Direct Access Barrister

Gordon Joseph Tregaskis

I offer substantial experience as a dispute resolver having been active internationally for over 40 years in international business with a focus on resolving business issues arising out of joint ventures, financing, construction and major infrastructure projects principally in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas.

My career began as a barrister in England in 1980 and later moved into the shipping and marine insurance where I conducted and managed high value shipping and commodity arbitrations. A number of roles followed as a public company secretary and general counsel in aviation and industrial textile sectors. Reflecting on the hallmark of my career, it has been focussed on managing disputes arising on major capital projects around the world and in particular in Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand and the Middle East. Between 2007 and 2013 i worked in Dubai, initially for the Government and subsequently consulted on major engineering and construction contract disputes as a director with Hill International.
In 2013 I became a full time Independent Neutral whilst maintaining a consulting practice. I am a panel member of several well known arbitration institutions and believe in making clear decisions in accordance with contract provisions based on the facts established by evidence. I am above all a passionate believer in Mediation as a tool for promoting successful commercial settlements and outcomes in appropriate cases at the appropriate time.

Area of Law

Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure

I offer substantial experience as a dispute resolver having been active over 40 years in international business. Over the past 20 years there has been a marked focus on resolving business issues arising out of joint ventures, planning, financing and construction of assets and major infrastructure projects. My experience is principally related to Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. Originally employed in legal advisory roles, my career progressed holding positions as country manager, commercial director and subsequently CEO of a Malaysian Public Company.

What sort of work do I do?

I work as an independent neutral resolving international and cross border commercial disputes through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms such as mediation and arbitration. My formal qualifications are as a Barrister, Chartered Arbitrator, CEDR Solve International Mediator as well as Adjudicator (CIPAA). My informal qualifications are as a lawyer and businessman with more than 40 years’ experience of international business and dealing with the problems which arise. Full details of the work I have done and do are available on my web site tregaskismediation.com

Who do I work for?

My clients are major companies ( mainly involved in construction) shipowners/charterers, management consultants and solicitors acting for their international clients

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