Zac Sharpe serves as counsel in complex, high-value international disputes. His practice covers a range of industries, including energy/oil and gas, engineering and construction, joint ventures, licensing, and technology disputes.
Zac has acted as counsel in arbitration proceedings in major arbitration centers around the globe and under various arbitration rules and procedures. He has represented clients in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America in a variety of arbitral tribunals, including the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA), Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB), and in ad hoc proceedings.
Zac's practice also includes advising clients on cross-border litigation, enforcement proceedings, and internal investigations in Southeast Asia and the surrounding region.
Experience
Additional Publications
- March 2018
FIDIC’s Rainbow Suite of Contracts, OCAJI
Speaking Engagements
- October 15, 2020
Evolving Landscapes: Updates to International Arbitration - July 2020
Construction Projects and Disputes: Looking Past the Lockdown - 2020 and Beyond - March 20, 2018
Masterclass on the use of experts in International Arbitration - Cross examination experts - October 6, 2017
NUS Law School Talk - September 9, 2017
ICC India Arbitration Conference - June 7, 2017
3rd Annual GAR Live Singapore - November 8 - 11, 2016
Indonesia Infrastructure Week 2016 - March 7, 2016
LCIA Arbitration Seminar - Shipbuilding Disputes - September 2, 2015
Society of Construction Law "Focus on Asia" Construction Law Conference - Risk Allocation Trends and Approaches - May 25-27, 2015
ICC Asia Regional Conference on International Arbitration - The Role of In-house Counsel in Arbitration Proceedings - October 17, 2014
1st Annual Japan International Arbitration Summit - Managing an Effective Arbitration - July 23, 2014
ALB International Arbitration Conference - Practical Guide to Dispute Settlement under Investment Treaties - May 21, 2014
International Chamber of Commerce, YAF Conference - The Changing Landscape of International Arbitration in Asia - February 25, 2014
2nd Annual Dubai International Arbitration Summit - Choosing External Arbitrators and the Effective Resolution of Disputes - November 7, 2013
2nd Annual Korea International Arbitration Summit - Dispute Management and Workflow: The In-House Counsel Perspective
"Impressive practitioner in the Singapore arbitration space."Who's Who Legal: Arbitration — Future Leaders
- The George Washington University (J.D. with honors 2007; Best Oralist, Honorable Mention, 13th Annual Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot); University of Washington (B.A. in Political Science and B.A. in English 2003; Certificate of High Scholarship; Dean's List)
- New York; Solicitor-Advocate (Civil Advocacy) in the Senior Courts of England and Wales; Registered Foreign Lawyer (Singapore); Registered Foreign Lawyer, Singapore International Commercial Court
Who's Who Legal: Arbitration — Future Leaders (2018, 2020-2022)
The Legal 500 Arbitration Powerlist — Southeast Asia Region (2022)
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific — "Next Generation Partner" (2021-2022)
Chambers Asia-Pacific — Dispute Resolution: International Firms (South Korea) (2021-2022)
Named as a Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer (February 2022)
- Korean