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6 April 2021

Prime Dispute |
e-INDUSTRY NEWSLETTER |

Prime Dispute is pleased to offer you our monthly e-Industry Newsletter for 2021! We highlight current news, developments and the 'Top 45 Influencers'; supporting our vision for law, dispute avoidance, management and resolution mechanisms as an equal to litigation.

COVID-19 | Prime Dispute remains committed to all our members and clients during this difficult period. Should you have any question or require any support, please email [email protected] 
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INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION ROUNDTABLE | Arbitration remains strong and widely accepted as a means of resolving international commercial disputes. Potentially, no other process offers such efficient, impartial, multilateral and clear business mechanism for complex disputes. View the insights from our FPD International Arbitration Panellists. Please note: The 'INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION ROUNDTABLE' publication includes 2 CPD points for all Prime Dispute members. Read More
2021 Monthly Update | Law, Dispute Avoidance, Management & Resolution
External Papers - Supporting Knowledge
Download 1 | AI, Governance Displacement, and the (De)Fragmentation of International Law Read More
Download 2 | Gramercy Funds Management LLC v. The Republic of Peru An empirical study of interim measures under 2013 UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules Read More
Download 3 | 
Glass Ceilings and Arbitral Dealings: Explaining the Gender Gap in International Investment Arbitration Read More

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Arbitration News
UK | English court applies the principles of Halliburton on arbitrator bias and the confidentiality of arbitration claims Read More​
Malaysia | Malaysian High Court clarifies limits of post-award court intervention Read More
India | Amid Oppn din, RS approves arbitration bill Read More
USA | U.S. Supreme Court to Decide, Can Federal Courts Order Discovery in Foreign Arbitrations? Read More
Africa | Malawi becomes latest state to accede to New York Convention Read More 
UAE | Protecting precautionary attachments in the UAE: How far can you go without breaching an arbitration agreement? Read More


​Mediation News
Mediation | Asking questions - Selecting the Mediator for Commercial Disputes. Read More
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Covid19 support | Prime Dispute has removed the 'Case Submission Fee' for all Mediation cases Read More
Global | Commercial Mediation training courses  Read More
Models | What are the 4 Models of Mediation? Read More
Rules | Prime Dispute 'Mediation Rules' now live Read More


Adjudication News
NEC3 | To adjudicate or not to adjudicate? Actually, there is no choice under Clause W2.4 of the NEC3
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​Overview | What is Adjudication? Read More

