Amanda Lee FCIArb

International Arbitrator t/a LML Arbitration | Consultant at Costigan King | Diversity and Wellbeing Advocate | Founder of Careers in Arbitration & ARBalance

City Of London, England, United Kingdom

About

I am an experienced arbitrator and dispute resolution practitioner dedicated to delivering efficient outcomes in domestic and international legal proceedings. ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ I have served as sole and party-appointed arbitrator in 30+ domestic and international arbitrations, encompassing ad hoc and institutional proceedings, subject to the laws of numerous jurisdictions, and seated in the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ Admitted to practice in England and Wales, and New York, I specialize in commercial litigation, appellate practice, and ADR. I represent parties in commercial litigation matters, Privy Council appeals, and various forms of ADR, including construction adjudication, arbitration, expert determination, and mediation. ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐˜€ I have advised on and represented parties to disputes arising in various industries, including the automotive, construction, financial services, hospitality, and waste management sector. My experience extends globally and I have advised on proceedings and/or Privy Council appeals arising from jurisdictions including Anguilla, Bermuda, Cyprus, Malta, Latin America, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ I am recognized as an Arbitration Future Leader and Global Elite Thought Leader (Under 45 - Non-Partners) by Lexology Index, and in the Lawdragon Global Litigation 500. I am a past finalist for Best Speech at the GAR Awards. ๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜† ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ข๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต I am proud to be an award-winning diversity advocate and passionate about fostering diversity and wellbeing in arbitration. I am the Founder of 'Careers in Arbitration', a global initiative supporting aspiring arbitration practitioners, ARBalance, which focuses on promoting wellbeing within the arbitration community, and #WiADay. I actively contribute to the arbitration community through roles such as serving as a member of the Advisory Council of ArbitralWomen, an Ambassador for R.E.A.L., and a member of the Advisory Board of Indian Women in International Arbitration. ๐—š๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ง๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ต Interested in appointing me, seeking legal representation, or collaborating? Visit www.costiganking.com or contact me by emailing [email protected] Collaborate with Careers in Arbitration: [email protected] Collaborate with ARBalance: [email protected] ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ I do not 'pay to play' and I am unable to accept invitations to speak if payment is required. I do not offer internships or take on research assistants.

Experience

  • Member of the Advisory Board at Indian Women in International Arbitration
    Mar 2023 - Present ยท 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Founder at ARBalance
    May 2022 - Present ยท 4 yrs 3 mos

    Helping the arbitration community to find balance, maintain wellbeing, and tackle stigma.

  • Member of the Advisory Board at Indonesia International Arbitration Center
    Aug 2021 - Present ยท 5 yrs

  • International Arbitrator at LML Arbitration
    Apr 2021 - Present ยท 5 yrs 4 mos

  • Member Of The Board Of Advisors at MediateGuru
    Feb 2021 - Present ยท 5 yrs 6 mos