Arbitrators




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.



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


Events



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:

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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:

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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.

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