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First name	Last name	Firm	Nationality	Country of residence
Gabrielle	Nater-Bass	Homburger AG	Switzerland	Switzerland	Ms. Gabrielle Nater-Bass Partner Homburger AG Address 201 Hardstrasse Prime Tower Zurich Switzerland Tel. 887 E-mail Link (LinkedIn/website) https://homburger.ch/en/team/gabrielle-nater-bass Nationality Switzerland Languages German, English, French, Italian Short Bio Gabrielle Nater-Bass is an experienced arbitrator (presiding, sole or party-nominated), legal expert and party counsel in international commercial arbitration proceedings, ad hoc and institutional. She also acts as counsel in investment treaty arbitrations and complex cross-border litigations. Areas of specialisation Banking and finance, Communications, media and technology, Construction and engineering, Energy, Information technology, Investment and investment treaties, Maritime and shipping, Real estate, Transport Positions or offices held Vice president of LCIA Court. Board member of Swiss Arbitration Centre. Board member of Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA) until September 2025. Co-chair of ICCA-ASIL Task Force on Damages in International Arbitration. Member of SIAC Users' Council and Steering Committee of Equal Representation in Arbitration Pledge.
Piotr	Nazaruk	.	Poland	Poland	Dr. Piotr Nazaruk Professor . Address PO Box 20, FUP 125 Warszawa Poland Tel. 8911 E-mail Nationality Poland Languages Polish, English Areas of specialisation Banking and finance, Real estate
Henrik	Nedergaard Thomsen	Nielsen Nørager	Denmark	Denmark	Mr. Henrik Nedergaard Thomsen Partner Advokat (H) Nielsen Nørager Address 16 Frederiksberggade Copenhagen Denmark Tel. 6616 E-mail Link (LinkedIn/website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrik-nedergaard-thomsen/ Nationality Denmark Languages Danish, English, Norwegian, Swedish Areas of specialisation Construction and engineering, Energy, Investment and investment treaties, Maritime and shipping, Public international law, Regulatory
Natalia	Negret	Brigard Urrutia	Colombia, United States of America, Spain	Colombia	Mrs. Natalia Negret Associate Brigard Urrutia Address Calle 70 Bis. No. 4 - 41 Bogotá Bogota DC Colombia Tel. 8937 E-mail Link (LinkedIn/website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-negret-756642124?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Nationality Colombia, United States of America, Spain Languages Spanish, English Short Bio Natalia Negret-Garrido is an associate in the Arbitration & Litigation Practice at Brigard Urrutia in Bogotá, focusing on international arbitration, litigation, and ADR, particularly in the infrastructure, energy, and oil & gas sectors. She previously clerked for the Chief Justice of the Colombian Constitutional Court and practiced in New York at Mayer Brown and Akin Gump after earning her LL.M. from Columbia University. In addition to her practice, she is an Adjunct Professor at Universidad de los Andes Law School. Areas of specialisation Communications, media and technology, Construction and engineering, Energy, Environmental law, State contracts/PPP
Timothy	Nelson	Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP	Australia, United States of America	United States of America	Mr. Timothy Nelson Partner Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Address Four Times Square New York United States of America Tel. 890 E-mail Nationality Australia, United States of America Languages English Areas of specialisation Banking and finance, Communications, media and technology, Construction and engineering, Energy, Investment and investment treaties, Public international law, Sport
James	Nicholson	FTI Consulting	United Kingdom	Singapore	Mr. James Nicholson Head of Asia Economic and Financial Consulting FTI Consulting Address One Raffles Quay #27-10 South Tower Singapore Singapore Tel. 1704 E-mail Link (LinkedIn/website) https://www.fticonsulting.com/experts/james-nicholson Nationality United Kingdom Languages English, French Short Bio James Nicholson has consulted for over 25 years on matters of finance, strategy, and economics. Since 2005, his work has primarily involved acting as an expert witness on issues of the identification and valuation of lost profits, and the valuation of businesses, financial assets including shareholdings, and other assets, and of wasted costs. He has testified 60 times before the high courts of the Cayman Islands, England and Wales, Malaysia, and Singapore, and before the Singapore International Commercial Court and commercial and investment treaty arbitration tribunals. Publications — The role of forensic accountants in international arbitration, with Yaoguo Lun and Zhang Zhang, Accountancy Age, 18 April 2024 — International Arbitration after the Pandemic. An FTI Consulting Report, March 2022, with Mark Bezant. — A Black Swan Event? Implications of COVID-19 for Damages and Valuations in International Arbitration. Kluwer Arbitration Blog 15 March 2021, with Lucy Martinez (Martinez Arbitration), Noah Rubins (Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP), and Hafez Virjee (Delos Dispute Resolution, Virjee Arbitration) — Taxation and Currency Issues in Damages Awards, with Toni Dyson, GAR – The Guide to Damages in International Arbitration, 1st-4th editions (cited by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court in its decision 4A_516/2020 of 8 April 2021) — Conflicting Assumptions and Expectations on the Role of Expert Evidence in Arbitration: Positions or offices held Member of ICC Commission on Arbitration; former President of the Standing Committee of the ICC’s International Centre for ADR 2014-21
