Lexology Index
“Meticulous eye for detail”
Lexology Index
“Commands the respect of counsel as well as his co-arbitrators”
Lexology Index
Press & Recognition

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Who's Who Legal – Global Leader
July 16, 2024

Who’s Who Legal – Global Leader

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July 15, 2024

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