Profile
Arbitration Engagements
- Sole Arbitrator
- Arbitrator in a Panel of Three
Available for Engagement as
- Arbitrator in commercial and investment disputes
- International Investment Law Consultant/Expert
- Investment Laws in Africa Consultant/Expert
Publications
- TDM, April 2017, 'Available Remedies in Investment Arbitration: Is there a need for explicit provision in Investment Treaties'
- Journal of World Trade & Investment 18 (2017), 'Investment Facilitation in Regional Economic Integration in Africa: The Cases of COMESA, EAC and SADC'
- SOAS Online Research, April 2017, Shaping Investment Arbitration: 'The Experiences of COMESA and SADC' in 'The Role of African States and Governments in Supporting the Development of Arbitration in Africa'
- ICCA Congress Series, No. 19 (2017), ‘International Arbitration, The Making of a Safe Seat in Africa’
- Book Chapter (forthcoming), ‘Human Rights, International Investment Law and Transparency’ (co-author with Laurence Boisson de Chazournes)
- BCDR International Arbitration Review June 2015, 'Transparency in Investor-State Arbitration: An Incremental Approach'
- The European, Middle Eastern and African Arbitration Review 2015, 'Introduction'
- MIDAA Sept 2013, 'Africa and the Investment Treaty Process'
- Kluwerblog.com, 4 Nov 2011, ‘Is Africa Finally Confronting Its Challenges on Investment Treaty Arbitration’
- In-House Lawyer, March/April 2009 ‘Challenging an award: Subsection 68(2) (d) Elucidated’
- In-House Lawyer, December/January 2009 ‘Confidentiality in International Arbitration’
- Commercial Litigation Journal, November/December 2008 “Justice trumps confidentiality'
- Sans Frontières, Issue 6, 2008 - ‘Dubai: An International Arbitration Jurisdiction’
- Sans Frontières, Issue 5, 2007 - ‘The social responsibility of lawyers - Instilling a pro bono culture’
- ASA Special Series 29, September 2007: ‘Reopening the case after the hearing - to what extent and under what circumstances should it be allowed?’
- Legalweek.com, 26 Oct 2006 – ‘Africa: Bringing out the Best’
- Journal of International Arbitration, Vol. 22 (6) 2005 issue: ‘Provisions for the resolution of investment disputes within ASEAN: The First Award and its implications for ASEAN’s legal framework’
Conference Speeches and Colloquiums
- 'Reform of the ISDS Regime and Africa', Panel Chair, Arbitration in Africa Conference, Africa Legal Support Facility, Abidjan, 2018
- 'Hot Topics in Investment Arbitration', Opening Remarks, AILA Conference, Lagos, 2017
- 'Investment Arbitration in Africa – is it a trap or an opportunity? The Pan-African and Regional Perspectives', Africa & International Arbitration Conference, White & Case, Paris, 2017
- ‘Shaping Investment Arbitration: The Experience of COMESA and SADC’, Panellist, SOAS Conference on The Role of African States and Governments in the Development of Arbitration in Africa, Cairo, 2017
- ‘A Paradigm Shift in International Investment Law – Rethinking Investment Treaties’, Panel Chair, AILA and University of Geneva Conference, Cairo, 2017
- ‘Available Remedies in Investment Arbitration’, Contributor, OGEMID Virtual Seminar on Damages in Investment Arbitration, 2016
- ‘Investment Promotion and Protection in the East African Community: Trends and Prospects’, Panellist, AILA and University of Geneva Conference and Training, Dar-es-salaam, 2016
- ‘Training and Recognition of African Lawyers – The AILA Project’, Panellist, SOAS Conference on Rethinking the Role of Courts and Judges in Supporting Arbitration in Africa, Lagos, 2016
- 'Arbitration in Africa', Panel Chair, ICC Africa Regional Conference, Lagos, 2016
- ‘Spotlight on Africa: Perspectives on Arbitration’, Panellist, ICCA Congress, 2016
- ‘Investment Facilitation in COMESA, EAC and SADC’, Panellist, University of Geneva and University of Lausanne, 5th Expert Seminar on Contemporary Perspectives on International Investment Law, Geneva, 2016
- ‘The standards of protection under investment treaties: Is greater clarity required? Panellist, ICC Paris, 2015
- ‘Implications of a Regional Approach to the Regulation of Foreign Investment in Southern and Eastern Africa: The COMESA and SADC Experience’, Panellist, Geneva Talks, Geneva, 2015
- 'Motivations for a Regional Approach to the Regulation of Foreign Investment in East Africa' Panellist, East African Arbitration Conference, Dar-es-Salaam, 2015
- 'Opportunities in Investor-State Arbitration', Panellist, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Nigeria Branch Annual Conference, Lagos, 2014
- 'Striking the legitimate balance between Host-State sovereignty and Investor needs: Perspectives from and regarding Africa', Panel Chair at the ATLAS Atlanta Conference, 2014
- 'International Investment Law: Historical Background, Policy Objectives and Issues', Trainer, AILA training, London, 2014
- ‘African States and the Use of Investment Arbitration', Panellist, ICAMA African Roundtable, Abuja, 2014
- ‘Investment Arbitration vs. Commercial Arbitration – Differences and Similarities’, Panellist, CILS International Arbitration Symposium, Austria, 2014
- ‘Ethical Standards in Investment Arbitration: Challenges in Practice’, Moderator, Lunch Seminar, AAA, Miami 2014
- ‘AILA, Its Role and Prospects’, Speaker, Lunch seminar, King & Spalding, New York, 2013
- ‘Non-African parties freely select African governing laws but often reject African seats of Arbitration – the need for change? Panellist, Kuramo Conference, Lagos, Nigeria, 2012
- ‘Institutional Arbitration in Africa: LCIA/ICC Experience’, Speaker, ALN and Stephenson Harwood Seminar, London 2012
- ‘The Regionalization of Investment Treaties’ Panel Chair, 19th Investment Treaty Forum, London, 2012
- 'Is Africa Confronting Its Challenges on International Arbitration’ Speaker, Institute of Cultural Diplomacy Conference on the African Union and Cultural Diplomacy, London, 2012
- 'Getting the Basics Right', Speaker, LCIA African Users' Council Symposium, Accra, Ghana, 2010
- 'Choice of law in arbitration - C v. D', Speaker, SJ Berwin LLP, London, 2009
- 'Arbitration Awards and Limitation Periods - National Ability SA v Tinna Oils & Chemicals Ltd', Speaker, SJ Berwin LLP, London 2008
- 'Confidentiality in Arbitration - Michael Wilson & Partners Ltd v Emmott', Speaker, SJ Berwin LLP, London 2008
- 'The social responsibility of lawyers', Speaker, Commonwealth Lawyers Association Conference, Nairobi, Kenya, 2007
- 'Jurisdiction of the Tribunal - Lesotho Highlands v Impregilo SpA & Ors', Speaker, SJ Berwin LLP, London 2006
Professional Affiliations
- Law Society of England & Wales
- Institute of Legal Executives
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
- London Court of International Arbitration
- Lagos Court of Arbitration
- Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration
- International Law Association – British Branch
Education and Qualifications
- University of Geneva, PhD (Cum Laude)
- BPP Law School, PGDip Legal Practice Course
- University of Westminster, PGDip Institute of Legal Executives
- University of London, First Class (Hons) LL.B
- University of Westminster, MA Diplomatic Studies
- University of London, Graduate Diploma, International Studies