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Randa Adra
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- State Contact:
NY
- Firm Country:
United States
- Type of Practitioner:
Counsel
- Nationality/Nationalities:
American, Lebanese
NewYork, NY, US
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Binsy Susan
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Marie Berard
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Bernadette Barker
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- Other Relevant Experience:
Retail, health and safety, fire management and fire risk assessment, external wall fire reviews, hotel design, fire matters, development and management in Sri Lanka, construction, expert witness, building defects and maritime and relevant defects under the Building Safety Act 2022
- Publications:
http://www.thesolicitorsgroup.com/Downloads/Articles/16Jul2015/AroundtheWorld%E2%80%A6...pdf
- Education:
BA (Hons). Dip Arch, RIBA MSc (Construction Law & Arbitration), FCIArb C.Arb, DipICArb MIFireE C Build E MCABE MAE
Education and Professional Training
Bernadette Barker holds an MSc in Construction Law & Arbitration from King’s College London, awarded with a half scholarship. Her postgraduate legal training is complemented by two professional diplomas from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators: the CIArb Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration (2014) and the CIArb Diploma in International Maritime Arbitration (2024).
She has undertaken extensive training in expert witness practice, holding both the Cardiff University Bond Solon Expert Witness Certificate (Civil) and the Certificate (Criminal). Her expert witness education includes Bond Solon training in Scottish Law & Procedure, Discussions Between Experts, bespoke Criminal Law & Procedure, and Courtroom Skills.
In the field of technical and regulatory compliance, Bernadette holds the BRE Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment (Life Safety), and the Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Assessment. She has also completed specialist training with the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT), including curtain walling, façade systems, fire performance, and weathertightness.
Bernadette’s architectural education includes a BA (Hons) in Architecture and the Diploma in Architecture, qualifying her as a Chartered Architect with the RIBA and ARB.
- Other Information:
I have been awarded the Ciarb Diploma in International Maritime Arbitration.
I am also an Adjudicator and and arbitrator for the Ciarb Pubs Code Adjudicator panel
Retail, health and safety, fire management and fire risk assessment, external wall fire reviews, hotel design, fire matters, development and management in Sri Lanka, construction, expert witness, building defects and maritime and relevant defects under the Building Safety Act 2022
- Firm Country:
United Kingdom
- Jurisdiction:
United Kingdom
- Type of Practitioner:
Arbitrator, Expert, Forensic Consultant, Mediator
- Practice Areas:
Arbitration, Hotel - Leisure management, Maritime Law, Mediation, Technical expertise
- Legal System:
Common Law
- Nationality/Nationalities:
British, Irish
- Select Languages:
- Language(s):
English, Speaking Proficiency:
Proficient, Professional Proficiency:
Conduct DR proceedings, Draft opinions, reports, agreements, decisions, orders or awards, Understand written documents
London, GB
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Karah Howard
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- State Contact:
Hong Kong Island
- Publications:
Singapore, the UK and Hong Kong: Three Approaches to Multi-tiered Arbitration Agreements? Asian International Arbitration Journal Vol21 Issue 1 (2025) pp1-30.
· Jan 2026: Malaysia revamps arbitration rules in efficiency push
· Jan 2026: Singapore confirms position on admissibility v jurisdiction in multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses
· Dec 2025: HKIAC makes competitive updates to fees and expedited procedures
· Jun 2025 Navigating multi-tiered arbitration agreements across perspectives from UK, Singapore and Hong Kong SAR
· Mar 2025 Managing risks in energy transition projects: Design liability and defects
· Mar 2025 Navigating weather conditions in Hong Kong SAR NEC4 contracts
· Feb 2025 HKIAC issues guidance on compatibility of arbitration agreements in multi-contract disputes
· Jul 2024 Hong Kong SAR court considers setting aside settlement agreements and termination orders
· May 2024 Hong Kong SAR courts unlikely to intervene in arbitration award outcomes
· May 2024 Using the NEC4 standard form contract for construction projects in Hong Kong SAR
· Feb 2024: Hong Kong SAR court upholds principle of non-interference in arbitration
· Oct 2023 - Hong Kong court issues reminder that preconditions to arbitration are matters of admissibility not jurisdiction
· Jul 2023 - Construction disputes and FIDIC: enforcement through emergency arbitration
· Jul 2023 - Construction disputes and FIDIC: tackling the enforcement gap
· Jul 2023 - Construction disputes and FIDIC: how the 1999 Red Book deals with disputes
· Jan 2023 - Managing contractors who refuse to proceed without additional payment (pinsentmasons.com)
- Education:
2006 University of Western Australia (LLB, BA Japanese)
- Firm Country:
Hong Kong
