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6 OCTOBER 2024

Prime Dispute | 
e-INDUSTRY NEWSLETTER | ​115 EDITION

Prime Dispute is pleased to offer you our monthly e-Industry Newsletter! 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.
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2024 Monthly Update | Law, Dispute Avoidance, Management & Resolution 
External Papers - Supporting Knowledge
Download 1 | On a More Effective Use of Mediation in Investor-State Disputes: Current Issues and Possible Solutions Read More​​
Download 2 |
 
Reimagining Tax Treaty Dispute Resolution; beyond MAP and Arbitration Read More
​​Download 3 | Russian Ministry of Justice Proposals Likely to Increase Regulation of Arbitration Activity and Introduce a Blocklist of Ad Hoc Arbitrators Read More 

Course Update
SAVE THE DATE: 15 October 2024 | The course is relevant to those candidates seeking to gain APD (Associate Prime Dispute) membership. The objectives of the course are as follows: ​(a) Arbitration theory and background; (b) The UNCITRAL Model Law and Arbitration Rules; (c) The legal framework: the importance of the seat, the New York Convention, procedural laws, and procedural rules; (d) An arbitrator’s jurisdiction and powers; (e) Basic overview of the arbitration process from start to end (Statement of Claims and Defence; arbitration contract clauses; statement of claim and defence; hearing; costs; Jurisdiction and enforcement); (f) Arbitration compared to other means of dispute avoidance and resolution mechanisms.​ For further information or booking, please email [email protected]

10 Key Court Decisions | 2023/24
1 | The English Commercial Court concluded in Aiteo Estern E & P Company Limited v Shell Western Supply and Trading Limited & Ors [2024] EWHC 1993 (Comm), that there was apparent bias by one of the three members of the Tribunal. Aiteo applied to the Commercial Court under section 68 Arbitration Act 1996 to set aside the awards on the grounds of apparent bias being a serious irregularity that unfairly affected them. Read More
2 | The decision in AZ v BY [2024] EWHC 1847 (Comm) confirmed that, in most cases, the court will not interfere unnecessarily in the interpretation of arbitral awards. Read More
3 | The Privy Council examined, an appeal from the Court of Appeal of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (BVI) in Sian Participation Corporation (In Liquidation) v. Halimeda International Ltd [2024] UKPC 16, which addressed whether a company should be wound up when the debt upon which the winding up application is based is subject to an arbitration agreement and is disputed or the subject of a cross-claim. Read More
4 | The High Court of Justice for England and Wales ordered final charging orders on residential properties owned by the Nigeria High Commission in London in relief of an arbitration award, dismissing arguments that the property was not in commercial use and thus enjoyed state immunity from execution. Read More​
5 | Republic of Kosovo v ContourGlobal Kosovo LLC [2024] EWHC 877 (Comm) - The High Court has rejected a challenge by the Government of Kosovo to an arbitral award on the grounds of serious irregularity, in accordance to s68 of the Arbitration Act 1996 - s68(2)(a) of the Arbitration Act 1996 provides that an arbitral award can be set aside if an arbitral tribunal fails to comply with s33 of the Act. Kosovo argued that the Tribunal failed to comply with s33 of the Act. Read More
​6 | The English Commercial Court decided to publish a non-anonymised judgment on an arbitration claim concerning challenges to an arbitration award. In Mordchai Ganz v Petronz FZE & Abraham Goren [2024] EWHC 1011 (Comm), the Court has provided helpful guidance on balancing party expectations of confidentiality in arbitration against the public interest in arbitration proceedings. Read More
7 | While the decision of the adjudicator contained errors in the section of his decision in which he ordered that payment be made to the pursuers, it was held there was no doubt that the adjudicator was ordering the defender to pay the sum of £1.8 million. Some useful points for members regarding 'Grid Solutions Ltd and Amey Power Services Ltd v Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission plc [2024] CSOH 5'. Read More
8 | The Court established that the Czech Republic had lost its right to raise the new challenge to the award because at the time it proceeded to participate in the arbitration proceedings and it could have, with reasonable diligence, identified the grounds for the objection. In 'Czech Republic -v- Diag Human SE & another [2024] EWHC 708 (Comm)' the Court, refused leave to amend. Read More
9 | Sharp Corp Ltd v Viterra BV [2024] UKSC 14, judgment provides definitive guidance on the limits within which the English Court can act on an appeal under s69 (Appeal on point of law) of the Arbitration Act 1996. The Supreme Court held that the Court of Appeal breached those limits by; asking itself a question which the tribunal hadn't been requested to determine and making factual findings when answering that question. Read More

10 | The High Court upheld a tribunal’s decision to decline jurisdiction over a dispute, in the case of Ganz v Petronz FZE and another [2024] EWHC 635 (Comm), as the party challenging the award failed to prove the existence of an authentic and binding agreement to arbitrate. Read More​

Roundtable | Discussions
INTERNATIONAL MEDIATION ROUNDTABLE (Edition 2) | Mediation is now a well-established method of settling commercial disputes, not just in the United Kingdom but also across the globe. The overriding objective of the courts is to deal with commercial disputes as justly and as proportionately as possible. Here, we discuss questions concerning mediation and if it is really the best way to avoid costly court proceedings? Read More

​INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION ROUNDTABLE (Edition 2) | 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 2023' publication includes 2 CPD points for all Prime Dispute members. 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 ​
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

