Thought For The Day

DECISION DAY – EPISODE 5

ARBITRATION #207 Some followers of this column have called it The Agony Column for Arbitrators/Mediators and that is the perspective that I have always adopted. What do I as the dispute resolver do next? What is the right course to adopt? What are the options and more...

A CONFLICT OF INTEREST – EPISODE 4

ARBITRATION #206 In this episode 4, we are examining the mindset of the Sole Arbitrator faced with a conflict of interest. Are you the right person to continue to hold this reference? Have you, previously, come to know too much about the facts of the case from your...

FIDGETING AWKWARDLY – EPISODE 3

ARBITRATION #205 What are the facts that lead you to ask yourself if you are conflicted? Your recollection of the meeting with Someone is a little hazy; it was twelve months ago + you did not make any notes or write any follow-up communications or, indeed ask Someone...

ECHOES – EPISODE 2

ARBITRATION #203 You are in place as the Sole Arbitrator. The appointing authority leaves you to issue directions which you are required to cc to them. The Claim submissions arrive with a bundle of documents. You are organised with your three coloured pens, a...

A DURABLE SETTLEMENT? – EPISODE 6

My narratives are fictional. They are contrived to assist arbitrators + mediators to deal with problems that arise in the course of an arbitration

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THE MEDIATORS’ SKILLS

THE MEDIATORS’ SKILLS

It is good to break away from the daily diet of Mediation Stories and focus back on the qualities of a successful mediator.

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.

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Mr Graham Perry M.A. Cantab FCIArb

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