GE Huangbin is a well-seasoned and renowned arbitrator and a client-focused commercial partner. He embraces a holistic approach to each client’s case, achieving legal resolutions while ensuring commercial victories for stakeholders. His ability to balance arbitrator impartiality with strategic guidance makes him a trusted figure in both legal and business circles, particularly in the resolution of China-related international commercial disputes. He acts Presiding Arbitrator, Sole Arbitrator, Co-Arbitrator, Mediator and Counsel, ensuring an efficient and effective arbitration process tailored to each case’s specific nuances.
Rooted in both civil and common law traditions, Huangbin’s distinguished position is underscored by significant roles in esteemed institutions. Presently, he serves as the foreign Co-President of the Central Asian Court of International Arbitration in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. A decade ago, he played a pivotal role in leading the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) China Desk to success during a thriving eight-year tenure.
Huangbin’s extensive experience in China-related international arbitration encompasses appointments as an arbitrator in high-profile cases administered by SIAC, the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), and various institutions. As a member of the Expert Committee of the Dispute Resolution Research Center at Peking University Law School and a Panel Expert of China arbitration and mediation institutions, Huangbin brings a wealth of global perspectives to the arbitration process.
Given the international nature of the work, the arbitration disputes span the broad spectrum of laws. Huangbin has led teams involving disputes governed by Singapore laws, China laws, India laws, Brunei laws, Thai laws, and others. The team, led by Huangbin, is therefore well appraised of any cross-border legal issues, including that of conflicts of laws, jurisdictional challenges, and challenges relating to the selection of an arbitrator. The team is also well-versed in enforcement procedures in Singapore, China, and in other Southeast Asian countries.
Huangbin’s experience in international dispute resolutions covers numerous jurisdictions including but not limited Singapore, China (Mainland and Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR and Taiwan), Switzerland, Sweden, Germany, UK, USA, Israel, Australia, Japan, Vietnam, India, Pakistan, Iran, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Philippines, Brunei, Fiji, Indonesia, Tajikistan, Mongolia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Mauritius.
He has been cited in Asialaw with clients saying “He is the most important organiser of this case. He is mainly responsible for understanding all the cases with the client, using the referee’s thinking to organise the team to defend and counter-claim. At the same time, he is proficient in Chinese law and familiar with Singapore law, providing excellent services for case management.”
Case Highlights
International Aviation Arbitration
- Arbitrator in SIAC Aviation Case (USD 200 million): Served as an arbitrator in a SIAC aviation arbitration involving contracts valued at nearly USD 200 million. The arbitration was seated in Singapore and governed by Singapore law.
- Counsel in SIAC Aircraft Sale and Purchase Case: Acted as counsel in a SIAC arbitration concerning the sale and purchase of business aircraft. The arbitration was seated in Singapore and governed by New York law and Federal law of the USA.
- Advisor in ICC Flight Simulator Technology Dispute (USD 10 million): Provided advisory services in disputes related to an ICC arbitration concerning flight simulator technology valued at over USD 10 million. The arbitration was seated in Singapore and governed by Singapore law.
Intellectual Property and Technology Disputes
- Presiding Arbitrator in China International Arbitration (RMB 10 million): Served as the presiding arbitrator in a China international arbitration involving a tolling contract, international patent licensing, technology support agreements, a confidentiality agreement, and a proprietary technology equipment leasing agreement. The dispute amount exceeded RMB 10 million, and the arbitration was seated in Shanghai, governed by Chinese law.
- Presiding Arbitrator in China Arbitration (RMB 15 million): Presided as an arbitrator in a China arbitration involving a patent of an electroluminescent material technology contract. The dispute amount exceeded RMB 15 million, and the arbitration was seated in Guangzhou, governed by Chinese law.
- Sole Arbitrator in a data transactions arbitration, seated in China and governed by Chinese law.
