*denotes a dispute concerning an investment treaty or involving a state or state-entity
 

• JAMS, Sole Arbitrator: Dispute relating to breach of funding agreement for the exploration, development, and exploitation of a gold mining asset and the agreement for the provision of drone services. Seated in Los Angeles subject to the laws of the State of California.
• JAMS, Sole Arbitrator: US$ 2.2 million dispute relating to an exclusive financial advisor agreement. Seated in London subject to the laws of the State of Delaware.
• JAMS: Sole-Arbitrator: New York seated technology related share purchase dispute between European and North American parties, subject to Delaware law.
• JAMS: Sole-Arbitrator: Agency and Software Development Services agreements dispute between European and North American parties, subject to the laws of the Russian Federation.
• JAMS: Sole Arbitrator: Chicago seated US$10 million master supply agreement dispute concerning the manufacture of portable power stations between Asian and North American parties, subject to Illinois law.
• JAMS: Sole Arbitrator: US$10 million Dubai seated construction dispute in the Middle East between Middle Eastern and North American parties, subject to Kuwaiti law.
• JAMS, Presiding Arbitrator: US$ 23 million Import Master Buyer Agreement dispute relating to the sale of vinyl flooring. Seated in New York subject to the laws of North Carolina law.
• JAMS: Co-Arbitrator: US$3 million Sale and Purchase Agreement dispute relating to the sale of 500 metric tons of copper cathode sheets. Seated in Singapore, subject to Singaporean law.
• *Ad Hoc: Sole Arbitrator: Seoul seated employment dispute arbitration between a senior executive and  a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies.
• Ad hoc: Co-Arbitrator: Scotland seated UNCITRAL arbitration concerning alleged misrepresentation and breach of warranty under an oil services sale and purchase agreement, subject to Scottish law. Claim in excess of US$50 million.
• CEDR: Mediator/Sole Arbitrator: Dispute between UK and North American parties regarding unpaid fees for services rendered in connection with the development of video games.
• CEDR: Adjudicator: Dispute between Latin American parties relating the application of industry standards in the sugar industry.
• DIA: Co-Arbitrator: Copenhagen seated share purchase dispute between European parties subject to Danish law.
• DIAC: Sole Arbitrator: Dubai seated fuel transportation dispute in Central Asia, subject to UAE law.
• *ICSID Case No. ARB/22/26, Presiding Arbitrator: Yoram Moussaieff v. Republic of Panama: US$150 million dispute concerning the construction, installation, operation and maintenance of three hydro-electric power stations conducted in Spanish.
• ICC: Emergency Arbitrator: Share Purchase Agreement dispute in excess of US$500 million concerning the acquisition of oil field interests in Africa. Subject to English law with the seat of the arbitration in London.
• ICC: Sole Arbitrator: Distribution agreement arbitration in London subject to the laws of Florida between a Middle Eastern company and a U.S. corporation.
• ICC, Presiding Arbitrator: Farm Management and Operating Agreement dispute subject to New York law between Latin American and North American parties.
• ICC, Presiding Arbitrator: US$12 million purchase agreement dispute subject to English law between Latin American and Asian parties relating to a construction project in Latin America.
• ICC, Co-arbitrator: Two inter-related Tokyo and London seated arbitrations relating to four agreements between North American and Far Eastern parties concerning an information technology dispute subject to Japanese and Delaware law.
• ICC, Co-Arbitrator: New York seated arbitration between a North American and Caribbean parties relating to a LNG plant construction dispute in the Caribbean subject to New York law.
• ICC: Co-Arbitrator: Doha seated arbitration between Middle-Eastern parties relating to a construction dispute in the Middle East, subject to Qatari law.
• ICC: Co-Arbitrator: London seated arbitration between Caribbean, European and Asian parties relating to an investment agreement dispute, subject to English law.
• ICC: Co-Arbitrator: London seated arbitration between Far Eastern and Middle Eastern parties relating to a share purchase dispute in connection with an oil company, subject to English law.
• ICC: Co-Arbitrator: US$60 million arbitration seated in South America relating to the development of an iron and steel plant, subject to Bolivian law.
• ICC: Co-Arbitrator: US$25 million dispute relating to the delivery of industrial installations in Eastern Europe.
• ICC: Co-Arbitrator: US$15 million dispute relating to alleged breaches of a European cross-border electricity supply agreement. The dispute is subject to Belgian law and the seat of the arbitration is Lugano, Switzerland.
• *LCC, Co-arbitrator: Multi-million dispute between a national air force in Latin America and a North American contractor.
• LCIA: Sole Arbitrator: Two arbitrations seated in London arising out of a restaurant franchise agreement and a lease for memorabilia in Spain, subject to English law.
• LCIA: Sole Arbitrator: US$100 million Heads of Terms dispute between African parties in relation to the acquisition of shares in an East African financial institution. The arbitration is seated in London and is subject to English law. There are also related parallel proceedings before the Kenyan and English courts.
• LCIA: Presiding Arbitrator: US$50 million dispute arising out of a crude oil supply contract between European oil trader and Eastern European oil refining company.
• *LCIA: Presiding Arbitrator: US$75.5 million dispute arises out of an airport Concession Agreement between Latin American parties and a State.
• LCIA: Presiding Arbitrator: Four related arbitrations concerning a US$500 million loan dispute between European parties, subject to Ukrainian law.
• LCIA: Presiding Arbitrator: US$10 million African oil concession dispute between North American and African parties.
• LCIA: Presiding Arbitrator: US$10 million ship repair contract dispute between a European and Latin American parties. London seat, subject to Mexican law.
• LCIA: Presiding Arbitrator: Dispute relating to a hotel management agreement in the Middle East.
• LCIA, Co-arbitrator: London seated dispute arising out of a funding agreement to pursue legal proceedings in the BVI in relation to claims of succession over the estate of high net worth individual, subject to English law.
• *LCIA, Co-arbitrator: US$100 million dispute arising out of a letter of credit facility relating to a space communication and broadcasting satellite system being provided to an African state.
• *LCIA, Co-arbitrator: Banking dispute between a regional investment bank and an African state
• LCIA: Co-Arbitrator: Three related arbitrations concerning the acquisition of shares in an Asian energy company, subject to English law.
• LCIA-MIAC: Presiding Arbitrator: US$160 million share purchase agreement dispute between African parties (including 51 respondents) in relation to the acquisition of shares in an East African financial institution. The arbitration is seated in Mauritius and is subject to Kenyan law. There are also related parallel proceedings before the Kenyan and English courts.
• LCIA-MIAC: Co-Arbitrator: Mauritius seated US$115 million plus accrued interest dispute arising out of an English-law governed tripartite Power Purchase Agreement entered into between a Middle Eastern energy company and an African State-owned power company and an African public company.
• *PCA: Sole Arbitrator: Appointed by the Secretary-General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (“PCA”), acting in his capacity as the appointing authority, in a London seated US$10 million master license agreement for the provision of seismic data dispute between Caribbean and Middle Eastern suppliers and a European state-owned oil company.
• *PCA, Co-arbitrator: Mrs. Mimoza Ndroqi v. Republic of Albania: In excess of US$ 100 million UNCITAL arbitration relating to claims arising out of the Government’s alleged expropriatory measures related to the claimant’s investments in the information and communication sector.
• *PCA: Co-Arbitrator: Diamante Trading and others v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela: US$ 295 million UNCITAL arbitration relating to claims arising out of the Government’s alleged expropriatory measures related to the claimants’ investments in the food sector. Conducted in Spanish.
• SCC/BIT: Emergency Arbitrator: Application in support of US$2.7 billion investor-state claim relating to the provision of financial services in Eastern Europe
• SCC/ECT: Co-Arbitrator: Stockholm seated arbitration involving Eastern-European parties in the electricity sector.
• TIAC: Co-Arbitrator: Tashkent seated arbitration between and Central and East Asia parties relating to the provision of industrial equipment subject to Uzbekistan law.
• VIAC: Co-Arbitrator: Vienna seated arbitration between an Eastern European and European parties concerning construction equipment supply contract.

