Neutral Work
Most of my new work consists of acting as an arbitrator or mediator in commercial and complex disputes, in all institutional and ad hoc settings.
When I am contacted to discuss the possibility of my serving as the chair of a tribunal, sole arbitrator or mediator I prefer to be contacted, at the same time, by counsel for all parties (or by party appointed tribunal members). Alternatively, the person who contacts me should indicate that he or she is doing so with the permission of the other parties. When I am being contacted to serve as a tribunal member, it is my strict policy not to discuss the merits of the case or any issues that might require adjudication even if the appointment would be as the nominee of a party to the dispute.
Please see my standard terms of appointment which are available on this website.
Counsel Work
I no longer carry on a general counsel practice. I have a number of ongoing matters which I am seeing to a conclusion. I occasionally take on a new counsel matter that is of particular interest and that can be handled consistently with my arbitration commitments.
My counsel work is done:
i. in collaboration
with law firms or other specialists, on a case by case basis, where
that is required, or
ii. independently, in assignments where little or no support is required (e.g. second opinions or limited retainers).
Qualifications
ii. independently, in assignments where little or no support is required (e.g. second opinions or limited retainers).
Please see other pages on this website for information regarding my professional background, qualifications and contact details.
I look forward to working with you.
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