About Matthew Townsend

Matthew Townsend is an experienced legal counsel in investment and commercial arbitration at Reed Smith Richards Butler LLP. A partner in the Hong Kong office as a foreign lawyer (England & Wales), Matthew has advised and acted in multiple investor–state disputes arising under international treaty and local investment laws. His clients come from the technology, corporate, finance, energy, infrastructure, and construction sectors. Matthew has conducted oral advocacy in hearings in both commercial and investor–state contexts.