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< Back Sophia Elisabeth von Dewall DERAINS & GHARAVI Arbitrator Contact Details Netherlands, France 00 33 (0)1 40 55 51 00 svondewall@derainsgharavi.com Additional Links: Link Contact Details Biography Sophia von Dewall is partner at Derains & Gharavi and has acted in numerous international arbitration proceedings, as well as in legal proceedings before Netherlands state courts. She has handled arbitrations conducted under the arbitration rules of the NAI, CEPINA, ICC, HKIAC and ICSID. Her areas of practice include international investment disputes and international commercial disputes arising out of international contracts, joint-venture and shareholder relationships and large infrastructural projects. She also acts as arbitrator, including in arbitrations administered by the ICC Rules (further information, see firm website). In addition, she is Member of the Executive Board of the Dutch Arbitration Association and Member of the ICC Task Force on Corruption. Sophia is admitted to the Amsterdam Bar and registered in the Paris Bar. She obtained an LL.M. in Public International & European Law (cum laude) and an LL.M. in Dutch Law (cum laude) from the University of Amsterdam. Languages Spoken Dutch, English, French Specialisation Energy, Construction, Contracts, Distribution, Information and Communication Technologies Bar Admission(s) Credentials CV

Anti-corruption, Integrity, Corporate reporting & Human Rights Free and fair competition, transparency, respect and compliance with the rule of law are a reflection of an efficiently functioning global economy. Discover the Commission's Key Initiatives The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) stands at the forefront of empowering businesses to operate with the highest standards of responsibility and ethics. Through an extensive suite of resources and tools, ICC is committed to assisting companies in enhancing their corporate conduct and practices. At the heart of this mission lies the ICC Commission on Anti-corruption, Integrity, Corporate Reporting, and Human Rights. This pivotal commission is formulating policy recommendations and creating actionable tools, all from a comprehensive global business standpoint. Our focus is on fostering corporate accountability, promoting transparency, and leading the charge against corruption. The Commission is a collective of esteemed experts and thought leaders from around the world, all united by a shared dedication to these critical issues. Each member brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, representing businesses that are deeply committed to advancing corporate integrity, ethical governance, and human rights. Anti-corruption & Integrity Discover Corporate Reporting Discover Human Rights Discover Combating Corruption Corruption represents a significant barrier to integrity in business dealings, eroding fair competition, skewing the allocation of resources, diminishing public trust, and weakening the rule of law. The susceptibility of businesses to corruption varies based on factors such as their size, degree of international activity, and the nature and scope of their operations. At the heart of corporate responsibility and sound governance, combating corruption is becoming a crucial part of companies' policies for managing their operations. Nonetheless, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) often find themselves at a disadvantage, lacking the resources to meet anti-corruption standards fully. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has long championed the importance of businesses adhering to self-regulated compliance measures. It acknowledges the foundational role that international organizations and national governments play in eradicating corrupt practices, including extortion, solicitation, and bribery. Pioneering the fight against corruption, ICC issued its first set of anti-corruption guidelines in 1977 with the Rules of Conduct to Combat Extortion and Bribery. These rules, regularly updated, align with significant international legal frameworks like the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials (1997) and the United Nations Convention against Corruption (2003), marking critical advancements in the global effort against corruption. ICC’s suite of anti-corruption resources aims to empower the private sector with training and self-regulation tools, driving forward the global mission to eradicate corruption through practical, action-oriented solutions. ICC Rules on combating corruption 11 December 2023 The ICC Rules on Combating Corruption constitute the cornerstone of ICC's anti-corruption work, serving both as a tool for self-regulation by business and as a roadmap for governments in their efforts to fight extortion and bribery. Publications ICC Anti-corruption Clause 11 November 2016 This ICC Anti-corruption Clause is for companies to include in their agreements, whereby they undertake to comply with the ICC Rules on Combating Corruption or commit to put in place and maintain an anti-corruption compliance programme. The Week of Integrity The Week of Integrity is the annual multi-stakeholder initiative that aims to foster the exchange of knowledge and stimulate the debate on integrity in the workplace and in the boardroom, at all types of organizations. Visit our website Business and Human Rights The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) champions the critical role businesses play in upholding human rights and advocates for meaningful collaboration between governments and the business sector to exchange