by Damian | Jan 24, 2022 | Arbitration, Expert Secrets
‘Cross examined like a criminal’ In an extremely tense and fraught matter I acted as Delay expert for the government in defence of a delay claim by a Contractor. I was cross examined on my opinion evidence in arbitration as a part of the process. The details of the...
by Damian | Dec 21, 2021 | Arbitration, Expert Secrets
International Arbitrations and Other Jurisdictions I am undoubtedly more comfortable in the UK and South African jurisdictions. However, a lot of my work takes me into other African and international jurisdictions. As an expert, a lot of time is spent alone or with...
by Damian | Dec 16, 2021 | Arbitration, Spotlight, Webinar
Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in the ‘New Normal’ Join Damian James as he joins experts in construction and law for another spotlight event. The next event will feature James Banda of AMW & Co, Legal Practitioners as well as Kort Egan of Gatehouse Chambers,...
by Damian | Nov 1, 2021 | Arbitration
Anyone who’s been following the news in the world of arbitration and construction law lately cannot have missed the goings-on at the DIAC and DIFC in Dubai. In an unexpected move, on 14th September, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed Al-Maktoum issued a decree abolishing the...
by Damian | Sep 3, 2021 | Arbitration, Dispute Resolution
This discussion is around the capping of the fees for tribunal members from the perspective of an arbitrator. We consider this specifically within the African landscape. I may however draw upon other jurisdictions in my considerations of the topic. Should you need...
by Damian | Aug 4, 2021 | Arbitration
Over the past eighteen months, the pandemic has definitely changed how we all live and work. Whilst some of the challenges faced by experts have remained the same, virtual hearings have brought new challenges in both the preparation of reports and delivering testimony...
