Viewed as ‘one of the leading sets of chambers for arbitration matters’, 39 Essex Chambers ’team is well versed in handling international arbitrations under the rules of the ICC, SIAC, HKIAC and ICSID institutions. David Bateson is ‘vastly experienced in construction, engineering, commercial and arbitration law – he is an efficient, capable and fair arbitrator’. Loretta Malintoppi regularly presides over complex disputes touching on China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia, India and Thailand. Steven Lim has ‘deep knowledge of arbitration practice and procedure and is rigorous and thorough in his analysis’.
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An international arbitration specialist in all forms of dispute resolution including arbitration, litigation and alternative dispute resolution, David has been resident in Asia since 1980 and has over 35 years’ experience. He has extensive experience in disputes concerning construction, resources, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, and telecommunications. He is a practising arbitrator, with extensive experience in over 80 arbitrations in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and South America. He has acted as Chairman, party-appointed arbitrator, or sole arbitrator under the auspices of the HKIAC, KLRCA, SIAC, CIETAC, ICC, PCA, AAA and LCIA. David sits on the Panel of Arbitrators for the following: Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), CIETAC (China), Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA), FACT (India) and APRAG (Asia Pacific).
Career
1980: Denton Hall & Burgin, Hong Kong; 1990 – 2015: Partner, Mallesons Stephen Jaques (latterly King & Wood Mallesons); 2015: Arbitrator, 39 Essex Chambers.
Memberships
Law Society of England, Hong Kong and New South Wales; Fellow and ex-Vice-President, Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators; Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Education
1976: Bachelor of Arts (Hons); 1980: Master of Law (Hons), Cambridge University.
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