Representative Matters As Counsel

• Treaty arbitration
  
  • *ICSID/EFTA: Acting for a number of financial institutions in a potential multi-billion euros claim related to the collapse of the Icelandic banking system.
  • *ICSID/ECT: Advising a foreign investor in relation to an ECT claim in the region of US$250 million against a European sovereign nation. The claim arises from a number of legislative changes passed by the sovereign nation in respect of its incentive regime for the production of solar photovoltaic energy.
  • *ICSID/ICC/BIT: Acting for an international mining company in relation to potential contractual and bilateral investment treaty claims worth approximately US$500 million, regarding alleged breaches of project documentation and expropriation of the mining company’s investments in Asia.
  • *ICSID/BIT:  Multi-million dollar dispute concerning a port concession in Central America
  • *SCC/ECT: Representing a sovereign state in a multi-billion dollar Energy Charter Treaty claim in relation to the alleged expropriation of hydrocarbon assets.
• Commercial institutional arbitration
  
  • AAA/UNCITRAL: Canning license arbitration under the auspices of the AAA in London subject to New York law between an international beverage and food conglomerate and a Middle Eastern canner.
  • Ad hoc/DIAC: Representing European construction company in large construction dispute with state entity in the Middle East relating to a 500 MW combined cycle power plant.
  • HKIAC: Representing European party in a distribution agreement dispute with a North American party in relation to automotive products in the Far East.
  • ICC: Acting as co-counsel for a leading European engineering company in a US$ 60 million EPC contractual dispute in Africa.
  • ICC: Acting for the European subsidiary of an Asian producer of solar panels in a US$16 million PV module manufacture and supply contract dispute with a European party
  • ICC: Acting for European oil company in licensing agreements dispute in Central Europe
  • ICC: Acting for European manufacturer of plastic products in supply dispute with a European purchaser.
  • ICC: Acting for major European construction company in a construction dispute in the Middle East.
  • ICC: Acting for leading European engineering company in an EPC contractual dispute in the Middle East.
  • ICC: Multi-million dollar dispute concerning a port concession in Central America.
  • ICC: US$2 billion power station construction arbitration in South America.
  • ICC: Acting in London seated potential arbitration in a dispute between a European supplier and a Far East Asian party arising out of a US$220 million agreement for the supply of multi-crystalline silicon wafers for the manufacture of photovoltaic cells in solar panels.
  • ICC/Mediation: Acting for an Asian supplier of wind turbines in a US$33 million London seated arbitration against a European contractor in relation to the supply of equipment.
  • ICC/High Court: Acting in London seated arbitration and related High Court proceedings in a dispute between a European supplier and an Asian party arising out of a US$500 million agreement for the supply of multi-crystalline silicon wafers for the manufacture of photovoltaic cells in solar panels.
  • ICC: Representing a Middle Eastern JV industrial gas supplier in a US$16 million arbitration and related High Court proceedings against a Middle Eastern iron and steel company for the non-payment of sums due under a gas supply agreement.
  • ICC: Acting for a Nigerian-based company in a London seated arbitration against European entities in a dispute concerning the construction and operation of an integrated furniture manufacturing plant in West Africa.
  • LCIA: Representing a European company in relation to the auction sale of a substantial property.
  • LCIA: Representing major European energy utility company in a gas repricing dispute.
  • LCIA: Representing a European hotel chain in relation to a hotel management agreement dispute in the Middle East.
  • LCIA: Representing East-European oligarch in the settlement of LCIA award in excess of US$ 25 million in relation to a share acquisition dispute.
  • LCIA: Acting for an Asian travel company in relation to various potential London seated arbitrations in multi-million dollar claims arising out of a distributor agreement for a computer reservation system.
  • LCIA: Representing a Liechtenstein company in relation to two arbitrations in London concerning a multi-million dollar dispute arising under a shareholders' agreement in respect of aviation and property assets located in Eastern Europe.
  • LCIA: Representing a European engineering company specializing in turnkey projects for installing and implementing solar power plants and wind farms in a London seated arbitration against an Asian counter-party in a US$20 million silicon long-term supply agreement dispute.
  • LCIA: African drilling rig contract arbitration in London between a leading South African oil company and an Australian contractor.
  • LCIA/High Court: Acting for a wealthy Eastern European oligarch in an arbitration and 22 related arbitrations and High Court action in connection with a joint venture to run a multibillion dollar mining consortium with production assets in Central Europe.
  • LCIA: Acting for a leading Asian travel conglomerate in relation to a London seated arbitration in a claim worth in excess of US$30 million arising out of a distributor agreement for a computer reservation system.
  • LCIA/SIAC: Acting for a US energy company in SIAC and LCIA arbitrations in relation to a US$ 250 million coal supply contract with a South-East Asian coal mining company.
  • LMAA/High Court: Representing an Asian party in relation to contempt of court proceedings in connection with various LMAA arbitrations.
  • LSA: Acting for North African commodity traders in a London Sugar Association arbitration in respect of a trade default arising under a contract for the sale of 10,500mts of sugar.
  • SCC/UNCITRAL: Gold mining joint venture arbitration in Stockholm under the auspices of the SCC between an Australian mining company and a Georgian mining company.
• Commercial ad hoc arbitration
  