- Type of Practitioner:
Counsel
- Practice Areas:
Arbitration, Construction - Engineering, Energy - Natural Resources, Insolvency
- Nationality/Nationalities:
Australian
- Select Languages:
- Language(s):
French, Speaking Proficiency:
Conversational
- Language(s):
Japanese, Speaking Proficiency:
Proficient, Professional Proficiency:
Testify orally, Draft opinions, reports, agreements, decisions, orders or awards, Understand written documents
Wanchai, Hong Kong Island, HK
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Sarah Keyte
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- Firm Country:
United Kingdom
London, GB
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Marlena Harutyunyan
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- Other Relevant Experience:
Baker McKenzie, Paris & NYC (2014-2021)
- Education:
Master of Laws, LLM - International Dispute Resolution, merit (Queen Mary University of London) Master's Degree in Commercial Law, cum laude, Magistère de Juriste d'Affaires D.J.C.E., cum laude (PanthéonAssas University, Paris)
- Other Information:
Baker McKenzie, Paris & NYC (2014-2021)
- Firm Country:
Switzerland
- Jurisdiction:
France, Switzerland
- Type of Practitioner:
Arbitrator, Counsel
- Practice Areas:
Arbitration, Commercial Law, Construction - Engineering, Corporate Law, Energy - Natural Resources, Information - Communication Technologies, Infrastructure, Investment - Concession agreements, Oil - Gas - Mining
- Legal System:
Civil Law, European Law, International Law
- Nationality/Nationalities:
Armenian, French
- Select Languages:
- Language(s):
Armenian, Speaking Proficiency:
Native Fluency, Professional Proficiency:
Conduct DR proceedings, Represent clients as an advocate in DR proceedings, Testify orally, Draft opinions, reports, agreements, decisions, orders or awards, Understand written documents
- Language(s):
English, Speaking Proficiency:
Proficient, Professional Proficiency:
Conduct DR proceedings, Represent clients as an advocate in DR proceedings, Testify orally, Draft opinions, reports, agreements, decisions, orders or awards, Understand written documents
- Language(s):
French, Speaking Proficiency:
Proficient, Professional Proficiency:
Conduct DR proceedings, Represent clients as an advocate in DR proceedings, Testify orally, Draft opinions, reports, agreements, decisions, orders or awards, Understand written documents
- Language(s):
Russian, Speaking Proficiency:
Proficient, Professional Proficiency:
Conduct DR proceedings, Represent clients as an advocate in DR proceedings, Testify orally, Draft opinions, reports, agreements, decisions, orders or awards, Understand written documents
- Language(s):
Ukrainian, Speaking Proficiency:
Conversational, Professional Proficiency:
Understand written documents
Geneva, CH
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Akosua Asirifi
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- Education:
Sciences Po Paris University Cergy-Paris
- Firm Country:
France
- Jurisdiction:
France
- Type of Practitioner:
Counsel
- Practice Areas:
Arbitration, Public international Law
- Legal System:
Civil Law, European Law, International Law
- Nationality/Nationalities:
Ghanaian
- Select Languages:
- Language(s):
English, Speaking Proficiency:
Native Fluency, Professional Proficiency:
Conduct DR proceedings, Represent clients as an advocate in DR proceedings, Testify orally, Draft opinions, reports, agreements, decisions, orders or awards, Understand written documents
- Language(s):
French, Speaking Proficiency:
Native Fluency, Professional Proficiency:
Conduct DR proceedings, Represent clients as an advocate in DR proceedings, Testify orally, Draft opinions, reports, agreements, decisions, orders or awards, Understand written documents
Paris, FR
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Michelle Barclay
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Kara Mendoza
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Melissa Magliana
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- Education:
MLaw (University Lucerne); J.D. (Columbia Law School), B.A. (Princeton University)
- Firm Country:
Switzerland
- Type of Practitioner:
Arbitrator, Counsel
- Practice Areas:
Arbitration
- Nationality/Nationalities:
American, Italian, Swiss
- Select Languages:
- Language(s):
English, Speaking Proficiency:
Proficient
- Language(s):
French, Speaking Proficiency:
Proficient
- Language(s):
German, Speaking Proficiency:
Proficient
- Language(s):
Italian, Speaking Proficiency:
Proficient
- Language(s):
Spanish, Speaking Proficiency:
Conversational
Zurich, CH
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Margaux Jarry
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Begaim Kaibyldaeva
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- Publications:
https://www.arbitrationblog.org/post/smart-contracts-kleros-and-new-arbitration-platforms-what-already-works-and-where-practice-is-hea
- Education:
1.Complete higher education in Linguistics and New Information Technologies, Diploma #CD080052796. 2.Complete higher education in Jurisprudence, Diploma #120006146 Based on the first higher education. 3.Additional education in arbitration, Certificate of the International Court of Arbitration CCI Kyrgyzstan. 4.Additional education in mediation, Certificate of the National Mediation Centre.
