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Peter Chow, international arbitrator
HONG KONG
SINGAPORE

Independent.
Experienced.
International.

Peter Chow is an international arbitrator with over 30 years of experience in arbitration work, with a proven track record in resolving complex, high-stakes disputes worldwide in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, technology, and commerce.

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Career Foundation

Extensive arbitration counsel experience as partner at international law firms before moving into independent practice.

Global Expertise

Substantial experience in complex disputes involving parties and projects from multiple jurisdictions worldwide.

Sector Focus

Concentrated experience in energy, infrastructure and construction disputes as counsel — high-stakes, technically complex matters.

Wide Range Experience

Regularly appointed as sole arbitrator, presiding arbitrator and co-arbitrator across a broad spread of dispute types.

Peter Chow

ABOUT PETER

“Peter Chow is a renowned international arbitrator and is highly regarded as a top name in Asia for complex big-ticket disputes.”

— Lexology Index (Who’s Who Legal)

Peter Chow

International Arbitrator

Prior to practising as an independent arbitrator, Peter was a partner at King & Spalding (Singapore) and Squire Patton Boggs (Hong Kong). He has held various leadership roles, including head of Asia disputes practice, global head of Greater China disputes practice and head of office, as a partner at various US international law firms. He has practised in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Peter has represented clients in some of the largest arbitrations in Asia, including 5 cases involving multi-billion US Dollar claims. He has been involved in arbitrations in Asia for over 30 years and has acted as an arbitrator and counsel in numerous arbitration cases, including those involving ICC, HKIAC, SIAC, CIETAC, ICDR, AAA, NAI, KCAB, SCC and UNCITRAL arbitral rules.

RECOGNITION

Who’s Who Legal recognises Peter as a “Thought Leader” and “Global Leader” in Arbitration and describes him as a “renowned international arbitrator and is highly regarded as a top name in Asia for complex big-ticket disputes.”

Chambers Global named Peter as a “Most In Demand Arbitrator” in the Asia-Pacific region and in Singapore.

30+
YEARS
of Practice
40+
JURISDICTIONS
Across Asia and Beyond
140+
ARBITRATIONS
Handled
Recognition

What Others Say.

“Extensive experience handling sensitive and high-profile matters”
Chambers Asia-Pacific
“Experienced and Personable”
Legal 500
“Great command over the issues at hand”
Who’s Who Legal
“Outstanding Arbitrator”
Global Arbitration Review
“Very Sharp Lawyer”
Global Arbitration Review
“Mastership of technical issues”
Global Arbitration Review
“Responsive and smart”
Lexology Index
“Meticulous eye for detail”
Lexology Index
“Commands the respect of counsel as well as his co-arbitrators”
Lexology Index
“Very Well Prepared”
Global Arbitration Review
“Responsive, thorough and has deep knowledge of arbitration practice and procedure”
Who’s Who Legal
“Adopts a reasonable and open approach”
Global Arbitration Review
Press & Recognition

In the News.

Lexology Index (Who’s Who Legal) – Global Thought Leader
November, 2025

Lexology Index (Who’s Who Legal) – Global Thought Leader

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King & Spalding partner launches sole practice
May 5, 2023

King & Spalding partner launches sole practice

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