Judith Gill KC
Singapore-based arbitrator with extensive experience
in International Commercial Arbitration
"After nearly 35 years practising as arbitration counsel, I now have a well-established practice as a full-time arbitrator. My background and experience mean that I understand the importance of each case to the parties. I also appreciate the need for an arbitrator to adopt the highest standards of diligent preparation and to give careful, balanced consideration to the positions and evidence advanced on both sides. I always strive to meet the levels of service which are rightly expected by parties of the modern international arbitrator."
Testimonials
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'She probes deeply into the most complex disputes and is careful to distinguish the wood from the trees. Judith has good judgement and this makes her a compelling choice as arbitrator in international disputes.'
The Legal 500 UK bAR 2022
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'Judith Gill KC is a "wonderful arbitrator" who excels in international commercial and investment treaty disputes. One peer adds, "I can't think of a better arbitrator than her, she is just the best".'
Who's Who Legal UK Bar 2021
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'She is excellent - calm, cool and collected, a steady hand.'
The Legal 500 UK Bar 2021
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'sHE IS VERY EFFICIENT, VERY SMART AND VERY FAIR-MINDED'
chambers Global 2020
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'Extremely well-prepared, relentlessly courteous, and fast in rendering her award.'
The Legal 500 UK Bar 2020
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Independent Arbitrator
2022 -
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Twenty Essex
2018 - 2022 (Arbitrator Member)
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Appointed King's Counsel
2009
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allen & overy
1983 - 2015 (London)
2015 - 2018 (Singapore)
2001 - 2011; 2012 - 2014 (Head of international arbitration group)
2015 - 2018 (Singapore)
2001 - 2011; 2012 - 2014 (Head of international arbitration group)
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Queen Mary, University of London: Diploma in Arbitration
1990
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University of Oxford, Worcester College: MA IN Jurisprudence
1983 (BA); 1986 (MA)
Roles & Publications
Judith was the first woman to be appointed President of the LCIA, and the second female solicitor-advocate to take silk. She has also taken an active role in key institutions, as a director and drafter of the 2020 LCIA arbitration rules and 2010 SIAC rules.
CIArb: Fellow
FIAA: Trustee
Institute of Advanced Legal Studies: Fellow
ICCA: Governing Board Member
LCIA: Board Director and Honorary Vice President of the LCIA Court
Seoul IDRC International Advisory Board
FIAA: Trustee
Institute of Advanced Legal Studies: Fellow
ICCA: Governing Board Member
LCIA: Board Director and Honorary Vice President of the LCIA Court
Seoul IDRC International Advisory Board
AAA: Board of Directors Member
IBA Arbitration Committee: Co-Chair and Advisory Committee member
BIICL: Trustee
International Arbitration Club: Chair
ICCUK Arbitration Group: Member
LCIA Court: President
SIAC: Board of Directors Member
ICCA: Vice President
IBA Arbitration Committee: Co-Chair and Advisory Committee member
BIICL: Trustee
International Arbitration Club: Chair
ICCUK Arbitration Group: Member
LCIA Court: President
SIAC: Board of Directors Member
ICCA: Vice President
Russell on Arbitration (21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th edns, Sweet & Maxwell 1997-2015) (co-editor).
'The Public Policy Exception Under Article V.2(b) of the New York Convention: Lessons from Around the World' (2016) 18(2) Asian Dispute Review 74 (co-author).
'The Development of Legal Argument in Arbitration: Law as an Afterthought - Is it Time To Recalibrate Our Approach?' in David D Caron et al (eds), Practising Virtue: Inside International Arbitration (OUP 2015).
'The Public Policy Exception Under Article V.2(b) of the New York Convention: Lessons from Around the World' (2016) 18(2) Asian Dispute Review 74 (co-author).
'The Development of Legal Argument in Arbitration: Law as an Afterthought - Is it Time To Recalibrate Our Approach?' in David D Caron et al (eds), Practising Virtue: Inside International Arbitration (OUP 2015).
Representative Experience
Judith has acted as both sole arbitrator and as a member of a three-person panel. Her experience includes joint venture agreements, corporate sale and purchase agreements, construction and infrastructure disputes, energy contracts, manufacturing, distributorship agreements, technology agreements and a variety of other commercial agreements. She also sits as arbitrator on investment treaty disputes. Judith has conducted cases under numerous sets of rules, such as:
Presiding arbitrator in a dispute between parties engaged in an unsuccessful merger of their respective businesses. The issues arising required application of material adverse event and numerous other contractual clauses.
