Hong Kong – The international law firm CMS is thrilled to announce the return of Mariel Dimsey as a Partner, effective March 1st, 2024. Mariel will take on the leadership of the Hong Kong Office of CMS Germany, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a stellar reputation in international commercial and investment arbitration.
Most recently, Mariel served as the Secretary-General of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), where she played a pivotal role in enhancing the center's global prominence. During her tenure, she spearheaded initiatives to promote Hong Kong as a leading arbitration hub and contributed to the development of best practices in international dispute resolution.
Prior to her role at HKIAC, Mariel was already Partner at CMS and Co-Head of the global CMS International Arbitration Group. Her more than 15 years of experience as an adviser and advocate in numerous international arbitrations have solidified her standing as a preeminent specialist in both common law and civil law disputes. Mariel's expertise extends to disputes involving Chinese parties, and her full professional fluency in German adds an additional layer of versatility to her practice.
Mariel is widely recognized for her contributions to the field and is consistently ranked in both regional and global editions of the leading legal directories. As an arbitrator, she has served under the rules of prominent institutions such as HKIAC, ICC, KCAB, and DIS, and she holds positions on the arbitrator panels of several institutions.
In addition to her professional achievements, Mariel has served as the past co-chair of the HK45 Committee and is a respected member of the WILHK Advisory Board. Her dedication to fostering collaboration and advancing the field of international arbitration further exemplifies her commitment to the legal community.
"I am excited to return to CMS and lead the Hong Kong office. CMS has a dynamic global platform, and I look forward to contributing to the continued growth and success of the firm's international arbitration practice," said Mariel Dimsey.
"We are excited to welcome Mariel back to CMS, where she will play a key role in leading our Hong Kong office and contributing to the growth of our international arbitration practice. Her extensive experience and global perspective will undoubtedly strengthen our position as a leading law firm," said Dr Nicolas Wiegand, partner at CMS and predecessor as Head of the Hong Kong Office. In the future, Nicolas Wiegand will divide his time between Hong Kong and the USA, collaborating closely with Mariel to further propel the success of the team in Hong Kong.
Mariel's return marks a significant milestone for CMS, reinforcing the firm's commitment to providing top-tier legal cross-border legal services, and to its Asian international arbitration practice.
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