Ng Jern-Fei, KC

Developing a global career is uniquely difficult task.  Doing that while building a reputation as an experienced King’s Counsel is even more amazing - In this episode of Tales of the Tribunal, we sit down with Jern-Fei Ng, a King's Counsel and barrister with a truly global practice spanning multiple jurisdictions including London, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Hong Kong. Jern-Fei shares insights into his journey from initially uncertain career ambitions to becoming an international arbitration specialist, describing himself as an "accidental" practitioner. The episode delves into Jern-Fei’s diverse legal experience, his involvement in multiple arbitration centers, and the influence of Singapore as a leading hub for international dispute resolution. Jern-Fei also offers candid advice for aspiring legal professionals, discusses the future of arbitration, and shares his thoughts on avoiding the pitfalls of "defensive arbitrating" and over-reliance on PowerPoint/Demonstratives in legal advocacy. The conversation touches on the importance of versatility, mentorship, and the role of language in international law.

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Time Stamps:

• Opening Notes - :34

Books: @ 54:50

• The Musings by George Yeo 

Music: @ 57:35

• Cold Play

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Mélida Hodgson

Careers in international arbitration will usually span the globe.  Across locations, cultures, industries and employers.  Mélida Hodgson has seen all of that in her career as an international practitioner and arbitrator.  

On this week’s episode she gives great insights and tips for jr. practitioners, LLM students and those actively practicing in the commercial arbitration space.  We also talk about the importance of diversity at a time where there are on-going role of DEI initiatives across the professional landscape.  Its a great conversation that I think you’ll enjoy!

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Time Stamps:

• Opening Notes - :36

Books: @ 54:50

• Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow 

Music: @ 57:35

• Panamanian Music

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SVAMC-Y: Mauricio Duarte, Nathan Aduddell, Viktor Rykov

The tech-industry is one of the fastest industries across the globe.  From AI, to Crypto, to how we live and work. Technology is every where!  And where there is interest, there are also disputes, in particular, arbitration!  On this week’s episode we welcome Mauricio Duarte, Nathan Auddell, Viktor Rykov and (Me)  - leaders of the SVAMC-Y to talk about their experience in tech and importantly, what is going on with the organization.

Long time listeners will recall that we had the SVAMC-Y leaders on the show back in season two.  Its a fast conversation where you’ll hopefully learn a bit about tech and how you can get involved with the organization.  

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The SVAMC-Y: 

Website: https://svamc.org/ 

ARB-Tech:

https://www.arbtech.io/podcast 

Time Stamps:

• Opening Notes - :36

Books: @ 58:51

• Nathan’s Reads:
  • The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese (Nathan’s Read)

Music: @ 1:05:06

• Mauricio
  • EDM

• Nathan
  • Indie Folk

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Karl Hennessee, Airbus

SUMMER TIME is here and with that we bring to you our final conversation from the ICCA Series as well as our final episode before our mid-season break.  Its a conversation with Karl Hennessee of Air Bus.  Karl is a seasoned in-house counsel with decades of experience in the aerospace and aviation industry and has been a champion of international arbitration.  He gives some practical insights into the field that you won't want to miss in this dynamic episode before the break.  Enjoy the show!

Time Stamps:

• Opening Notes - :36

Books: @ 45:50

• Roman Emperors by Mary Beard

Music: @ 46:58

• 1980s

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Deborah Tomkinson, ACICA

Last year we ran a special informational campaign for the Australian Arbitration week hosted by the Australian Center for International Commercial Arbitration.  We ran ads and even hosted several of the organizers on the show.  This season, we are glad to team up with ACICA again to bring a special conversation with ACICA Secretary General, Deborah Tomkinson.  Deborah has had a fascinating career across a number of sectors and across jurisdictions all of which led her to her current role and she discusses that journey, her professional philosophy and things to come in one of these final conversations from our time at ICCA.  Enjoy the show!

Time Stamps:

• Opening Notes - :38

Books: @ 40:00

• The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding by Holly Ringland

Music: @ 41:44

• Kylie Minogue 

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Dr. Dorothee Scrhamm, Arbitrator

Giving people platforms is what we’re all about here at Tales of the Tribunal, which is exactly the reason we were excited to give a platform to someone who is giving others a platform.  Dr. Dorothee Schramm is one of the co-founders of The The Global Tribunal Secretary Platform, a new initiative meant to give greater transparency and exposure to the tribunal secretary platform.  She is also a active independent arbitrator and is active in commercial and technology spaces across the globe.  We caught up during the ICCA Congress for a fun and candid conversation.  Check it out!

Dorothee Schramm Arbitrator Website: https://swissarbitrator.com/ 

The Tribunal Secretary Platform: https://jusconnect.com/en/tribunalsecretaryplatform 

Time Stamps:

• Opening Notes - :40

Books: @ 43:40

• First Man in Rome by Colleen McCullough 

Music: @ 44:40

• Radio Paradise

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Kevin Kim, Peter & Kim

Each week on ToT we talk to people who have worked as counsel, arbitrators, founded law firms and become figures in both their local and international communities.  This week, we talk with someone who has done all of the above throughout his career.  Kevin Kim is one of the founding parters of Peter & Kim, a storied career law firm with experience working and representing parties around the globe and now regularly serves as arbitrator on international and commercial matters. He has a great sense of humor and has a story that uniquely displays his experience on the international and in the Korean communities.

Peter & Kim Website: 

https://peterandkim.com/team/kevin-kim/

Time Stamps:

• Opening Notes - :40

Books: @48:25

• Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcom Gladwell

Music: @50:50

• Classic Opera 

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Loretta Malintoppi

Inspiration comes to us at many times in our lives and in many forms.  For Loretta Malintoppi, that spark came early and from a source close to home, her family, for what she would ultimately dedicate her life to.  That is international legal practice across a number of disciplines and locations.  She currently resides in Singapore where she regularly serves as arbitrator in investor-state matters and commercial arbitrations.  We caught up with her at ICCA Hong Kong for a break from the conference. Enjoy the episode!

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Time Stamps:

• Opening Notes - :40

Books: @51:30

• The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys

Music: @53:00

• Cold Play 

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José Miguel Júdice

Welcome to SEASON 6 of Tales of the Tribunal!  We are back with another full slate of great guests and interesting content to bring you throughout the year!  So lets get into it--

Co-founding a law firm and leading a practice area would be enough for most legal careers--how about also working as a general counsel, developing that practice area across your entire country and becoming one of the most recognized politicians in recent history in your country?  These are just a few of the entries in the life and times of this week’s guest, José Miguel Júdice a renowned arbitrator and jurist from Portugal.  We sat down at his home in Lisbon, Portugal for an insightful and fun conversation.  Have a listen!

ArbTech: https://www.arbtech.io/https://www.arbtech.io/ 

Time Stamps:

• Opening Notes - :40

Books: @50:29

• The World of Yesterday

Music:

• Bossa Nova

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Disputes Digest

Week of May 24, 2024

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News:

1. Changes at the LCIA, Here

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