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Areas of law

- International Arbitration - Mediation - Legal Advice for International Companies in English Law

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Legal Advice for International Companies in English Law

- Arbitration - Contract drafting and interpretation - Strategic relationship planning - Dispute resolution - Ventures involving project finance, JOA and joint ventures, engineering/construction and operations

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Appointments & Memberships

- Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators - Lecturer in arbitration and mediation skills, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators - Lecturer in arbitration and mediation skills, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors - Guest lecturer on mediation, LLM Course, British University in Dubai - Honorary Secretary, Thailand Branch Chartered Institute of Arbitrators - Vice Chairman, UAE Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators - Accredited Non Executive Director, Bursa Malaysia (KLSE) - Arbitration Panel Member, Dubai International Arbitration Centre - Arbitration Panel Member, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre - Arbitration Panel Member, London Court of International Arbitration - Arbitration Panel Member, Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration - Arbitration Panel Member, Asia International Arbitration Centre - Arbitration Panel Member, Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre - Arbitration Panel Member, Thai Arbitration Institute

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Awards

- International and European Law Scholarship, Université libre de Bruxelles - Star Arbitrator, as voted by students and staff of the Hong Kong Vis East Moot Competition, 2016

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Languages

- French

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Case profile

As an Independent Neutral and Consultant Gordon has successfully settled arbitration and mediations in many international disputes, including: - Bahrain – Leading an expert team on a US$200m commercial arbitration, resisting contractor claims for loss and expense resulting from delay on an iconic housing project Kazakhstan – Advising Contractor on design build risks including local law Civil Code considerations Myanmar – Making recommendations on the introduction of modern arbitration laws and practice to the Union of Myanmar Qatar – Advising two International Contractors on pre-bid terms and contract conditions for an underground railway line, which lead to a rethink of harsh contract terms imposed by the Government Saudi Arabia – Advising two International Contractors on two projects to help refine claims against dominant Government Oil & Gas majors, leading to the early financial settlement of disputes Thailand – Acting as arbitrator and mediator in construction and commercial franchise cases UAE – Advising government entity and reviewing a proposed contract for major airfield terminal suggesting changes to contract form where necessary. Acted as Lead Mediator in a successful resolution of a 1 billion dollar dispute through an 18-month evaluative mediation. Acted as arbitrator in more than 20 commercial and construction cases for both DIAC and DIFC-LCIA. - Bahrain – Leading an expert team on a US$200m commercial arbitration, resisting contractor claims for loss and expense resulting from delay on an iconic housing project - Kazakhstan – Advising Contractor on design build risks including local law Civil Code considerations - Myanmar – Making recommendations on the introduction of modern arbitration laws and practice to the Union of Myanmar - Qatar – Advising two International Contractors on pre-bid terms and contract conditions for an underground railway line, which lead to a rethink of harsh contract terms imposed by the Government - Saudi Arabia – Advising two International Contractors on two projects to help refine claims against dominant Government Oil & Gas majors, leading to the early financial settlement of disputes - Thailand – Acting as arbitrator and mediator in construction and commercial franchise cases - UAE – Advising government entity and reviewing a proposed contract for major airfield terminal suggesting changes to contract form where necessary. Acted as Lead Mediator in a successful resolution of a 1 billion dollar dispute through an 18-month evaluative mediation. Acted as arbitrator in more than 20 commercial and construction cases for both DIAC and DIFC-LCIA.

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