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Paul Mason
Arbitrator
Languages
Working languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, French
Nationality
Specialisation
ISDS & Foreign Investment, Commercial Disputes & Transactions, Technology, Information Technology (IT), Other relevant information: 15+ years as Legal & Government Affairs Director, Latin America/Caribbean, Canada and Russia for IT multinationals Dig
Legal system
XCommon Law
Main jurisdiction
U.S.
Details
Year of birth
2045
Education
Yale University
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Degree: B.A. in Russian Studies
Johns Hopkins University Paul Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Washington, DC and Bologna, Italy
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Degree: M.A. with Distinction in International Relations – concentration in Russian and European Studies
University of Maine
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Degree: J.D., Law
Practiced experience in arbitration
How many arbitrations have you participated in (domestic/international); under which Rules?
23 arbitrations, under Rules of ICC, LCIA/UNCITRAL, IDCR, AAA domestic, CAM‐CCBC (Brazil‐Canada Chamber of Commerce, Brazil’s major arbitral institution). Parties from Brazil, Canada, Caribbean (Virgin Islands), China, Honduras, India, Panama, Paraguay, Norway, Sweden, Spain, U.K., U.S. Also 55+ domain name cases under the WIPO Rules, many from Russian Federation.
How often have you acted as Chairman?
How often have you acted as Sole Arbitrator?
In nine arbitrations.
How often have you acted as Co-Arbitrator?
In 11 arbitrations, the most recent being in an aircraft purchase & sale arbitration.
How often have you acted as Counsel?
Lead counsel in an oil & gas arbitration (LCIA/UNICTRAL Rules) between Norwegian and Brazilian parties, and Of counsel in an ad hoc sports marketing arbitration between U.S. and Central American parties.
How often have you acted in a different function (e.g. Administrative Secretary)?
Publications and other activities in arbitration (e.g. training sessions, seminars, conferences, articles and others)
There are many. Please see my detailed curriculum at www.paulemason.info
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Membership in arbitral institutions / functions in arbitral institutions/organizations
Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center
Status: Member, of highly vetted Tech List with only 53 technology‐specialized Arbitrators and Mediators worldwide. Member, SVAMC Board of Directors. Chair, SVAMC Membership Committee and Co‐Lead, SVAMC Latin America/Caribbean Group.
Languages
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Russian
French
In which legal system have you trained?
XCommon Law
What is your main jurisdiction of practice?
U.S.
In which jurisdictions are you admitted to the bar?
United States
Special expertise or specialisations
ISDS & Foreign Investment
Commercial Disputes & Transactions
Technology
Information Technology (IT)
Other:
Other relevant information: 15+ years as Legal & Government Affairs Director, Latin America/Caribbean, Canada and Russia for IT multinationals Digital Equipment, Oracle and 3Com, and U.S. Legal Director for Brazilian IT security company Módulo, S.A.
Extensive experience as an international commercial mediator, with mediations from ICC, ICDR, the courts and ad hoc involving parties and representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Germany, Japan, Nicaragua, Panama, Russian Federation, Switzerland, U.K., U.S.
