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International Arbitration
Join us online for the first ConstructionCast of 2022 on 26th January at 9am (UK time). Click here to book your place now.
In a fast-paced 30 minute chat, the experts will look at international arbitration and the options you have for resolving disputes around the world. In particular, we will be looking at the Middle East and what the recent changes at DIAC might mean for resolving disputes.
Join top experts from the world of construction and law as they examine the changes taking place in the world of disputes.
- What are the changes that have taken back at the DIAC and what does it mean if you have an arbitration agreement under DIFC-LCIA?
- How might this change the future of arbitration and construction disputes?
- What options are there for international arbitration generally?
- How should you choose an arbitration centre?
Paul Sills
Paul is an independent arbitrator and mediator based in London working with Arbitra International. Paul was previously a barrister with 26 years’ conflict resolution experience before becoming a full time neutral.
Paul’s has a distinguished list of professional fellowships, including:
- Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
- Distinguished Fellow of the International Academy of Mediators.
- Fellow of Prime Disputes, Fellow of The Malaysian Arbitration Institute.
- Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators.
Fatima Balfaqeeh
Fatima is a Legal Counsel, and independent Arbitrator, Mediator and Business Consultant. Throughout her 16-year career, Fatima participated in a wide array of commercial, legal and operational matters. These include dispute resolution in construction-related fields, governance enforcement in contracts, project finance and procurement for government entities.
Fatima is a member of the Charter Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), RICS as a chartered Facilities Management Surveyor and the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Chain (CIPS). As a UAE National, she has an active involvement with the ICC-UAE as a board member and is a member of the UAE Branch Committee and the MENA advisory panel (MAP) of the RICS.
William Frain-Bell
William is a Chartered Arbitrator with extensive experience in corporate and commercial international arbitration. His expertise includes high value, complex construction, shipping, property and investor state disputes. His particular focus is on construction related disputes in the Middle East and he has a good working knowledge of the UAE Civil Code.
He is a recognised and accredited CEDR Mediator and accepts mediation appointments regularly.
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