Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP’s Australian international arbitration practice forms part of the firm’s busy global arbitration group. Acting under ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, CIETAC, UNCITRAL and other rules, the team handles high-value disputes across energy, resources, infrastructure, technology and financial services. The Melbourne-based Chad Catterwell and James Allsop, co-lead the Asia Arbitration Hub, anchoring the firm’s Asia Pacific reach with particular expertise in cross-border M&A and joint venture disputes. Elizabeth Macknay in Perth brings over 25 years’ experience in mining and natural resources disputes, while Leon Chung in Sydney acts in international arbitration, commercial disputes, regulatory investigations, and crisis and risk management. The Brisbane-based Elizabeth Poulos adds further depth in regulatory and cross-border disputes.