- Other Information:
I have completed formal training and specialization in arbitration and mediation, along with various professional development courses to enhance my expertise in dispute resolution: 1. Additional Specialization in Arbitration and Mediation Completed as part of my legal education to develop skills in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including arbitration and mediation procedures. 2. FIDIC Contracts Training A specialized two-day online module focused on the application of FIDIC rules in international construction disputes and contract management. This training covered practical aspects of dispute avoidance and resolution under FIDIC guidelines. 3. International Court of Arbitration under the CCI Kyrgyz Republic Training Workshops Participated in advanced workshops organized by the ICA CCI KR These workshops emphasized procedural aspects of arbitration, drafting arbitral awards, and case management. 4. ICC Ukraine ICC Online Seminar Series for Central Asia 5. Turkic Arbitration Association Istanbul arbitration training Online seminars 6. Business Development workshops and round tables 7. The Russian Institute of Modern Arbitration Winter Academy on International Arbitration 8. Participation in Istanbul Mentorship Program as a Mentor These programs have equipped me with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for handling complex arbitration cases and delivering effective dispute resolution outcomes. 9. Legal Forums, for example: Tashkent Law Spring 10. Mediation trainings organized by USAID and IDLO.
Arbitrator at Leading International Arbitration Institutions: International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan (ICAC CCI Uzbekistan) London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) International Court of Arbitration under the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic (ICA CCI Kyrgyzstan) International Commercial Arbitration at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tajikistan (ICAC CCI Tajikistan) Central Asian Court of International Arbitration (CACIA) Kazakhstan International Arbitration Arbitration Centre at the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs
- Firm Country:
Kyrgyzstan
- Type of Practitioner:
Arbitrator
- Practice Areas:
Arbitration, Commercial Law, Corporate Law, E-business, Finance - Banking, Information - Communication Technologies, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Mediation, Sales - Purchases
- Nationality/Nationalities:
Kyrgyz
- Select Languages:
- Language(s):
Russian, Speaking Proficiency:
Native Fluency, Professional Proficiency:
Conduct DR proceedings, Draft opinions, reports, agreements, decisions, orders or awards, Understand written documents
- Language(s):
English, Speaking Proficiency:
Conversational, Professional Proficiency:
Conduct DR proceedings, Draft opinions, reports, agreements, decisions, orders or awards, Understand written documents
Bishkek, KG
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Louise Bouvery
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Elizabeth Silbert
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- State Contact:
GA
- Education:
Northwestern University School of Law (cum laude, Law Review) Georgetown University (magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa)
- Firm Country:
United States
- Type of Practitioner:
Arbitrator, Counsel, Mediator
- Practice Areas:
Arbitration, Commercial Law, Energy - Natural Resources, Environment, Infrastructure, Investment - Concession agreements, Joint Ventures - Consortia - Cooperation, Oil - Gas - Mining, Public international Law
- Legal System:
Common Law, International Law
- Nationality/Nationalities:
American
Atlanta, GA, US
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Sofia Ribeiro Mendes
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Sibylle Schumacher
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Leyla Bahmany
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- State Contact:
Quebec
- Publications:
Books
Double Recovery in Investment Arbitration: Toward a Principled Treatment of Double Compensation (Brill Nijhoff, 2023), 560 pages.
Arbitrability: Fundamentals and Major Approaches (Kluwer Law International, 2023) (coauthored with Fabien Gélinas), 1031 pages: 370 pages in print and 661 pages available only in the online version.
Book Chapter
‘Protected Investor’, in Hélène Ruiz Fabri (ed.), Max Planck Encyclopedia of International Procedural Law (Oxford University Press, 2022) (coauthored with Fabien Gélinas), 13 pages.
Article
‘Remedial Non-Arbitrability: A New Concept?’, 11:1 ADR Perspectives (Feb. 2024), 4 pages.
- Education:
McGill University Faculty of Law, PhD / DCL in International Investment Arbitration Law
McGill University Faculty of Law, LLM with Thesis in International Commercial Arbitration Law
George Washington University Law School, LLM in International and Comparative Law
Shahid Beheshti University Faculty of Law, LLB
- Firm Country:
Canada
- Speaking Engagements:
‘Arbitrability: Forty Years After the SCOTUS’ Decision in Mitsubishi v. Chrysler’, McGill Dispute Resolution Lecture Series, 17 February 2025.
‘Double Compensation in Investment Arbitration’, Trade Law Bureau (Global Affairs Canada), 14 November 2023.
- Jurisdiction:
Canada
- Type of Practitioner:
Counsel
- Practice Areas:
Arbitration, Commercial Law, Information - Communication Technologies, Investment - Concession agreements, Oil - Gas - Mining, Public international Law
- Legal System:
Civil Law, Common Law, International Law
- Nationality/Nationalities:
Canadian
- Select Languages:
- Language(s):
English, Speaking Proficiency:
Native Fluency
- Language(s):
Persian, Speaking Proficiency:
Native Fluency
- Language(s):
French, Speaking Proficiency:
Conversational
- Language(s):
Arabic, Speaking Proficiency:
Conversational
Montreal, Quebec, CA
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tong wang
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Margarita Adadurova
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