Tilman	Niedermaier	CMS Hasche Sigle	Germany	Germany	Dr. Tilman Niedermaier Attorney CMS Hasche Sigle Address 12 Nymphenburger Strasse München Germany Tel. 899 E-mail Nationality Germany Languages German, English, French
Michael	Nolan	Arbitration Chambers	United States of America	United States of America	Mr. Michael Nolan Independent Arbitrator Arbitration Chambers Address 45 Rockefeller Plaza 20th Floor New York NY United States of America Tel. 8787 E-mail Link (LinkedIn/website) https://arbchambers.com/arbitrators/michael-nolan?lang=en Nationality United States of America Languages English, Spanish Short Bio Michael Nolan is an independent arbitrator based in New York and Washington, DC. He specializes in international disputes arising from commercial contracts, concession agreements and other government contracts, and investment protection treaties. Before becoming a full-time arbitrator and member of Arbitration Chambers, Mr. Nolan practiced with Milbank LLP, where he was a partner more than 20 years. Positions or offices held -- Arbitration Chambers, Independent Arbitrator (July 2021 – present) -- Georgetown Law Center, Adjunct Professor (20001-present ) -- Milbank LLP, Partner in New York and Washington, DC (1998 – June 2021) -- Milbank LLP, Associate in New York (1996 – 1998) -- Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, Associate in New York (1991 – 1995)
Ellen Gracie	Northfleet	Ellen Gracie Advogados Associados S/S	Brazil	Brazil	Ms. Ellen Gracie Northfleet Lawyer Ellen Gracie Advogados Associados S/S Address 566 Av. Rui Barbosa 301 Flamengo Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro Brazil Tel. 911 E-mail Nationality Brazil Languages Portuguese, English, French, Spanish Short Bio Justice Ellen Gracie Northfleet is an attorney in private practice and arbitrator in Rio de Janeiro. She is the Former Chief-Justice of Brazilian Supreme Court. She currently acts as Vice-President of the Arbitration Chamber of the Federation of Industries of São Paulo - FIESP. She serves on the Board of the Brazilian Committee of Arbitration (CBAr) and on the Board of Directors of the World Justice Project. Gracie has acted as a member of the World Bank´s Sanctions Board from April 22, 2013 until the end of her second term in April 21, 2019. She is also member of the International Council of Arbitration for Sport (ICAS) and of the Inter-American Dialogue. Areas of specialisation Antitrust, competition and trade, Banking and finance, Environmental law, Intellectual property, Maritime and shipping, Public international law, Regulatory, Sport, Taxation and accountancy, Transport
Theominique	Nottage MCIArb	McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes	Bahamas	Bahamas	Ms. Theominique D. Nottage MCIArb Senior Associate McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes Address Mareva House 4 George Street Nassau New Providence Bahamas Tel. 913 E-mail Link (LinkedIn/website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/tdnottage/ Nationality Bahamas Languages English, Spanish Short Bio Theominique is a Senior Associate at McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes with a strong foundation in dispute resolution, particularly arbitration. Since being admitted to the Bar of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in October 2015, Theominique has held roles in both the public and private sectors. She acted formerly as an Arbitration Consultant to the Government of The Bahamas, leading initiatives to establish The Bahamas as a premier jurisdiction for ADR in the Americas with her achievements including legislative reform, the enactment of the UNCITRAL Model Law and the creation of collaborative partnerships with key industry stakeholders like the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre. Areas of specialisation Environmental law, Public international law, Restructuring and insolvency Publications “Does a Right to a Physical Hearing Exist in International Arbitration?” ICCA Hearing Project, May 2021, The Bahamas National Report (Theominique D. Nottage) “Arbitration and Trust Disputes: Alternative Dispute Resolution is a viable option for trust disputes in The Bahamas” STEP Journal, April 2020 (Theominique D. Nottage) “The Opportunity of a Lifetime: The Bahamas as a Centre for International Commercial Arbitration” Higgs & Johnson, FOCUS Vol. 62, Issue 2/2018, July 2018 (Theominique D. Nottage) “Sham – To Be or Not to Be? A summary of the MezhProm Bank v Pugachev decision” Higgs & Johnson, FOCUS Vol. 62, Issue 1/2018, April 2018 (Theominique D. Nottage) Country Report: The Bahamas “Legislative Developments”, IUCN Academy of Environmental Law, September 2016 (Megan Curry, Renee Farquharson and Theominique D. Nottage) Positions or offices held Former Young ICCA Co-Chair 2019 - 2021