insights on developing and managing human rights obligations. The Business Imperative for Human Rights Protection Businesses are instrumental in fostering peaceful, inclusive societies, which are at the heart of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By respecting human rights, companies not only align with ethical standards but also contribute significantly to the global mission of achieving these goals. Guiding Businesses Towards Human Rights Compliance The United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights serve as a comprehensive framework outlining the responsibilities of governments and businesses in safeguarding human rights. ICC is committed to facilitating the adoption of these principles by the business community. Numerous ICC member companies have already made strides in ensuring human rights protection by establishing grievance mechanisms for remedy within their operations. The Essential Role of Governments While the business community plays a crucial role in respecting human rights, the foundational responsibility lies with Governments. ICC encourages governments to proactively engage with businesses, leveraging the sector's valuable experiences in implementing human rights commitments. This collaborative approach is key to enhancing the effectiveness of human rights protection globally. Discover the initiatives to galvanize both businesses and governments towards the advancement of Human Rights. ICC initiatives for Human Rights Corporate Reporting In an increasingly regulated world, companies are confronted with the daunting task of navigating through a complex maze of new regulations. These emerging standards worldwide not only place a significant burden of proof on businesses regarding their reporting practices but also have profound financial implications. The intricacies of compliance are further compounded by the imperative to maintain a level playing field both within the European Union (EU) and in the broader global market. Successfully managing these challenges is essential for companies aiming to preserve their competitive edge and uphold their integrity in the international arena. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) stands at the forefront of global business representation, advocating tirelessly to ensure that the voice of business is heard and that the conditions necessary for businesses to thrive and engage in international trade are maintained. ICC is dedicated to developing tools and resources that assist companies in refining their corporate reporting and operational strategies to meet these evolving challenges. Recognizing the critical link between responsible business conduct and corporate success, more businesses are integrating principles of transparency, ethics, and risk management into their governance frameworks. These practices are pivotal not only for effective management but also for bolstering a company's reputation and securing its long-term financial prosperity. 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< Back ICC Secretary General John Denton’s open letter to trade ministers ahead of MC13 WBO Feb 21, 2024 ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO has issued a letter to trade ministers urging them to make every possible effort to ensure that the World Trade Organization’s 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) delivers tangible outcomes to bolster the multilateral trading system. The WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) is taking place on 26-29 February 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Ministers from across the world will attend to review the functioning of the multilateral trading system and to take action on the future work of the WTO. In his letter, Mr. Denton warns that the gradual erosion of the WTO and the proliferation of unilateral and protectionist trade measures are weakening economic resiliency, inhibiting job creation, and exacerbating inequality. He warns that the WTO system should not be taken for granted – multilateral trade rules are not only a driver of economic growth and development but also an essential safety net. Emphasising the global business community’s steadfast support for the multilateral trading system, Mr. Denton stresses the need to see outcomes at MC13 in three key areas: Strengthening the WTO – we are urging WTO members to reaffirm their commitment to the foundational principles of the WTO, align behind a holistic vision for reform covering all three pillars of the organisation – negotiating, monitoring and deliberation, and dispute settlement – and agree on a tangible work programme for reform. Renewing the WTO E-Commerce Moratorium, a key safeguard for small businesses across the world, and introducing much needed ambitious digital trade disciplines at the WTO, including on data flows and localisation Accelerating the discussions on trade and environmental sustainability to eliminate growing trade frictions arising from the proliferation of national sustainability policies. Read ICC Secretary General John Denton’s open letter to trade ministers ahead of MC13 Previous Next