- Sole Arbitrator in a dispute involving an antibiotic patent and technology transfer contract, seated in China and governed by Chinese law.
- Arbitrator in a dispute concerning AI monitoring system, platform integration, and database construction, seated in China and governed by Chinese law.
- Counsel in SIAC Telecommunication Case (USD 200 million): Acted as counsel in a SIAC arbitration involving over USD 200 million. The focus was on global telecommunication agreements related to licensing Standard Essential Patents (SEP) and Fair, Reasonable, And Non-Discriminatory (FRAND) terms. The arbitration was seated in Singapore and governed by Singapore law. The case addressed EU, French, PRC, and UK anti-competition laws, incorporating analyses by an actuarial scientist. Legal arguments encompassed the illegality doctrine and issues related to unjust enrichment.
- Counsel in ICC ITU SEP Licensing Case: Counsel in ICC arbitration relating to ITU SEP licensing agreement and assignment agreements, seated in Singapore and governed by Singapore law.
- Counsel in ICC Telecommunication SEP and FRAND Licensing Case: Counsel in ICC Telecommunication arbitration related to licensing SEP and FRAND terms, seated in Singapore and governed by Singapore law.
Construction and Engineering Arbitration
- Presiding Arbitrator in a dispute involving RMB 300 million concerning a construction contract for residential turnkey projects, seated in China and governed by Chinese law.
- Presiding Arbitrator in a dispute involving RMB 203 million related to a construction contract for electromechanical engineering, communications, and surveillance systems in highway projects, seated in China and governed by Chinese law.
- Presiding Arbitrator in a dispute involving RMB 116 million concerning material properties and technical requirements for highway facilities construction, seated in China and governed by Chinese law.
- Presiding Arbitrator in dispute involving RMB 41.1 million related to municipal road construction contracts, seated in China and governed by Chinese law.
- Presiding Arbitrator in a dispute involving RMB 27.4 million concerning pit support works, dewatering works, and pile construction with mud shield walls, seated in China and governed by Chinese law.
- Presiding Arbitrator in a dispute involving RMB 26.5 million related to pit support works for a residential project, seated in China and governed by Chinese law.
- Sole Arbitrator in a dispute involving RMB 5.3 million concerning retaining wall support works for a residential project, seated in China and governed by Chinese law.
- Sole Arbitrator in a dispute concerning pile foundation works for a residential project, seated in China and governed by Chinese law.
- Counsel in an SIAC arbitration concerning an SGD 10 million dispute related to the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) project. The arbitration was seated in Singapore and governed by Singapore law.
- Advisor in ICC Infrastructural Project Dispute: Provided advisory services in a dispute connected to an ICC arbitration. The case involved claims by a Chinese overseas company against an Indian company in an Indian infrastructural project for MRT construction. The arbitration was governed by Indian law.
International Bulk Commodities Trading
- Sole Arbitrator in an SIAC Arbitration concerning a framework agreement for bulk Server procurement, seated in Singapore and governed by Singapore law.
- Arbitrator in SIAC Thermal Coal Contract Case (SGD 40 million): Arbitrator in a SIAC arbitration concerning an international sale of goods thermal coal contract with a value close to SGD 40 million. The arbitration was seated in Singapore and governed by English law.
- Arbitrator in SIAC Steam Coal Agreement Case: Arbitrator in a SIAC arbitration related to an international sale and purchase agreement of steam coal. The arbitration was seated in Singapore and governed by Singapore law.
- Counsel in SIAC Iron Ores Trade Case: Served as counsel in an SIAC arbitration arising from the iron ores trade. The arbitration was seated in Singapore and governed by Singapore law.
- Counsel in SIAC Bulk Steel Billets Trade Case: Served as counsel in an SIAC arbitration arising from the Bulk Steel Billets trade. The arbitration was seated in Singapore and governed by Singapore law.