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​Innovating the future of Dispute Avoidance, Management & Resolution
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Business Strategy Updates | 2024
Branch Chairs | The 'Guidance note for Branch Chairs' are now live. These notes are intended to provide practical information to assist those interested in the role of Prime Dispute Branch Chair in the appointment and selection process. In order to apply for the Branch Chair role, you must be a Fellow (FPD) of Prime Dispute and complete the application form. To express an interest, please email [email protected] 
Membership Update | Prime Dispute launches new ‘Mental Health Pledge' to support our Global Profession. Read More
FPD Digital Profile | ​Fellowship update - At the top of our list of values it is being members-first. Everything we build, everything we do, is first and foremost about creating economic opportunity for Prime Dispute members. After recent feedback we are pleased to announce that all 'FPD Digital Profiles' will now have the facility to include a downloadable CV. We will however leave this to the discretion of our Fellows should they wish to participate and have their CV uploaded to their FPD Digital Profile. Please note clients' will be able to download, store and share your CV. If you wish to include your CV within your FPD Digital Profile, please send an updated CV to the Executive at Prime Dispute. Please ensure your CV is: (i) up to date; (ii) includes your Prime Dispute Fellowship designation, (iii) is in PDF format only and high resolution. 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 2025* 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
​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
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]
​​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
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Equality & Diversity | View More

​​​Top 60 Global Influencers 
Members & organisations most interactive on our social media platforms / 1st-30th September 2024*
​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 (Associate Prime Dispute) | TPD (Trainee Prime Dispute) ​​
Prime Dispute
Number 'One' Global Influencer: Kathleen Frascona MPD ​ 
Mediator, Consultant, Developmental Coach, Author, Healthcare ADR, Keynote Speaker
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States 
​​2. Arlene Kiefer APD
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. Ebrahim Lakhi MPD​​​ - ‘Commitment to our Mission Award in Dispute Resolution’ 2023/24
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​4. Adrian Kearney FPD
​​5.​ W. Patrick McPhilamy, III FPD
6. ​​Paul Achigasim APD 
​​​​​7. Yahaya Isah Abdulrasheed APD​​​ - ‘Influencer Award in Dispute Resolution’ 2023/24
​​​​​8. Kelechi Onwubiko MPD
​​​​​9. James Clifford MPD​
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​​10. Robin Ratnakar David FPD​​ - ‘Dispute Resolution Award of the Year - Global’ 2023/24
​​11. Knut Kirkhus FPD 
​​​​​​​​​12. Piyal Lalitha Perera MPD - ‘Dispute Resolution Award of the Year - Middle East’ 2023/24​​​​​​​​​​
13. Abba Maiwada APD​

14. Khadijat Ahmed APD
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​​15. Mourad ALTrawneh MPD
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​​​​​​​16. Reinhard Boehmer FPD - ‘Dispute Resolution Award of the Year - Africa’ 2023/24
​​17.​ Dr Marc R. Labgold FPD - ‘Outstanding Global Achievement in International Arbitration’ 2023/24​
​​18. Robert Shawyer FPD ​
​19. Mark Crane FPD ​
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​20. Chris Bancroft APD
​21. Sumesh Antony APD​​​​
22. Giovanni Di Folco FPD - 
‘Dispute Resolution Award of the Year - Europe’ 2023/24​​​​
23. Rashda Rana SC FPD -
 'Outstanding Global Achievement in Commercial Mediation' 2023/24
24. Dinesh Bishnoi FPD
​​​​​​​25. Kieran Morgan FPD ​
​26. Mikhail Behl FPD - ‘Dispute Resolution Award of the Year - Asia’ 2023/24

27. Stuart Bosley FPD​​​
28. Yvonne Hanly FPD ​
29. Srđan Šimac MPD
 
​30. Entoni Zaini APD 
​31. Abhishek Bhushan Singh TPD
​​32. Farhat Ansari APD​​​​​​​​
​33. Shaaron Jones-Crawford APD ​

​​34. Muhammad Haseeb Javaid FPD
​35. Wael Ghadban APD
​​​​36. Hammad Khan MPD ​​​​​
​​37. Hon Dr Michael Keith Daly FPD
​38. John Dowse FPD ​​​

​39. Carl Simms FPD

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​40. Azubike Okoye FPD
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​​41. Leigh Belasco FPD
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​42. Murray Armes FPD
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. Dr Tariq Mahmood FPD
​44. Henk Louw FPD
45. Tiwalade Aderoju FPD ​​​​​

46. Dr Asanga Gunawansa FPD
​​47. Ajit Kumar Mishra FPD ​​​
​48. Isaiah Bozimo FPD ​- ‘Dispute Resolution Award of the Year - Individual & Firm’ 2023/24
49. Dr Andrea Colorio FPD 
50.  Karen Cheung FPD - ‘Equality and Diversity Leader Award in Dispute Resolution - Global’ 2023/24
​51. Michael Jonathan Numa FPD
​52. Damian James FPD
53. Mofesomo Tayo-Oyetibo FPD​
​​​54. Daniel Alcon FPD ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​55. Kanyi Lui FPD 
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56. Isyaku Muhammad APD 

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57. Subir Kumar FPD​
​58. Dr Kabir Duggal FPD
​​59. Ganesh Chandra Kabi FPD​​​​​
​​​​60. Dr Herfried Wöss FPD ​​- ‘Dispute Resolution Award of the Year - Americas’ 2023/24​
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*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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