Marcus Cato FCIArb, FRSA, MICE, CEng is an international mediator, arbitrator and commercial dispute resolver with over 30 years in international construction. Chair of the Board of Management of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Honorary Secretary of the UK South East Branch of CIArb and one of the founding executive of the Rwandan Branch of CIArb. An influential policy advisor for CIArb and Governments in the fields of international arbitration, mediation and adjudication in respect of capacity building, commerce and cash flow. Marcus has spoken and presented at international symposia and webinars in promotion of international forms of ADR. He is a strong supporter of ADR capacity building in the East African region and advises and assists Government Agencies and Judiciary in co-operation initiatives.
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With over 30 years experience in the construction, manufacturing and tech industries Marcus has supported blue chip companies across the globe in resolving disputes as party representative specialising in quantum, performance breach, construction bonds and securities, programming and resolution of patent and latent defects issues. A CIArb certified arbitrator and mediator ensures procedural compliance and knowledge of the highest order whilst a UK Chartered Engineer CEng sine 1995 supports his technical excellence.
Experience has been gained through project managing $100m plus infrastructure and manufacturing projects, supporting commercial compliance, dispute resolution, dispute avoidance and claims support, defene and avoidance in the most complex of cases acting as Commercial Director for clients, contractors and consultants internationally.
Marcus is a dual based arbitrator and mediator in the UK and East Africa