  • UNCITRAL: Acting for a US company in respect of a US$20 million dispute against a UK energy company in relation to a service agreement for the provision of seismic data acquisition services in North Africa.
  • UNCITRAL: Indemnity claim arbitration in London between a U.S. multinational and an Asian oil company regarding a complex claim for the recovery of customs duties and fines in relation to the acquisition of a jack-up drilling rig in India.
  • UNCITRAL: Production sharing contract arbitration in London subject to American Indian Tribal Law between an Indian oil and gas company and a state agency.
  • UNCITRAL: Co-acting for North American car distributor in a US$100 million distribution agreement dispute with Asian manufacturer of motor vehicles.
  • UNCITRAL/LCIA: Representing a European wine producer in an agency dispute with a European agent.
  • Ad hoc: Construction arbitration in London between an Indian independent power producer and a Japanese contractor regarding a 330-megawatt combined cycle power station in India.
  • Ad hoc/Mediation: International tax dispute arbitration and mediation in London between a Panamanian company and an English company regarding the acquisition of a European subsidiary company.
  • Ad hoc/Mediation: French land contamination insurance arbitration and mediation in London involving a Holland-based holding company insured and an English insurer.
  • Ad hoc: Complex construction arbitration in London between a large international power company and an English contractor.
  • Ad hoc: Large and complex construction arbitration in Santiago, Chile, subject to Chilean law between a multinational engineering company and Chilean state-owned construction company.
  • Ad hoc: Engineering arbitration in London between an Italian electrical contractor and an English electrical company relating to the fitting out of a cruise liner.
  • Ad hoc: Maritime arbitration in London between an English oil services company and Russian owners of a rig vessel located in South America.
  • Ad hoc: Arbitration in London concerning a contract dispute between a Bermudan company and a Liberian company regarding the purchase of a jack-up rig in Central America.
  • Ad hoc: Acting for a Spanish technology company in a London seated ad hoc arbitration relating to a license to distribute technology products in Spain.
  • Ad hoc: Acting for a PRC corporation in relation to a London seat ad hoc arbitration in respect of a US$3 million claim under an iron-ore supply contract against a Hong Kong corporation.
     

Experience as a Mediator and Conciliator:

47 in total : 1x ICSID, 28x CEDR, 6x ICC*, 3x JAMS, 1x LawWorks, 2x LCAM, 6x ADR Group and Ad hoc (Counsel) - (3* x Investor-State parties). Also mediator-judge in numerous mock commercial and investor-state mediations.
Over 90% settlement rate as mediator of known outcomes.

*Investor-State dispute

Representative Mediation Matters:

Banking and Finance

• Mediator: Contentious family loan dispute amounting to approximately US$75,000. Settled in one day.
• Co-mediator: Dispute concerning charges in excess of US$1 million for the supply of water pursuant to a financial model and the proposed revisions to the financial model. Settled.
• Co-mediator: Complicated breach of confidence dispute between credit reference agencies and a not-for-profit membership association regarding on-going co-operation. Settled.

 Commercial Contracts - Sale of Goods & Services

• Mediator: Contractual dispute regarding the purchase of a show horse.
• Mediator: Contractual dispute relating to the provision and invoicing of dry-cleaning services.
• Mediator: Dispute relating to the provision of industrial cleaning services. Settled.
• Mediator: Contractual dispute between a purchaser and supplier regarding an US$750,000 order of castors and wheels for use on hospital trolleys and carts. Settled.
• Mediator: Landlord and tenant dispute in relation to a substantial residential property with development potential in excess of US$10 million. Settled.
• Mediator: Court annexed dispute between US, Latin American and European parties relating to the supply of gym equipment.
• Mediator: Central London County Court mediation scheme – multi-track catering partnership dispute
• Co-mediator: Court annexed family dispute between former co-habitees concerning the division of shared property. Settled.
• Counsel: International tax dispute arbitration and mediation in London between a Panamanian company and an English company regarding the acquisition of a European subsidiary company. Settled.
• Counsel: Representing a European port operator in port concession dispute in Guatemala in a rare ICSID conciliation case.

