About
Peter Chow

Independent International Arbitrator with more than thirty years of experience resolving Asia’s most complex disputes.

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Peter at a Glance
30+
Years
Experience
500+
Arbitrations
Conducted
Admission
Admitted to Practice
Singapore | Hong Kong | Australia | England | Wales
Former Partner
King & Spalding (Singapore)
Squire Patton Boggs (Hong Kong)
Peter Chow

PETER’S STORY

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.

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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Peter has been involved in international arbitration for more than 30 years and has represented clients in some of the largest arbitrations in Asia, including five matters involving multi-billion US dollar claims.

He has acted both as arbitrator and counsel in proceedings conducted under the rules of the ICC, HKIAC, SIAC, CIETAC, ICDR, AAA, NAI, KCAB and UNCITRAL, with appointments spanning shareholders’ disputes, joint ventures, private equity investments, energy and construction projects.

Recognised Internationally

Recognition.

★★★★★
Thought Leader
Who’s Who Legal
★★★★★
Global Leader
Who’s Who Legal
★★★★★
Most In Demand Arbitrator
Chambers Asia-Pacific
★★★★★
Litigation Star
Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific
Described as “most prolific” arbitrator — Global Arbitration Review, 9th edition
Shortlisted for “Arbitration Practitioner of the Year” — Asialaw Asia Pacific Dispute Resolution Awards 2017
Recognised by Euromoney Guide to the World’s Leading Experts in Commercial Arbitration
Named in China Business Law Journal “A-List”
Recognised by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific for Dispute Resolution — International Arbitration (Hong Kong & Singapore)
Recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific for Construction (Singapore)
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experienced and personable
Highlights

Credentials.

Singapore International Arbitration Centre
Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) — Presidential Panel
China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission
Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration
Guangzhou Arbitration Commission
Hainan International Arbitration Centre
Weihai Arbitration Commission
Wuhan Arbitration Commission
Asian International Arbitration Centre (Malaysia)
Korean Commercial Arbitration Board
Pacific International Arbitration Center, Vietnam
Russian Arbitration Center at Institute of Modern Arbitration
Japan Commercial Arbitration Association
Borneo International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation
Asian African Legal Consultative Organisation — Hong Kong Regional Arbitration Centre
Member — ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR
Member — ICC Working Group on Expedited Procedure Provisions
Member — ICC Arbitration Committee
Fellow — Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK)
Fellow — Singapore Institute of Arbitrators
Fellow — Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators
Supporting Member — London Maritime Arbitrators Association
Member — Editorial Board, LexisNexis online Practical Guidance
Former Member — ICC Arbitrator Nomination Commission
Former Chair — Energy & Resources Committee, Inter-Pacific Bar Association
Former Vice-Chair — International Construction Projects Committee, IPBA
Former Council Member — Inter-Pacific Bar Association
Former Council Member — Society of Construction Law (Singapore)
Former Vice-President — Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators
Former Member — Board of Directors, Joint Mediation Helpline Office Ltd
Education
National University of Singapore, LLB (Hons), 1989
Qualifications
Chartered Arbitrator (UK)
Admissions
England & Wales (solicitor), Hong Kong (solicitor), Singapore (advocate & solicitor), Victoria, Australia (barrister & solicitor), New South Wales, Australia (legal practitioner)
Languages
English, Mandarin (Putonghua)
Nationality
Singapore