Michael Weatherley is a partner in our dispute resolution practice
Michael provides expert advice in international dispute resolution, with a particular focus on international arbitration.
Throughout his time in our Brisbane, London and Singapore offices, Michael has represented clients in arbitrations under all of the major rules and in many of the major seats of arbitration. He has also assisted clients in managing cross-border litigation, including before the English, Australian, Singaporean, Bruneian, Malaysian and Indonesian courts.
His experience spans a number of industry sectors, including (most prominently) renewable energy, oil & gas, power, construction, engineering and infrastructure, mining and resources, international sale and distribution of goods and private equity.
Michael is singled out by international legal directories such as Chambers and The Legal 500 for his "standout" advocacy skills, "great commercial and strategic sense", and high-quality, client-orientated service. He regularly speaks at arbitration events and conferences throughout the Asia-Pacific and contributes arbitration insights to various publications. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and, in addition to his counsel work, takes appointments as arbitrator.
He is qualified in both Australia (NSW) and England & Wales.
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