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< Back DSI Legal Reform Advisory Board announces new Chair ICC DSI Feb 2, 2024 The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Digital Standards Initiative (DSI) has announced the appointment of Oliver Wieck, Secretary General of ICC Germany, as the new Chair of the DSI Legal Reform Advisory Board. Mr Wieck is joined by three Vice-Chairs: Luca Castellani, legal officer of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) and one of the drafters of the Model Law on Electronic Transferrable Records; Vashti Maharaj, Head of Digital Trade Policy with the Commonwealth; and Chantal Ononaiwu, Trade Policy and Legal Specialist Office of Trade Negotiations from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). ICC Executive Board member Valentina Mintah steps down from her role as Co-Chair having served on the Legal Reform Advisory Board since 2022. Since its inception in January 2022, the Legal Reform Advisory Board has played a pivotal role in the global campaign to remove legal barriers to seamless digital trade, and engage countries and policymakers in creating an enabling policy environment for digital trade to take root. John Denton, ICC Secretary General said: “The DSI Legal Reform Advisory Board leadership has a huge amount of expertise, and truly global reach, on the issue of legal reform. We look forward to supporting them in their advocacy work towards sustainable, inclusive, digital trade. The momentum is real, and 2024 will be pivotal.” The Legal Reform Advisory Board, which brings together a wide range of policy, legal, and financial expertise on trade digitalization, was instrumental in creating a monitoring framework to track global alignment to Model Law on Electronic Transferrable Records (MLETR). Mr Wieck, who has been serving as Interim Chair since September 2023, said: “As a representative of ICC’s national committees in the Legal Reform Advisory Board, I am very excited to contribute to shaping and promoting a globally comparable legal framework for the digitisation of global trade transactions.” Mr Castellani said: “I look forward to contributing to the work of ICC DSI on promoting the broader adoption of the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records, and, more generally, the digital transformation of trade. It is particularly important to include developing countries in those efforts in order to mitigate the digital divides.” Ms Maharaj said: “Within the Commonwealth legal reform to digitalize trade can be a true catalyst and game changer, particularly for developing states and it is my sincere honour to contribute to the dynamic work of the Legal Reform Advisory Board in creating a globally interoperable, integrated and enabling legal environment for trade facilitation.” Ms Ononaiwu said: “Trade Policy and Legal Specialist Office of Trade Negotiations from CARICOM, “I look forward to supporting the efforts of the Legal Reform Advisory Board to promote an enabling legal environment for paperless trade, which can greatly benefit small economies, like those in CARICOM, that are highly dependent on trade.” For more information about the ICC DSI, including tools and reports, please visit https://www.dsi.iccwbo.org/ . For business. For you. Previous Next

< Back Enhanced consultation with taxpayers and increased tax certainty vital to future development of proposed UN Tax Convention ICC WBO Aug 19, 2024 Following a three-week intergovernmental meeting in New York earlier this month, the United Nations has adopted Terms of Reference for a Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation – a potentially significant step towards establishing new rules for cross-border taxation. ICC, along with representatives from its national committees worldwide, actively participated in these negotiations – with the aim of ensuring that this initiative focuses on developing principles-based international tax policies that support trade, investment and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Following the adoption of the Terms of Reference, John Connors, Chair of ICC’s Global Commission on Taxation said: “For companies globally, tax policy is not only a means of raising government revenues but also a catalyst for sustainable growth and development. It should drive investment in jobs, infrastructure, and technology, while fostering trade, encouraging sustainable investment, and ensuring fair competition. We look forward to a UN Convention that aligns with these critical objectives and are ready to constructively participate in the process”. Commenting on the details of the agreed text, Luisa Scarcella, ICC Global Policy Lead on Taxation, added: “While the inclusion of a new paragraph guaranteeing stakeholder participation in the future drafting of the UN Tax Framework Convention is welcomed, it is crucial to emphasise the need for structured, ongoing, and meaningful consultation with taxpayers throughout the drafting and negotiation process. “In this connection, we regret that an important amendment proposed by EU countries, based on a prior suggestion from India to include references to taxpayer safeguards, was not adopted. This is especially disappointing given that the importance of taxpayers’ safeguards and consultations is recognised domestically across the vast majority of UN member countries. “Additionally, while the inclusion of tax certainty as a guiding principle for the convention is appreciated, effective tax certainty requires broad international support and consistent implementation of new rules. Coordination with existing rules and frameworks established by other international forums is also essential. The business community hopes that the convention will be negotiated with broad consensus and that existing regulations will be duly considered. “We are also concerned by the decision to address the taxation of cross-border services in one of the two protocols to be negotiated simultaneously with the Framework Convention. The ambitious timeline for this process raises concerns about the need to carefully consider the economic impact of new rules on local economies and global trade, particularly for developing countries that are service exporters.” Previous Next

