Independent arbitrators experienced in commercial and investment arbitration.
Affiliated with
Toronto Arbitration Chambers
Members of SAC have served in ad hoc and administered arbitrations under most regional and international institutional Rules.
Independent arbitrators experienced in commercial and investment arbitration.
Affiliated with
Toronto Arbitration Chambers
Members sit regularly as arbitrators in many jurisdictions around the world including in Europe and the Asia-Pacific, Africa and MENA Regions.
Independent arbitrators experienced in commercial and investment arbitration.
Affiliated with
Toronto Arbitration Chambers
Members’ cases cover a range of areas including energy generation and supply, and the construction of mining, oil and gas process plants.
Independent arbitrators experienced in commercial and investment arbitration.
Affiliated with
Toronto Arbitration Chambers
Members have been appointed in disputes relating to M&A;, employment and intellectual property, including patent licensing and copyright.
Independent arbitrators experienced in commercial and investment arbitration.
Affiliated with
Toronto Arbitration Chambers
Members of chambers have experience in arbitrations involving road, rail and air transportation and infrastructure.
Independent arbitrators experienced in commercial and investment arbitration.
Affiliated with
Toronto Arbitration Chambers
Members sit regularly as arbitrators in matters involving heavy equipment and natural resource projects in both commercial and investment treaty disputes.
Arbitrators
Professor Doug Jones AO
Doug Jones is a leading international commercial and investor-state arbitrator and an International Judge of the Singapore International Commercial Court.
Doug is widely endorsed for being “an esteemed arbitrator celebrated for his robust knowledge of domestic and international infrastructure and construction disputes”. He is described as being “unparalleled” with “an innovative approach to case and witness management” - Lexology Index UK Bar Report 2025.
Professor Janet Walker CM
Janet Walker is an independent arbitrator who, for more than twenty years, as has served as sole, presiding, and co-arbitrator in institutional and ad hoc arbitrations in over a dozen seats.
“Janet is an outstanding academic and arbitrator. I highly recommend her in-depth commercial arbitration expertise.” WWL Thought Leaders – Arbitration 2022
The Hon James Allsop AC
The Hon James Allsop AC is now available as an arbitrator, mediator, chair of inquiries and legal expert.
James’ expertise includes company law and business and partnership disputes - taxation, restrictive trade practices (anti-trust), patents and intellectual property with specialties in insurance, intellectual property, maritime law, and insolvency - and public and constitutional law, equity, and common law, in particular professional negligence of auditors, solicitors and insurance brokers.
Sydney Arbitration Chambers contact:
D: +61 2 9066 7952
M: +61 408 119 339
jamesallsop@sydneyarbitrationchambers.com
Atkin Chambers clerking contact:
+44 (0)20 7404 0102 (UK)
+44 (0)7979 850434
dbarnes@atkinchambers.com
Events and Awards
Professor Janet Walker CM
24th Annual Clayton Utz and University of Sydney Arbitration Lecture
Professor Janet Walker CM was the Keynote Speaker at this fantastic event held at the Federal Court of Australia in Sydney. Professor Walker spoke on the topic of 'Dissents in International Arbitration revisited: the good, the bad, and the ugly'. Watch the lecture here:
Australian Arbitration Week 2025
12 - 17 October 2025
The 13th annual Australian Arbitration Week (AAW) will take place in Sydney from 12-17 October 2025. Attendees will enjoy what they have come to expect of AAW, a week of high quality, dynamic and diverse panel discussions complemented by social events to connect and reconnect with friends and colleagues offering the genuine and warm hospitality Australia is known for. For more information:
Arbitral Secretary Training Course - The Bar of Ireland
6 - 7 September 2025
Professor Doug Jones AO will lead a comprehensive course on the role and responsibilities of a Tribunal Secretary, ideal for candidates looking to progress their arbitration career.
Commercial Arbitration in Australia Under the Model Law
The Third Edition is an annotated section-by-section guide to domestic commercial arbitration legislation in Australia under the uniform commercial arbitration Acts. It provides analytical commentary on the growing body of case law applying the Model Law in Australia and around the world and gives practical guidance on matters such as the interpretation of arbitration agreements.
At the Sydney Launch on 22 June 2022, Chief Justice Allsop of the Federal Court gave an address on the possibilities which may arise from the development of a bespoke commercial law of Australia and a view of arbitration and Australian courts as symbiotic. Professor Janet Walker CM also spoke about the development of the framework for domestic arbitration and Georgia Quick, the President of ACICA delivered a welcome. A link to the recording of the Sydney Launch can be found here.
The Melbourne Launch was held at Melbourne Law School on 29 June 2022, featuring addresses by Professor Richard Garnett and Professor Janet Walker CM, touching upon issues such as the relationship between domestic arbitration and the Model Law for International Commercial Arbitration.
At the Melbourne Law School, Professor Doug Jones AO also delivered the 2022 Sir George Turner Lecture on the topic ‘Australia – The Very Model of a Modern Arbitration Law’. A recording of Doug’s lecture is available here.
