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Cheryl Lim
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Marie Stoyanov
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Sara Ewad
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Nadia Hubbuck
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- State Contact:
Please select a region, state or province.
- Publications:
International Law Recourse for Potential Expropriation of Foreign Assets by Russia, Lexology, May 2022
Beware of a Russian torpedo: the impact on arbitration agreements of sanctions-related amendments to Russian procedural law, PLC Arbitration Blog, April 2021;
The emergency arbitrator is officially a teenager, PLC Arbitration Blog, April 2020;
Rasstavit tocki nad i: the lessons learnt from recent judgments of the Russian courts on the enforcement of arbitration agreements and awards, PLC Arbitration Blog, October 2018;
Validity of notices and requests for arbitration: when context and rules are key factors, PLC Arbitration Blog, February 2018;
Arbitration institutions: an insider’s perspective, RAA Newsletter, Issue 7, 2017;
Third party funding and pitfalls of privilege, PLC Arbitration Blog, June 2017;
The curious case of state immunity: how to avoid a Pyrrhic victory, PLC Arbitration Blog, August 2016; and
The Resolution of Disputes at the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA): Practical Aspects - Russian Law Journal, Vol. II (2014), Issue 2.
- Education:
SCC / SAA Diploma course on international arbitration for foreign arbitrators - June 2022
Queen Mary University of London, September 2014 – November 2015
Post-Graduate Diploma in International and Investment Arbitration
The University of Law, 2008 - 2009
Legal Practice Course
The Nottingham Law School, 2003 - 2004
Graduate Diploma in English Law
University of Manchester/Moscow School of Social and Economic Sciences, 2000 - 2001
Master of Laws in International Law
State Law University, Moscow, 1993 - 1998
LLB (Hons), Degree in Jurisprudence
- Firm Country:
United Kingdom
- Jurisdiction:
Russian Federation, United Kingdom
- Type of Practitioner:
Arbitrator, Counsel
- Practice Areas:
Arbitration, Investment - Concession agreements, Mediation, Public international Law
- Legal System:
Civil Law, Common Law, International Law
- Nationality/Nationalities:
British, Russian
- Select Languages:
- Language(s):
English, Speaking Proficiency:
Native Fluency, Professional Proficiency:
- Language(s):
Russian, Speaking Proficiency:
Native Fluency, Professional Proficiency:
London, Please select a region, state or province., GB
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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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Camilla Perera - de Wit
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Adedoyin Rhodes-Vivour SAN
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- State Contact:
Lagos State
- Other Relevant Experience:
Arbitration, Mediation and Legal Practise
- Publications:
BOOKS/PAPERS PUBLISHED OR DELIVERED
BOOK:
Doyin Rhodes-Vivour is the author of COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION LAW AND PRACTICE IN NIGERIA THROUGH THE CASES published by LexisNexis in 2016. She regularly facilitates at seminars and conferences. She has been interviewed various times including by Kluwer Arbitration Blog: Interviews with our Editor; Insights from Adedoyin Rhodes-Vivour SAN Publications and Papers delivered include the following: -
PUBLICATIONS/PAPERS:
· Case Review by Mrs Adedoyin Rhodes-Vivour, SAN, C. Arb: The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited v. Sunlink Energies and Resources Limited [2023] EWHC 3135 (Judgment of the High Court of Justice of England and Wales) - Published in ICC Institute of World Business Law Newsletter, Issue 22 - June 2024.
· ''Immunity of Arbitrators: The Common/Civil Law Divergence and Convergence with Particular Reference to African States” – Published in “The Plurality and Synergies of Legal Traditions in International Arbitration: Looking Beyond the Common and Civil Law Divide” Chapter 37, Edited by Nayla Comair-Obeid and Stavros Brekoulakis, 2024 Wolters Kluwer.
