Ma Zhanjun from Chinese mainland is the first President, Member, and Director of the Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber, President of the Macao Institute of International Arbitration, Visiting Professor and PhD Supervisor at Macau University of Science and Technology, Professor at Southwest University of Political Science and Law and Deputy Director of its Centre for Commercial Arbitration Research, Adjunct Professor of law at both Southwest Jiaotong University and Southwest Medical University, Doctor of civil and commercial law from Southwest University of Political Science and Law, Doctor of history from Jinan University, Postdoctoral Fellow in international law from Wuhan University, Editor-in-chief of the Study of International Arbitration sponsored by International Association of Universities in Macao. He has been engaged in the research on the theory of arbitration and international arbitration for more than 20 years and published 4 monographs and 30+ articles in arbitration related areas. He has been involved in commercial arbitration practice constantly and has made a substantial contribution to the internationalization and standardization of Chinese arbitration institutions as general secretary of Guangzhou Arbitration Commission and executive president of Beihai Court of International Arbitration. Under his leadership, the annual cases of Beihai Court of International Arbitration have surged from 200+ to 60k+. He also advanced several prominent reforms in Beihai Court of International Arbitration which made it the only pilot unit for standardization of arbitration institutions appointed by Ministry of Justice of the People’s Republic of China.
Zhao Wanyi from Chinese mainland is a PhD Supervisor, Level-2 Professor(professors in China fall into 4 levels), Editor-in-chief of Modern Law Science, Academic and Technical Leader of Chongqing, Vice President of the China Commercial Law Society, the Civil Law Research Institute and the Academic Committee and Law Science Association of China Law Society, Member of the Cases Guiding Expert Committee of the Supreme People's Court, Deputy Director of Academic Committee of Civil and Commercial Trial under the Committee of China Trial Theory Research Association, Adjunct PhD Supervisor of Macau University of Science and Technology, Consultative Expert of law from the Standing Committee of Chongqing Municipal People's Congress, Expert of the Public Security Technical Expert Committee of Chongqing and the think tank of the Chongqing Higher People’s Court, Outstanding CPC member of Chongqing, Winner of the National May 1st Labor Medal.He has mainly engaged in the teaching and research on basic theory of civil and commercial law, comparative study of commercial law, bankruptcy law, securities law, medical law and arbitration law. He has published 70+ monographs, textbooks and reference books, and 180+ articles on recognized journal and well-known newspaper, such as Social Sciences in China, Chinese Journal of Law, China Legal Science, People's Daily and Guangming Daily. He also has made an outstanding contribution to the compilation of the Chinese Civil Code. He have extensive experience in the practice of commercial arbitration and has long served as an arbitrator in major arbitration institutions in China and has arbitrated 100+ commercial disputes of various types. He has also been invited to numerous high-level international academic conferences and published legal books with international influence.
Yi Zaicheng from Macao, China is a Doctor of law, Chief Supervisor of Macao Institute of International Arbitration, Member of the Consultative Council for Legal Reform of Macao, PhD supervisor, Associate Professor and Director of the Law Practice Teaching Center at Macau University of Science and Technology, General Secretary of the Intellectual Property Law Alliance of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, President of the Macau Intellectual Property Research Association, Specially Invited Mediator at Higher People's Court of Guangdong Province, Qianhai Cooperation Zone People's Court, Hengqin New District People's Court of Zhuhai Municipality and Guangzhou Court of the Internet,Adjunct Researcher of Centre for Intellectual Property Research of Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Distinguished Expert of the Center for Proof of Foreign Law of East China University of Political Science and Law, Distinguished Teaching Expert of Intellectual Property Institute of Shenzhen University, Expert for the Framework Agreement on Cooperation between Guangdong and Macao. His expertise lies in international law (international arbitration) and intellectual property law (protection of international intellectual property rights). He serves as an arbitrator for the Guangzhou Arbitration Commission, Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration, Beihai Court of International Arbitration and has decided 100+ arbitration cases of various commercial disputes which leads to his extensive experience in commercial arbitration. He has also devoted himself to the research on international commercial arbitration and tutored 10+ doctors engaging in research on international commercial arbitration. He has been invited to conferences on international arbitration and National Chung Cheng University, Montclair State University and University of Coimbra as a visiting scholar.
Muthu Jagannath from Singapore is an Asian based Claims Consultant, Arbitrator and Mediator specializing in shipping, international trade and marine insurance matters. He has over 25 years working experience in above fields. He also has been involved in arbitration both as party appointed representative and as arbitrator from 2015 under the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA), Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA) and Singapore International Arbitration Centre(SIAC) terms. Therefore, he has extensive experience in international commercial arbitration. His interest in claims led him to a role in a P&I Correspondent company at Singapore dealing with various types of P&I, FD&D and Transport Liability Claims. He founded NAU Pte Ltd, a Claims Correspondent & Consultants in 2013 assisting clients in various types of shipping related claims. As an expert in international claims, he enjoys a high reputation.
