Arbitration Life with Janette and Hana: Recent Episodes

BVI International Arbitration Centre

Arbitration Life is an interview series with Ms. Janette N. Brin, our Centre Manager, and Ms. Hana Doumal, our Registrar, interviewing a wide range of practitioners involved in the field of Arbitration.

Arbitration Life is sponsored by the British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre. Meeting the rapidly evolving dispute resolution needs of arbitration users worldwide, the BVI IAC is a neutral, impartial, efficient and reliable dispute resolution institution and conference center located in the Caribbean, Latin America and at the cross-roads of the Americas.

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In this episode of Arbitration Life, Janette Brin and Hana Doumal sit down with Tana'ania Small Davis, Partner at Livingston Alexander & Levy, the oldest law firm in Jamaica. With over 24 years in practice, Tana'ania focuses on commercial litigation, insolvency and international and domestic arbitration. She is admitted to practice in four Caribbean countries including the British Virgin Islands and Jamaica.

In this interview she discusses her advice for young lawyers, the key differences between domestic and international arbitration, and superhero powers.

To learn more about Arbitration Life, visit arbitrationlife.org.

Arbitration Life is sponsored by the British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre. Meeting the rapidly evolving dispute resolution needs of arbitration users worldwide, the BVI IAC is a neutral, impartial, efficient and reliable dispute resolution institution and conference center located in the Caribbean, Latin America and at the cross-roads of the Americas. For more information, visit bviiac.org.

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In this episode of Arbitration Life, Janette Brin and Hana Doumal sit down with Shan Greer, Partner at Spencer West LLP. Shan is an international lawyer with over 20 years’ experience in commercial transactions and disputes with specific proficiency in construction law.

In this interview, Shan discusses dispute resolution talent in the Caribbean region, her arbitration experience and lessons learned, encounters with racial bias, and the impact of COVID-19 on virtual arbitration internationally.

Stay tuned until the end to find out if Shan is watching Suits or How To Get Away with Murder.

To learn more about Arbitration Life, visit arbitrationlife.org.

Arbitration Life is sponsored by the British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre. Meeting the rapidly evolving dispute resolution needs of arbitration users worldwide, the BVI IAC is a neutral, impartial, efficient and reliable dispute resolution institution and conference center located in the Caribbean, Latin America and at the cross-roads of the Americas. For more information, visit bviiac.org.

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In this episode of Arbitration Life, Janette Brin and Hana Doumal sit down with John Beechey CBE of BeecheyArbitration. With over 40 years of experience in the field of arbitration, John is Chairman of the BVI International Arbitration Center and is among the best-known arbitrators in the world.

In this interview, John discusses what attracted him to arbitration, his work on the ground-breaking IBA working groups responsible for the Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Commercial Arbitration and the Conflicts of Interest Guidelines, the evolution of diversity and gender equality in arbitration, and his recognition as Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

To learn more about Arbitration Life, visit arbitrationlife.org.

Arbitration Life is sponsored by the British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre. Meeting the rapidly evolving dispute resolution needs of arbitration users worldwide, the BVI IAC is a neutral, impartial, efficient and reliable dispute resolution institution and conference center located in the Caribbean, Latin America and at the cross-roads of the Americas. For more information, visit bviiac.org.

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In this episode of Arbitration Life, Janette Brin and Hana Doumal sit down with Akima Paul-Lambert, Partner at Hogan Lovells. Akima is a dual-qualified UK solicitor-advocate and US litigation attorney with nearly 15 years of legal experience. Her practice focuses on English and international litigation and arbitration, and regulatory investigations. In this interview she discusses what motivates her career aspirations, common misconceptions about arbitration, and The Royal Family.

To learn more about Arbitration Life, visit arbitrationlife.org.

Arbitration Life is sponsored by the British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre. Meeting the rapidly evolving dispute resolution needs of arbitration users worldwide, the BVI IAC is a neutral, impartial, efficient and reliable dispute resolution institution and conference center located in the Caribbean, Latin America and at the cross-roads of the Americas. For more information, visit bviiac.org.

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In this episode of Arbitration Life, Janette Brin and Hana Doumal sit down with Paula Gibbs, Senior Associate at Harneys. Paula is an international commercial litigation and arbitration lawyer with 11 years’ experience. In this interview she discusses the experiences that have made the greatest impact on her career, the opportunity to participate in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, and a key step for young practitioners to grow in the field of arbitration.

To learn more about Arbitration Life, visit arbitrationlife.org.

Arbitration Life is sponsored by the British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre. Meeting the rapidly evolving dispute resolution needs of arbitration users worldwide, the BVI IAC is a neutral, impartial, efficient and reliable dispute resolution institution and conference center located in the Caribbean, Latin America and at the cross-roads of the Americas. For more information, visit bviiac.org.

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In this episode of Arbitration Life, Janette Brin and Hana Doumal sit down with Tameka Davis, Partner at Conyers. Tameka is an international commercial litigation and arbitration lawyer with over 15 years’ experience. In this interview she discusses the experiences that have made the greatest impact on her career, instances of where she would choose arbitration over litigation and the fact that she is a really good cook!

To learn more about Arbitration Life, visit arbitrationlife.org.

Arbitration Life is sponsored by the British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre. Meeting the rapidly evolving dispute resolution needs of arbitration users worldwide, the BVI IAC is a neutral, impartial, efficient and reliable dispute resolution institution and conference center located in the Caribbean, Latin America and at the cross-roads of the Americas. For more information, visit bviiac.org.