Clifford Chance

Leading arbitration specialist Dr. Romesh Weeramantry joins Clifford Chance in Hong Kong

Hong Kong: Leading international law firm Clifford Chance has appointed arbitration specialist Dr. Romesh Weeramantry as a foreign legal consultant in its Hong Kong office. His arrival is part of the ongoing expansion of the firm's Asia Pacific arbitration practice, which included the recent addition of Dr. Sam Luttrell in Perth.

"Romesh will be a great addition to our team. He is highly regarded amongst his peers within the international arbitration community, including for his expertise in bilateral investment treaty disputes" said Cameron Hassall, Partner and Head of Arbitration for Greater China. He adds, "Resource nationalism and other protectionist measures continue to be of significant concern for our clients. The addition of Romesh and Sam enhances our bilateral investment treaty, commercial and government arbitration offering across the Asia Pacific region."

"Clifford Chance's Arbitration practice has a stellar reputation in Asia Pacific and globally, and I'm delighted to be joining the team," said Romesh. "Arbitral disputes are becoming more international in nature and the ability to call upon Clifford Chance's integrated cross-border arbitration team provides a distinct advantage in resolving disputes involving multiple jurisdictions."

Romesh added, "The Asian market is becoming more aware of the importance of preventing and managing investment disputes in recent years. A key component in protecting foreign investments is the ability to institute arbitration proceedings under investment treaties. It is an area in which an increasing number of clients need informed advice, which Clifford Chance has the experience and expertise to provide." 

Audley Sheppard, Global co-head of the firm's international arbitration practice added, "Clifford Chance is a market leader in international arbitration in developing economies around the world. Asia-Pacific is a region of tremendous opportunity for our clients. The addition of Romesh and Sam, who are among the brightest and best of their generation in the region, further enhances our global ability to advise our clients and to assist them to resolve disputes successfully."