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Michael Hwang

b. 1943

Singaporean barrister

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About Michael Hwang

Born 1943. Michael Hwang is a Singaporean barrister.

Michael Hwang is a Singaporean lawyer and arbitrator. In 1991, he was appointed Judicial Commissioner of the Supreme Court of Singapore. He completed his term in 1992, and in 1997 he was appointed one of the first eight Senior Counsel in Singapore. From 2008 to 2010, he was the President of the Law Society of Singapore. In 2010, he became the Chief Justice of the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts.

In 2014, he was awarded the Pierre de Coubertin Medal by the International Olympic Committee for his work with the International Council of Arbitration for Sports, which operates the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Oxford, Anglo-Chinese School, International House, The University of Sydney
Awards
Pierre de Coubertin Medal

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Michael Hwang's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Hwang?

Singaporean barrister

When was Michael Hwang born?

Michael Hwang was born on 14 November 1943 in Singapore.

What is Michael Hwang's occupation?

Michael Hwang is a barrister.

What nationality is Michael Hwang?

Michael Hwang is Singaporean.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Michael Hwang

Β· Wikidata: Q6831319

Β· DBpedia: Michael Hwang

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