Personal bio
Acted for parties to international arbitrations for 36 years and as arbitrator for 24 years. Arbitrator in maritime and international trade disputes in references in London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Germany, France and Baltic States, principally LMAA, also ICC, LCIA, SCMA and GMAA. Partner, Holman Fenwick Willan LLP (1978 – 1989) Founded and ran HFW’s Paris office (1977 – 1980) Partner, Herbert Smith LLP Shipping & International Trade department (1989 – 1999) Partner, Lawrence Graham LLP (1999 – 2003) North of England P&I Association Ltd (2003 – 2009) Fluent French, Norwegian and German