· ''The Sanctity of Arbitration Agreements and the Principle of Limited Court Intervention: Ecobank Nigeria Limited' & 11 ors. vs. Aiteo Eastern E and P Company Limited & Anor. Appeal N0: CA/A/1067/2019'' – Published in ICC Institute of World Business Law Newsletter, Issue 20 - May 2023
· International Arbitration and Appearance Rights of Lawyers: A Review of Article IV of the1st Schedule to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act Cap A18 Laws of the Federation 2004 – Published in “International Arbitration Law and Practice: The Practitioner’s Perspective by Tolu Aderemi, August 2020.
· Conflict Resolution in the Time of Covid-19 – Voices from the Seven Continents of the World– Published on mediate.com website [Available at https://www.mediate.com/articles/relyea- conflict-global.cfm#africa] August 2020
· The Amicus Curiae and Arbitration – Published in Law Digest (Winter 2019 edition), Issue 19, pg. 38, January 2020.
· Damages in International Arbitration – Published in “A life of Law & Business; Essays in Honor of Chief (Dr.) Chris Ogunbanjo OFR, CON” p. 346, December 2018.
· Immunity of Arbitrators - Published in the International Journal of Arbitration, Mediation and Dispute Management Volume 83 Issue 4 November 2017
· Recognition and Enforcement of an International Arbitral Award Under Sections 51 and 52 of the Nigerian Arbitration and Conciliation Act published in the 2016 Edition of Commercial Arbitration Expert Guides, p. 74 – 75.
· The Federal Arbitration Act and the Lagos State Arbitration Law: A Comparison published in the Nigerian Business Law and Practice Journal, Vol. 7, No. 1, 2012, p. 53 – 81.
· Recent Arbitration Related Developments in Nigeria – and Published in the Journal of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators UK, the International Journal of Arbitration, Mediation and Dispute Management February 2010, Vol. 76, No.1, p.130 – 133.
· Maritime Jurisdiction in Nigeria: Lignes Aeriennes Congolese vs. Air Atlantic Nigeria Ltd – Published in the Journal of Maritime and Transport Law of the International Bar Association Legal Practice Division (May 2007) Vol. 14 No. 1.
· Security for the Respondent’s Costs of Arbitral Proceedings with particular reference to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act Cap 19, 1990 Laws of Nigeria (ACA) –Published in the News journal of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Nigerian Branch Vol. 2 No. 1, January 2005.
- Education:
1.Masters of Arts with Merit, International Peace and Security:2001 – 2002: King’s College, London, University of London
2. LL.M: 1985 – 1986: University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos State
3. LL.B :1977 – 1980: University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos State
4. International Baccalaureate Certificate: 1975 – 1977: International School, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State
5.West African School Certificate (WAEC): 1970 – 1975: Queens College, Yaba, Lagos
6. Common Entrance Examinations Passed: 1967 – 1970: St. Saviours School, Railway Compound, Ebute-Metta, Lagos
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Practice Diploma in International Arbitration Law, by The Law Society of England and Wales/ International Bar Association (2007)
CEDR Accredited Mediator by Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (UK) (2006)
Conferred with the status of Chartered Arbitrator by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in 2004. Conferred with Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in 1999.
Conferred with Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in 1995.
- Other Information:
Elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) a mark of excellence to members of the legal profession who have distinguished themselves as advocates and made significant contribution to the development of the legal profession in Nigeria. Sworn in on the 23rd day of September 2019 by the Chief Justice of Nigeria. She has held various Leadership positions including: Past Chairman, NBA Lagos Branch Ethics and Disciplinary Committee, Past Pioneer Chair, Committee on International Commercial Arbitration at the Nigerian Branch of the International Law Association (ILA), Past Pioneer Chairperson of the Section on Business Law Nigerian Bar Association Arbitration/ADR Committee [2005 – 2010],Pioneer President, Maritime Arbitrators Association of Nigeria [2006 – 2010], Founder member, Maritime Arbitrators Association of Nigeria, Member of the Council of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Past Member of the Editorial Board of the Commercial Law and Taxation Committee of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Past Member of the Board of the Lagos Court of Arbitration [2011-2016]
She is Member of World Bank Group Sanctions Board (2020 – 2026) , the final decision maker in contested cases of sanctionable conduct involving World Bank Projects, She is a member of the Panel of Arbitrators of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)She has held prominent positions in International and domestic Arbitration Institutions including being a member of the Court of the International Chamber of Commerce Court of Arbitration Paris [ICC 1st Term (2018 - 2021), 2nd Term (2021 – 2024)].She has acted as mediator in various disputes including being court appointed. Member of the Court of the Permanent Court of Arbitration PCA, The Hague, The Netherlands, (2010- 2016) [NOMINATED BY NIGERIA].