Piotr	Nowaczyk	Independent Arbitrator	Poland	Poland	Mr. Piotr Nowaczyk Advocate/Chartered Arbitrator Independent Arbitrator Address Z. Slominskiego 19 lok. 113 Warsaw Poland Tel. 915 E-mail Nationality Poland Languages Polish, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish Short Bio Master of laws, Poznań (1976), judge exam (1978), postgraduate study in business law, Warsaw (1988), admission to diplomatic service (1991), École de Formation des Barreaux, Paris (1992), American Bar Association, Central & East European Imitative (CEELI), Washington D.C. (1993), Admitted to the Poznań Bar (1984); Paris Bar (1993), Warsaw Bar (1994), Partner Dentons (Salans 2003-2014), ICC Court Member 2003-2015), Chartered Arbitrator (2010), FIDIC accredited adjudicator (2015). Areas of specialisation Banking and finance, Communications, media and technology, Construction and engineering, Energy, Information technology, Intellectual property, Investment and investment treaties, Maritime and shipping, Real estate, Sport, Transport Publications more than 100 articles Positions or offices held ICC Arbiration Commission member Polish Arbitration Association board member
Godson	Nyange	NW Law Associates Advocates	Tanzania	Tanzania, United Republic of	Mr. Godson Hudson Nyange Advocate, Arbitrator & Corporate Commercial Law Consultant NW Law Associates Advocates Address House 16 House 16, Cnr Haile Selassie / Ghuba Road Oysterbay, Box 5649 Dar es Salaam United Republic of Tanzania Tanzania, United Republic of Tel. 919 E-mail Nationality Tanzania Languages Swahili, English, French Areas of specialisation Antitrust, competition and trade, Communications, media and technology, Energy, Information technology, Intellectual property, Investment and investment treaties, Maritime and shipping, Real estate, Regulatory, Restructuring and insolvency, State contracts/PPP, Taxation and accountancy, Transport Positions or offices held Judicial Officer, ADR Consultant and Trainer
Damien	Nyer	White & Case LLP	France	United States of America	Mr. Damien Nyer Address 1155 Avenue of the Americas New York United States of America Tel. 920 E-mail Nationality France Languages French, English
William	O'Brien	Eversheds Sutherland LLP	United States of America	United States of America	Mr. William O'Brien Partner, Head of Cross-Border Litigation & International Commercial Arbitration Eversheds Sutherland LLP Address 700 Sixth Street Suite 700 Washington District of Columbia United States of America Tel. 924 E-mail Link (LinkedIn/website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamtobrien1 Nationality United States of America Languages English Short Bio Will O’Brien guides clients through high-stakes international arbitration and litigation, serving as lead counsel before all major arbitral institutions and US courts. He develops global dispute resolution strategies for clients, with a focus on multi-jurisdictional and parallel disputes involving sovereign immunity, laws of war, non-signatories, enforcement of arbitration awards and judgments, government contracts, treaties, Section 1782 discovery actions, joint venture and commercial contractual disputes, money laundering and fraud or corruption allegations, among other areas. He regularly manages high profile cases in politically charged or hostile environments. As lead counsel, Will has successfully handled matters spanning more than 40 countries throughout North America, Asia, Africa, Australia, the Middle East and Latin America. Areas of specialisation Construction and engineering, Energy, Transport Publications Renewables Will Feature In 2021 Energy International Arbitration (December 16, 2020) Law360 AI Issues in International Disputes Are Here To Stay, By Meriam Al-Rashid, William O’Brien, John Lomas and Levon Golendukhin (March 15, 2021) New York Law Journal Positions or offices held Partner, Head of Complex Cross-Border Litigation & International Commercial Arbitration Co-Head of Industrials Sector (US)
Kirsten	O'Connell	Allen & Overy LLP	United States of America, Ireland	United Arab Emirates	Mrs. Kirsten O'Connell Partner Allen & Overy LLP Address 11th Floor, Burj Daman Al Mustaqbal St Dubai United Arab Emirates Tel. 926 E-mail Nationality United States of America, Ireland Languages English Areas of specialisation Construction and engineering
