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REFLECTING ON THE ARBITRATOR’S INDISCRETION EPISODE 7

ARBITRATION #190 A number of points arise from the Arbitrator’s indiscretion in meeting with the Observer. Such an incident is more likely to happen in a smaller business sector than a larger business sector, and arbitrators in the smaller sector need to be alert to...

THE CHAIRWOMAN MAKES HER ANNOUNCEMENT EPISODE 6

ARBITRATION #189 The 3rd-day hearing commences. The Chairwoman speaks;- “There is a matter that the Board wishes to bring to the attention of the Parties. Yesterday evening a member of the Board, Mr X met with the Observer, Mr Y. The meeting, I am assured by Mr X...

THE CHAIRWOMAN SPEAKS EPISODE 5

ARBITRATION #188 The Chairwoman then reads from a prepared note the words she intends to say to the Parties. “There is a matter that the Board wishes to bring to the attention of the Parties. Yesterday evening a member of the Board met with the Observer. The meeting,...

THE CHAIRWOMAN REFLECTS EPISODE 4

ARBITRATION #187 The Chairwoman now needs to meet with her Board with three issues to discuss. First, what has happened. The Chair needs to share with the Board the sequence of events in a factual, methodical and non-inflammatory manner. She does that – methodically...

DAVIDA AND GOLIATH – EPISODE 7

Let’s consider the alternative scenarios. B could have been intimidated + then refrained from saying anything. A would have pushed even more vigorously for his favoured outcome

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THE EXPERT WITNESS EPISODE 2

THE EXPERT WITNESS EPISODE 2

One challenge for the arbitrator is whether the expert witness is providing evidence which is representative of the norm

THE EXPERT WITNESS

THE EXPERT WITNESS

Arbitrators are often required to determine issues/disputes which may be scientific, technological or highly specialised.

Graham Perry

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Mr Graham Perry M.A. Cantab FCIArb

Experienced Arbitration Lawyer | China & Chinese Business Affairs | Public Speaker/Lecturer