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The Mediator’s meeting with the Residents was always going to be challenging. Should the meeting be with the Chair of the Residents Association [RA]?
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In a phrase - discussion and debate. That is what I am after. I want to encourage arbitrators and mediators to express an attitude, to contribute a point of view, to help advance knowledge and understanding of the day to day issues that arise in the course of...
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I have two websites. One of Arbitration/Mediation and one on China. With China I draw on my accumulated experience following my first 8 week visit to China in 1965 and my 120+ visits. There are no experts on China as such. Many do posture and give vent to a prejudice...
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Mr Graham Perry M.A. Cantab FCIArb
Experienced Arbitration Lawyer | China & Chinese Business Affairs | Public Speaker/Lecturer