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6 SEPTEMBER 2022

Prime Dispute |
e-INDUSTRY NEWSLETTER | 

Prime Dispute is pleased to offer you our monthly e-Industry Newsletter for 2022! We highlight current news, developments and the 'Top 65 Influencers'; supporting our vision for law, dispute avoidance, management and resolution mechanisms as an equal to litigation.

INTERNATIONAL MEDIATION ROUNDTABLE | Over the last decade the approach taken by commercial parties towards dispute resolution has changed. While traditional forms of dispute resolution remain popular, commercial parties are increasingly looking to alternative forms of dispute resolution mechanisms to find methods of dispute resolution which better suit their commercial needs and deliver efficient and effective results. But does mediation provide the answer? 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

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 

2022 Monthly Update | Law, Dispute Avoidance, Management & Resolution 
External Papers - Supporting Knowledge
Download 1 | Emerging Challenges and Opportunities in International Investment Law and Investor-State Disputes: W(h)ither Central Asia? Read More
Download 2 | 
International Investment Law and Investor-State Disputes: Introductory Reflections on the Central Asian Experience Read More
​​Download 3 | When Artificial Intelligence Meets Arbitration: A Solemn Look See of Prospects and Challenges
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Download 4 | Arbitration and EU Competition Law: Latest Developments Read More
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International Arbitration News

UK | An interesting read regarding the Fiona Trust Principle - English courts demonstrate their continued support for arbitration! In NDK Ltd v HUO Holding Ltd [2022] EWHC 1682 (Comm), the Commercial Court reaffirmed the principle that arbitration, as a private contractual method of dispute resolution, should remain free from undue interference by the courts. Read More
Indonesia/Singapore | An interesting read - "Conflicts of Laws and Jurisdictions in Indonesia-related Arbitrations Seated in Singapore - Perspectives From The Tribunal". Read More

International | Useful tool for parties and their advisors in international arbitration and dispute resolution - The online “EU sanctions map” delivers a useful tool for compliance research with a comprehensive details of all EU sanctions regimes and their corresponding legal acts. Read More
FPD Paper | Dr. Tariq Mahmood FCIArb FPD - The Present and the Future of Construction Arbitration: Virtual, In-person and Hybrid Read More 
​Australia | A useful read for Arbitrators regarding challenge to an arbitrator under the Commercial Arbitration Act 2012 (WA). In Hancock v Hancock Prospecting, the applicants sought a declaration that there were justifiable doubts as to the impartiality or independence regarding a member of a three-person tribunal. The challenge was dismissed by the tribunal. Read More
APD Paper | 'The Issue of Arbitrability' Read More

Mediation News
Tools | An interesting read for Mediators engaged in mediation or interested in this essential tool for the peaceful resolution of disputes and conflicts. The document aims to help parties to build their understanding of effective mediation, and to assist mediators in optimising the chances for success. Read More

Mandatory Mediation | A step in the right direction! "Individuals and businesses would be helped to resolve legal disputes through free mediation under government proposals" The MOJ has revealed its plans to introduce compulsory mediation for claims under £10,000 in value. These cases will be diverted automatically to mediation. It is thought that 272,000 more people every year could be helped to resolve disputes outside court. Read More
Support | 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

UK | 
Our Fellow Stuart McDonald FPD is currently recruiting "The person should be a senior QS or construction claims professional and should have extensive working experience of NEC3 and JCT forms of contracts. Read More

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


​Dispute Board News
Overview | What are DBs, DRBs and DABS ? Read More 


Legal Updates
Key development | Court of Appeal makes history as first in State to have majority of female judges. Women now comprise 42% of Irish judiciary. "The Government’s decision this week to nominate Ms Justice Nuala Butler, a judge of the High Court, to the Court of Appeal means that court now has nine female and eight male judges, making it the first court to have more female than male judges." Read More
Legal | An interesting read regarding a complex dispute involving #crypto assets, following a recent ruling in a dispute over the ownership of an account worth roughly £30 million. Read More

Law student | Interested in a career at the Bar? "Options for observing a hearing - Depending on how the hearing is held, you may be able to observe a hearing: in person, from a public gallery remotely, using a video or audio link" Read More
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Fellowship Update

FPD | Read our Fellow Tim Yimin LIU, FCIArb FPD article 'Asymmetric jurisdiction and parallel litigation upheld in China' Read More​

