Personal bio
David Nyamsi is a distinguished bilingual (French/English) specialist in international commercial arbitration and mediation with over two decades of experience. As the co-founder and Managing Partner of 2DAN Arbitration Consulting , he provided in over 90 cases, strategic counsel to SMEs and multinationals on cross-border dispute resolution. A pivotal chapter of his career was his decade-long tenure (September 2014 – November 2024) as Secretary General of the GECAM Mediation and Arbitration Centre (CMAG), a leading ADR institution in Central Africa. In this role, he was instrumental in shaping the Centre’s caseload and governance, personally managing over 150 complex arbitration and mediation proceedings and gaining deep, hands-on insight into the practical and procedural challenges of dispute resolution in the region. His expertise in adjudication is further demonstrated by his official appointment by the Ministry of Justice of Cameroon as a Judge Assessor in Labour Litigation (2020-2024), where he contributed to the adjudication of complex employment disputes at the national level. David’s expertise is recognized by premier international institutions. He is a recently designated Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (ACIArb) and a Qualified Mediator with the Paris International Arbitration Chamber and Berakah Mediation. His global perspective is further reinforced by his memberships in the SOAS Arbitration and Disputes Resolution Centre (University of London) and the Community Mediation Calgary Society (Canada), reflecting his commitment to both international best practices and community-oriented dispute resolution.
An accomplished thought leader, David has authored several articles on international arbitration
and is a sought-after lecturer, teaching the specialty at institutions across Africa. He frequently
serves as a trainer and speaker at international conferences, where he is a leading voice on
innovation in the field, particularly in advocating for third-party funding to improve access to
justice.
Key Expertise & Appointments:
Arbitrator: Listed on the panels of the ICC-CMR, CATO, CIAC, CAMC-N, CIAM, and CMAG.
Judicial Appointment: Served as Judge Assessor in Labour Litigation for the Ministry of Justice of
Cameroon (2020-2024).
Mediation Leadership: Vice-President of The African Mediators Network (REMPA/CMR).
Adjudication: Appointed as Chairman of an Arbitral Tribunal in ad hoc proceedings.
Sector Experience: Commercial & Investment Arbitration, Debt Recovery, Class Actions, and
Contract Breach Disputes.