Early neutral Evaluations News
Overview | What is ENE? Read More 


​Dispute Board News
Overview | What are DBs, DRBs and DABS ? Read More 
Top External Picks | Global News 2021
​(Between 1st-31st March 2021*) 
Case Update | Interesting read - Newcastle United Football Company Limited v (1) The Football Association Premier League Limited (2) #MichaelBeloffQC (3) #LordNeuberger (4) #LordDyson [2021] EWHC 349 (Comm). An application for removal of arbitrator dismissed! In rejecting Newcastle United’s attempt to remove an arbitrator on grounds of apparent bias under s.24 Arbitration Act 1996, this judgment provides useful guidance on the legal principles and approach to be applied in such cases. Read More
UK Supreme Court  | We are pleased to announce that Lady Justice Rose will be joining the UK Supreme Court as a Justice on 13 April 2021. Many congratulations to Lady Justice Rose.​ Read More
Motacus Constructions Ltd v Paolo Castelli SpA | An interesting read regarding a recent TCC judgment. The judgement confirms the English Courts have jurisdiction to enforce adjudication decisions in cross-border disputes under other governing laws. The construction contract was for a hotel project in London (UK) that was subject to Italian law and with an exclusive jurisdiction clause in favour of the French courts. "In my judgment, there was no need for the British Government to make any declaration in respect of construction contracts under and in accordance with art. 21 of the 2005 Hague Convention because the enforcement of an adjudicator's decision is already permitted by art. 7. For all of these reasons, I hold that an application for summary judgment to enforce an adjudicator's decision is an interim measure of protection within art. 7 of the 2005 Hague Convention. The court is not required to suspend or dismiss these proceedings." Read More
Case Update |​ Large v Hart & Hart [2021] EWCA Civ 24 - Interesting read that provides a valuable warning to surveyors to be transparent in their report about its scope, including any limitations, caveats and actions available to their clients. Read More
​Corporate Membership | Prime Dispute opens 'Corporate Membership' to all industry sectors who value the benefits of resolving disputes out of Court. Read More
Legal | Views on dispute avoidance and resolution from senior judiciary Read More
United Nations |
 UNICTRAL Arbitration Rules Read More
​Professional References | We are pleased to confirm our new link supporting 'Professional References' for our FPD members is now live! "Professional references are recommendations from individuals who can vouch for an FPD (Fellow Prime Dispute) member to join the 'Panels', gain 'Certified Educator' status, make a professional recommendation or similar. A professional reference can be provided by an individual who is active in your sphere of professional practice, and who has first hand knowledge of your involvement in dispute avoidance, management and resolution." Read More
FPD Digital Profiles | Why Is Your 'FPD Digital Profile' So Important In Your Professional Life? In today’s digital era, whereby everything is becoming more and more transparent, the importance of having a professional presence accredited by your profession is necessary. When you are meeting with a potential client one thing of which you can be certain, is that they would have already searched your name and formed an opinion about you based on your online brand. Our new 'Professional References' document was launched yesterday and this will support our mission to provide." View More
ADR Support | "Dispute resolution mechanisms can be a useful and effective tool in even the most complex cases. It gives the parties an opportunity to explore a range of innovative solutions, which can help both parties reach an amicable decision which is in the interests of both parties, save costs and avoids the potentially negative implications of court proceedings." View More
Industry | WOMEN IN INTERNATIONAL LAW & ADR ROUNDTABLE 2021 - COMING SOON! View More
Transparency | "Prime Dispute is committed to conducting business in a fair and honest manner to ensure that its vision and mission are achieved. 'This Business Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy' sets out the policies and procedures for the fair and honest business practices that Prime Dispute expects from its associates, clients, members (including; FPD, MPD, APD, Trainee & Dispute resolvers appointed or nominated by Prime Dispute), educators, industry professionals, corporate members, sponsors, business partners, boards and its executives i.e. anyone working as an employee or an intern for Prime Dispute." Read More
UK | UK & Business Budget 2021 Read More
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Mental Health | This evening Prime Dispute Executives watched a poignant film exploring the mental health crisis affecting young men. The documentary does not provide all the answers, but helps to identify the support individuals can provide colleagues, friends and members. Definitely worth a watch! Read More
Judiciary | Speech by the Master of the Rolls (THE RIGHT HON. SIR GEOFFREY VOS), delivered Wednesday 10th March 2021, regarding the technological challenges to English law and jurisdiction that the judiciary is addressing and secondly, his work as chair of the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce in developing a mechanism for digital dispute resolution. "None of the fundamentals that attracted the international business and financial community to the Business and Property Courts in London over the last 50 years have changed. It is always as well to recall what those fundamentals actually are. They are the integrity of the judges and the arbitrators, and the certainty and reliability of the English common law. English law also has the agility to develop incrementally to deal with new commercial situations as and when they arise" Read More

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​Innovating the future of Conflict/Dispute Avoidance, Management & Resolution
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Join Us | Prime Dispute works to create the best environment for all Industry sectors and economic growth. We work with our members to drive the conditions in which businesses, government and professionals can thrive. Membership provides international qualifications, access to a whole host of benefits, shared values, guidance, support and connections to others within our profession. View our requirements for membership. Read more
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Business Strategy Updates | 2021 
Membership Certificates | Our new digital Fellowship certificates have now been sent out to all FPD members. If you have gained Fellowship and not yet received your digital copy, please email: [email protected]. If you have any other questions regarding 'Digital Certificates' please view our FAQs. Read More

Regulation | Our 'Business Ethics & Conflict of Interests Policy' Article 3.10 'Greener Dispute Resolvers' makes clear our responsibility to industry and how we plan to support our members Read More

​Academy | One Day Courses - Syllabus for Commercial Contracts, Syllabus for Contract Law and Guidelines for Educators delivering 'Optional Modules' are now live. Read More

Authority | 
Prime Dispute updates the 'Administration Process of Cases Note' & includes cases administered under the Housing Grants, Construction & Regeneration Act 1996 & Scheme for Construction Contracts. Read More

Fellowship | Next steps after gaining Fellowship? A priority pass to join our 'Panels'  & gain certification as an 'Educator' can be requested if you are accepted as an FPD member and meet the criteria requirements Read More

Government & Business | The DRG is aimed at Government & Business and will provide step by step guidance and clear policies & strategies View More