She has very significant experience in Arbitrations under various Arbitration rules including ICSID, LCIA, ICC, DIAC, AIAC, KIAC, and in ADHOC Proceedings.
She is recognized in various publications including Expert Guides, Who’s Who Legal and Women in Business Law (Commercial Arbitration) as a top Arbitration Practitioner. She is listed by Africa Arbitration Academy as one of the Africa’s 30 Arbitration Power list and distinguished Arbitrator of the Year 2020 by Arbitrator Intelligence.
- Firm Country:
Nigeria
- Speaking Engagements:
WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES/WEBINARS
· Moderated the discussion panel titled ‘Ethics International Arbitration – The IBA Rules on Conflicts of Interest and the Rising Concerns of Disclosure in International Arbitration’ at the 2nd International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Nigeria Arbitration Day held on the 2nd July,2025, at the Lagos Continental hotel 52A, Kofo Abayomi street, Victoria Island
· The Evolving Nature Of Energy Arbitration In Africa: Recent Trends and Issues Arising – Keynote Address delivered at 8th Energy Arbitration & Dispute Resolution in the Middle East and Africa, organized by International Law Summits, held at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Exchange House, London 12th-13th June 2025
· Member of a discussion Panel on “Career Advancement Symposium” at the CIArb Nigeria Young Members Group (YMG) Conference themed ‘Building the basics: Young voices in ADR’ held at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja – Nigeria 6th November, 2024
· Member of a discussion Panel on “Joinder and Multiparty Arbitration: Comparative Perspective” at the 10th Year Anniversary Conference of Kigali International Arbitration Centre [KIAC] held at Radisson Blu & Convention Centre – Kigali – Rwanda 29th -30th September 2022
· Case Management in the Resolution of Maritime Dispute: ADR, and the use of Technology – Delivered at the 16th International Maritime Seminar For Judges Organised by Nigerian Shippers’ Council Under the Auspices of Federal Ministry of Transportation in Collaboration with National Judicial Institute (NJI), held at the LADI KWALI HALL, SHERATON HOTEL, ABUJA 5th – 7th July 2022
· Member of the faculty, the International Chamber of Commerce Institute Advance Training on Assessment of Damages by Arbitrators held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos on 1st June, 2022
· An External Speaker at the Hogan Lovells Session: African Arbitration Academy Flagship Training Programme, June 2022
· Conversations on International Arbitration/ADR in Africa: “Niyati Ahuja chats with a seasoned African Arbitrator: Adedoyin Rhodes-Vivour SAN, C.Arb” - Panelist at the Webinar Series organized by the African Arbitration Association and held virtually on 10th September 2020 [Webinar]
· YMG Evening with Series – Panelist at the Young Members Group (YMG) Evening with Series organized by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Nigeria Branch and held virtually on 9th September, 2020 [Webinar]
· Dealing with Investment Treaty Challenges – Panelist at the Inaugural Africa Arbitration Day organized by The British Institute of International and Comparative Law and in Cooperation with the School of International Arbitration at Queen Mary University of London and Babcock University and held virtually 3rd – 4th September 2020. [Webinar]
· Language and Conduct of the Bar – Presented at Knowledge Sharing Session, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Lagos Branch’s Monthly Meeting 10th December2018.
