Bin He appointed ICC YAAF Regional Representative for North Asia (2026-2028)

On 4 September 2026, the ICC Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (ICC YAAF) announced its Regional Representatives for the 2026-2028 mandate. Mr Bin He (Bill Ho), Partner at Shanghai Jin Mao Law Firm, was selected as an ICC YAAF Regional Representative for North Asia for a two-year term. View the official ICC list of North Asia representatives.

Members of the ICC YAAF North Asia cohort for the 2026-2028 mandate (selection)

Established in 2008, ICC YAAF is open to arbitration and ADR practitioners aged 40 and under. It connects young dispute resolution professionals through knowledge-sharing, skills development and professional networking. Today, ICC YAAF brings together more than 45,800 members through seven regional chapters and supports over 100 conferences, workshops, training sessions and networking events each year. During their mandate, Regional Representatives help promote and develop local networks, organise professional initiatives and foster cooperation among practitioners across jurisdictions. Practitioners aged 40 and under may apply to join the ICC YAAF network through the official ICC website.

Founded in 1923, the ICC International Court of Arbitration is the world's leading arbitral institution. According to official ICC statistics, 831 new cases were filed under the ICC Arbitration Rules in 2024, with 1,789 cases pending at year end. ICC arbitrations involved 2,392 parties from 136 jurisdictions; the aggregate value of the year-end caseload reached US$354 billion, and the ICC Court approved 577 awards. In 2025, filings rose to 881 cases, with 1,869 cases pending at year end. ICC arbitrations involved 2,531 parties from 147 jurisdictions; the aggregate value of the year-end caseload was US$299 billion, and the ICC Court approved 607 awards.

Extract from the ICC YAAF appointment letter

Mr He joined Jin Mao Law Firm in 2009 and became a partner in 2016. His practice focuses on commercial arbitration and cross-border dispute resolution. He serves as an arbitrator of the Shanghai International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (Shanghai International Arbitration Center) and the Shanghai Arbitration Commission. He is also a Specialist Mediator at the Singapore International Mediation Centre and a mediator with several Shanghai-based commercial mediation institutions. Working in both Chinese and English, he brings experience as counsel, arbitrator and mediator to complex commercial disputes.

In international arbitration and cross-border dispute resolution, Mr He has acted as counsel in domestic and international arbitrations concerning, among other matters, an investment contract dispute with an amount in dispute exceeding RMB 1 billion, cross-border engineering design consultancy services, US dollar-denominated fund share repurchases and proprietary technology licensing. In 2014, at the invitation of The Bar Council of England and Wales, he participated in its China Lawyers Training Scheme and worked and trained at Keating Chambers under Paul Darling KC and David Thomas KC. He has also published on the validity of foreign-related arbitration agreements and the arbitrability of commercial disputes.

The appointment recognises Mr He's sustained commitment to international arbitration and cross-border dispute resolution. During his mandate, he will contribute to ICC YAAF's professional programmes and network-building initiatives in North Asia, promoting knowledge exchange and stronger connections among the next generation of dispute resolution practitioners. Jin Mao Law Firm will continue to strengthen its cross-border legal capabilities, engage actively with the international dispute resolution community and provide clients with reliable and efficient support in complex cross-border commercial disputes.

Official ICC sources: North Asia representatives (2026-2028)  |  Join ICC YAAF  |  2024 dispute resolution statistics  |  2025 dispute resolution statistics