Ajit Kumar Mishra is a prominent figure in the dispute resolution field, particularly in the context of construction and infrastructure projects. He is currently the Head of the Contract Management Division (Executive Director) for a USD 12 billion World Bank / JICA funded infrastructure project in India. His role involves representing the employer in various disputes and claims of over USD 1 billion with contractors in Dispute Adjudication Boards, Arbitral Tribunals, and courts of law.
Mishra has a strong background in engineering, management, and law, holding a B.Tech., a Diploma in International Arbitration and LLM in International Dispute Resolution. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), Fellow of Prime Dispute (UK) and has been member of UK Adjudicators, Dispute Resolution Board Foundation. His expertise covers a range of areas including arbitration, adjudication, dispute boards, early neutral evaluation, emergency arbitration, expert determination, expert witness, and mediation.
He is a FIDIC Certified Adjudicator and is listed on the FIDIC President's List of Approved Dispute Adjudicators. He also holds a FIDIC Certified Trainer credential, which underscores his authority to train others in FIDIC contract methodologies.
Mishra has contributed to the academic field with publications such as his work on the dispute resolution mechanism in FIDIC-based construction contracts in India. His insights and experiences have made him a respected voice in the industry, advocating for transparent and robust dispute resolution mechanisms to avoid costly and time-consuming litigation.
He also serves as Vice Chairman of Society of Construction Law (India), Member – FIDIC Programme Committee and Indian delegate of ICC Arbitration and ADR Committee.
He has received several awards during service including ‘National Awards of Outstanding Service’ highest award given by Govt of India to an officer.
Core Competencies includes:
Project Management of large infrastructure project
Procurement of Design-Build / EPC Contracts including PPP
FIDIC Contract Forms
International Arbitrator, Adjudicator & Dispute Board Member
Contract & Risk management
Multilateral Funding
