Jeremy Chenoweth

A senior project disputes lawyer, Jeremy has worked on some of the region’s largest and most complex energy, resources and infrastructure developments, with a particular focus on the resolution of international commercial disputes by arbitration. He is a Fellow of the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) and is the Vice-chair of its Professional Advisory Council. He is also on the DIAC and APIAC panel of arbitrators and is a Senior Fellow at the University of Melbourne Law School where he teaches as part of the postgraduate construction and energy law program.

Clients single out Jeremy’s experience in infrastructure projects and cross-border disputes, describing him as a “stand-out ” and a “cut-above”, “in tune with client perceptions and needs” (Legal 500 Asia Pacific). Jeremy is recognised in a range of directories including Legal 500 as a ‘Leading Partner’ in Arbitration, Who’s Who Legal in Arbitration and Energy Law, and Best Lawyers in eight (8) categories including Energy Law, Construction / Infrastructure Law, International Arbitration and Mining Law.

Ashurst Perkins Coie’s International Arbitration practice advises clients on complex cross-border disputes, helping businesses avoid and resolve conflicts in line with their commercial objectives. The team provides strategic counsel at every stage of the arbitration process, from drafting arbitration clauses in international contracts through to conducting proceedings, enforcing awards, and handling arbitration-related court litigation.

The practice has extensive experience across all major institutional and ad hoc arbitration frameworks, including ICC, LCIA, SIAC, HKIAC, AAA-ICDR, UNCITRAL, and ICSID proceedings. Its lawyers regularly represent clients in disputes arising under both civil and common law systems, with many serving as lead advocates before international arbitral tribunals, providing continuity and strategic insight throughout the case.

Ashurst Perkins Coie is also recognized for its strength in investment treaty arbitration and public international law. The team advises investors and sovereign states on cross-border investments, treaty protections, and disputes involving national investment laws, combining global reach with deep technical expertise to resolve high-value international disputes.

Ashurst Perkins Coie is a globally integrated law firm formed through the combination of Ashurst and Perkins Coie. The firm brings together more than 3,500 client-facing practitioners across 52 offices, with flagship hubs in Seattle, London, Sydney, and New York.

The firm advises leading companies, institutions, and private clients on complex transactions, disputes, regulatory matters, and strategic business issues. Its combined platform offers particular strength across sectors such as technology, financial services, infrastructure, energy, real estate, and international commerce.

The firm emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and practical legal advice, supporting clients through high-value transactions, complex litigation, regulatory challenges, and evolving commercial risks. Through its global scale and integrated structure, Ashurst Perkins Coie is positioned to serve clients operating across major legal and business markets worldwide.