Alefiyah Shipchandler
Paralegal
About
Alefiyah is a dual-qualified lawyer (India; England & Wales), with a focus on international arbitration. She will be a registered foreign lawyer (England & Wales) pending Hong Kong Law Society approval.
Prior to joining Georgiou Partnership, Alefiyah worked with the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) for 3 years, where she was responsible for managing various cases conducted under the auspices of the HKIAC. She has acted as Tribunal Secretary in international arbitrations, governed by English, Hong Kong and Delaware law.
Before coming to Hong Kong, Alefiyah worked in a law firm in India, where she was involved in the enforcement of judgments and arbitration awards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (ILS Law College, Pune University), 2019
Bachelor of Laws (ILS Law College, Pune University), 2019
Master of Laws (International Dispute Settlement), Geneva Center for International Dispute Settlement, 2023
HKIAC Tribunal Secretary Training Programme, 2024
Admissions and qualifications
Advocate, India, 2019
Solicitor, England & Wales, 2026