Nathan	O'Malley	Musick Peeler	United States of America	United States of America	Mr. Nathan David O'Malley Partner, Chair of International Arbitration Practice Group Musick Peeler Address 333 South Hope Street Los Angeles, CA United States of America Tel. 9082 E-mail Link (LinkedIn/website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-o-malley-b203424/ Nationality United States of America Languages English, Dutch Short Bio Nathan D. O'Malley is an international and U.S.-based arbitrator who regularly serves as a sole arbitrator, party-appointed arbitrator, tribunal chair and emergency arbitrator and has presided over more than 60 arbitrations. Mr. O’Malley began serving as an arbitrator in 2009 and has served in matters governed by ad hoc (UNCITRAL Rules) and institutional rules. His practice experience as both counsel and arbitrator spans disputes seated in Singapore, The Netherlands, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Austria, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada (British Columbia and Ontario), the United Kingdom (England), and various U.S. states. Recognized for his academic and professional contributions, Mr. O'Malley has taught international arbitration at the USC Gould School of Law for over a decade. In 2012 he authored the Rules of Evidence in International Areas of specialisation Banking and finance, Communications, media and technology, Construction and engineering, Energy, State contracts/PPP Publications BOOKS Author, “Rules of Evidence in International Arbitration: An Annotated Guide”, (Routledge/Informa, London) 2nd Edition, 2019. JOURNAL ARTICLES Co-Author, "U.S. Discovery in Aid of International Arbitration" Journal of International Arbitration, vol. 31, no.1 (2014) p 112 Author "Internationally Known - The IBA Rules of Evidence" The Los Angeles Lawyer, February (2014) Author "Recent California Case Law Affecting Risk Mitigation in Construction Contracts" The International Construction Law Review vol. 29, no. 3 (2014) Author, "Document Production Under Article 3 of the 2010 IBA Rules of Evidence", International Arbitration Law Review, vol. 13, no.5 (2010) Author, “An Annotated Commentary on the 2010 IBA Rules of Evidence”, International Construction Law Review, vol. 27, no.4 (2010), pg. 463. Co-Author, “Amsterdam Court of Appeals Positions or offices held Lecturer in Law, University of Southern California (USC), International Arbitration
Aluoch	Odhiambo, FCIArb, FIEK	Fountainhead Consultancy Limited	Kenya	Kenya	Eng. Aluoch Fredrick Odhiambo, FCIArb, FIEK Lead Consultant Fountainhead Consultancy Limited Address Shankardass House Engineer Office no 301 new wing Nairobi Nairobi Kenya Tel. 9215 E-mail Link (LinkedIn/website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/eng-aluoch-fredrick-reg-c-eng-fiek-fciarb-51b43a83?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BeZ2oIN%2B3SDW3R6NbYIP3cQ%3D%3D Nationality Kenya Languages English, Dholuo, Kenyan, Kiswahili Short Bio Eng. Aluoch has Msc. in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution from UK, BSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Nairobi. Engineer has a wealth of knowledge in construction and commercial disputes resolutions matters. He is a Consulting Engineer with over 18 years of experience and has practiced as in different jurisdictions as a dispute resolver for more than 10years. Eng. Aluoch has practiced as a Sole Arbitrator, Tribunal, DRB/DAB/DAAB, an Adjudicator and a negotiator. He is a Fellow of Institution of Engineers of Kenya (FIEK), a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIARB), member of Dispute Review Board Foundation (DRBF) and is empaneled as an Arbitrator at the Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration (NCIA), chartered Institute of Arbitrator (CIArb – K), Kigali International Arbitration Centre (KIAC) and LIAC Areas of specialisation Construction and engineering Publications 1. Claims, Conflict and Disputes in the Construction Industry, where is the Engineer? Published by Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Alternative Dispute Resolution Journal Vol 8(2) of 2020. 2. Alternative/Appropriate Dispute Resolution & Arbitration (ADR), Construction Industry which is the way to go, Published in THE ACEK NEWSLETTER ISSUE 06 \| JULY 2021 3. Mediation as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanism for Construction disputes in Kenya, Published by Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Alternative Dispute Resolution Journal Vol 12(1) of 2023. 4. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanism for Engineering Contracts, Opportunities and Challenges for Engineers, Published by Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Alternative Dispute Resolution Journal Vol 12(1) of 2023. Positions or offices held Lead Consultant and Head of ADR
Bazil	Oglinda	Court of International Commercial Arbitration attached to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania	Romania	Romania	Mr. Bazil Oglinda Arbitrator, Lawyer Court of International Commercial Arbitration attached to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania Address Octavian Goga Boulevard no. 2, 3rd District Mantuleasa Street no. 17, 2nd District Bucharest Romania Tel. 930 E-mail Nationality Romania Languages Romanian, English