- Counsel in SIAC Bulk Steel Plates Trade Case: Served as counsel in an SIAC arbitration arising from the Bulk Steel Plates trade. The arbitration was seated in Singapore and governed by Singapore law.
- Counsel in ICC Bulk Nickel Ore Powder Trade Case: Served as counsel in an ICC arbitration arising from the Bulk Nickel Ore Powder trade. The arbitration was seated in Singapore and governed by Singapore law.
FinTech Arbitration
- Sole Arbitrator in China Internet Financing Case: Sole arbitrator in a China internet arbitration concerning internet financing agreements. The arbitration was seated in Guangzhou and governed by Chinese law.
- Sole Arbitrator in China Internet Factoring Contracts Case: Sole arbitrator in a China internet arbitration related to internet factoring contracts involving services agreements, assignment, and/or novation agreements. The arbitration was seated in Guangzhou and governed by Chinese law.
- Sole Arbitrator in China Internet Bank Loan Case: Sole arbitrator in a China internet arbitration related to internet bank loan agreements. The arbitration was seated in Guangzhou and governed by Chinese law.
Corporate Disputes
- Arbitrator in China Equity Investment Transfer Case (RMB 1 billion): Arbitrator in a China arbitration over an international contract for the transfer of an equity investment amounting to RMB 1 billion, with the seat of arbitration in Beijing, and Chinese law applying to the contract.
- Presiding Arbitrator in China Cooperation Agreement Case: Presiding arbitrator in China arbitration relating to an international cooperation agreement and confidentiality agreement, seated in Shenzhen and governed by Chinese law.
- Sole Arbitrator in a dispute connecting share purchase contracts, seated in China and governed by Chinese law.
- Arbitrator in China Share Purchase Case (RMB 20 million): Arbitrator in China international arbitration relating to share purchase under contracts valued at RMB 20 million, seated in Shenzhen and governed by Chinese law.
- Arbitrator in a dispute connecting share purchase contracts valued at RMB 20 million, seated in China and governed by Chinese law.
- Counsel in an ICC arbitration relating to a cooperation project in Africa, seated in London and governed by English law.
- Counsel in an ICC arbitration concerning an exclusive agency agreement, seated in Singapore and governed by Iranian law.
- Amicus Curiae in an international arbitration seated in China, addressing issues related to the applicable arbitration rules and the substantial laws governing disputes between shareholders and directors.
International Energy Disputes
- Arbitrator in China Wind Power Project Case: Arbitrator in China international arbitration related to wind power project, seated in Beijing and governed by Chinese law.
- Arbitrator in China Power Transmission and Transformation Project Case: Arbitrator in China international arbitration related to power transmission and transformation EPC project in Laos, seated in Changsha, China, and governed by Chinese law.
- Advisor in a dispute involving a nuclear power plant project in China, with arbitration seated in Singapore and governed by Singapore law.
- Advisor in a dispute arising from solar power plant projects in Malaysia, with arbitration seated in Singapore and governed by Malaysian law.
International Manufacturing Engineering Disputes
- Presiding Arbitrator in AI Equipment System Purchase: Led arbitration proceedings in China concerning a purchase contract for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) equipment system. The case was seated in Shenzhen, China, and governed by Chinese law.
- Counsel in SIAC Consolidation Arbitrations: Acted as counsel in SIAC consolidation arbitrations arising from multiple contracts in the automobile manufacturing sector, including manufacturing, body welding and painting, and automobile assembly contracts. The arbitrations were seated in Singapore and governed by Thai law.
Appointments
- Appointed and or listed Panel Arbitrator under the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), China Maritime Arbitration Commission (CMAC), Shanghai International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (Shanghai International Arbitration Center, SHIAC), Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (Shenzhen Arbitration Commission, SCIA), Guangzhou Arbitration Commission, Zhuhai Court of International Arbitration, South China International Arbitration Center (Hong Kong) (SCIAHK), Thailand Arbitration Center, Central Asian Court of International Arbitration, etc.
