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Judy is a commercial barrister with broad experience in complex disputes and has a broad litigation practice, including in commercial, civil fraud, company, cryptocurrency/digital assets, banking and financial services, group litigation and shareholder claims, and ESG (particularly climate change) litigation. She is also a highly experienced arbitration practitioner, having acted in disputes conducted under the major sets of arbitration rules, including LCIA, ICC, SCC, ICSID, HKIAC, and SIAC Rules, and ad hoc arbitration under UNCITRAL Rules.

Before joining 3VB, Judy practiced in the international arbitration group at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in London, where her experience included advising some of the world’s largest companies in high-value disputes. As a former solicitor, Judy is equally comfortable working independently, as co-counsel or junior counsel, or as part of a team.

Judy’s matters often have an international or cross-border element. In particular, as a native of Hong Kong, Judy has worked extensively in Asia and is fluent in Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese). She is called in the British Virgin Islands and can accept offshore instructions.

Judy sits as an arbitrator. She has experience both as sole arbitrator and as part of a panel.

Alongside practice, Judy is currently working with the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce (UKJT), in an expert group working to provide guidance on the concept of ‘control’ of digital assets in accordance with the Law Commission’s recommendation. She is also the Consulting Editor of the Arbitration title in Halsbury’s Laws of England. She is a YIAG Regional Representative for Europe for the LCIA. She is a member of the Steering Group of 3VB’s International Advisory and Dispute Resolution Unit, which provides pro bono services in the international arena in furtherance of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Called to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the Eastern Caribbean (British Virgin Islands), 2023 Called to the Bar (England and Wales), 2019 Solicitor Advocate (Higher Rights of Audience, civil proceedings), 2015 Solicitor (England and Wales), 2014

In addition to English, Judy is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese and has working knowledge of French.

LLM, Magdalene College, University of Cambridge LLB, London School of Economics