Alan de Rochefort-Reynolds
Alan de Rochefort-Reynolds
Biography
Alan de Rochefort-Reynolds is a dispute resolution lawyer whose practice focuses on international arbitration and cross-border disputes. He also regularly acts in complex, high-value litigation.
Described by clients as “very personable” with “great technical ability” (Global Arbitration Review, 2025), Alan acts in both international arbitrations and proceedings before domestic courts. He has particular experience in resources, joint venture, and financial services disputes.
Alan’s international arbitration practice includes investor-State disputes and international commercial arbitrations. He has acted for and against States, and has particular interest in investment contracts. Alan also regularly advises on corporate structuring, investment treaty protections, human rights and business, as well as export controls and sanctions. He also has experience advising on and drafting inter-State agreements.
Prior to joining the firm, Alan was an arbitration associate to international arbitrator Dr Michael Pryles AO PBM in Australia and Singapore. He has served as a tribunal secretary in several arbitrations, including under the SIAC and UNCITRAL Rules.
Professional experience
Representative experience
Representative experience
· Respondent State - in UNCITRAL arbitration arising from legislative changes affecting a mining company.
· Dexus Capital Funds Management Ltd v Macquarie Retail Pty Ltd [2025] NSWCA 68
· Macquarie Retail Pty Ltd v Dexus Capital Funds Management Ltd [2024] NSWSC 1413
· CBI Constructors Pty Ltd v Chevron Australia Pty Ltd [2024] HCA 28
· Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission v Alramadi [2024] FCA 1060
· CCDM Holdings LLC v Republic of India (No 3) [2023] FCA 1266
· Australian company - in ACICA arbitration in a dispute involving electricity generation and distribution.
· Australian company - in ICAC arbitration seated in Kyiv involving supply of mining equipment and sanctions.
Education
Education
- JD (Hons) at the University of Melbourne (2018)
- MIR at the University of Melbourne (2012)
- BA (Liberal Arts) at St Johns College (2008)
Admissions
Admissions
- Supreme Court of Victoria 2019
- High Court of Australia 2019
Publications
Publications
· “Witness-Gating in International Commercial Arbitration – Can I Get a Witness?” (2021) 33 Singapore Academy of Law Journal
· “Confused Seas: Identifying the Proper Law of Arbitration Agreements in Maritime Contracts – England, Singapore and Australia” (2021) 34(2) Australia and New Zealand Maritime Law Journal 1.
· “Arbitration Agreements and Invalidity after BNA v BNB: Implications for Australian Users of Arbitration” (2020) 6(1) Australian Alternative Dispute Resolution Bulletin 17.
· “Finding the ‘Ship’: Guardian Offshore AU Pty Ltd v SAAB Seaeye Leopard 1702 Remotely Operated Vehicle [2020] FCA 273” (2020) 34(1) Australia and New Zealand Maritime Law Journal 50.
Memberships and activities
Memberships and activities
· Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
· Energy & Resources Law Association
· Commercial Law Association
· Regional Representative, Young International Council of Commercial Arbitration (former)
· Banking and Financial Services Law Association
· Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand
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