Ng Keng Chye from Singapore is a Barrister atlaw (Middle Temple) and an Advocate and Solicitor (Supreme Court of Singapore). He has now close to 30 years' experience dealing mainly with dispute resolution in both litigation and arbitration and has appeared as lead counsel in the Court of Appeal, Singapore. He is also an Associate Mediator with the Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC) and he has been appointed as a mediator in numerous cases giving him valuable firsthand insights and experience in the emerging sphere of alternate dispute resolution (ADR).
Tan Min Lee from Malaysia focuses her practice on civil and commercial litigation and arbitration in commercial and construction disputes. Having represented various stakeholders in a wide range of construction related disputes, she is very adept at dealing with issues arising from the construction industry and advising on the commercial aspects of real estate development projects. Her capabilities in these areas are recommended by the Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022 where she is recognized as “Next Generation Partner” in the Real Estate and Construction category. An adjudicator certified by and impanelled with the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), she is recognized for her skills and experience in resolving disputes under the Construction Industry Payment & Adjudication Act 2012 (CIPAA) since its enforcement in April 2014. She acted for the main contractor in one of the first few adjudications commenced under CIPAA which became the first contested matter decided in the apex court.
Wong Seow Pin from Singapore has been practicing commercial law for about 30 years. He has provided clients with legal advice on various commercial matters. Meanwhile, he also assists clients in preparing for litigation and other dispute resolution methods. He is highly recommended by his clients.
Leung William from Hong Kong, China is a Master of law from University of London and Peking University, Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Hong Kong, Solicitor Advocate of Hong Kong SAR, China, Solicitor of England & Wales, United Kingdom, Barrister of High Court of Australia, Director of China Academy of Arbitration Law, Fellow with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute and Panel Arbitrator of numerous well-known arbitration institutions. He is proficient in arbitration rules and has been involved in arbitration both as panel arbitrator and as solicitor advocate under Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, China Maritime Arbitration Commission, Singapore International Arbitration Centre, Korean Commercial Arbitration Board, etc. He has considerable expertise in dealing with maritime litigation (including ship sale/purchase and transport), international trade and investment litigation and international commercial arbitration (especially investors-state arbitration) and gotten the credit from his clients. Meanwhile, he also has excellent performance in mergers and acquisition and corporate insolvency and restructuring and was appointed by the High Court and Official Receiver of the Hong Kong SAR. as Provisional Liquidator and Liquidator of 100 + companies in Hong Kong. As the party appointed representative, he successfully completed a cross-border asset preservation valued at more than US$20 million in Lianyungang city under the Arrangement Concerning the Mutual Enforcement of Arbitral Awards between the Mainland and Hong Kong SAR, which is the first batch since its enforcement. He has devoted to the research on international arbitration and published 10+ articles.
Andreas Köhler from Germany, graduated from Universities of Cologne and Berlin (Germany) and University of Geneva (Switzerland), is a Doctor of law. He is a Senior Partner and Director of Lawfirm Dr. Köhler und Partner and a Visiting Professor at Beihang University. He has also been licensed as lawyer since 1985 and tax advisor since 1989 with a focus on tax law, business law, real estate law, construction contracts and international contracts. He has working experience in the above fields for more than 30 years and enjoys a great reputation.
Tu Guangjian from Macau, China, is the Director of the Institute for Advanced Legal Studies in the Faculty of Law, Professor of law, and PhD Supervisor at the University of Macau. He earned his PhD on Private International Law at University of Aberdeen. He serves as a Standing Director of China Society of Private International Law and convener of the International Conflict of Laws Research Committee. He is also an Endowed Scholar at Clare Hall, University of Cambridge, and a directory member of the International Academy of Comparative Law. He is an arbitrator at various arbitration institutions, including the Zhuhai Arbitration Commission, Guangzhou Arbitration Commission, and Nansha International Arbitration Centre. He serves as an editor for the "Chinese Journal of International Law" published by Oxford University Press and acts as a reviewer for numerous renowned international and domestic academic journals. Since 2007, he has focused primarily on teaching and research in the field of Private International Law, with specific research areas including inter-national/regional civil and commercial litigation, inter-national/regional commercial arbitration, inter-national/regional conflict of substantive laws, European private international law, U.S. private international law, and comparative private law. To date, he has authored three monographs, published dozens of academic papers in well-known international and domestic journals, and frequently delivered presentations at significant international and domestic academic conferences.