John	Ohaga SC, CArb	TripleOKlaw LLP	Kenya	Kenya	Mr. John M Ohaga SC, CArb Managing Partner TripleOKlaw LLP Address 1st Ngong Avenue ACK Garden House, PO Box 43170 Nairobi Nairobi Kenya Tel. 933 E-mail Link (LinkedIn/website) https://tripleoklaw.com Nationality Kenya Languages Dholuo, English Short Bio John Ohaga is the Managing Partner in the law firm of TripleOKlaw LLP. He holds an LLM in International Dispute Resolution from Queen Mary University of London. He is a Senior Counsel and a Chartered Arbitrator. Areas of specialisation Banking and finance, Communications, media and technology, Construction and engineering, Employment and pensions, Information technology, Sport Positions or offices held Managing Partner & Co-Head of Dispute Resolution
Yoshimi	Ohara	Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu	Japan	Japan	Ms. Yoshimi Ohara Partner Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu Address 2-7-2 Marunouchi JP Tower, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo Japan Tel. 934 E-mail Nationality Japan Languages Japanese, English Short Bio Ms. Yoshimi Ohara is a partner at Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu in Tokyo, Japan. She served as counsel in international arbitration under the rules of the ICC, ICSID, AAA/ICDR, SIAC and JCAA. She also served as co-arbitrator, sole arbitrator and chair arbitrator under rules of the ICC, SIAC, JCAA, KCAB, ICDR and UNCITRAL. She is a member of the Governing Board of the ICCA, a council member of HKIAC, a member of the Board of the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA) and a member of the Executive Director of the Japan Association of Arbitrators (JAA). She is a former Vice President of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) and the ICC International Court of Arbitration (ICC), and listed as a member of the ICSID panel of arbitrators. She is admitted to the Japanese Bar and the New York Bar and has an LLM. from Harvard Law School. Areas of specialisation Communications, media and technology, Information technology, Intellectual property, Investment and investment treaties Publications 2011-2023, Global Arbitration Review - The Asia-Pacific Arbitration Review 2012-2024 Japan May 2021, Does a Right to a Physical Hearing Exist in International Arbitration? – National Reports ｢Japan｣, ICCA October 2017, Arbitration in Japan, Asian Dispute Review October 2015, Arbitration World - Jurisdictional Comparisons 5th Edition 2015 (co-author), Thomson Reuters November 2011 Asia Arbitration Handbook Japan (Co-author), Oxford University Press Positions or offices held partner
Nadia	Ohlhoff-Smahi	Lenz & Staehelin	Switzerland	Switzerland	Ms. Nadia Ohlhoff-Smahi Senior Associate Lenz & Staehelin Address Route de Chêne 30 Geneva Switzerland Tel. 9200 E-mail Link (LinkedIn/website) https://www.lenzstaehelin.com/people-across-the-firm/people-detail/nadia-ohlhoff-smahi Nationality Switzerland Languages French, English, German Short Bio Nadia Ohlhoff-Smahi, LL.M., is a Senior Associate in the Litigation and Arbitration group of Lenz & Staehelin in Geneva. Her practice focuses on international and domestic arbitration as well as cross-border and domestic litigation. She represents parties and acts as Arbitrator in numerous arbitration proceedings, both ad hoc and institutional. She also represents and advises clients in civil litigation, including in relation to the challenge, recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards and court decisions in Switzerland. In addition, she has experience in representing and advising clients in intellectual property matters, in particular trademarks, patents, copyrights, designs and unfair competition law disputes. Areas of specialisation Antitrust, competition and trade, Communications, media and technology, Construction and engineering, Energy, Information technology, Intellectual property, Maritime and shipping, Sport, Transport Publications - 2013-2022: "Panorama de jurisprudence suisse – Swiss Arbitration Case Law Review", co-author Pierre-Yves Gunter, in: Les Cahiers de l’Arbitrage; 4/2022; 4/2021; 2/2020; 3/2019; 3/2018; 4/2017; 3/2016; 3/2015; 4/2014; 3/2013 - 2022: "New Claims and Amended Claims in International Arbitration – Finding Landmarks in Navigating the Tribunal’s Discretion", co-author Romana Brueggemann, in: SchiedsVZ Zeitschrift für Schiedsverfahren/German Arbitration Journal 2/2022 - 2021: "Applying "Foreign" Mandatory Laws in International Arbitration Despite the Parties’ Choice of Law: A Necessary Evil?", in: ASA Bulletin 3/2021 - 2020: "Due Process Under the Swiss Rules of International Arbitration", in: ASA Bulletin 4/2020 - 2016/2017: "The Arbitrator’s Liability and Immunity Under Swiss Law", in ASA Bulletin 1/2017 and 4/2016 Positions or offices held Since 2024: President of the AIJA International Arbitration Commission Since 2023: Senior Associate at Lenz & Staehelin (Geneva, Switzerland) - 2018-2023: Associate/Senior Associate at Bär & Karrer AG (Zurich/Geneva, Switzerland) - 2017-2018: Associate at Meyerlustenberger Lachenal (Zurich, Switzerland) - 2015-2016: Trainee Lawyer at Lenz & Staehelin (Geneva, Switzerland) - 2012-2015: Various internships, including at the ICC Secretariat (Paris, France)
