Amanda Lees is a Partner at King & Wood Mallesons, specializing in international arbitration and cross-border litigation since March 2021. With expertise developed over a career focused on arbitration in Asia since 2012, Amanda previously held a Partner position at Simmons & Simmons where the focus was on international arbitration and multi-forum dispute resolution. Prior experiences include roles as Senior Associate at Ashurst, where Amanda practiced international arbitration, and as Senior Associate at Blake Dawson, specializing in commercial litigation and international arbitration. Educational qualifications include a Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from Macquarie University, alongside a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Mathematics from the University of Sydney.