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6 JANUARY 2022

Prime Dispute |
e-INDUSTRY NEWSLETTER | 

Happy New Year! Prime Dispute is pleased to offer you our first monthly e-Industry Newsletter for 2022! We highlight current news, developments and the 'Top 60 Influencers'; supporting our vision for law, dispute avoidance, management and resolution mechanisms as an equal to litigation.

MEDIATION - INSTRUMENTAL IN SOLVING DISPUTES? | It is important to note that using Mediation is a choice that puts the parties in full control. It is not and should never be seen, as a 'soft option'. It is a tried and tested process which can provide a creative roadmap to solve disputes within an amicable and open environment. Read More

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


BUILDING STRONGER ECONOMIES AND REMOVING THE BARRIERS FOR THE POOREST WITHIN SOCIETY 
Our work supports individuals before and after they enter the commercial world and builds economies, by supporting people, businesses and governments through early understanding of ADR and development programmes. Read More


INTERNATIONAL CRYPTOCURRENCY & SMART CONTRACT DISPUTES 
The Benefits of Arbitration and Mediation Read More


WOMEN IN INTERNATIONAL LAW & ADR ROUNDTABLE | As the under-representation of senior women within the legal and ADR community remains a critical issue in the field, Prime Dispute fellows discuss the steps the community needs to take to overcome this lack of diversity, the development of the role of women in the profession and future challenges that will be faced by the next generation of female practitioners. Read More 

​ARBITRATION IN SPACE DISPUTES - NEED OF THE HOUR  Read More
2022 Monthly Update | Law, Dispute Avoidance, Management & Resolution 
External Papers - Supporting Knowledge
Download 1 | Kleros: A Socio-Legal Case Study Of Decentralized Justice & Blockchain Arbitration Read More
Download 2 | 
A Critical Analysis of Development of Arbitration Law in India
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Download 3 | New Frontiers for International Commercial Arbitration in Australia: Beyond the ‘Lucky Country’ 
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Download 4 | Arbitration Law and the Right of Appeal in Kenya
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International Arbitration News
Pakistan | PAKISTAN - LAND DISPUTES "Litigation is costly and time consuming and yet many individuals think this is the only way to get access to justice, despite the fact that alternative methods of dispute resolution are being encouraged by the courts. There can be benefits associated with taking a dispute through the traditional litigation route but very often the reasons for doing so are flawed and do not lead to the best outcome." Read More
UK | An interesting read regarding section 45 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (Determination of preliminary point of law) - The English Court of Appeal has recently decided a key question of #shippinglaw. The Court of Appeal’s decision on the nature of demurrage is important in arbitration terms, not only because section 45 applications are rare, but also because section 45 itself provides limited grounds of appeal to the Court of Appeal from the decision of the High Court on the substantive point of law. Read More​
​International | An interesting read - the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council considered a challenge to an arbitral award on the basis of “serious irregularity”, under s.90 of the Bahamas Arbitration Act 2009 (the Act). "The Privy Council found...The test of serious irregularity imposes a “high threshold” or “high hurdle”. In order to cross that threshold, the applicant needs to show both that there has been an irregularity of one or more of the kinds listed in s.90 and that that has caused or will cause substantial injustice to the applicant..." Read More
Arbitration Act 1996 |The Commercial Court handed down a judgment dismissing a challenge to an award in a Congo mining dispute brought under section 68 of the Arbitration Act 1996. Tenke Fungurume Mining SA v Katanga Contracting Services SAS [2021] EWHC 3301 (Comm) (07 December 2021) Read More
Hong Kong | Outcome-related fee structures proposed for Hong Kong arbitration Read More
Nigeria | Review of problems with enforcing international arbitral awards in Nigeria – Part 1 Read More
UAE | UAE Cassation Court rules amended memorandum of association not subject to the arbitration agreement in the original memorandum 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

FPD | How do you decide if mediation is right for your dispute? Read More
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Adjudication News
​Overview | What is Adjudication? Read More

Ireland | An interesting read - The High Court granted leave to enforce the decision of an adjudicator in accordance with Section 6(11) of the Construction Contracts Act 2013. This Judgement serves to reaffirm the “pay now, argue later” principle. Read More

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


​Dispute Board News
Overview | What are DBs, DRBs and DABS ? Read More 
External & Internal | News 2022 
​(Between 1st-31st December 2021*) 
Artificial Intelligence (AI) | An interesting read regarding AI. The Court of Appeal handed down its decision in the case of Stephen Thaler v Comptroller General of Patents Trade Marks and Designs [2021] EWCA Civ 1374. This judgment affirms the UK’s current position, under the #PatentsAct1977, the right to apply for an invention must originate from a #human inventor. An AI machine cannot qualify as an inventor under UK patent law. Read More
Equality Act | Gender pay gap at UK’s biggest firms is growing, data suggests Read More
Equality and Diversity | As part of our mission for Equality and Diversity a new Article 3.12 (a-g) has been added to Prime Dispute 'Business Ethics & Conflict of Interests Policy'. This will support and provide guidance to both our #Members and #Executives. Article 3.12 should be read in conjunction with our existing 'Equality and Diversity Policy'. Read More
Disputes | ​Any party in dispute may apply for a nomination using our online 'Application Forms'. There is no charge* for Prime Dispute to make a nomination, until further notice! Read More
Climate Change | Why climate lawsuits are surging 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 | New Queen’s Counsel welcomed by Lord Chancellor Read More
Industry | Embrace your professional development, gain your membership designation or drive your organisation forward with our 17 supporting guides to training. If you would like to undertake or reserve your place for our online training courses Read More ​
Dispute Resolution Service | Dispute resolution mechanisms are a way for businesses and individuals to resolve disputes without going to court. It's quick, private, usually cheaper than conventional litigation in the courts. Prime Dispute can arrange the appointment/nomination, from its Panels, of dispute resolver (Arbitrators, Mediators, Adjudicator, etc) to deal with a dispute. Prime Dispute provides a specialist dispute avoidance, management and resolution service, led by our senior 'FPD Panels'. The Dispute Resolution Service is a fast, efficient way to resolve disputes out of Court! Read More