Christopher	Ojo SAN	Bayo Ojo & Co	Nigeria	Nigeria	Mr. Christopher Adebayo Ojo SAN Partner Bayo Ojo & Co Address 6 Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent ITF House, 4th Floor, Wuse 2 Abuja Federal Capital Territory Nigeria Tel. 935 E-mail Link (LinkedIn/website) https://www.linkedin.com/christopher-ojo-24a17743 Nationality Nigeria Languages Yoruba, English Short Bio Graduated from the University of Lagos, Nigeria in 1977. Called to the Nigerian Bar in 1978. Obtained LL. M (Master of Laws) from the London School of Economics, University of London in 1982. Been in active Commercial Law, Arbitration and Alternative dispute resolution practice and acted as Sole Arbitrator, member of Arbitral panels and as counsel in numerous domestic and international arbitrations at ICC, ICSID, AAA, PCA and LCIA over the last 40 years in complex oil and gas, investments, infrastructure, concessions, telecommunication, mining and commercial ventures. Has mediated on several disputes as well. Chartered Arbitrator and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Patron of the Nigerian Association of International Law and the International Law Association Nigeria. Areas of specialisation Banking and finance, Communications, media and technology, Construction and engineering, Energy, Environmental law, Information technology, Investment and investment treaties, Maritime and shipping, Public international law, Real estate, Regulatory, State contracts/PPP, Transport Publications Handbook of Arbitration and ADR Practice in Nigeria Nigerian Journal of Arbitration and Mediation (NJAM) African Journal of Arbitration and Mediation (AJAM) Positions or offices held Past President, African Arbitration Association Past President Nigeria Bar Association Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Past Chairman Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Nigeria Branch Former Member Board of Trustees of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Past President African Users’ Council of the London Court of International Arbitration Former Member, United Nations International Law Commission Geneva, Switzerland Past Chairman UNESCO Appeals Board, Paris Former member of ICSID Panel of Arbitrators Former member of PCA Panel of Arbitrators Member CIETAC Panel of Arbitrators Member Board of Trustees of Cairo Regional Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration Patron Nigerian Society of International Law Patron International Law Association Nig
Oluwaseyilayo	Ojo, SAN	S. O. & C. Legal	Nigeria	Nigeria	Mr. Oluwaseyilayo Akinkunmi Ojo, SAN Senior Partner S. O. & C. Legal Address 3rd Floor (Phase II) Kajola House 62/64, Campbell Street Lagos Island Lagos Nigeria Tel. 9191 E-mail Link (LinkedIn/website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/seyilayo-ojo-san-m-ciod-bb893a1b?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Nationality Nigeria Languages Yoruba Short Bio Mr. Seyilayo Ojo SAN is a legal practitioner and arbitrator with extensive experience across varied aspects of corporate, commercial, and international business law. He is the Senior Partner at S.O. & C. Legal. He is committed to excellence and the strict observance of professional and ethical standards in the discharge of his duties. His practice is defined by a dedication to high-level legal work and a belief in foundational professional integrity. Positions or offices held Senior Partner
Onur	Oksan	Derains & Gharavi	Turkey	France	Mr. Onur Oksan Associate Derains & Gharavi Address 14 rue de l'Annonciation Paris France Tel. 9047 E-mail Link (LinkedIn/website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/onur-ok%C5%9Fan-b21bb762/ Nationality Turkey Languages Turkish, English, French, Norwegian Short Bio Triple qualified lawyer (Istanbul, Paris and England & Wales) specializing in international arbitration with prior experience on human rights law and project finance. Areas of specialisation Investment and investment treaties, Public international law, State contracts/PPP Positions or offices held Case-processing lawyer, ECHR, Strasbourg (2016-2020) Associate, Bezen & Partners, Istanbul (2012-2016)
Miloš	Olík	ROWAN LEGAL	Czech Republic	Czech Republic	Dr. Miloš Olík Arbitrator, Attorney-at-law ROWAN LEGAL Address 1683/127 Na Pankraci Gemini Center Prague 4 Czech Republic Tel. 942 E-mail Link (LinkedIn/website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/milo%C5%A1-ol%C3%ADk-94867083/ Nationality Czech Republic Languages Czech, English, Russian, Slovak Areas of specialisation Banking and finance, Construction and engineering, Investment and investment treaties, Public international law, Sport Publications Olík, M., Karešová Kucharčuk, M.: Czech Republic: Does a Right to a Physical Hearing Exist in International Arbitration? (co-author), ICCA Report, edited by J. Hosking, Y. Lahlou, G. R. Elgueta, 8 February 2021 Olík, M., Čáp, M., Heyduk, J.: Investment Arbitration in the Czech Republic, in Investment Arbitration in Central and Eastern Europe, Law and Practice, Elgar Arbitration Law and Practice series, Edward Elgar Publishing, Cheltenham, United Kingdom, 2019 Olík, M.: ICCA Handbook on Commercial Arbitration, National Report for the Czech Republic, Kluwer Law International, 2018 Olík, M., Maisner, M., Pokorný, R., Málek, P., Janoušek, M: The Law on Arbitration Proceedings and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards, Commentary (2nd edition), Prague, Wolters Kluwer, Inc., 2017 Positions or offices held Chairman of the Council of Arbitrators - Football Association of the Czech Republic Vice-President ICC Czech Republic