Commodities

• Mediator: Dispute between UK and Middle-Eastern entities relating to the supply of steel.
• Mediator: Dispute regarding the provision of water services.
• Counsel: South American merchandise safe custody contract dispute in London between a US based lender and European inventory services company. 

Construction and Engineering

• Mediator: Contractual dispute between North American and Middle Eastern parties regarding a contract for the fitting out of a hospital.
• Mediator: US$15 million dispute between a Central Asian and European parties regarding the planning, designing, constructing and marketing a copper powder project in Central Asia.
• Mediator: Dispute between a local government transport body and a utility company regarding the damage caused to a sewer during tunnel construction of a light rail/tram system. Settled.
• Mediator: Dispute between a contractor and employer regarding the partial completion of engineering services in relation to the design and construction of a unique high-quality residential dwelling. Settled.
• Mediator: Claim for unpaid invoices relating to disputed construction works. Settled.

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining, Oil & Gas, Power, Renewables

• Presiding Conciliator: Barrick (Niugini) Limited v. The Independent State of Papua New Guinea (ICSID Case No. CONC/20/1), a mining concession dispute in Papua New Guinea.
• Mediator: Multi-million dollar joint venture dispute relating to the development of renewable energy projects in the UK.
• Mediator: US$10 million dispute relating to the sale of goods and unpaid invoices in the oil exploration sector in Central Asia.
• Mediator: US$27 million dispute between Latin American parties relating to the construction of a ethanol plant in South America. Partly conducted in Spanish. Settled.
• Mediator: JV dispute concerning the provision of equipment and services in relation to the revamping and expansion of an electro-chlorination system in the Middle East. Settled.
• Mediator: Dispute between European parties regarding the sale of up to 50 wind turbines. Settled
• Counsel: Supply agreement dispute between an Asian supplier of wind turbines in a US$35 million London seated ICC arbitration against a European contractor.
• Counsel: Representing European construction company in large construction dispute with state entity in the Middle East relating to a 500 MW combined cycle power plant.

Franchise, Licensing & Distribution

• Mediator: Dispute between European parties concerning the alleged breach of a distribution agreement relating to the supply of lighting products in Europe. Arbitration in London for the contractual claims. Parallel proceedings commenced in local European court alleging collusion in the breach of a former director’s restrictive covenants, including use of confidential information. Amount in dispute approximately US$5 million.
• Mediator: Exclusive distribution agreement dispute relating to cosmetic products between European parties.
• Counsel: Representing a major European pharmaceutical company in a contract dispute with a company regarding the termination of a long-term distribution agreement in the Middle East. Settled.

Information, Communication and Technology (ICT)

• Ad hoc, Mediator: Dispute between Middle-Eastern and Marshall Islands parties regarding the promotion of video games software design promotion
• Mediator/Arbitrator: Dispute between UK and North American parties regarding unpaid fees for services rendered in connection with the development of video games.
• Mediator:  MPLS wires-only network service contract dispute.
• Mediator: Content Management System on Word Press ('CMS') contract dispute.
• Mediator: Asset price dispute relating to the sale of a technology company. Approximately US$100,000 in dispute. Settled.
• Mediator: Multi-party dispute in excess of US$250 million involving an African State party relating to the setting up of a national telecommunications operator.

Insurance

• Mediator: Indemnity claim for monies paid out to holidaymakers in respect of a mass claim for compensation following an alleged food poisoning incident at a hotel in Spain. Settled.
• Counsel: French land contamination insurance arbitration and mediation in London involving a Holland-based holding company insured and an English insurer.

Partnership and Shareholders

• Mediator: Shareholders’ dispute relating alleged abuse of director’s position and duties.

Professional Services

• Co-mediator: Court annexed dispute concerning unpaid invoices for legal services rendered to a property company. Settled.
• Co-mediator: Contractual dispute involving foreign parties regarding the provision of interior design services. Settled.
• Counsel: Acting for large English national law firm in multi-million pound professional negligence involving complex issues of proprietary rights regarding goods located in Spain.

Transportation (Automobile, Aviation & Shipping)

• *Mediator: Contractual dispute in excess of US$7 million in relation to the provision of in-flight entertainment services for an Asian national airline carrier. Settled.
• Mediator: The dispute arises out of a carriage contract for the trans-border transportation of goods which were stolen during transit.

