Joshua Chia
Joshua specialises in complex cross-border disputes and international arbitration.
Joshua specialises in complex cross-border disputes and international arbitration in the Middle East and Asia. Based in Dubai, he has a broad commercial practice, with a focus on the energy sector. He also has significant experience in cryptocurrency, hospitality, and joint venture disputes.
Joshua has advised on and acted as counsel in arbitrations under leading institutional and ad hoc rules, including ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, VIAC, and in court proceedings, including the Singapore International Commercial Court.
Joshua was an adjunct tutor at the National University of Singapore, where he taught legal writing, research and advocacy to undergraduates.
Experience & capabilities
Selected matters
- an energy major in SIAC arbitration in a multi-million dollar LNG trading dispute
- an energy major in a multi-billion dollar claim in SIAC arbitration arising from the purchase of oil and gas assets in the North Sea
- a US hotel operator in various disputes with hotel owners in Asia in SIAC arbitration and domestic courts
- a founder of a cryptocurrency platform in HKIAC arbitration and court proceedings
- an energy major in an ad hoc arbitration under petroleum concession agreements with the concessionaire state
Background
Joshua graduated with First Class Honours in Law from the National University of Singapore. He also holds a Master of Laws in International Legal Studies from New York University.
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