Decision Tree Question 1 Is your contracting party based in the Netherlands? Yes No If yes: then no clear preference for arbitration or governmental jurisdiction, barring other reasons that might induce someone to choose arbitration. Then to question 7. If no: then there may be a clear preference for arbitration. Then where the other party is located is important. This should then be asked out. For that, then question 2 is important. Question 2 Is your contracting party based in the EU? Yes No If yes: then there is no preference for governmental jurisdiction or arbitration as far as recognition and enforcement is concerned. Then continue with question 3. If no: then there may be a clear preference for arbitration. For this please continue with question 4. 🔄 Start over ⬅ Back to previous question Question 3 If your contracting party is based in the EU, do you care whether you have to litigate in a Dutch court or a foreign court if a dispute arises? Yes No If so: this may lead to a choice of arbitration. Moving on to question 6. If no: then there is no immediate reason to choose arbitration in this context. Continuing with question 7. 🔄 Start over ⬅ Back to previous question Question 4 Is your contracting party based in Mexico, Singapore or the United Kingdom? Yes No If yes: then the same applies as in question 2. Continue with question 5. If no: then continue with question 6. 🔄 Start over ⬅ Back to previous question Question 5 If your contracting party is based in Mexico, Singapore or the United Kingdom, do you care whether to litigate in the Dutch courts or courts in any of these states if a dispute arises? Yes No If yes: then the same applies as for question. Then continue with question 6. If no: then continue with question 7. 🔄 Start over ⬅ Back to previous question Question 6 If it matters to you whether you litigate before the Dutch court or foreign court, would this be a reason to consider an alternative method of dispute resolution if your contracting party is reluctant to choose the Dutch court? Yes No If yes: then arbitration is a clear alternative, continue with question 7 to test this further. If no: then continue with question 7 to see if there are other reasons to choose alternative dispute resolution. 🔄 Start over ⬅ Back to previous question Question 7 Is it important to you that any dispute with your contracting party be treated confidentially in principle? Yes No If yes: reason to choose arbitration. If no: at this point no preference for arbitration / governmental jurisdiction. 🔄 Start over ⬅ Back to previous question Question 8 Is it important to you that you can in principle influence the planning and design of the proceedings? Yes No If yes: reason to choose arbitration. If no: no preference for arbitration / governmental jurisdiction at this point. 🔄 Start over ⬅ Back to previous question Question 9 Do you prefer a quick in principle final decision to the possibility of appeal? Note: this question is subject to caveats: (i) sometimes an appeal is also possible in arbitration (but not in ICC); (ii) in arbitration there is the possibility of setting aside an arbitral award, a procedure in the state court. Many users with little knowledge of arbitration may also consider that a form of appeal. Yes No If yes: reason to choose arbitration. If no: reason for choosing governmental jurisdiction. 🔄 Start over ⬅ Back to previous question Question 10 Do you find it convenient to be able to litigate in English? Yes No If yes: then this may be a reason for arbitration (alternative is NCC, which may come out, depending on answers to other questions). If no: this does not necessarily preclude arbitration. 🔄 Start over ⬅ Back to previous question Question 11 Do you find it objectionable to advance costs for the person who settles the dispute? Yes No If yes: reason for choosing governmental jurisdiction. If no: reason for choosing arbitration. 🔄 Start over ⬅ Back to previous question Question 12 In public proceedings, often only a fraction of the actual costs incurred is reimbursed to the winner; in arbitration, in principle, all costs are reimbursed. For the party that prevails this can be favourable, for the party that loses it can be unfavourable. Do you find this objectionable? Yes No If yes: reason for choosing governmental jurisdiction. If no: reason for choosing arbitration. 🔄 Start over ⬅ Back to previous question Thank you for participating! Test Start over

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< Back Irène Léger Staunch Arbitrator Contact Details Netherlands +31622614760 irene.leger@staunchlaw.com Additional Links: Link Contact Details Biography • Over 13 years of practice in international arbitration and litigation in Amsterdam and Paris, with a focus on international commercial arbitration. • Experience of arbitrations conducted in English or in French under the ICC, NAI, ICSID, UNCITRAL and PCA rules on a wide range of commercial, energy, insurance, technology or post-M&A issues. • Particular areas of knowledge with respect to procedural issues, the energy market and French law Languages Spoken English, French Specialisation Corporate Law / M&A, Employment, Energy and Natural Resources Bar Admission(s) Credentials CV