GODWIN	OMOAKA, SAN	TEMPLARS	Nigeria	Nigeria	Mr. GODWIN OSEMEAHON OMOAKA, SAN PARTNER TEMPLARS Address 13A AJ Marihno Drive 5th Floor, The Octagon, Victoria Island LAGOS Lagos State Nigeria Tel. 6570 E-mail Link (LinkedIn/website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/godwin-omoaka-san-fciarb-7724bb31?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app Nationality Nigeria Languages Esan, English, Hausa Short Bio I am a Senior Advocate of Nigeria 1 and a Partner in the Dispute Resolution practice group of Templars Barristers and Solicitors. I also double as the Head of the Real Estate practice group in Templars Barristers and Solicitors. I have twenty years of active arbitration and courtroom experience relating to a wide variety of disputes in the oil and gas industry, construction industry, taxation, anti-bribery and corruption etc., spanning different areas of law namely, complex commercial and taxation law issues, general civil litigation, energy law, copyright law, securities transactions, commercial arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. I am a Fellow of the Institute of Construction Arbitrators, the Chartered Institute of Arbitration and sit on the Board of the Lagos Court of Arbitration. Areas of specialisation Banking and finance, Communications, media and technology, Construction and engineering, Energy, Environmental law, Investment and investment treaties, Public international law, Real estate, Restructuring and insolvency, Sport, Taxation and accountancy Publications 2020 - Arbitrators’ Duty of Independence and Impartiality: An Analysis of the Nigerian Trial Court’s Decision in Global Gas & Refinery Limited v Shell Petroleum Development Company 2019 - Getting the Deal Through Mediation (Contributed Chapter on Nigeria) 2017 - Getting the Deal Through Mediation (Contributed Chapter on Nigeria) 2004 - Legal Regime for the Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Nigeria: An Overview Positions or offices held Partner
Ricardo Maria	Ongkiko	SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan	Philippines	Philippines	Mr. Ricardo Maria Palma Gil Ongkiko Senior Partner, Litigation Department Head SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan Address 105 Paseo de Roxas 5th Floor, SyCip Law Center Makati City Metro Manila Philippines Tel. 945 E-mail Link (LinkedIn/website) http://linkedin.com/in/ricardo-ongkiko-84237a5 Nationality Philippines Languages English, Filipino Short Bio Ricardo Ma. P.G. Ongkiko is a senior partner in SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan. He heads its Litigation Department and is a regular member of its Executive Committee. Mr. Ongkiko earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of the Philippines in 1984, magna cum laude, and his Bachelor of Laws from the same university in 1988, cum laude and Class Salutatorian. He earned his Masters of Laws from the University of Michigan in 1992. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) . He is the Immediate Past President and present Trustee of the Philippine Institute of Construction Arbitrators and Mediators, a President-Emeritus of the Philippine Institute of Arbitrators, and a Trustee of the Philippine Dispute Resolution Center. He is an accredited arbitrator of the SIAC, HKIAC, AIAC, KCAB, among others. Areas of specialisation Antitrust, competition and trade, Construction and engineering, Real estate, Restructuring and insolvency Publications Philippine Chapters of Force Majeure and Hardship in the Asia-Pacific Region (2022), Legal 500 Arbitration Questions (2022), Chambers Global Practice Guide International Arbitration (2022), GAR Know How Commercial Arbitration (2022), Lexology Getting the Deal Through: Enforcement of Foreign Judgments (2022), Kluwer Arbitration Smart Charts (2022), HSF Dispute Resolution in Asia Pacific (2020), International Comparative Legal Guide: International Arbitration (2019), Getting the Deal Through: Mediation (2015), Guide to Privilege in Asia Pacific (2014), Getting the Deal Through: Restructuring& Insolvency (2014), Guide to Dispute Resolution in Asia Pacific (2013), Multilaw and Oceana Publication’s Digest of Commercial Laws of the World (2010), among others. Positions or offices held Trustee, Philippine Dispute Resolution Center, Inc.; President Emeritus, Philippine Institute of Arbitrators; Immediate Past President and Trustee, Philippine Institute of Construction Arbitrators & Mediators
