Personal bio
Full-time arbitrator in independent practice, Aspiring Full Member of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA), associate member of Six Pump Court chambers, London.
Career: Solicitor in E&W (admitted 1990, non-practising since 2019), former avocat at Paris bar (1994-2008). 20 years as a commercial disputes lawyer with Withers, HFW, and Stephenson Harwood. Four years (2008-2012) as Registrar and DDG of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA). Two years (2012-2014) in third-party funding and ATE insurance. Six years part-time professional support lawyer at LexisNexis UK, writing practical guidance content on international arbitration law and procedure for LexisPSL Arbitration (2016-2022). Former Honorary Secretary of LMAA (2021-2022).
Arbitration: more than 100 appointments in ad hoc and institutional international commercial arbitrations seated in London, Paris, Singapore, Copenhagen, Dubai. Sole arbitrator, two and three member tribunals; more than 50 awards written. Maritime, international trade, energy, financial services
CIArb: London Branch Committee, 2018-2022 (Hon Secretary, 2020-2021); Professional Conduct Committee, 2018-2021