Travel

• Mediator: In excess of US$35 million multi-claimant (almost 500) and over 12,000 potential claimants test case mediation relating to a breach of contract/breach of trust matter concerning an international time share exchange scheme.

Completed Virtual ADR training conducted by the JAMS Institute, the training arm of JAMS.

Honors & Awards

• Recognized in Lexology Index: Arbitration 2026 Report – Highly Recommended (in association with Global Arbitration Review (GAR))
• Legal500: UK Hall of Fame, 2022
• M&A Today: Law Firm of the Year - Arbitration – England, 2016
• Latinvex: Latin America’s Top 100 Lawyers, 2016
• Corporate LiveWire: Excellence in Energy & Environmental Arbitration, 2015
• ACG Global Awards 2015: International – Gamechanger of the Year (Arbitration and Mediation)
• Corporate LiveWire: Lawyer Of The Year 2014: International Arbitration – UK

Memberships & Affiliations

• Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)
• American Chamber of Commerce of Peru (AmCham Perú)
• Arbitration and Mediation Court of the Caribbean (AMCC)
• Asia International Arbitration Centre (AIAC)
• Asian Pacific International Chamber (APIAC)
• Astana International Financial Centre, International Arbitration Centre (IAC)
• Beijing Arbitration Commission (BAC)
• Bolivia Centre for Energy Arbitration (CEAR)
• British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre (BVI IAC)
• Bucharest International Arbitration Centre (BIAC)
• CAA International Arbitration Centre (CAAI)
• European Commission Trade F Panel (EU)
• Georgian International Arbitration Centre (GIAC)
• Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
• ICDR Energy Arbitrators’ List (ICDR)
• International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce (ICAC)
• International Islamic Mediation & Arbitration Centre
• Istanbul International Arbitration Centre (ISTAC)
• JAMS International (JAMS)
• Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA)
• Lima Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Centre (CCL)
• London Chamber of Arbitration and Mediation (LCAM)
• Office of the Ombudsman for United Nations Funds and Programmes, Global Arbitrator and Global Arbitration Counsel List (UN)
• Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre (OCAC)
• Perth Centre for Energy & Resources Arbitration (PCERA)
• Shanghai International Arbitration Center
• Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA)
• Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)
• South China International Arbitration Center (SCIAHK)
• Tehran Regional Arbitration Centre (TRAC)
• Thailand Arbitration Centre (THAC)
• Vienna International Arbitration Centre (VIAC)
• World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
• Xian Arbitration Commission (XXAC)

Publications and Lectures 

Joe writes extensively and presents regularly on international arbitration and ADR at major international conferences, symposia, and seminars and prominent universities around the world.

