I-Ching Tseng is a distinguished international arbitrator and senior lawyer with extensive expertise in arbitration and dispute resolution across multiple jurisdictions, including Australia, China, Japan, and Taiwan. With two decades of experience, I-Ching has successfully navigated complex, multimillion-dollar cross-border arbitrations, mediations, and litigations for international clients. Based in Brisbane, she is adept at managing proceedings under various arbitration rules such as CIETAC, HKIAC, ICC, ICSID, LCIA, and SIAC. In 2021, I-Ching founded Tseng Consulting to further her focus on arbitration work. Her multilingual capabilities in English, Mandarin, and Japanese and her profound understanding of diverse legal systems enhance her ability to represent and advise clients effectively. Her appointments and memberships highlight her standing in the field, including her role on the ICSID Panel of Arbitrators and her involvement with the Beijing Arbitration Commission and the Singapore International Arbitration Centre. Throughout her career, I-Ching has contributed to various leading law firms such as Pinsent Masons, Bugden Allen Graham Lawyers, and Bartley Cohen, offering her expertise in commercial advisory and dispute resolution. At Minter Ellison, she played a pivotal role in handling large-scale commercial litigation and designing dispute resolution processes, with a particular focus on regulatory services in the banking sector. I-Ching's academic background includes an LLM/LLD candidacy at Nagoya University and an LLB (Honours) from Griffith University, complemented by a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law Australia. Her commitment to fostering intercultural legal understanding is evident from her earlier roles as a lecturer and project manager at Nagoya University, where she facilitated student exchanges and lectured on negotiation strategies. I-Ching’s career reflects a deep dedication to advancing the field of international arbitration and providing exceptional legal services to her clients.
Member of ICSID Panel of Arbitrators and Conciliators
International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
Jan 2024 - Present • 2 years 10 months
Member
Beijing Arbitration Commission/Beijing International Arbitration Center
Jan 2024 - Present • 2 years 10 months
Director
Tseng Consulting
Aug 2021 - Present • 5 years 3 months
Consultant
Pinsent Masons
Aug 2021 - Present • 5 years 3 months
Special Counsel
Bugden Allen Graham Lawyers
Aug 2021 - Present • 5 years 3 months
Queensland Committee Member
Resolution Institute - excellence in dispute resolution in Australia and Aotearoa
Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 • 2 years
Senior Associate
Pinsent Masons
May 2018 - Aug 2021 • 3 years 3 months
Special Counsel
Bartley Cohen
May 2017 - Apr 2018 • 11 months
External Consultant
Baker McKenzie
Jan 2017 - May 2017 • 4 months
Fellow
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
Jan 2016 - Present • 10 years 10 months
Member of Arbitration Panel and Financial Disputes Panel
Chinese Arbitration Association, Taipei
Jan 2015 - Present • 11 years 10 months
Reserve Panel Member
Singapore International Arbitration Centre
Jan 2015 - Present • 11 years 10 months
Senior Associate, Commercial Advisory and Dispute Resolution
Minter Ellison
Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 • 2 years 11 months
Committee Member, Taiwan Representative
Asia-Pacific Forum for International Arbitration (AFIA)
Jan 2012 - Present • 14 years 10 months
Associate
Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 • 1 year 11 months
Sub-Committee Member of the Practices and Standards Committee
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
Jan 2011 - Jan 2015 • 4 years
Lawyer
Aug 2010 - Dec 2011 • 1 year 4 months
Foreign Law Associate
Baker McKenzie
Oct 2007 - Mar 2010 • 2 years 5 months
Project Manager
Nagoya University
Apr 2007 - Sep 2007 • 5 months
Lecturer
Nagoya University
Jan 2007 - Present • 19 years 10 months
Legal Staff
Toyota Industries
Mar 2005 - Oct 2006 • 1 year 7 months
LLM / LLD candidate, Law - Comparative Civil Procedure, Arbitration, Mediation
Nagoya University
2001 - 2007
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Law
The College of Law Australia
2000
LLB (Honours)/B.Int.Bus, Law/International Business
Griffith University
1995 - 2000
Doyle’s Guide to Leading Lawyers (Recommended)
Australian Arbitration Lawyers
Last checked: 12 May 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
