Ms. Christine Artero is an independent arbitrator, full-time Resident at The Arbitration Chambers (Singapore), and Door Tenant of Fountain Court Chambers (London and Singapore).
A dual-qualified lawyer, she is educated in both the civil law and the common law traditions; she is admitted to the Paris Bar and to a solicitor in England
and Wales. Christine has almost 20 years’ experience in international arbitration, and a substantial practice in Asia and in Europe. She is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators.
Christine has served as arbitrator in arbitrations under the rules of the ICC, SIAC, LCIA, HKIAC, KCAB, AIAC, JCAA and PCA, as well as in ad hoc arbitrations. She has also acted as sole arbitrator in expedited proceedings and is on the panel of numerous arbitral institutions.
Her experience spans a broad range of commercial disputes, including joint venture and shareholder disputes, fraud cases, construction and infrastructure projects, shipping, shipbuilding, heavy machinery manufacturing, agency and distributorship agreements, pharmaceuticals, LNG, hotel services, employment, sale of goods and general contractual disputes.
Christine has been appointed as arbitrator in cases seated in Hanoi, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, London, Mexico, Seoul, Singapore and Tokyo, and she has heard cases governed by the laws of Cambodia, England & Wales, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, New York, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam, as well as cases under the UNIDROIT Principles and the CISG.
She has also handled conflict of law and jurisdictional issues, questions of admissibility, concurrent and consolidated cases, joinders, disputes involving multiple contracts and applicable laws, summary dismissal applications and security for costs applications.
Prior to launching her career as independent arbitrator, Christine practised international arbitration at Shearman & Sterling in London. Thereafter, she joined the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) as counsel where she oversaw the administration of over 200 arbitrations. In 2014, Christine moved to Singapore where she joined The Arbitration Chambers and was appointed Tribunal Secretary to over 80 arbitral tribunals under the rules of all major arbitral institutions.
As adjunct professor, Christine teaches International Arbitration at the University of Toulouse 1, and regularly lectures at other leading institutions. She also regularly speaks at international arbitration conferences.
Professional Career
- Resident, The Arbitration Chambers (2018–)
- Door Tenant, Fount Court Chambers (2018–)
- Arbitrator / Tribunal Secretary, The Arbitration Chambers (2014–2018)
- Counsel, London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) (2011–2013)
- Associate, International Arbitration, Shearman and Sterling LLP (2006–2011)
Academia
- Adjunct Professor, University of Toulouse 1, France (2016–)
- Visiting Lecturer, Sorbonne-Assas International Law School, Singapore (2015–2018)
- Adjunct Professor, ESSEC Business School, Singapore (2015–2017)
Professional Offices & Memberships
- Member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR
- Member of the Core Committee of the ICC Singapore Arbitration Group
- Member of the Bureau of the Australasian Chapter of Council of the ICC Institute of World Business Law
- Member of ICC Singapore Arbitration Group’s “Thought Leadership” sub-committee (2019-2022)
- Vice-President of the Arbitration Committee of the BVI IAC
- Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)
- Fellow, Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (FSIArb)
- Listed on Panels of Arbitrators of the SIAC, HKIAC, KCAB, AIAC, JCAA, BVI IAC and TIAC
Educational Background
- Admitted as solicitor in England and Wales (2008)
- Admitted to the Paris Bar (2004)
- Post-graduate degrees ("DEA" and "DESS") (2001–2002),
University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas (Honours)
Notable Mentions
“Christine Artero is an internationally renowned arbitrator and a future leader in the field. She demonstrates her prowess across an impressive range of cases, where she acts as arbitrator in Asia and Europe." (Who’s Who Legal – South East Asia – Arbitration 2022)
"Excellent, really sharp - one of the future top arbitrators in Singapore."
“She is one of the fastest rising stars in Singapore."
"One of the big names of the younger generation."
"Christine is an experienced arbitrator with an impressive multi-cultural background and the tested ability to handle high-profile cases." (Who’s Who Legal Arbitration - Future Leaders 2021)
“Christine Artero is a widely acclaimed arbitrator recommended for her substantial experience in shareholder, construction and contractual disputes.” (Who’s Who Legal Arbitration - Future Leaders 2021)
“Christine Artero wins widespread recommendations from market sources who commend her impressive work as arbitrator under a wide range of institutional rules.” (Who’s Who Legal Arbitration - Future Leaders 2020)
“THE rising star in Singapore among arbitrators for her expertise in cases involving both common and civil law traditions as well as in commercial disputes across a range of industries.” (Who’s Who Legal Arbitration - Future Leaders 2019)
Recent Appointments as Arbitrator
- Presiding arbitrator in an arbitration seated in Singapore and administered by the SIAC under the ICC Rules, between a Vietnamese/Korean joint venture and a state-owned Vietnamese company, in relation to a construction project governed by Vietnamese law.
- Party nominated arbitrator in an SIAC arbitration seated in Singapore, between a company incorporated in Thailand and a company incorporated in Singapore in relation to an agreement for the sale and purchase of LNG governed by English law.
- Presiding arbitrator in an ICC arbitration seated in Singapore, between a company incorporated in Spain and a company incorporated in Vietnam in relation to an agreement for the sale and purchase of commodities governed by the CISG.
- Presiding arbitrator in an SIAC arbitration seated in Singapore, between a company incorporated in Singapore and a company incorporated in Pakistan in relation to an agreement for the sale and purchase of oil products governed by Singapore law.