• Books
  • Contributing Editor of "Global Legal Insights to International Arbitration", Global Legal Group
  • Co-author of Chapter on “Mediation in the Energy and Natural Resources Sector: The Latin-American Experience”, International Arbitration in Latin America Energy and Natural Resources Disputes, Wolters Kluwer, 2021
  • Co-author of Chapter on “Third Party Funding: Freeing claims and adding value, but without impairing confidence in the arbitral system”, Spain Arbitration Review, Special Edition 2020
  • Co-author of Chapter on "Codes of Conduct for Commercial and Investment Mediators: Striving for Consistency and a Common Global Approach", Mediation in International Commercial and Investment Disputes, Oxford University Press
  • Co-author of Chapter on "Time for a new NY Convention? Was Albert van den Berg Right?", 60 Years of the New York Convention: Key Issues and Future Challenges, Wolters Kluwer
  • Author of Chapter on "Cost and Funding of International Arbitration", 100 Years Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Liber Amicorum
  • Co-author of Chapter on "Factual Evidence", Arbitration in England, Kluwer Law International
  • Co-author of "Saudi Arabia Chapter," The International Comparative Legal Guide to: International Arbitration
  • Co-author of Chapter on "Building on Progress", IBA e-book: Promoting Further Mediation
  • Contributor to Resolving Corporate Governance Disputes, International Finance Corporation
  • Co-author of Chapter on "Opening Statements," IBA e-book: Mediation Techniques Author of Succeeding in ADR: The Importance of Buy-in and Mindset, Inside the Minds: ADR Client Strategies in the UK, Aspatore Books.
• Recent Articles
  • Author on “Los cambios en el régimen de arbitraje inglés: Lo que las partes deben saber”, número 15 de la Revista Argentina de Arbitraje, September 2025
  • Author on “Changes to the English Arbitration: What Parties to International Construction Disputes Need to Know”, JAMS ADR insights, August 2025 and JAMS Global Engineering and Construction Newsletter, Fall 2025
  • Co-author of Case Analysis on As Conchas Residents v. Xunta (Environmental Rights and State Inaction), Lexis®PSL EU Law (EXC0013805), July 2025
  • Co-author on “Review of English arbitration jurisprudence 2024”, Iurgium (revista del Club Español e Iberamericano del Arbitraje), No.52/2025
• Recent Speaking Engagements
  • Panellist on "Contemporary Developments in Mediation and How to Make India a Mediation Hub", MediateGuru Global ADR Summit, New Delhi, February 2026
  • Interviewee, Me-Arcone Queing-Institute for Alternative Disputes Resolution podcast, New Delhi, February 2026
  • Panellist on "Roadblocks to India's Emergence as a Global ADR Leader", CADR JGLS Conference on "How India Can Become an ADR Leader?", New Delhi, February 2026
  • Panellist on "Arbitration in India: Emerging Issues, Institutions and Best Practices", Khaitan & Co., New Delhi, February 2026
  • Final Round Judge of Chanakya Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Chanakya National Law University, Patna 4th National Mediation Competition, January 2026
  • Guest lecturer on "New Frontiers: Reflections on International Arbitration and Mediation Practice", Birmingham University, Law School, January 2026
  • Speaker at University of Management and Technology, School of Law and Policy, Lahore, Pakistan, 3rd International Conference on Re-imagining Dispute, January 2026 (online)
  • Speaker on "Investor-State Mediation, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT)-JAMS Distinguished Speaker Series, December 2025 (online)
  • Moderator (in Spanish) of "La Mediación Invisible: Simulación con IA", CEIA-40 and la Comisión de Mediación de CEIA, December 2025 (online)
  • Speaker on "Investor-State Mediation", Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC) and Mediation Training Institute East Africa (MTI EA), International Mediation Conference, December 2025 (online)
  • Moderator (in Spanish) of panel on "The 2025 English Arbitration Act and Arbitration in Latin America", Club Español e Iberoamericano de Arbitraje (CEIA) and the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), London Arbitration Week, December 2025
  • Speaker on "Comparative Perspectives: China-US Approached to International Arbitration", JAMS-CIETAC Seminar, New York Arbitration Week, New York, November 2025
  • Faculty member and speaker on "The Singapore Convention", 40-hour Mediation Training and Certification Program by Into Legal World (ILW) Institute in collaboration with Noida International University, India, November 2025 (online)
  • Faculty member and speaker on "Investment Arbitration", MediateGuru Certificate Course in International Commercial & Investment Arbitration, Delhi, India, November (online)
