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 technology, intellectual property, and post-M&A disputes. Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese.
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Chambers Asia-Pacific & Global 2025–2026
50+
International commercial arbitration appointments
300+
Domain name dispute decisions in English and Chinese
70+
Commercial trials and appeals as lead counsel
20+
Institutional panel memberships across Asia-Pacific
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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