- Sole arbitrator in an LCIA arbitration seated in London, between a company incorporated in the United-States and a company incorporated in Germany in relation to an agreement for the sale of pharmaceutical products governed by English law.
- Presiding arbitrator in a JCAA arbitration seated in Tokyo, between a company incorporated in Japan and a company incorporated in Korea in relation to a joint venture agreement governed by Korean law.
- Presiding arbitrator in an HKIAC arbitration seated in Hong Kong, between a company incorporated in Hong Kong and a company incorporated in Korea in relation to a share purchase agreement governed by Korean law.
- Party-nominated arbitrator in an ICC arbitration seated in Tokyo, between two companies incorporated in Japan in relation to EPC contracts for the construction of solar panels governed by Japanese law.
- Sole arbitrator in an AIAC arbitration seated in Kuala Lumpur, between a company incorporated in Belize and a Malaysian company in relation to a consultancy agreement related to a construction project in the Caspian Sea governed by English law.
- Party-nominated arbitrator in an SIAC arbitration seated in Singapore, between three claimant companies incorporated in Malaysia and Indonesia and three respondent companies incorporated in Singapore, Indonesia and Japan, in relation to a bancassurance arrangement and a distribution agreement, respectively governed by Singapore law and Indonesian law.
- Presiding arbitrator in an LCIA arbitration seated in Singapore, between a company incorporated in the UAE and a Chinese company in relation to contract for a renewable energy project in Ukraine governed by English law.
- Party-nominated arbitrator in an ICC arbitration seated in Seoul, between a Singapore company and a Korean national in relation to a share purchase agreement governed by Korean law.
- Sole arbitrator in a PCA arbitration seated in Mexico, between an Australian national and a Mexican international organisation in relation to an employment contract governed by the UNIDROIT Principles.
- Sole arbitrator in an SIAC arbitration seated in Singapore, between a Singaporean company and an Indonesian company in relation to two loan agreements governed by Singapore law.
- Presiding arbitrator in an HKIAC arbitration seated in Hong Kong, between Austrian and Lebanese nationals and a Hong Kong company in relation to a contract for the sale of shares governed by Hong Kong law.
- Sole arbitrator in an SIAC arbitration seated in Singapore, between a Singaporean national and a German company in relation to a contract for the sale of shares governed by Singapore law.
- Sole arbitrator in an ICC arbitration seated in Vietnam, between a Vietnamese company and a company incorporated in the UAE in relation to an agreement for the sale of agricultural products. This matter involved preliminary issues as to the tribunal’s jurisdiction over multiple contracts and on the law applicable to the contracts.
- Party-nominated arbitrator in an HKIAC arbitration seated in Hong Kong, between a Swiss company and a Chinese company in relation to an agreement for the supply of pharmaceutical products governed by New York law;
- Sole arbitrator in 3 LCIA arbitrations seated in London, between an Irish company and Peruvian and Armenian individuals in relation to loan agreements governed by English law;
- Sole arbitrator in an ad hoc arbitration seated in Hong Kong, between a company incorporated in the BVI and a Chinese company in relation to a charter party governed by English law;
- Sole arbitrator in a KCAB arbitration between a Singapore company and a Korean company in relation to a serviced residence management contract governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea; and
- Sole arbitrator in an SIAC arbitration between a company incorporated in Cyprus and a Singapore company in relation to a manning agreement governed by Singapore law;
- Sole arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between a Korean company and a Taiwanese company in relation to a collaboration agreement entered into between the parties for the performance of a government contract for the supply of heavy railways equipment. This matter involved preliminary issues in relation to the law applicable to the contract, the seat of arbitration and a jurisdictional challenge;
- Sole arbitrator in an SIAC arbitration between an Austrian company and a Singaporean citizen in relation to an agreement for the sale and purchase of shares governed by Singapore law; proceedings conducted under the SIAC Expedited Procedure;
- Sole arbitrator in an ad hoc arbitration between a Singapore company and an Indian company under the Singapore International Arbitration Act in relation to a charter party governed by English law;
- Sole arbitrator in an ad hoc arbitration between two Singapore companies under the Singapore Arbitration Act in relation to a charter party governed by English law;
- Sole arbitrator in an ad hoc arbitration between two Singapore companies under the Singapore Arbitration Act in relation to a charter party governed by English law;
- Sole arbitrator in an ad hoc arbitration between an Indonesian company and a Singaporean company under the Singapore International Arbitration Act in relation to a shipbuilding contract governed by Singapore law;
- Sole arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between a Chinese company and a South Korean company in relation to an agreement governed by Singapore law for the sale and purchase of heavy industrial equipment; proceedings conducted under the ICC Expedited Procedure Provisions (1 March 2017);
- Sole arbitrator in an ad hoc arbitration between a Singapore company and a South Korean entity under the Singapore International Arbitration Act, in relation to a contract governed by Singapore law for the sale and purchase of commodities;
- Party-nominated arbitrator in an SIAC arbitration between a Malaysian company and a Nigerian company in relation to an agreement for the sale and purchase of a vessel governed by Singapore law;
- Sole arbitrator in an ad hoc arbitration between a German company and a BVI company under the Singapore International Arbitration Act, in relation to a charter party agreement governed by English law. Non-participating Respondent; and
- Sole arbitrator in an SIAC arbitration between a Singapore company and a Cambodian individual in connection with two loan agreements and a guarantee agreement governed by Cambodian laws. This matter involved interim decisions on jurisdiction and on unpaid costs.
Languages
English, French