  • Final round Judge of OP Jindal Global University, Arbitration Competition, Delhi, India, November 2025
  • Panellist (in Spanish) on "La importancia de la Sede de Arbitraje en los arbitrajes internacionales. El rol de las Instituciones Arbitrales y de las Cortes Comerciales", Instituto Peruano de Arbitraje (IPA) XIII Seminario Internacional de Arbitraje de Inversión, Peru, October 2025 (online)
  • Panellist on "Advancing Mediation Practice - From Commercial Disputes to Cross-Culture Competence and Advocacy", Maldives ADR Week, Malé, October 2025
  • Final round Judge of Accordia, in association with Nottingham University, International Arbitration Moot Competition, October 2025 (online)
  • Panellist on "Sovereigns Settle Too: From Public Sector Disputes to Investor-State Mediation", Washington Arbitration Week, Washington DC, October 2025
  • Judge-mediator, International Business Mediation Competition, Amsterdam, October 2025
  • Speaker (in Spanish) on "Recientes experiencias europeas en el Arbitraje de Inversión", "Pensar en Arbitraje" organizado por la Diplomatura en Arbitraje Comercial y de Inversión de la Universidad Austral, Argentina, October 2025 (online)
  • Speaker on "Introduction to Investor-State Mediation", Curtin University, Law School, Perth, Australia, September 2025 (online)
  • Speaker on "Introduction to Investor-State Mediation", MediateGuru Certificate Course in Mediation, Delhi, India, September 2025 (online)
  • Panellist (in Spanish) on "The role of the lawyer in mediation", JAMS-Barra Mexicana de Colegio de Abogados, September 2025 (online)
  • Judge, Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) Law School International Negotiation Competition (ALSINC) 2025, Colombo, Sri Lanka, August 2025 (online)
  • Member of faculty and speaker on "Mediation and International Commercial Disputes", Dexon Global LLP - Global Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Program 2025, Delhi, India, August 2025 (online)
  • Member of faculty and speaker on "The Singapore Convention", Nivaaran 6th Summer School of Mediation, Delhi, India, August 2025 (online)
  • Guest lecturer on ADR, Warwick University, School of Law Summer School, July 2025
  • Judge, Mediatrium Commercial Negotiation Competition 2025, India, July 2025 (online)
  • Panellist on "FDIs in Eurasia: Impact of ADR on Investment Climate", Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) - International Court of Arbitration (IAC) Euroasia Arbitration Week 2025, Astana, July 2025
  • Panellist on "Steering Through Uncertainty: Technology, Trade Wars, and the Evolving Landscape of International Arbitration & Mediation", Milan Legal Community Week, Milan, June 2025
  • Moderator (in Spanish) of panel on "Cross-Border Disputes in a Changing Mexico: Navigating Judicial Reform and Legal Risk", NYCBA Latin America Summit, New York, June 2025
  • Panellist on "The Call for a London Dispute Resolution Committee - How Can Mediators, Arbitrators and Litigators Work Together?", London International Disputes Week (LIDW), London, June 2025
  • Panellist (in Spanish) on "Estándar de motivación de los laudo arbitrales", XIX Congreso de Arbitraje del Instituto Peruano de Arbitraje (IPA), Lima, April 2025
  • Guest speaker on HumanKind podcast: "Unlock the Fundamental Superpower of Mediation", April 2025
  • Member of faculty on "Mediation Workshop", Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law School (RMLNLU), Lucknow, March 2025
  • Guest lecturer on "Alternative Dispute Resolution: A progressive Approach to Justice", Management Education and Research Institute (MERI), Delhi, March 2025
  • Guest lecturer on "Beyond the Courtroom: International Commercial Arbitration: A Practical Overview", Gitarattan International Business School (GIBS), Delhi, March 2025
  • Speaker on "The Art & Science of Mediation", Nivaaran, New Delhi, March 2025
  • Guest lecturer on "Practical Tips to Becoming an International Arbitration Practitioner", Centre for Conflict Resolution, School of Law, GD Goenka University, Gurugram, March 2025
  • Final round Judge of The West Bengal National University of Juridical Science (NUJS) Mediation Competition, Kolkata, March 2025
  • Speaker on "The Emerging Trends in International Arbitration", Inaugural International Arbitration Conference, Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi, February 2025
  • Final round Judge of Jamia Hamdard University Mediation Competition 2025, New Delhi, February 2025
  • Guest lecturer on "Breaking into International Arbitration: Skills for Success", Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (VIPS), School of Law, New Delhi, February 2025
  • Speaker on "Investor-State Mediation", Restore Dialogue Uganda, January 2025 (online)