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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
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

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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
Discussion | Updates 2022 
​​Useful Insights | Featuring Prime Dispute Fellow Sushmita Gandhi  FPD - With over 13 years of extensive experience advising clients on a variety of commercial disputes across sectors, including Banking & Finance, Insolvency & Restructuring related matters and arbitrations including construction contracts arbitrations. ​

​​​Top 65 Global Influencers
Members most interactive on our social media platforms / 1st - 31st August 2022*
​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: W. Patrick McPhilamy, III FPD 
(Commitment to our Mission Award in Dispute Resolution 2021)

ADR Attorney, Mediator, Arbitrator, Coach, ODR Specialist
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area , United States 
2. Kathleen Frascona MPD (Social Media Influencer Award in Dispute Resolution 2021)
​​​​3. Mark Crane FPD
4. Rashda Rana SC FPD​​​​​​ (Equality and Diversity Leader Award in Dispute Resolution 2021)
​5. Dinesh Bishnoi FPD​
​​​​6. Abba Maiwada APD
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. Robert Shawyer FPD​
​8. Paul Achigasim APD

9. Mikhail Behl FPD
10. Chris Bancroft APD​​​​​​​​
​​11. Khadijat Ahmed APD
​12. Muhammad D. Usman APD
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​​13. YahayaIsah Abdulrasheed APD
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​14. Piyal Lalitha Perera MPD 
​15. Knut Kirkhus FPD​

​16. Dr Tariq Mahmood FPD 
17. Wael Ghadban APD 
18. Dr Kabir Duggal FPD (Dispute Resolution Award of the Year - Global 2021)
​​19. Henk Louw FPD

20. Andrea Colorio FPD  (Dispute Resolution Award of the Year - Europe 2021)​
21. Elizabeth Ebelechukwu Arubalueze APD ​
​22. Shubham Wali Ganju APD ​
​23. 
Oyeniyi Sodimu APD
24. Vivek Tiwari APD
​​25. Stuart McDonald FPD
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26. Yvonne Hanly MPD ​​
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. Damian James FPD
​28. Stuart Bosley FPD 
​​​​​29. Chantelle Humphries FPD (Dispute Resolution Award of the Year - Africa 2021)
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​​30. Giovanni Di Folco FPD (Dispute Resolution Award of the Year - Individual & Firm 2021)​
​31. Hammad Khan APD 
​​​32. Ishaq Muhammad APD 

33. Samuel Morley MPD
34. Sanu John Kackary APD
​35. Daniel Alcon FPD 

36. Kelechi Onwubiko MPD
​37. Ebrahim Lakhi MPD 
​​​38. Judge Srđan Šimac MPD
​​​39. Michael Jonathan Numa FPD

40. Tiwalade Aderoju FPD
​​41. Sahil Kapoor APD 
42. James Clifford MPD 
​43. Robin David FPD​​ ​
​44. Sushmita Gandhi FPD 
​​45. 
Roger Asper MPD 
​46. Dr Herfried Wöss FPD 
​​47. Karen Cheung FPD​​​​
48. 
Leigh Belasco FPD

​49. Dr Tanya Hendry FPD ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​50. Matt Kidd FPD (Dispute Resolution Award of the Year - Middle East 2021)​​
​51. Hon Dr Michael Keith Daly FPD 
52. Ish Jain FPD
53. Azubike Okoye FPD
54. Ir Albert YEU (饒汝新) MPD​​​
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​55. Adrian Kearney FPD
​​​56. John Dowse FPD (Dispute Resolution Award of the Year - Americas 2021)​​​​​
57. Jarlath Kearney FPD 
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​​58. Paul Sills FPD (Outstanding Global Achievement in Commercial Mediation 2021)
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​59. Tim Yimin LIU FPD​
​​​​​​​60. Anish Wadia FPD (Dispute Resolution Award of the Year - Asia 2021) ​ ​ 
​61. Lucy Greenwood FPD (Climate Change Leader Award in Dispute Resolution 2021)

62. Ross Russell FPD 
​63. Isaiah Bozimo FPD ​​​​
64. Mian Sheraz Javaid FPD​​​​​​​​​​​
65. Ratan K. Singh (Outstanding Global Achievement in International Arbitration 2021)




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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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