Calvin Qiu is an associate director in BRG’s Disputes and International Arbitration practice, based in the firm’s Hong Kong office.
An economist by training, Mr. Qiu applies analytical methods in economics and finance to conduct valuations of businesses and assets (both tangible and intangible), and assessment of damages in high-stakes commercial disputes. He is also well-versed in statistics and econometrics.
Mr. Qiu has experience in Asia-Pacific (APAC) related matters and with businesses across various sectors. He has been involved in arbitrations with the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB), and UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL); and in litigations in the Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK, the US, and offshore courts.
Before joining BRG, Mr. Qiu was an economic consultant focusing on economic policy, economic impact assessments, and competition. He managed strategic and economic studies for governments in the APAC region, including Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia.
Mr. Qiu is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin and has Japanese-language skills at upper-intermediate level. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and holds a BA in economics and an MPhil in economic research from Cambridge University.
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Education
University of Cambridge
MPhil (Distinction), Economic Research, 2013
MA (Hons) and BA (Hons), Economics, 2010