Emily Hay acts as arbitrator and counsel in international arbitration proceedings, as well as tribunal secretary and assistant to the tribunal in complex commercial and investment arbitrations. Emily’s cases span various industry sectors, including nuclear energy, hydropower, fuel cell technology, oil and gas, banking, construction, medical devices, real estate, military equipment, consumer appliances, fast food, and aviation.
With expertise in new technology, data protection, ESG and renewable energy, Emily also advises on emerging areas of disputes.
Emily has lived and worked in Asia, Australia, Europe and the Middle East, bringing a truly global perspective to her practice.
Emily has been ranked by Who’s Who Legal since 2021 as a Future Leader in Arbitration, and in 2024 as a Global Elite Thought Leader (Under 45). In 2023 and 2024, she was among the EMEA Non-Partners most highly regarded individuals. She has been described as “a fantastic lawyer”, “a rising star in the arbitration field”, and “an expert in data protection and technology”.
Emily regularly writes, speaks and teaches on issues related to international arbitration, in particular on new technology, ESG and renewable energy.
Emily has acted as arbitrator, counsel, tribunal secretary and assistant to tribunal in international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, both ad hoc and under various institutional rules (ICC, LCIA, SCC, ICSID, SIAC, UNCITRAL, CEPANI, DIAC, DIFC-LCIA).
Emily’s matters cover a range of sectors, including nuclear energy, hydropower, fuel cell technology, oil and gas, banking, aggregates, construction, medical devices, IP, real estate, sale of goods, services, military equipment, consumer appliances, fast food, and aviation, and agreements including, inter alia, investment treaties, shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, licence agreements, fundraising agreements, note subscription agreements and public procurement contracts.
Emily’s experience also includes court litigation related to the set-aside and enforcement of arbitral awards.
Australia (Supreme Court of New South Wales), Brussels (B-List)
English, French, Spanish
Australian, Belgian
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