Presiding arbitrator in a dispute concerning contractual obligations with respect to equipment used for offshore drilling operations in Africa
Member of tribunal in two related AAA/ICDR arbitrations concerning the development and production of aircraft technology.
Presiding arbitrator in a dispute concerning contractual obligations with respect to equipment used for offshore drilling operations in Africa
Member of tribunal in two related AAA/ICDR arbitrations concerning the development and production of aircraft technology.
Party appointed arbitrator in a dispute concerning an agreement for the sale and purchase of a business based in Asia. The case concerned fulfilment of a condition precedent with regard to regulatory approval for the transaction from competition authorities.
Presiding arbitrator in a dispute concerning the terms of supply of aviation parts.
Tribunal member of a panel hearing a gas price review dispute involving supplies in Asia.
Party appointed arbitrator in a dispute concerning inventorship rights in patented technology and alleged breach of an NDA.
Party appointed arbitrator in a dispute concerning the licensing of patents in the power industry and the effect of change of control provisions.
Presiding arbitrator in a dispute concerning the terms of supply of aviation parts.
Tribunal member of a panel hearing a gas price review dispute involving supplies in Asia.
Party appointed arbitrator in a dispute concerning inventorship rights in patented technology and alleged breach of an NDA.
Party appointed arbitrator in a dispute concerning the licensing of patents in the power industry and the effect of change of control provisions.
Party appointed arbitrator in a treaty arbitration concerning claims against a European state in relation to the development of renewable energy facilities and technology.
Appointed as chair of an ICSID Additional Facility case brought by a real estate investor against a South-East Asian state.
Party appointed arbitrator in proceedings brought by an investor in the waste disposal industry against a European state.
Appointed as chair of an ICSID Additional Facility case brought by a real estate investor against a South-East Asian state.
Party appointed arbitrator in proceedings brought by an investor in the waste disposal industry against a European state.
Member of tribunal in an arbitration concerning an oil and gas exploration and development joint venture in a major field in Russia.
Party nominated arbitrator in a dispute between Egyptian parties concerning seismic exploration.
Presiding arbitrator in a dispute between Polish companies concerning the proposed development of wind turbine operations.
Sole arbitrator in an arbitration between two Saudi Arabian companies concerning claims for liquidated damages for late delivery of products.
Party nominated arbitrator in a dispute between Egyptian parties concerning seismic exploration.
Presiding arbitrator in a dispute between Polish companies concerning the proposed development of wind turbine operations.
Sole arbitrator in an arbitration between two Saudi Arabian companies concerning claims for liquidated damages for late delivery of products.
Presiding arbitrator in a dispute concerning the construction of a petrochemical refinery in Asia. The case involved a broad range of contractual and tortious claims, as well as allegations of breach of statutory duties and violation of mandatory local law provisions.
Party appointed arbitrator in a substantial shareholder dispute concerning the rights of directorship and management of an Indian business in the automotive industry and the impact of parallel litigation in the Indian courts.
Sole arbitrator in expedited proceedings concerning the purchase by a Chinese entity of hydrocarbon products. Issues arising included whether the relevant contract had come into existence and identities of the parties to it.
Party appointed arbitrator in a joint venture dispute in the F&B industry with substantial claims arising under a shareholders' agreement against the background of a proposed IPO.
Presiding arbitrator in a dispute between South Korean and Vietnamese parties concerning a joint venture in the entertainment industry.
Party appointed arbitrator in a substantial shareholder dispute concerning the rights of directorship and management of an Indian business in the automotive industry and the impact of parallel litigation in the Indian courts.
Sole arbitrator in expedited proceedings concerning the purchase by a Chinese entity of hydrocarbon products. Issues arising included whether the relevant contract had come into existence and identities of the parties to it.
Party appointed arbitrator in a joint venture dispute in the F&B industry with substantial claims arising under a shareholders' agreement against the background of a proposed IPO.
Presiding arbitrator in a dispute between South Korean and Vietnamese parties concerning a joint venture in the entertainment industry.
Presiding arbitrator in a DIFC-LCIA arbitration between shareholders in an online business. The claims included alleged unfairly prejudicial conduct, breach of a shareholders' agreement, breach of fiduciary duties and economic torts.
Presiding arbitrator in a dispute administered by the PCA concerning entitlement to acquire ownership of shares in a corporate entity.
Party appointed arbitrator in an arbitration administered by the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce and between a multinational oil company and an African state entity.
Presiding arbitrator in a dispute administered by the PCA concerning entitlement to acquire ownership of shares in a corporate entity.
Party appointed arbitrator in an arbitration administered by the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce and between a multinational oil company and an African state entity.
