Personal bio
Gordon is a Barrister, Chartered Arbitrator, CEDR Solve International Mediator and Adjudicator (CIPAA) with more than 38 years’ experience of international business. He has recently returned to England and the English Bar after 20 years in senior legal and commercial roles resolving issues on major construction and concession projects in South East Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. In 2013 Gordon became a full time Independent Neutral whilst maintaining a consultancy practice. He is a panel member of several well known arbitration institutions and believes in making clear decisions in accordance with contract provisions based on the facts established by evidence. He also is a passionate believer in mediation as a tool for promoting successful commercial settlements and outcomes in appropriate cases at the appropriate time. Gordon is solutions oriented and brings a unique understanding of cross-cultural issues to disputes or differences affecting international business. He has conducted ADR training as a member of faculty for the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and has lectured at the LLM program at the British University in Dubai. He was voted ‘Star Arbitrator’ by students and staff of the 2016 Vis East Moot Competition. Gordon now conducts his ADR practice through Chambers at Clerksroom.