News & Events
News & Events
Robert Rhodes QC is due to speak at the International Dispute Resolution Conference 2019 in Hong Kong, on 17th April 2019. The Hon Mrs Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, will open the event. Robert is the only English silk speaking at the Conference, which is expected to have 850 people attending. His session focuses on Investor Rights under Bilateral Investment Treaties. Jointly organised by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, Hong Kong Mediation Centre and the International Dispute Resolution & Risk Management Institute in collaboration with the Department of Justice, the one day Conference aims to encourage discussion on emerging trends in dispute resolution and examine the impact of the “Convention on…
News 10 Apr, 2019
Robert Rhodes QC discusses the question of compensation for sporting injuries in contact sports, following the recent case with Dominic Fry and Ryan Ball. Contact sports such as rugby and football are exciting and exhilarating to play. But what if you are injured while playing? Can you get compensation for your injury and any loss of earnings? This question surfaced recently in a case arising from an injury on the rugby field. Dominic Fry was seriously injured by a player on the opposing side. Mr Fry had kicked the ball downfield, aiming for touch, when his opponent tackled him. As a result of that impact, Mr Fry had to have his spleen removed and sued for damages for alleged negligence. Mr Fry claimed…
News 18 Dec, 2018
The Global Arbitration Review (GAR) and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) held an event in London this month to mark the launch of the new GAR-CIArb Seat Index – which is now live and ready to access. The launch, held at Reed Smith in London on 15 November, featured a panel discussion by CIArb’s Doug Jones, Lord Goldsmith QC and Professor Janet Walker of Outer Temple Chambers, who led work on the project, following an introduction by GAR’s publisher David Samuels. The index aims to provide one-page summaries of the favourableness of individual arbitral seats assessed against a range of standard criteria. In its first version, it covers six frequently used and well-established jurisdictions for arbitration: Hong Kong, London, New York,…
News 28 Nov, 2018
Sport Resolutions (UK) is an independent dispute resolution service, providing sport specific arbitration and mediation services. We are delighted to announce Matthew’s appointment to their panels. The Panel Appointment and Review Committee of Sports Resolutions has also invited Matthew McDonagh to join the Pro Bono Panel in order to provide advice and assistance to athletes and individuals of limited financial means. In his capacity as a member of the Pro Bono Panel, Matthew accepts instructions for athletes in a wide variety of disputes. He is one of a select group of experienced sport lawyers to assist individuals before Sport Resolutions panels and other NGB tribunals. At Outer Temple Chambers, Matthew leads on the Law in Sport activity and has represented…
News 27 Apr, 2018
We are very pleased to announce that the International Council of Arbitration for Sport (ICAS) has appointed Robert Rhodes QC as mediator of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland. Robert has been selected as one of 60 mediators who may be called upon to act as mediator in a mediation procedure. Robert sits on a number of panels of arbitrators / mediators globally, has rights of audience in the Dubai International Financial Centre, and is a member of the Dubai International Arbitration Centre. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, a member of the London Court of International Arbitration and of the International Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, Robert has been a member of the Corporate…
News 8 Jan, 2018
We are pleased to announce that Robert Rhodes, QC has been appointed a member of the Beijing Arbitration Commission’s Panel of Arbitrators. Robert also sits on a number of Far Eastern panels of arbitrators / mediators, has rights of audience in the Dubai International Financial Centre, and is a member of the Dubai International Arbitration Centre. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, a Senior International Mediation Expert at the Mainland-Hong Kong Joint Mediation Center, a member of the London Court of International Arbitration and of the International Chamber of Commerce and a former member of the Corporate Panel of the Dispute Board Federation. He has published extensively on mediation and arbitration, and has been interviewed by the…
News 9 Oct, 2017
Wolters Kluwer law conference for in-house counsel is due to be held on Thursday 8 June in Shanghai. This is the second annual international arbitration, compliance and competition law summit. Robert has been invited to give the keynote address and to moderate a Grand Panel. He will be speaking on the use of mediation and arbitration in disputes arising from international commercial contracts. “Managing the arbitration process” is another topic that Robert is expected to discuss. The speakers, specialists from all over the world, will give talks on various topical subjects. These include “Tools for arbitrating efficiently”, “What does the past tell us about the future of competition law in China?” and many more. For the event’s agenda and registration…
Events 2 Jun, 2017
A number of Arbitration practitioners are invited to present at the 2nd Annual International Arbitration Summit. This has been arranged to take place in Beijing, on Wednesday 16th of November 2016. Robert Rhodes QC will be delivering the keynote speech. Its subject is “The future of online dispute resolution in England and the use of Mediation and Arbitration in Disputes arising from international commercial contracts”. Robert is also moderating a panel discussion during the conference. His professional experience includes his qualities as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a member of the Corporate Panel of the Dispute Board Federation, of the London Court of International Arbitration and of the International Chamber of Commerce. Speakers also include leading arbitration…
News 14 Nov, 2016
Robert Rhodes QC of Outer Temple Chambers, who is often a keynote speaker at ADR conferences in China and Hong Kong, has this time been invited by the Asian Mediation Association to present at the 4th Asian Mediation Conference. The theme of the event, taking place on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st October in Beijing, is “New Global Trend of Mediation – Similarities and Differences”. Robert, the only English barrister speaking at the conference, will be part of two different panels on both days. These will explore subjects as “International Trend of On-line Dispute Resolution” and “How Do Mediation and Arbitration Play Their Respective Roles in Resolving Disputes Arising from Foreign Commerce?” Other discussions over the two days will be…
News 19 Oct, 2016
Robert Rhodes QC explains for MyBarrister the advantages of using mediation in order to resolve disputes. He states that the process of mediation can be really successful and a satisfying solution can be reached by parties if they appoint a skilled mediator and are able to “live with a negotiated settlement”. Robert advises that the key aspects to be considered in a mediated dispute are cost and speed, practicality and confidentiality. The latter is important especially if the parties do not want to have their commercial disputes viewed by competitors, as it could be the case in litigation, which is open to the public. Mediation is usually able to settle a dispute in about two days, at low cost, whereas…
External Publications 9 Aug, 2016
Robert Rhodes QC has been appointed to the Panel of Mediators of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). Founded in 1987, is the first and the largest professional mediation organisation in China. Its mediations involve commercial organisations from all over the world.
News 28 Jan, 2013
