Christopher Lau SC
Independent Arbitrator; Maritime Mediator (MMP)

A Senior Counsel, Chartered Arbitrator and former Judicial Commissioner of the Singapore Supreme Court, Christopher’s arbitration practice encompasses all aspects of commercial disputes including maritime, energy, construction,  corporate, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, communications, insurance, military & defence procurements involving the laws of various common and civil law jurisdictions. He has served in over 200 international arbitrations conducted either on an ad hoc basis or under AIAC (formerly KLRCA), DIFC-LCIA, HKIAC, ICC, ICDR, JCAA, KCAB, LCIA, LMAA, SCMA, SIAC and UNCITRAL arbitration rules seated in various civil and common law jurisdictions.

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CONTACT

Phone: +65 6323 9863

E-mail: clau@3vb-arbitrators.com.sg

Place of Residence: Singapore

Nationality: Singaporean

Language(s): English

Pronouns: He/Him/His

MAIN PRACTICE AREAS
  • CHARTERPARTIES
  • COMMODITIES COAL
  • OIL & GAS
  • SHIP BUILD & REPAIR
  • MARITIME MEDIATORS (MMP)
  • PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS

    Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

    Fellow, Singapore Academy of Law

    Vice President, Court of the London Court of International Arbitration

    Panel Arbitrator, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre

    Panel Arbitrator, Singapore International Arbitration Centre

    Panel Arbitrator, Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration

    Panel Arbitrator, Asia International Arbitration Centre

    Panel Arbitrator, Korean Commercial Arbitration Board

    Panel Arbitrator, Beijing Arbitration Commission

    Panel Arbitrator, Shanghai Arbitration Commission

    Panel Arbitrator, South China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration

    Panel arbitrator, International Centre for Dispute Resolution

    Panel Arbitrator, Electronic Business Related Arbitration and Mediation (eBRAMS)

    Member, Governing Board of IMO International Maritime Law Institute

    Member, ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR

    Member, Drafting Group for ICC's Report on Construction Industry Arbitrations

    Member, ICC Task Force on Decisions as to Costs

    Member, ICC Task Force on Maximizing Probative Value of Witness Evidence

    Member, Task Force on International Bar Association Guidelines on Party Representation in International Arbitration

    Member, Working Group on International Bar Association Rules on Investor-State Mediation

    Member, International Arbitration Committee of Korean Commercial Arbitration Board

    Member, Board of Advisors of New York Arbitration Center

    Member, Council of Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration

    Former Independent and Non-Executive Director, Neptune Orient Lines Limited

    Former Independent and Non-Executive Director, Singapore Technologies Marine Ltd

    Former Member and Director, Singapore Maritime Foundation

    Former Member, General Committee of the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration

    Former Chairman, International Bar Association Asia Pacific Forum

    ADMISSIONS
  • SINGAPORE
  • ENGLAND AND WALES
  • EDUCATION
    DIRECTORY LISTINGS

    Global Thought Leader - Arbitration, Who's Who Legal (2023)

    Global Leader - Construction, Who's Who Legal (2023)

    Global Leader - Commercial Mediation, Who's Who Legal (2022)

    Most in Demand Arbitrators for International Arbitration - Asia-Pacific Region (Band 1), Chambers & Partners (2023)

    Most in Demand Arbitrators for International Arbitration - Singapore (Band 1), Chambers & Partners (2023)