Profile
Over 25 years of experience in international arbitration. Specialised in resolving claims arising from the carriage of goods by sea and trading of commodities. Particular experience also of ship sale & purchase, offshore energy and shipyard construction matters. Admitted in Singapore, Germany, England & Wales.

Professional Qualifications & Memberships
Fellow
  • Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)
  • Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (FSIArb)
Panel Arbitrator
  • Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)
  • Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA)
  • Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
  • China Maritime Arbitration Commission (CMAC)
  • Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) (formerly known as KLRCA)
  • Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA)
  • Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb) (Primary Panel)
Mediator
  • Associate Mediator of the Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC) on the Panel of Maritime Mediators
Member
  • London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA) (Aspiring Full Member)
  • Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA) Arbitrators Representative Council
  • German Maritime Arbitration Association (GMAA​)
  • ICC Singapore Arbitration Group (ICC Arbitration)
  • London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) Asia Pacific Users' Council
  • Maritime Law Association of Singapore (MLAS)
  • Singapore Academy of Law (SAL)
  • Law Society of Singapore
  • Law Society of England & Wales
  • Rechtsanwaltskammer (bar association) Hamburg, Germany
Lawyer
  • Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore (non-practising)
  • Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England & Wales (non-practising)
  • Rechtsanwalt (advocate & solicitor) Hamburg, Germany
  • LL.M., University of Cambridge, England
  • Law degree, University & Courts of Hamburg, Germany​

Rankings
"Recommended Lawyer" for the International Arbitration category in Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2015 – 2016) and recognised as a "Leading Individual" in the Shipping Litigation category by Chambers Asia Pacific (2011 – 2016). Noted for "clear advice and recommendations" (Chambers Global 2014) and for giving "clear expert advice" (Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2014). Referred to as "a very effective lawyer" with notable experience in both arbitration and litigation (Chambers Asia Pacific 2016).
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Current Position
Independent Arbitrator

Professional Experience
2018 – 2023    Nordisk Defence Club, Singapore
2016 – 2018    Independent Arbitrator & Mediator, Singapore
2010 – 2016    Stephenson Harwood, Singapore
2001 – 2010    Holman Fenwick Willan, Singapore
1995 – 2000    Ince & Co., London & Singapore
1994 – 1994    Drew & Napier, Singapore
1993 – 1994    Lebuhn & Puchta, Hamburg, Germany
1990 – 1990    Maritime Law Institute, University of Hamburg, Germany

Languages
Fluent in English and German