Annia Hsu

⚒️ What do you do?

I'm an associate in the Singapore Office of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu ("NO&T"), and I work on both commercial and investor-state arbitration. I really enjoy my work as I find it challenging, fun and engaging!  There are so many fascinating industries, business models and know-hows out there. 

I also get to learn about the laws of many different jurisdictions in my line of work, and the chance to collaborate with lawyers across various jurisdictions, so it never gets boring. 

What is your proudest achievement?
I am really happy to have been able to go to Washington DC to conduct an ICSID hearing at the World Bank. That was the kind of work that I was aiming for after learning about investor-state arbitration in Columbia Law School (where I did my LL.M.), and I was psyched to see theory translate into practice! 

If you weren't a lawyer, what would you be?
I'd most likely be in the tourism industry, either as a tour operator or guide. I like planning, organizing and bringing people on new experiences, and also putting my languages to use!

If you had 25 hours in a day, what would you do with the extra hour?
This might sound strange, but I'd use the extra hour to allow myself to take my meals slower. To me, eating is part nutrition part enjoyment, and in taking the time to savour my food, I feel more present in the moment and have a deeper appreciation for everything in my life. It's almost meditative for me to be able to eat slowly!

Your favourite food haunt is...?
I love a hearty, steaming bowl of beef noodles soup, and the best one I've had in Singapore so far is at Abundance! They have two outlets, one at Redhill and another at Jalan Besar. Both are equally yummy, with melt-in-your-mouth beef cubes, springy thick (or thin, your choice) noodles and a slightly spicy savoury beef broth. I will always swing by if I'm in either area.

Note: Edited for clarity & brevity.