Experienced arbitrator specialising in complex commercial disputes, with a particular focus on the construction and infrastructure sectors
Experienced arbitrator specialising in complex commercial disputes, with a particular focus on the construction and infrastructure sectors
In addition to 5 years in the UK (London & Glasgow), I spent 28 years practising law in Asia and the Middle East, including:
In addition to 5 years in the UK (London & Glasgow), I spent 28 years practising law in Asia and the Middle East, including:
11 years in Hong Kong
11 years in Hong Kong
12 years in Dubai
12 years in Dubai
2 years in Japan and
2 years in Japan and
2 years in Malaysia
2 years in Malaysia
I was Head of Disputes for the Middle East, and Global Head of Construction and Infrastructure Disputes, for Herbert Smith Freehills LLP.
I was Head of Disputes for the Middle East, and Global Head of Construction and Infrastructure Disputes, for Herbert Smith Freehills LLP.
I have served as an arbitrator on tribunals under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC-LCIA), the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA), the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), and in ad hoc proceedings. My experience includes being a party-appointed arbitrator, the President/Chair of the tribunal, a sole arbitrator and a sole emergency arbitrator. I have heard cases in a wide range of commercial sectors including major construction and engineering projects, oil and gas disputes, and shareholder and joint venture disputes.
I have served as an arbitrator on tribunals under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC-LCIA), the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA), the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), and in ad hoc proceedings. My experience includes being a party-appointed arbitrator, the President/Chair of the tribunal, a sole arbitrator and a sole emergency arbitrator. I have heard cases in a wide range of commercial sectors including major construction and engineering projects, oil and gas disputes, and shareholder and joint venture disputes.