John Rainbird
Counsel
Tokyo
John Rainbird
Counsel
Tokyo
Contact details
John helps clients solve problems and navigate complex commercial disputes across all business sectors, with a particular focus on energy & resources, infrastructure and technology. He has an active regional practice spanning Japan and Southeast Asia.
Based in the region for more than a decade, John has represented clients in, among other things, joint venture disputes, shareholder disputes, high-value construction and engineering disputes, post-M&A warranty and tax indemnity claims and general contractual claims. He regularly provides strategic advice and coordination on complex multi-jurisdictional disputes.
John has been recognized by key legal directories such as Chambers Asia Pacific and Legal 500. Clients commend John’s skills and approach, noting that he is “‘a safe pair of hands, very diligent and a good lawyer,’ according to market sources. Clients appreciate that he has ‘a very methodical and clinical manner’ of undoing the opposition's arguments, adding: ‘He punches above his weight. We really like him.’ He has notable experience in oil and gas and engineering disputes.”
Expertise
Practices
Energy and Natural Resources Arbitration
Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations
Sectors
Qualifications
Professional
Admitted as solicitor, Victoria, Australia, 2008
Registered Foreign Lawyer (Australia, Victoria), Japan, 2023 (Tokyo Bar Association)
Related articles
Publications: 15 September 2022
The Supreme Court of Thailand issues judgement endorsing the use of SIAC Expedited Procedure
The Supreme Court of Thailand has burnished its pro-arbitration credentials in a recent decision that recognises the primacy of the SIAC Expedited Procedure and promotes certainty for parties involved…
Publications: 07 July 2022
New Hong Kong legislation on outcome-related fee structures for arbitration
Publications: 05 May 2022
Expertise
Practices
Energy and Natural Resources Arbitration
Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations
Sectors
Qualifications
Professional
Admitted as solicitor, Victoria, Australia, 2008
Registered Foreign Lawyer (Australia, Victoria), Japan, 2023 (Tokyo Bar Association)
Recognition
John is a fantastic lawyer who is a real high flyer. His command of the arbitration process and strategy is really impressive.
Chambers Asia Pacific 2023
[John is] a safe pair of hands, very diligent and a good lawyer,’ according to market sources. Clients appreciate that he has ‘a very methodical and clinical manner’ of undoing the opposition's arguments, adding: ‘He punches above his weight. We really like him.’ He has notable experience in oil and gas and engineering disputes.
Chambers Asia Pacific 2022
[John is] particularly active in arbitrations relating to Thailand, Japan and Myanmar.
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022
Awards & accolades
Up and Coming
Chambers Asia Pacific 2022
