Chi Wai, Ralph Leung
Mediator
Languages
Mother tongue: Chinese
Chinese, English
Nationality
China, Hong Kong
Personal information
Year of birth
1984
Education
The University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
Degree: Bachelor
The University of Hong Kong
Master of Laws in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Degree: Master
Robert Gordon University
Master of Science in Construction Law and Arbitration
Degree: Master
The University of London
Bachelor of Laws
Degree: Bachelor
The University of Hong Kong
Master of Business Administration
Degree: Master
The University of London (London School of Economics and Political Science)
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance
Degree: Bachelor
The Open University of Hong Kong
Master of Professional Accounting
Degree: Master
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
PhD in Enterprise Management (ABD), specialising in Conflict Management and Negotiation
Degree: Doctor (All But Dissertation)
Mother Tongue
Chinese
Working Languages
Chinese, English
Professional Expertise and Experience
Construction, Contract Law, Commercial Disputes, Employment, Engineering
In Hong Kong, Ralph serves as a Dispute Resolution Advisor for the Joint Management Committee, chaired by the Architectural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government, and a Dispute Avoidance and Resolution Advisor for the Hong Kong Housing Authority. He is also a Certified NEC Professional, a senior adjudicator with AALCO-HKRAC and a panel adjudicator with HKIAC and HKIE, adjudicating disputes under the Construction Industry Security of Payment Ordinance—a legislative framework to which he contributed significantly as an active member of the Development Bureau’s Working Group prior to public consultation. Beyond his professional practice, Ralph teaches negotiation, mediation, and dispute resolution at higher education institutions, universities, and professional bodies. He has also authored award-winning business cases on negotiation and conflict resolution, which have been published in prestigious databases, including Ivey Publishing, The Case Centre (Europe), Case Center Japan, and the Global Platform of China Cases.
Construction Dispute Resolution
Other than serving as sole arbitrator and co-arbitrator for arbitrations, Ralph took leading roles in the negotiation and resolution of the following disputes: • A HKD 1bn+ dispute regarding the design and construction of a major recreational facility in Hong Kong SAR, China (Arbitration, HKIAC, Hong Kong) • A HKD 108m dispute regarding the design and construction of a university building in Hong Kong SAR, China (Arbitration, HKIAC, Hong Kong) • A GBP 764k dispute regarding the design of a high-rise residential development in London, UK (Adjudication, UK) • A USD 45k dispute regarding the planning and design of a hotel development project in Taipei, Taiwan (Arbitration, CAA, Taipei) • 20+ cases (less than USD 1m each) regarding the design and construction of property development projects in Mainland China (Arbitration, CIETAC, SHIAC, SCIA, and various other arbitration commissions in Mainland China (Xian, Xiamen, Qingdao, Zhanjiang, etc.))
Negotiation Psychology
Ralph authored award-winning publications: • Han, Y. L., Leung, C.W., & Zheng Ye, L. W. (2024). A Dispute Over Executive Individual Income Tax (A/B). The Global Platform of China Cases. Award: First Prize Award of the 2024 Global Contest for the Best China-focused Cases, The Global Platform of China Cases • Han, Y. L., Leung, C.W., & Li, W. Q. (2022). A Dispute over Year-end Bonuses. The Global Platform of China Cases. Award: Best Case Award of the 2022 Global Contest for the Best China-focused Cases, The Global Platform of China Cases • Han, Y. L., Li, W. Q., & Leung, C.W. (2022). Why does this End up a Lose-Lose Situation? An Employment Dispute between Company A and an Employee arising from the Employee’s Violation of Non-Competition Agreement during Employment. China Management Case-sharing Center. Award: 13th National Top 100 Outstanding Management Cases of 2022, China Management Case-sharing Center
Practiced Experience in Mediation
Areas of Expertise
Judge
ICC International Mediation Competition and the FDI Moot
Coach and Assessor
International Dispute Resolution and Risk Management Institute
Approved Instructor for Mediation Training
Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors
Mediation Style
Ralph manoeuvres between facilitative mediation and evaluative mediation, based on his legal and negotiation expertise, in order to achieve a win-win solution between the parties, resulting in a harmonious conclusion benefiting the parties in the long run.
