INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATOR

Doug Jones is a leading international commercial and investor/state arbitrator and an International Judge of the Singapore International Commercial Court.

Doug has experience in both ad hoc and institutional commercial arbitrations under the AAA, ACICA, AMINZ, DIAC, HKIAC, IAMA, ICC, ICDR, ICSID, AIAC, LCIA, SIAC, UNCITRAL and other international rules. He sits regularly as an arbitrator in London; in addition to many other jurisdictions, from Singapore to California, Dubai to Kuala Lumpur.

He has also acted as counsel and mediator in numerous ADR procedures in infrastructure related disputes.

The arbitrations in which Doug has been involved include infrastructure, energy, commodities, intellectual property, commercial and joint venture, and investor-state disputes spanning over 30 jurisdictions around the world. Amounts in dispute in arbitrations in which Doug has sat as arbitrator are in excess of some billions $US.

Doug was appointed as an International Judge of the Singapore International Commercial Court in 2019.

Doug has published and spoken extensively and holds professorial appointments at a London university and two Australian universities.

He has offices in Sydney, Australia and Toronto, Canada, and chambers in London, UK.

Who’s Who Legal – Construction 2021 described Doug as “Perhaps the best in the world” and “A very impressive arbitrator” who “manages the process with exceptional efficiency”. Further, WWL recognised Doug’s “superstar status” and that he is “the best at managing expert advice“.

Who’s Who Legal – UK Bar – Arbitration 2021 identified that Doug “is undoubtedly one of the world’s top arbitrators in commercial and construction disputes“. Sources effuse: “He is decisive, hard-working, careful and efficient.”

WWL – UK Bar – Construction 2021 endorsed Doug as “a very organised and proactive chair” who is also “extremely diligent and experienced in construction arbitrations”.

Who’s Who Legal – Arbitration 2021 recognised that Doug has “great depth of experience and significant analytical skills” and “the ability to crystallise complex issues in a way that is comprehensible to even those less experienced in the arbitration sphere“. Further, Doug was identified as “very focused, very experienced and very collegial” as well as “energetic, passionate about arbitration and an articulate proponent of the need for adoption of international best practice to enhance procedural efficiencies“.

Who’s Who Legal – Arbitration 2020 identified Doug as “a very experienced practitioner” and “a construction law specialist”. Doug is well versed in acting as arbitrator in international commercial and investor state arbitrations.

Who’s Who Legal Thought Leaders Global Elite – Arbitration 2020 identified Doug as “an absolute star among construction arbitrators”, with an exceptional international reputation. Doug was lauded as “one of the best arbitrators there is” when it comes to construction matters.

Chambers Asia Pacific 2020 – Doug retained his Band 1 ranking in the “Arbitration (International): Most In Demand Arbitrators – Asia-Pacific Region” category, and was recognised as a “superb chairman – very decisive and authoritative” who commands a “worldwide reputation” as an arbitrator of construction-related disputes.

Chambers Asia Pacific 2019 – Doug retained his Band 1 ranking in the “Arbitration (International): Most In Demand Arbitrators – Asia-Pacific Region” category, and was recognised as a “leading international arbitrator for construction and engineering disputes“.

Chambers Asia Pacific 2018 – Doug retained his Band 1 ranking in the “Arbitration (International): Most In Demand Arbitrators – Asia-Pacific Region” category. Doug was recognised as an arbitrator “whose name is a byword in the Asia-Pacific” and regarded as “a delight to sit with because he absolutely knows what he’s doing and is totally on top of everything.”

WWL Australia – Arbitration 2019 noted that Doug “enjoys a stellar reputation among peers as ‘a leading practitioner who acts mostly as arbitrator in large and high-value claims’“.

WWL Australia – Government Contracts 2019 described Doug as “a seasoned disputes specialist who comes in for high praise thanks to his expert handling of contentious procurement proceedings“.

WWL Construction (Australia and UK) 2019 observed that Doug “is lauded as ‘one of the best arbitrators there is’ when it comes to construction matters”. Doug was described by interviewees as “an absolute star among construction arbitrators“, with an “exceptional international reputation“.

WWL Australia: Arbitration 2018 ranked Doug as the “Mostly Highly Regarded” arbitrator in this year’s chapter and commented that he is recognised as “one of the the most highly respected names” in international arbitration.

Recipient of the John Shaw Medal – In 2018, Doug was awarded the John Shaw Medal. Doug was the first lawyer to receive this prestigious award, which recognised his outstanding contribution to road transport within Australia and internationally.

WWL Construction (Australia and UK) 2018 considered Doug to be “one of the leading international arbitrators in the market today who, according to sources, ‘has vast experience and understands the key issues immediately’ when it comes to complex construction disputes.”

WWL UK Bar (Arbitration) 2018 identified Doug as one of the 10 most highly regarded arbitration practitioners, commenting that “Douglas Jones AO is an “out and out leader of the pack” as an arbitrator in construction disputes worldwide.”

WWL Thought Leaders Global Elite – Arbitration 2020 identified Doug as “an absolute star among construction arbitrators”, with an exceptional international reputation. Doug was lauded as “one of the best arbitrators there is” when it comes to construction matters.

WWL Government Contracts 2018 identified Doug as “one of the most distinguished names in the market with superb expertise in matters relating to the infrastructure market, and near-unrivalled experience in the construction sector.”

Chambers Asia Pacific 2020 – Doug retained his Band 1 ranking in the “Arbitration (International): Most In Demand Arbitrators – Asia-Pacific Region” category, and was recognised as being a “superb chairman – very decisive and authoritative”, commanding a “worldwide reputation” as an arbitrator of construction-related disputes.

Best Lawyers® 2017 – Doug was named the Best Lawyers® 2017 Sydney International Arbitration “Lawyer of the Year”, marking the third consecutive year he has been the recipient of this honour.

The WWL UK Bar (Construction) 2017 observed that “Douglas Jones is described by one source as “a first-class arbitrator and my first choice for anything complex – he’s no-nonsense and gets things done.”

Best Lawyers® 2018 – Doug was named the Best Lawyers® 2018 Sydney Construction/Infrastructure Law “Lawyer of the Year” and was also recognised in the categories of Alternative Dispute Resolution, International Arbitration and Transportation Law,

WWL Construction Analysis 2018 identified Doug as a Top 3 “Thought Leader” in his area and commented that he is “one of the leading international arbitrators in the market today.” It was observed that “one source says, ‘Doug is an internationally renowned arbitrator; he has vast experience and understands the key issues immediately.'”