· Member of a discussion Panel on “The Proposed Federal High Court (Alternative Dispute Resolution) Rules – The Maritime Perspective” at the Nigerian Maritime Law Association 2018 Annual General Meeting 1st December 2018
· Promoting Gender Diversity in Arbitration in Africa – Keynote Address delivered at Arbitral Women/Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Kenya Branch “Women in Arbitration Conference” 23rd March 2018.
· African states and government: To Use or Not To Use ADR? - Delivered at ICAMA 2017 Biannual African Roundtable on Arbitration 23rd -24th October 2017
· Immunity of an Arbitrator – Delivered at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators International Arbitration Conference, Johannesburg, South Africa 19-20 July 2017
· Barriers to Entry; Dealing with Diversity - Delivered at the 2nd ICC Africa Regional Arbitration
conference May 2017
· Growth and Development of Arbitration In Africa: Challenges & Opportunities – Delivered at NBA Young Lawyers Forum/LCA Young Arbitrators Network Seminar, 21 April 2017
· SOAS University of London/Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration - SOAS/CRCICA Arbitration in Africa Conference 2017 on The Role of African States & Governments in the Development of Arbitration in Africa (3rd -4th April 2017)
· Promoting Africa and African Cities as Arbitral Venues – Delivered at ICAMA African Arbitration Round-table, Abuja 26 - 27th May 2014
· Settlement Through Mediation of Employment Disputes – Delivered at the International Bar Association Conference Boston October 2013.
· The Agreement To Arbitrate – A Primary Tool for the Resolution of Maritime Disputes – Delivered at the Practical Maritime Arbitration Conference organized by the Emirates International Law Centre and held in Dubai April 5th – 7th, 2008.
· Maritime Arbitration in Lagos - Delivered at the International Bar Association Conference “Arbitration in Maritime and Transport Disputes” held in Hamburg Germany on the 26th – 28th day of April 2007.
· Mechanisms for Resolution of Consumer Disputes in the Telecommunication Sector- Delivered at the Nigerian Communication Commission Workshop for Judges on Legal issues in Telecommunications 2007.
· Mediation (A Face Saving Device) – The Nigerian Perspective – Delivered at the International Bar Association Conference Singapore 2007.
· Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution as Instruments for Economic Reform – Delivered at the Nigerian Bar Association (Section on Business Law) Maiden Conference held in Abuja on 27th -29th March 2006.
· The Economic Community of West African States and its Court of Justice – Delivered at a Colloquium organized by the British Institute of International and Comparative Law in conjunction with King’s College London, University of London.
· The Agreement to Arbitrate - Delivered as a faculty member of the Centre for Law and Development Studies Lagos at a seminar held on International Commercial Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques.
· Arbitration or Litigation - Which way forward? Initially presented in support of application for membership of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (England).
· Negotiating and Drafting of International Hotel Chain Management Agreements – Delivered as a faculty member of the Centre for Law and Development Studies Lagos at a seminar held on Foreign Investment Negotiation.
· Commentary on Lagos as a Centre for International Commercial Arbitration – An Arbitration Workshop for Nigeria’s International Trade organised by the Nigerian Shippers Council and Cargo Defence Fund.
