Professor Jacomijn J. van Haersolte-van Hof is a leading academic and independent arbitrator, currently serving as a Professor of Law at Leiden University. She previously held the role of Director General of the London Court of Arbitration (LCIA) from 2014 to 2024, guiding the institution through significant challenges such as Brexit and the pandemic. She is affiliated with Fountain Court Chambers, based in The Dickson Poon School of Law. Her expertise spans international commercial and investment arbitration, with a focus on energy law, post-M&A disputes, and international treaty frameworks. **Education**: She earned a Master of Laws (1986) and a PhD (1992) from Rijksuniversiteit Leiden, with her doctoral thesis exploring the UNCITRAL Rules and the Iran-United States Claims Tribunal. **Research Interests**: Her work emphasizes international arbitration mechanisms, investment law, and the intersection of arbitration with global legal systems. She has contributed to reforms in arbitration institutions, advocating for diversity and gender balance in the field. **Recent Highlights**: In 2025, she was appointed to the SIAC Panel of Arbitrators. She has authored over 150 publications, including works on arbitration ethics, institutional reform, and gender equity in legal professions. **Awards**: Her 2025 appointment to the SIAC Panel reflects her global reputation. She has also been a member of prestigious editorial and advisory boards, including the Global Arbitration Review and the Pledge on Equal Representation in Arbitration. **Professional Roles**: She has served as arbitrator in landmark cases such as Cube Infrastructure Fund v. Spain and Telcell Wireless v. Georgia. Her career includes roles at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, alongside teaching at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. **Languages**: Fluent in Dutch, with proficiency in French, German, and basic Spanish.







