Hay Emily

Emily Hay acts as arbitrator and counsel in international arbitration proceedings. With over a decade of experience, Ms Hay has had over a dozen appointments as arbitrator in cases under the CEPANI, DIAC, DIFC-LCIA, ICC, SIAC, Swiss and UNCITRAL Rules. She is the co-chair of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in Dispute Resolution, the Chair of the ICC Australia Arbitration Committee, and sits on the ACICA Rules Committee, among other professional appointments. Ms Hay’s cases span various industry sectors, including aggregates, aviation, banking, construction, consumer appliances, cryptocurrency, energy, fuel cell technology, food and beverages, hydropower, medical devices, military equipment, nuclear, oil and gas, real estate, satellites, semiconductors, shipping and wind. She has worked on cases under Belgian, Cambodian, English, French, Greek, Hong Kong, Indian, Korean, New York, Nigerian, Peruvian, Swiss, UAE and Turkish law. ‍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 Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal) since 2021 as a Future Leader in Arbitration, and since 2024 as a Global Elite Thought Leader (Under 45). Since 2023 she has been among the EMEA Non-Partners most highly regarded individuals. She has been described as “analytical in her approach and commercially-minded in decision-making – one of the leading arbitrators of the future”, “sharp, diligent and a pleasure to work with; she has all the hallmarks of a future star”, and “very meticulous and brilliantly impressive”. Colleagues have noted that she is “highly regarded, especially for disputes with an Asia-Pacific angle”, “sharp, thoughtful and calm under pressure” and that “her experience with emerging issues makes her a particularly forward-looking practitioner”, noting also that she is “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.