Digital Standards Initiative We are establishing  a globally harmonised  digital trade environment. What is the ICC Digital Standards Initiative? Recent innovations to digitise the global trading system have had the unintended consequence of fragmenting the market and the platforms used by several industries of the international supply chain and public sector agencies. There is a clear need for a trusted, independent and neutral body to lead the effort to connect digital islands. Hosted by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) , the Digital Standards Initiative is committed to promoting policy coherence and harmonising digital trading standards for the benefit of businesses, governments, and people everywhere. Working with established standard-setting bodies and international organisations, the ICC Digital Standards Initiative will drive greater adoption of existing standards and create new frameworks to unify digital trade processes. For an overview of existing standards that could help drive adoption, identify potential gaps, and promote interoperability, click here for a copy of The Standards Toolkit for Cross-Border Paperless Trade . The ICC Digital Standards Initiative will resolve key challenges facing trade digitisation efforts, including: Lack of coherent standards for developers, executives and policymakers. Platform rulebooks that hinder cross-platform title document exchange and utilisation. Insufficient standards to simplify blockchain and non-blockchain based integration. Legal uncertainty regarding the acceptance of digital trade documentation. Unclear requirements for foundational trade standards. Digital Standards Initiative in the Netherlands A conversation with Gerard Hartsink, lead DSI in NL. The common theme in Gerard Hartsink’s long career has been international trade and their payments. Whatever job he has been doing, he says that his work has always been “at the edge of international business processes, standards, and technology”. He has worked for the ICC for over ten years, the previous three of which as Chairman of the Digital Standards Initiative (DSI) Industry Advisory Board. In this interview, he highlights the significance of the DSI programme in streamlining the flow of global trade. Can you explain the ICC’s DSI programme in one sentence? The aim of the ICC’s Digital Standards Initiative is to develop a globally harmonized, digitized trade environment. Let’s get into more detail. How will this be accomplished? The DSI programme is focused on two aspects. Firstly, to make sure that the legal rules of administrative law around the world are harmonized. If this is not harmonized globally, then international trade slows down. The UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records – MLETR – is the relevant piece of legislation. Looking at the MLETR Tracker , you can see which countries have adopted this. The UK, for example, is further down the road than the Netherlands. The second part of the DSI mainly involves the technical data standards of the 40 international (paper) trade documents. These documents include data, but the format of these data is not the same of these documents to send them electronically to the business partners and government agencies such as customs, which is a problem. Moreover, it is in different languages. This is why we are nearly complete with the analysis of all 40 trade documents to get clarity about which data elements they contain. Then we identify the best standard for each data element: standardised data is very important for business-to-business, but also business-to-government communications. Standardised data is crucial in validating that the counterparty, for which the LEI (Legal Entity Identifier ) is the recommended option, is indeed the counterparty. Can you zoom in to the situation here in the Netherlands? The Netherlands has many exporters and importers dealing with goods and services. Although the Digital Standards Initiative is mainly for goods, it is not exclusive. A typical Dutch situation is that a lot of goods arriving at the Port of Rotterdam or Schiphol are destined for other countries. If one part of the container is for the Dutch market and the other part is for the rest of Europe, then it becomes very complex to understand who all the parties in the supply chain are. And, in the end, the data of the trade document related to the goods have to pass through multiple organisations, and everyone has to be paid for their services. From a practical perspective, the fact that all those documents do not have the same data is a problem for the exporter, importer or their service provider(s) established in or outside the Netherlands. What can be done to accelerate the implementation of the DSI in the Netherlands? ICC Netherlands has decided to create the ICC NL DSI Forum. This is not only for ICC members, but also key market participants in the Netherlands that are involved in international trade. This Forum has three tasks. First: to look at the DSI programme. Second: to listen to the members of the NL DSI Forum to hear their views based on their local industry knowledge. And third: if, in the end, we come to a global agreement, we will ask participants from the public and private sectors to help facilitate the adoption process of the ICC recommendations. What sort of timeline do you expect? It will take at least two years for the Dutch government to ensure that the MLETR is transposed to Dutch law. In addition, companies and their service providers will need to prepare themselves which will take one or two additional years. Therefore, awareness is very important; that people understand that this is going on at a global level under the umbrella of the ICC. I must also state that it is not just the ICC that is sitting around the table; many other