· Sovereign Immunity and Arbitral Proceedings – Delivered at a General Meeting of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, England, Nigerian Branch and published in the Journal of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Nigerian Branch Vol.1 No 4, August 2003
- Jurisdiction:
Nigeria
- Type of Practitioner:
Arbitrator
- Practice Areas:
Arbitration, Commercial Law, Construction - Engineering, Corporate Law, Energy - Natural Resources, Investment - Concession agreements, Joint Ventures - Consortia - Cooperation, Maritime Law, Mediation, Oil - Gas - Mining
- Legal System:
Common Law, International Law
- Select Languages:
- 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
VictoriaIsland, Lagos State, NG
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Emma Johnson
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- Publications:
Sanctions against Russia: Four Key Questions for International Arbitration; The Ukraine conflict: force majeure and similar mechanisms; The Ukraine conflict and the energy sector - the impact of sanctions and price volatility on contractual performance (webinar); New ICSID Arbitration Rules: implications for energy and resources sectors; Renewables Projects: Ten reasons you should be seeking to secure investment treaty protection; Renewable energy projects - commercial disputes are coming; Are Russian countersanctions likely to prompt investment treaty claims?; The new wave of renewable disputes: How can commercial parties protect themselves?; European states seek to exit the Energy Charter Treaty: what does this mean for energy investors?; The new wave of renewable disputes: Effective and efficient dispute management; International Arbitration of Renewable Energy Disputes (Globe Publishing); Renewables projects: five reasons why you should be thinking about international arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism; Gas and LNG pricing disputes - ten tips for success; Should you be thinking about international investment treaties?; Investment protection: Managing investment risk in an uncertain world (also published in Oil & Gas Regulation 2019); Investing in infrastructure?; The use of technology in international arbitration (published in '40 under 40, International Arbitration'); Arbitration in Scandinavia - beware the unexpected; LNG Pricing Disputes: The lessons from Europe (also published in Oil & Gas Regulation 2018); Gas pricing disputes - practical tips from the front line (Part 1); Gas pricing disputes - practical tips from the front line (Part 2)
- Education:
Cambridge University (2007, MA, Law), College of Law (2008, LPC), Queen Mary University of London (2012, PGDip, International Dispute Resolution)
- Firm Country:
United Kingdom
- Jurisdiction:
Sweden, United Kingdom, Norway, Finland
- Type of Practitioner:
Counsel
- Practice Areas:
Arbitration, Energy - Natural Resources, Infrastructure, Investment - Concession agreements, Oil - Gas - Mining, Public international Law
- Legal System:
Civil Law, Common Law, European Law
- Nationality/Nationalities:
British
- Select Languages:
- Language(s):
English, Speaking Proficiency:
Proficient
- Language(s):
Spanish, Speaking Proficiency:
Conversational
London, GB
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Natalie Reid
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Tara Braulotte
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- Jurisdiction:
France
- Legal System:
Civil Law, International Law
- Nationality/Nationalities:
Dutch, French
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Nneka Emilia Onyema
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- Other Relevant Experience:
Currently sitting as sole arbitrator in an Iranian dispute over FOB commodities sale contract; and co-arbitrator in a Kigali IAC dispute over a joint venture; sole arbitrator in a ICC dispute over investment in property fund. presided over a panel of 3 arbitrators in a shareholder's dispute under Kigali IAC rules. I am also currently sitting as a co-arbitrators in a property dispute under the Abuu Dhabi CCAC Rules
- Publications:
Books:
1. Emilia Onyema (ed) Rethinking the Role of African National Courts in Arbitration, Kluwer Law International, 2018, 417 pages.
2. - (ed), The Transformation of Arbitration in Africa: The Role of Arbitral Institutions, Kluwer Law International, 2016, 209 pages.
3. -, International Commercial Arbitration and the Arbitrator’s Contract, Routledge Cavendish, 2010, 257 pages.
Articles in Refereed Journals:
1. Emilia Onyema, “Corruption, Access to Arbitral Justice for Local Communities: Mitigating the Cost of Corruption and Providing access to justice for local communities”, Arbitration: The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediation and Dispute Management, Vol 90 Issue 4 (2024) 536-554.
2. Emilia Onyema, “Sub-Saharan African Courts Decisions on the Challenge of arbitrators”, Paris Journal of International Arbitration (Les Cahiers de l’Arbitrage) 2023-2; pages 1-20.
3. -, “African Participation in the ICSID System: Appointment and Disqualification of Arbitrators”, ICSID Review – Foreign Investment Law Journal (2020).
