Chambers & Partners: Asia-Pacific Guide Rankings 2022

Date: 16 December 2021

The Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific 2022 Guide was launched today and we are pleased to have five members of Keating ranked.

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators in Asia-Pacific Region

This section features John Marrin QC and Robert Gaitskell QC. John is lauded as “a very clever silk who pays huge attention to detail and is really on top of things” and is noted for his experience in matters arising in Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia and the Philippines. Robert is praised as “one of the premier construction arbitrators in the world” who continues to build on an already noted profile on the Asian arbitration scene. Robert is active on matters linked to jurisdictions as widely spread as Pakistan, South Korea and Australia. The full rankings can be viewed here.

International Arbitration – The Bar – Asia-Pacific Region

This section features Philip Boulding QC, Simon Hughes QC and Adam Constable QC. Philip, who is “really at the top of his game”, is based in Hong Kong and the Guide also notes his strong presence in Macau, Singapore, the Philippines, and increasingly in Australia. Simon, noted principally for his experience in matters concerning major energy or resources-related projects, many of which are located in the Asia-Pacific region, is recommended as being “incredibly hard-working, very responsive and understands the commercial issues in a case”. Adam, who is particularly experienced in matters linked to Australia, South Korea and South-East Asia, is praised for providing advice that “is concise, to the point and often offers an angle which we have not considered before.” The full rankings can be viewing here.