organisations such as BIMCO, GS1, IPCSA, iSHARE, DCSA and IATA are working on this. Besides awareness, intelligent decisions from both the private and public sectors need to be made. Then we can start to have a dialogue about adoption. Is there a relationship between the Digital Standards Initiative and sustainability? There is definitely a direct link between the Digital Standards Initiative and some of the UN’s 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs): Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure [SDG #9], and Responsible Production and Consumption [SDG #12], for example. The DSI’s standardised suite of data facilitates easier communication; it also means that the cost of production, of moving goods around the world will decrease. If the processes of global trade can be carried out in a more efficient way, this will lead to more efficient use of resources. What is your personal motivation in working for the ICC’s DSI program? My history is in international business: I have the experience on how to use legal and technical standards to structure technology to facilitate international business processes. Therefore, I am very aware that the Dutch economy will benefit over time if we support the ICC’s Digital Standards Initiative. My motivation is working for the benefit of society. I have a focus on getting things done: this is what gives me a kick. Useful links: Standards Toolkit for Cross-border Paperless Trade Go to website The Standards Toolkit for Cross-Border Paperless Trade provides an overview of existing standards to help drive adoption, identify potential gaps and promote interoperability. Its objective is to equip every supply chain participant, both public and private, with some of the most notable and widely used standards to help push trade digitalisation to the next level. MLETR Tracker Go to website This tracker reflects information as known to ICC DSI on the global implementation of MLETR, stakeholders are invited to share any additional information that maybe relevant to update it. The Digital Standards Initiative Go to website The ICC Digital Standards Initiative is establishing a globally harmonised trade environment to address modern challenges and bridge digital standard gaps. UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records Go to website The Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records (MLETR) aims to enable the legal use of electronic transferable records both domestically and across borders. The MLETR applies to electronic transferable records that are functionally equivalent to transferable documents or instruments. Transferable documents or instruments are paper-based documents or instruments that entitle the holder to claim the performance of the obligation indicated therein and that allow the transfer of the claim to that performance by transferring possession of the document or instrument. Transferable documents or instruments typically include bills of lading, bills of exchange, promissory notes and warehouse receipts. The Centre for Digital Trade and Innovation (C4DTI) Go to website C4DTI is an ICC United Kingdom-led, global initiative based at Teesside University established with support from the Tees Valley Combined Authority. We are an industry-led, government-supported public-private partnership that works with the ICC Digital Standards Initiative, foreign governments, business groups, companies and international partners to digitalise UK trade. We are agnostic to technology and advocate for open, interoperable systems (laws, rules, standards). Legal Entity Identifiers (LEI) Go to website Digital identities, within the context of cross-border trade, are referred to as LEIs. They operate in a similar way to having a company identification number with Companies House except LEIs are publicly listed on a global register and are listed as a foundational standard in the WTO/ICC Standards Toolkit.

< Back Willem van Baren Independent Arbitrator Arbitrator Contact Details Netherlands +31 20 737 3403 willem.vanbaren@arbitration.nl Additional Links: Link Contact Details Biography Willem van Baren practices since 2016 as independent international arbitrator. He has been actively involved in more than 100 arbitration cases as party-appointed arbitrator, chairman, sole arbitrator, emergency arbitrator and expert under the major arbitral institutions and arbitration rules (CEPANI, ICC, LCIA, NAI, SIAC, UNUM, WIPO) and governed by various procedural and substantive laws. Until his retirement, he was a partner in Allen & Overy’s dispute resolution practice. In 2009, he became a CEDR accredited mediator. Willem has been involved in arbitrations concerning State-entities and private entities, often multi-party, and spanning a multitude of sectors, such as banking, corporate transactions, finance, energy, construction, infrastructure, insurance, shipbuilding, offshore, oil & gas, industrial manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, transportation (aviation, marine), solar power plants and wind parks and relating to diverse legal issues, such as investment, distributorship, joint ventures, partnerships, contract termination, post-M&A, sales of goods and shareholdings. He conducts arbitrations in English and Dutch and has working knowledge of German. Languages Spoken Dutch, English, German Specialisation Corporate Law / M&A, Joint Ventures, Investment / Public International Law, Finance and Banking, Insurance, Pharmaceutical, Sales, Distribution, Construction, Shipbuilding, Offshore, Aviation, Energy and Natural Resources Bar Admission(s) Credentials CV