• Independent International Arbitrator, Mediator, Conciliator, Adjudicator & Expert Determiner and ADR Consultant, London, January 2025 to present
• Partner and Former Co-Chair of International Arbitration and ADR (2016-2023), Garrigues UK LLP, London, April 2016-December 2024
• Partner, Global Co-Chair of International Arbitration, Winston & Strawn LLP, London, October 2012-January 2016
• Partner, Head and Co-Head of International Arbitration and ADR, Norton Rose LLP (now Norton Rose Fulbright LLP), London, April 2007-October 2012
• Partner, Trial, Baker Botts LLP, London, January 2004-April 2007
  • Senior Associate, Trial, October 2000-December 2003
• Associate, Commercial Litigation, Lovells (now Hogan Lovells LLP), London, January 1997-September 2000
• Associate, Commercial Litigation, DLA (now DLA Piper LLP), Manchester, July 1994-December 1996
• Trainee Solicitor, Boodle Hatfield, London, September 1992-June 1994
• Manchester Metropolitan University, UK and Manchester Law Society, UK: Graduate Diploma in Commercial Litigation, 1996
• College of Law, Chester, UK: Law Society Final Examinations, 1991
• University of Birmingham, UK and University of Valencia, Spain: BA (Hons) with distinction in Hispanic Studies, 1984-1988