4. -, “Reimagining the Framework for resolving Intra-African Commercial Disputes in the Context of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement”, World Trade Review (2019), pp 1-25.-,
Chapter in Books/collections:
5. Emilia Onyema, “Costs in International Arbitration: Synergy between civil and common law principles” in 'The Plurality and Synergies of Legal Traditions in International Arbitration: Looking Beyond the Common and Civil Law Divide', edited by Nayla Comair Obeid and Stavros Brekoulakis, 2024 (Kluwer Law International) pp. 485-499.
6. -, “African Practitioners, International Arbitration and Inclusivity” in “Arbitration’s Age of Enlightenment?” in Cavinder Bull SC, Loretta Malintoppi, and Constantine Partasides KC (general editors) “Arbitration’s Age of Enlightenment?”, ICCA Congress Series No 21, 2022 (Kluwer Law International) pp 575-588.
7. -, “The Concept and Scope of the Arbitrator’s Autonomy”, in Stavros Brekoulakis, Romesh Weeramantry and Lilit Nagapetyan (eds.), Achieving the Arbitration Dream: Liber Amicorum for Professor Julian D.M. Lew, KC, 2023, Kluwer law International, pages 327-333.
8. -, “OHADA Arbitration and Common Law African Countries”, in A. Ngwanza (ed), Vingt ans d’arbitrage OHADA: bilan et perspectives, LexisNexis, 2019, pages 427-441.
9. -, “The Jurisdictional Tensions Between Domestic Courts and Arbitral Tribunals” in Menaker, Andrea (ed) International Arbitration and the Rule of Law: Contribution and Conformity, ICCA Congress Series No 19, Kluwer (2017) pp 481-500
Blogs:
1. Emilia Onyema, “Arbitration needs the support of vigilant courts”, published on 5 January 2024 by Africa Legal and available at: https://www.africa-legal.com/news-detail/arbitration-needs-the-support-of-vigilant-courts/
2. -, “Thoughts on the Chairing Styles adopted by Presiding Arbitrators”, published on 30 January 2023 and available at: https://afas-global.org/thoughts-on-the-chairing-styles-adopted-by-presiding-arbitrators/
3. -, “What is wrong with the international investment regime”, published on 18 January 2018 and available at https://oxia.ouplaw.com/page/676
- Education:
PhD (Arbitration) from QMUL; LLM (UoL); LLB (Jos);
- Other Information:
Current Arbitral Appointments
1. Presiding arbitrator appointed by the co-arbitrators in an oil and gas upstream contract between an oil major and a domestic oil company (Nigerian Arbitration and Mediation Act and its annexed Rules.
2. Co-arbitrator appointed by the PCA on behalf of the respondent in a services contract in the oil and gas sector between an IOC and a private domestic Nigerian oil company (UNCITRAL Rules, ongoing)
3. Co-arbitrator appointed by the respondent in a shareholder’s joint venture dispute under KIAC rules (ongoing).
4. Presiding arbitrator over a mining (construction) dispute between South African and Zambian parties (ad hoc, ongoing).
5. Co-arbitrator appointed by the claimant in a construction dispute between Middle Eastern and Indian parties (ad hoc, ongoing).
6. PCA appointed arbitrator for the respondent in a construction dispute between a Nigerian state agency and a Turkish company over a world bank funded project (ongoing).
7. Presiding arbitrator over a share options purchase dispute between South African parties (ad hoc, ongoing).
8. Co-arbitrator in an Iranian Chamber commodities dispute between an Iranian and Ukrainian parties (ongoing).
Concluded Arbitrator Appointments/cases:
1. Sole arbitrator over a distribution contract between Iranian and Iraqi parties (concluded with final award).
2. Sole Arbitrator in an ICC construction (delay) dispute (concluded with final award).
3. Presiding arbitrator (nominated by the co-arbitrators) in PCA seated ad hoc arbitration on construction dispute (concluded via settlement).
4. Sole arbitrator in CIArb Business Arbitration Service Case on debt recovery (concluded).
5. Sole Arbitrator in a commodities sales contract (administered by the Iranian IAC, concluded with final award)
6. Co-arbitrator nominated by the Respondent in a KIAC arbitration on service contract for works and decorations (concluded with final award).
