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Matthew Gearing KC
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Matthew is a highly experienced international disputes lawyer, with particular expertise in international arbitration, where he enjoys global recognition. His acts in commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, including under various rules such as ICC, UNCITRAL, SIAC, HKIAC, KLRCA, SCC, LCIA and ICSID, and in a variety of sectors including technology, financial services, energy and natural resources and manufacturing. He advises on many arbitration-related applications in the UK. Matthew spent much of his career at a magic circle law firm before being called to the Bar. He was chairperson of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre for three years and is now a Vice President of the LCIA Court. He is also a solicitor-advocate in Hong Kong and is called to the Bar in Western Australia and a long-standing editor of Russell on Arbitration, a leading text book on arbitration.
Recent matters include acting for:
- British Gas and RIL in proceedings against the Government of India relating to two production sharing contracts, including the underlying arbitration and three applications before the Commercial Court, most recently Union of India v Reliance Industries Ltd & Anor [2022] EWHC 1407 (Comm).
- an investment bank in a dispute with a corporate customer concerning contracts for derivatives documented under the ISDA Master Agreement.
- Acting in various arbitrations for private equity investors in various disputes with corporate/promoters relating to businesses in Asia.
Career
Allen & Overy, 1997-2021.
Fountain Court Chambers, from May 2021.
Languages
French.
Education
Oxford University, BA (Hons) (Juris).
College of Law, Chester.
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > International arbitration: counsel
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 4Matthew Gearing KC – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Matthew is a skillful advocate and engages with the intricate details of the matter. His oral advocacy and court craft are very good.’
Asia Pacific - The English Bar > Commercial
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2Fountain Court Chambers‘ barristers are ‘not only among the best at every level in leading commercial and financial cross border disputes, but are always a pleasure to work with, commercially savvy, and user friendly‘. The set maintains a close connection to Singapore; Andrew Pullen, who is a highly regarded specialist in international arbitration, is the key contact in the jurisdiction. Professional negligence mandates have been prominent in the group’s recent caseload, and is a core area of strength for the ‘forthright and effective‘ Anneliese Day KC. Stephen Moriarty KC is sought after for his expertise in financial litigation, and Matthew Gearing KC stands out for his established track record in acting in complex arbitrations across the Asia Pacific region.
Asia Pacific: Regional International Arbitration > Arbitration counsel
Fountain Court Chambers has an established presence in Singapore, with international arbitration expert Andrew Pullen acting as the main contact in the jurisdiction. Pullen regularly represents clients from across the Asia Pacific region in arbitrations, often under the aegis of the ICC, SIAC and UNCITRAL. Darius Chan, who is also based in Singapore, represents states and state-owned entities in arbitrations. Anneliese Day KC has expertise in professional negligence and construction arbitrations. Matthew Gearing KC – a dual tenant with Temple Chambers in Hong Kong – is highly regarded for his strength in advising on commercial and investment treaty arbitrations under institutions including HKIAC, AIAC, ICSID and SIAC.
Asia Pacific: Regional International Arbitration > Arbitrators
(Leading arbitrators)Ranked: Tier 2Matthew Gearing KC – Temple Chambers (also Fountain Court Chambers in London and Singapore) ‘He does an excellent job of handling the parties and at the hearing as well as rapidly producing a draft award following tribunal deliberations.’