Thomas Walsh

Thomas Walsh leads the firm's Hong Kong Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice and is the co-head of the firm's Greater China international arbitration group, with a particular focus on private capital and technology disputes. Reflecting his standing in the community, Thomas holds key leadership positions at major arbitral institutions. He serves on the HKIAC's Executive Committee, Council, and as Chair of its Appointments Committee. For the ICC, he is the elected Chair of the Hong Kong Nominations Committee and a member of the Hong Kong Executive Committee. A respected thought leader, Thomas is the General Editor of Hong Kong's leading arbitration commentary, "The White Book" (Arbitration and ADR Volume, Hong Kong Civil Procedure). He is currently an adjunct professor at Peking University and has previously taught at Hong Kong University, Seoul National University, and Yonsei University. · Clifford Chance

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Thomas Walsh leads Clifford Chance's Hong Kong Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice and co-heads the firm's Greater China international arbitration group, focusing on private capital and technology disputes. He holds key leadership roles at HKIAC and ICC, and is an adjunct professor at Peking University.

Practice areas

LitigationInternational Arbitration

Office

Hong Kong

Clifford Chance · Thomas Walsh leads the firm's Hong Kong Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice and is the co-head of the firm's Greater China international arbitration group, with a particular focus on private capital and technology disputes. Reflecting his standing in the community, Thomas holds key leadership positions at major arbitral institutions. He serves on the HKIAC's Executive Committee, Council, and as Chair of its Appointments Committee. For the ICC, he is the elected Chair of the Hong Kong Nominations Committee and a member of the Hong Kong Executive Committee. A respected thought leader, Thomas is the General Editor of Hong Kong's leading arbitration commentary, "The White Book" (Arbitration and ADR Volume, Hong Kong Civil Procedure). He is currently an adjunct professor at Peking University and has previously taught at Hong Kong University, Seoul National University, and Yonsei University.

Hong Kong

Expertise

Private CapitalTechnology DisputesKorean Disputes

Education

Trinity Hall, Cambridge (BA) 2001

Admissions

England & Wales (2007)
Hong Kong (2011)
Republic of Korea (Foreign Legal Consultant) (2013)