David L. Kreider
Independent International Arbitrator
Chartered Arbitrator with over two decades of experience resolving complex cross-border commercial disputes across Asia-Pacific. Based in Hong Kong and Auckland, with deep expertise in IT/telecommunications and emerging technologies (including AI), digital media and online gaming, intellectual property, internet domain names, securities and financial services, and post-M&A disputes. Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese.
International Arbitration: Most in Demand Arbitrators
Chambers Asia-Pacific & Global 2025–2026
“He lives in New Zealand but is a fluent Chinese speaker, which sets him apart. He is solid and has very good in-house experience.”
Chambers market commentary
50
International commercial arbitration appointments
400
Domain name dispute decisions in English and Chinese
70
Commercial trials and appeals as lead counsel
24
Institutional panel memberships worldwide
ICDR/AAAPanel Member
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Practice Focus
David's arbitration practice centres on disputes involving technology, telecommunications, intellectual property, software licensing, internet domain names, hospitality, investment, and post-merger transactions. He brings a rare combination of major law firm litigation experience, in-house counsel leadership at multinational corporations, and securities regulatory authority to his work as an arbitrator.
Admitted to practice in New York, California, New Jersey, Florida, Washington D.C., England & Wales, and Hong Kong, David is equally at home in common law and civil law proceedings conducted in English or Chinese.
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