Nneka	Onyema	SOAS University of London	United Kingdom, Nigeria, United Kingdom	United Kingdom	Prof. Dr. Nneka Emilia Onyema Professor of International Commercial Law SOAS University of London Address 10 Thornhaugh Street Law Department, Russell Square London United Kingdom Tel. 948 E-mail Link (LinkedIn/website) https://onyema-arbitration.co.uk/ Nationality United Kingdom, Nigeria, United Kingdom Languages English Short Bio Emilia Onyema is Professor of International Commercial Law at SOAS University of London. She is qualified to practice law in Nigeria, as a Solicitor in England & Wales and Fellow of Chartered Institute of Arbitrator. She teaches international commercial arbitration and international investment law; convenes the SOAS Arbitration in Africa conference series; and leads the Arbitration in Africa biennial survey research project. She co-published the African Promise and founded the Arbitration Fund for African Students charity. In her arbitration practice, she has experience as presiding, co and sole arbitrator in international commercial arbitration. Areas of specialisation Banking and finance, Construction and engineering, Investment and investment treaties, Maritime and shipping, Public international law, State contracts/PPP, Transport Publications Emilia Onyema, “Reimagining the Framework for resolving Intra-African Commercial Disputes in the Context of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement”, World Trade Review (2019), pp 1-25. “Costs in International Arbitration: Synergy between civil and common law principles” in 'The Plurality and Synergies of Legal Traditions in International Arbitration: Looking Beyond the Common and Civil Law Divide', edited by Nayla Comair Obeid and Stavros Brekoulakis, 2024 (Kluwer Law International) pp. 485-499 "African Practitioners, International Arbitration and Inclusivity” in “Arbitration’s Age of Enlightenment?” in Cavinder Bull SC, Loretta Malintoppi, and Constantine Partasides KC (general editors) “Arbitration’s Age of Enlightenment?”, ICCA Congress Series No 21, 2022 (Kluwer Law International) pp 575-588. Positions or offices held Director, Onyema Arbitration Services (UK) Ltd. Dubai IAC, Member since 2023; Tashkent IAC member since 2023, Lagos Chamber of Commerce International Arbitration Centre, since 2015 President, Council of Advisers, Libyan Centre for International Commercial Arbitration from 2018-2020. Member, Advisory Committee, Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA) from 2017-2024.
Mariella	Orelli	Homburger AG		Switzerland	Ms. Mariella Orelli Partner Homburger AG Address 201 Hardstrasse Prime Tower Zurich Switzerland Tel. 952 E-mail
David	Orta	Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP	United States of America	United States of America	Mr. David Michael Orta Partner Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP Address 1300 Street NW Suite 900 Washington DC United States of America Tel. 953 E-mail Nationality United States of America Languages English, Spanish Short Bio David is a trial lawyer and arbitration advocate with many years of experience successfully representing clients all over the world in complex international arbitrations (including investor-state (treaty) arbitrations and complex, international commercial arbitrations) and complex, commercial transnational litigations. David’s clients and cases have spanned most continents, including North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. David represents both governments and investors in international arbitration matters. His experience spans many sectors, including energy, oil and gas, transportation, infrastructure, construction, power plant, telecommunications, mining, and post-merger and acquisition disputes. Areas of specialisation Construction and engineering, Energy, Investment and investment treaties, Public international law, Regulatory, State contracts/PPP Publications David M. Orta, Brian H. Rowe, Julianne Jaquith, Kristopher Yue, “The Arbitration Review of the Americas 2020: Investment Treaty Arbitration in the Americas.” (published in August 2019), Global Arbitration Review. Firm Memorandum: Title III Suits Under The Helms-Burton Act - A Primer, (May 2019). David M. Orta, Tai-Heng Cheng, Julia Peck, “Getting the Deal Through (United States Chapter) – Investment Treaty Arbitration 2016.” (published in November 2015), Law Business Research Ltd. For further information please visit www.GettingTheDealThrough.com David M. Orta, Tai-Heng Cheng, Julia Peck, “Getting the Deal Through (United States Chapter) – Investment Treaty Arbitration 2015.” (published in November 2014), Law Business Research Ltd. For further information please visit www.GettingTheDealThrough.com Positions or offices held David Orta is Chair of the U.S. International Arbitration Practice and of the Latin America International Arbitration Practice. Chambers Global and Chambers Latin America report that clients call David Orta a “tenacious” advocate, “a vastly experienced attorney who inspires real confidence, with a remarkable ability to see all the angles.” They also report that Mr. Orta wins praise from clients for his dedication and “goes above and beyond to get the best result.”