- Accredited Mediator under the Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC), China Council for the Promotion of International Trade / China Chamber of International Commerce (CCPIT/CCOIC) Mediation Center, China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) Mediation Center, etc.
- Neutral of APEC ODR Service
- Foreign Co-President of the Central Asian Court of International Arbitration
- Member of the Expert Committee of the Dispute Resolution Research Center at Peking University Law School
Education
- Ph.D. candidate in International Law at Wuhan University’s School of Law / Wuhan University Institute of International Law from 2006 to 2014
- Master of Science in Engineering at Guangxi University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering from 1988 to 1991
- Attended Wuhan University of Science and Technology (formerly Wuhan Iron and Steel Institute), Department of Mechanical Engineering, from 1983 to 1987
Publications
- Moderator, session titled “The Belt and Road Initiative, Opportunities and Challenges: Strategies and Experiences in Legal Risk Prevention and Dispute Resolution” during A Date with CIETAC: New Practices and Prospects for International Arbitration, held as part of Singapore Convention Week on 29 August 2024, in Singapore
- Speaker, Wuhan Television Lecture on International Commercial Arbitration, 5 July 2024
- Speaker, Arb-Med for the Amicable Resolution of IP Disputes, China Forum on World IP Day, 18 April 2024, Xian.
- Author, “New Development in Intellectual Property Arbitration Outside China” (Page 4 to page 8), “Theoretical Research Updates in Intellectual Property Arbitration Outside China” (page 20 to page 27), and “Legislative Trends in Intellectual Property Arbitration Outside China” (page 38 to page 57) in Annual Report on International Arbitration of Intellectual Property Rights in China (CIETAC gen ed), China Legal Publishing House (2024), Beijing
- Speaker, The Evolution, Current Status, and Future Trends of International Trade Arbitration, Seminar on Risks and Mitigation in International Trade, 23 January 2024
- Speaker, Optimizing Dispute Resolution: The Strategic Role of International Commercial Mediation in Global Trade Conflicts, China Overseas Enterprises Summit Forum, November 16, 2023
- Speaker, Optimizing Dispute Resolution: The Strategic Role of International Commercial Mediation in Global Trade Conflicts, China Overseas Enterprises Summit Forum, November 16, 2023
- Speaker, Optimizing Cost Management in International Arbitration，Asia Pacific International Arbitration Talk, October 19, 2023, Singapore
- Speaker, Strategies and Options for Cross-border Dispute Resolution in an Era of Global Business Transformations, In-house Congress in China Arbitration Week, September 15, 2023
- Speaker, Navigating Opportunities and Challenges: International Commercial Dispute Resolution in South and Southeast Asia within the RCEP Framework, Symposium on International Commercial Dispute Resolution in South and Southeast Asia in the Context of RCEP, June 2, 2023
- Author, “Comparative Legislative Achievements in International Intellectual Property Arbitration” (Page 42 to page 64), “Evolution and Prospects of International Intellectual Property Arbitration in China” (page 294 to page 304) in Annual Report on International Arbitration of Intellectual Property Rights in China (CIETAC gen ed), China Legal Publishing House (2023), Beijing
- Speaker, New Energy Arbitration from Singapore’s Perspective, SIAC Seminar on “New Energy International Arbitration Practice”, February 21, 2023
- Speaker, Navigating the Arbitral Tribunal’s Power of Interpretation, Globe-law Arbitration Talk, December 27, 2022
- Speaker, Comparative Perspectives on Litigation: Exploring Key Aspects of Subject Matter and Civil Judgment Effects, Wuhan University International Law Alumni Forum, July 14, 2022