Certified Educators | Training and Events; delivered by our FPD Educators entitles candidates to CPD points | View how 'FPD Members' can gain certification as an Educators' - The four step guild Read More
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Vision 2035 | "It is our dedication & determination to present a vision fit for the future. It is an ambitious & achievable vision, which expresses our long-term objective & incorporates the strengths & capability of the conflict/dispute avoidance, management and resolution". If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]

Courses | Training & Development
​Accredited Mediation | View More
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International Arbitration | View More
Conflict Avoidance & Resolution (CAR) | View More
Construction Adjudication | View More

Commercial Contracts | View More
​Contact Law | View More

Equality & Diversity | View More
UK Supreme Court Cases | 2021 
Asda Stores Ltd V Brierley and Ors [2019] EWCA Civ 44 | Interesting read regarding the Court of Appeal decision, which has confirmed that predominantly female retail workers in ASDA stores are legally able to compare their roles to predominantly male workers in the company’s depots. The claimants, working in Asda supermarkets brought equal pay claims against their employer, on the basis of comparisons with the pay of male employees employed at depots as part of Asda’s distribution operation. Read More

​​​Top 45 Global Influencers 
Members most interactive on our social media platforms / 1st - 31st March 2021*
​Prime Dispute / Is a global membership organisation for qualifications and standards in law, dispute avoidance, management & resolution 
Prime Dispute
Number 'One' Global Influencer (Holding the position for the 2nd time this year):
Kathleen Frascona MPD ​​
(Commitment to our Mission Award in Dispute Resolution 2020)
Mediator, Consultant, Developmental Coach, Author, Healthcare ADR, Keynote Speaker
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States 
2. Arlene Kiefer APD (Social Media Influencer Award in Dispute Resolution 2020)
3. W. Patrick McPhilamy, III FPD
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4. Rashda Rana SC FPD​​​​​​ (Dispute Resolution Award of the Year - United Kingdom & Ireland 2020)
​​​5. Stuart McDonald FPD
6. Paul Achigasim APD​​​​​​​​​​
​​​​​​7. Khadijat Ahmed APD
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. Abba Maiwada APD ​
9. Ademola.M.Abdulkareem​ APD
10. Ishaq Muhammad APD ​​​​
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​​​​11.​ Reinhard Boehmer FPD
12. Knut Kirkhus FPD ​​​​​​​​
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​​13. Daniel Alcon FPD (Dispute Resolution Award of the Year - Asia 2020)
14. Mark Crane MPD​​​​​​​​
​​15. YahayaIsah Abdulrasheed APD
​16. John Dowse FPD ​​​
17. Chris Bancroft APD​​​​​​​
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18. Abdulaziz O. Aliu APD​​
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. Robin David FPD​​
​20. Entoni Zaini APD ​​
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. Hammad Khan APD​​​​​​​​
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22. Muhammad.D.Usman APD​​​​​​
23. Kelechi Onwubiko MPD​​​​​​
24. Andrea Colorio FPD ​​​​​​​
​25. Azubike Okoye FPD
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26. Stuart Bosley FPD ​
27. Yvonne Hanly MPD ​​​​
​​28. Ish Jain FPD​​
​29. Giovanni Di Folco FPD ​​​​​​​​​(Dispute Resolution Award of the Year - Europe 2020)
30. Dr Zakiyyu Muhammad APD 
31. Tim Yimin FPD ​​​​​​
​32. Adrian Kearney FPD

​33. Ratan K Singh FPD ​​​
​​​34. Jarlath Kearney FPD​
35. Paul Sills FPD (Equality & Diversity Leader Award in Dispute Resolution 2020)​​
36. 
Chantelle Humphries FPD​​​​​​​​
​​37. Isaih Bozimo FPD (Dispute Resolution Award of the Year - Africa 2020)​​​
38. Tim Marlow FPD
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39. Robert Sliwinski FPD (Dispute Resolution Award of the Year - Middle East 2020)​
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​40. Leigh Belasco FPD​
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. Kunwar Chandresh FPD
​42. Dr Herfried Wöss FPD (Outstanding Global Achievement in International Arbitration 2020) 
​​​​​43. Matt Kidd FPD
44. Murat Metin Hakki FPD
45. Dr Kabir Duggal FPD (Dispute Resolution Award of the Year - Americas 2020) 

*We are sharing, via the use of our social media platforms that; dispute avoidance, management & resolution mechanisms can help resolve disputes as an equal to litigation / Please note the 'Top Global Influencers' only features names of members who have gained Prime Dispute Membership Designations: 
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FPD (Fellow Prime Dispute) | MPD (Member Prime Dispute) | APD (Advocate Prime Dispute) | Trainee 

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