Knowledge
​Innovating the future of Conflict/Dispute Avoidance, Management & Resolution
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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

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 contact@primedispute.com
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Business Strategy Updates | 2022
Membership Update | Prime Dispute launches new ‘Mental Health Pledge' to support our Global Profession. Read More

Membership Certificates | 8 frequently asked questions, regarding your digital membership certificate View More

Awards | Individual contribution to the field of dispute resolution! Discussions are now taking place regarding 2022* recipients. The categories cover the breadth of our profession, allowing members across all aspects of dispute resolution to have their achievements held up as an example to the sector. 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: contact@primedipsute.com

​​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

​​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
Awards | Training & Development
​Prime Dispute Awards showcase our most inspirational individuals in dispute resolution. They celebrate the achievements and successes of Prime Dispute members and their impact on local and international communities. Each year Prime Dispute recognises our individual members and firms that have performed exceptionally well from our analysis. After an in-depth examination of our findings, we have identified a member in each of our key practice areas. View More
 Debate | Updates 2022 
​​Useful Insights | Our Fellow Giovanni Di Folco FDBF FPD FAA CMDRBF MARIC MFIDIC and President-Elect at Region 2 Dispute Resolution Board Foundation discusses arbitration in construction cases with Cosmin Vasile

​​​Top 60 Global Influencers
Members most interactive on our social media platforms / 1st-31st December 2021*
​Prime Dispute / Is a global membership organisation for qualifications and standards in law, dispute avoidance, management & resolution 
​FPD (Fellow Prime Dispute) | MPD (Member Prime Dispute) | APD (Advocate Prime Dispute) | Trainee ​
Prime Dispute
Number 'One' Global Influencer (Holding the position for the 1st time this year):
Kathleen Frascona MPD ​
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Mediator, Consultant, Developmental Coach, Author, Healthcare ADR, Keynote Speaker
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States 
​2. W. Patrick McPhilamy, III FPD
3. Rashda Rana SC FPD​​​​​​ ​​​
​​​4. Paul Achigasim APD
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. YahayaIsah Abdulrasheed APD
​6. Elizabeth Ebelechukwu Arubalueze APD 
​7. Derek Martin Mc Elearney MPD 
8. Mark Crane FPD
9. Khadijat Ahmed APD
10. Wael Ghadban APD 
​11. Ishaq Muhammad APD 
​12. Sanu John Kackary APD
​​13. Abba Maiwada APD 
14. Knut Kirkhus FPD 

​15. Mourad ALTrawneh APD 
16. Andrea Colorio FPD ​​​​​
17. Giovanni Di Folco FPD 
18. Stuart McDonald FPD
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​​​19. Azubike Okoye FPD
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20. Chris Bancroft APD​​​​​​​​
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​21. Muhammad D. Usman APD
​22. Sahil Kapoor APD 
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​23. Kelechi Onwubiko MPD
​​24.​ Reinhard Boehmer FPD
​​25. Ademola.M.Abdulkareem​ APD
​​26. Entoni Zaini APD​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​27. Dr Tanya Hendry FPD 
​​28. Jarlath Kearney FPD 

29. Mian Sheraz Javaid FPD
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. Daniel Alcon FPD 
31. Stuart Bosley FPD ​
32. Dr Kabir Duggal FPD 
​33. Yvonne Hanly MPD 

​34. Hon Dr Michael Keith Daly FPD 
​35. Judge Srđan Šimac MPD
​36. Shubham Wali Ganju APD 
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37. Leigh Belasco FPD
38. Anish Wadia FPD ​
​39. Damian James FPD
40. Robin David FPD​​ 
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. Tiwalade Aderoju FPD​
​42. John Dowse FPD ​
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​​43. Ish Jain FPD
44. Aabhas Pareek APD​
45. ​Esther Aderinsola Aderomi APD 
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. Henk Louw FPD
47. Ebrahim Lakhi MPD
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​48. Michael Jonathan Numa FPD
49. Lucy Greenwood FPD
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50. Paul Sills FPD 
​51. Hammad Khan APD
52. Isaiah Bozimo FPD ​

​53. Chantelle Humphries FPD
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. Abdulaziz O. Aliu APD ​
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55. Tim Yimin LIU FPD​​​​​
56. Dennis Wilson FPD
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​​​57. Adrian Kearney FPD
​58. Murat Metin Hakki FPD​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
59. Robert Sliwinski FPD 
​60. Dr Herfried Wöss FPD ​

*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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