7. Sole Arbitrator in ICC arbitration on distributorship contract (concluded through settlement by the parties).
8. Sole Arbitrator in CIArb Business Arbitration Service Case on debt recovery (concluded with final award).
9. Sole arbitrator under Swiss Rules on breach of contract (administered by KIAC, concluded with final award).
10. Sole Arbitrator in CIArb Business Arbitration Service Case on debt recovery (concluded with final award).
11. Sole Arbitrator in CIArb Business Arbitration Service Case on debt recovery (concluded with final award).
12. Sole Arbitrator under Abu Dhabi CCAC Rules in a sub-contract construction dispute (concluded with final award).
13. Sole Arbitrator in an ICC arbitration over real estate Fund investment (concluded through settlement by the parties).
14. Presiding arbitrator over a shareholder’s contract dispute under KIAC Rules (concluded with final award).
15. Co-arbitrator under a real estate purchase contract dispute under ADCCAC Rules (concluded through settlement by the parties).
Experience as Legal Expert Witness
1. Acted as expert witness in ICC case on Nigerian law on set off.
2. Acted as expert witness in ICC case on Nigerian Export Processing Zone law.
- Firm Country:
United Kingdom
- Jurisdiction:
Nigeria, United Kingdom
- Type of Practitioner:
Arbitrator, Expert, Lawyer
- Practice Areas:
Arbitration, Commercial Law, Construction - Engineering, Corporate Law, Insurance, Investment - Concession agreements, Maritime Law, Real Estate, Sales - Purchases
- Legal System:
Common Law, International Law
- Nationality/Nationalities:
British
- 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
London, GB
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Meeta Bass
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Sheena Buddhdev
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Christine Falcicchio
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- Firm Country:
United States
- Jurisdiction:
United States
- Legal System:
International Law
- Nationality/Nationalities:
American
- Select Languages:
- Language(s):
Italian, Speaking Proficiency:
Conversational
US
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Xiaohan Cai
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- Education:
National University of Singapore
- Firm Country:
United Kingdom
- Jurisdiction:
Singapore, United Kingdom
- Type of Practitioner:
Counsel
- Practice Areas:
Agency - Distribution - Franchising, Arbitration, Construction - Engineering, Hotel - Leisure management
- Legal System:
Common Law
- Nationality/Nationalities:
Singaporean
- Select Languages:
- Language(s):
Chinese Simplified, Speaking Proficiency:
Proficient
- Language(s):
English, Speaking Proficiency:
Native Fluency
GB
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Natalie Quinn
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Jessica Rado
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- Other Relevant Experience:
Host of the webinar series "1,000 Paths to a Career in Arbitration"
- Education:
Fordham Law School, New York (LL.M.)
University of Padova, Italy (JD equivalent)
- Other Information:
Host of the webinar series "1,000 Paths to a Career in Arbitration"
- Firm Country:
United States
- Speaking Engagements:
NYC Bar Association., “LL.M. graduates in the new normal” – October 2022, New York;
MAA Generations in Arbitration Conference: “Discretion in Addition” (moderator) – March 2024, Hong Kong;
ABA DR Section, “Early Careers in ADR” (moderator) – May 2024, virtual
Moderator on the series '1000 Paths to a Career in Arbitration' (2023-present)
- Jurisdiction:
United States
- Type of Practitioner:
Lawyer
- Practice Areas:
Commercial Law
- Legal System:
Civil Law, Common Law, European Law, International Law
- Nationality/Nationalities:
Italian
- Select Languages:
- 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):
Italian, 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):
Spanish, 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:
Conversational, Professional Proficiency:
Understand written documents
- Language(s):
German, Speaking Proficiency:
Conversational
US
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Amelia Cina
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- Type of Practitioner:
Counsel
- Practice Areas:
Arbitration, Commercial Law
- Legal System:
Common Law
- Nationality/Nationalities:
New Zealander
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Rhiann Storey
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Hélène Taberlet
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