Personal bio
Joe-han is a specialist commercial barrister who practises across the full spectrum of commercial and construction (including energy and infrastructure) disputes. He has appeared in the Court of Appeal, the High Court (including as sole counsel against King’s Counsel), and specialist tribunals. He has a thriving arbitration practice and regularly appears before international arbitral tribunals.
Joe-han is frequently instructed on complex and high-value disputes with an international element. Many of his cases have a connection with the Far East, and he is regularly instructed by law firms in (for example) the PRC, South Korea, Malaysia, and Singapore. His clients range from ultra-high-net-worth individuals to leading public and private financial institutions. Joe-han grew up in the Far East and understands its culture. He also speaks Mandarin Chinese.
Joe-han is ranked in the Legal 500 (2024) as a Leading Individual, with clients commenting “Fantastic intellectual ability, very responsive. Very much on top of his brief”.
In addition to his counsel practice, Joe-han has extensive experience in ADR, and accepts appointments as arbitrator, mediator, and adjudicator. He is a CEDR-accredited mediator and is also on TECBAR’s panel of accredited adjudicators.
Previously, Joe-han practised as a solicitor at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP where he focused on international arbitration and commercial litigation. He also held teaching positions at King’s College London (trusts and equity) and Durham University (contract law). He is regularly published on a range of commercial law matters.