- Author, “Whether the Guarantor Is Bound by The Arbitration Agreement Between Creditor and Debtor” in Civil and Commercial Law Practice Manual (Page 622 to page 635, 2nd Edition, 2021), NPC Publishing House, Beijing
- Speaker, How to Deal with Hints of Bribery and Money Laundering, Anti-Corruption and Rule of Law Committee, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration Committee Session, The Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) Virtual Conference, 18 June 2021, Online, Tokyo
- Co-author, “Practice and Jurisprudence on Whether the Guarantor Is Bound by The Arbitration Agreement Between Creditor and Debtor” in Arbitration and Law (2020), Law Press China, Beijing
- Co-author, “Investment and Financing in Singapore” in Legal Research for China Enterprises (Page 23 to Page 174, China Financial Publishing House, 2019), Beijing
- Author, “Double-edged sword – Singapore Convention on Mediation” in Legal Daily (Page 10, 19 February 2019), Beijing
- Co-author, Rule of Law in the Countries of B&R: Singapore (Page 121 to page 585, 2018), Law Press China, Beijing
- Co-author, International Commercial Law in the Countries of B&R: Singapore, Xinhua Publishing House (2018), Beijing
- Co-author, “Analysis and Recommendations – Recognition and Enforcement of Singapore Judgement by Nanjing Court” in Legal Daily (Page 8, 11 August 2017), Beijing
- Co-author, “SICC Operations and Development” in Legal Daily (Page 8, 11 August 2017), Beijing
- Author, “Strategic Thinking of International Arbitration in B&R (II)” in In-House Counsel (Issue 1, 2016), Intellectual Property Publishing House, Beijing
- Author, “Strategic Thinking of International Arbitration in B&R” in China Law Journal (Issue 6, 2015), Hong Kong
- Author, Dispute Resolution in Singapore (Chinese version), Singapore Academy of Law
- Author, Essence of Civil and Commercial Law Practice (Page 127 to page 159), Peking University Press (2015), Beijing
- Co-author, “Singapore Resolves ‘Last Mile’ in Application of Chinese Arbitration Rules” in China Business Law Journal (Vol 5, Issue 9, 2014), Hong Kong
- Co-author, “Conversations on International Arbitration in Singapore” in Commercial Arbitration (Issue 10, 2014), Law Press China, Beijing
- Speaker, ADR in Asia – From the Perspectives of Singapore and China, Maxwell Chambers, 12 December 2014, Singapore
- Speaker, The New Development of Enforcement of Singapore Arbitral Awards in China, In-House Congress Jakarta 2013, 10 April 2013, Jakarta
- Author, Practicality and Challenges of Emergency Arbitrator Mechanism: A Perspective from Singapore, 2012 Maritime Finance Law Review (page 101 to page 109), Shanghai Pujiang Education Press, October 2012, Shanghai
- Author, Handbook of Singapore International Arbitration Centre Arbitration Rules (2010, 4th Ed), the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, 2010 (reprinted in 2011)
- Author, Are Guarantors Bound by Arbitration Clauses Between Creditors and Debtors? Practical Handbook for Contract Lawyers (page 3 to page 21), China Legal Publishing House (2011), Beijing
- Author, Handbook of Singapore International Arbitration Centre (including a Chinese translation of the Singapore International Arbitration Act), the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, 2008 (reprinted in 2009)
- Author, On the Written Form of International Commercial Arbitration Agreements, China Civil and Commercial Law Forum Papers Collection, the Civil Law Committee of All China Lawyers Association, July 2005
- Co-author, New Technology for the Underpass Treatment of Bridge Crane Main Beams, Wuhan University of Science and Technology (Vol.21, No.3, September 1998), Wuhan
- Co-author, Application and Cutting Mechanism of New Composite Silicon Nitride Ceramic Tools, Guangxi University (Issue 3, 1992), Nanning
- Co-author, Microanalyses of Hardened-steel Chips Cut by Silicon Nitride Tools, Proceedings of the 15th International Manufacturing Conference, April 2-4, 1991, Guangzhou.
- For more publications, kindly contact Ge Huangbin.
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