ARBITRATIONSAdvocate in a UK arbitration under the Arbitration Act 1996 for professional negligence, relating to a building dispute settled successfully. Legal Adviser in the preparation of a claim for termination of a project in Europe for a chemical production plant and advising and assisting local Advocate in Arbitration. Advocate with conduct of the international case directing a team of professionals on the preparation of a professional negligence claim for an Far Eastern Contractor on design and advice by a US Consultant in relation to a post-tensioned segmental box girder bridge of varying profile constructed on piles and located on the Indian continent. Directing experts, instructing Counsel both in the UK and in the USA and on the Indian continent and under ICC Arbitration rules. It also involved giving advice on insurance policies and Letters of Credit. Settled successfully. Advocate in an international arbitration under UNCITRAL Rules with the seat of the arbitration in Switzerland, relating to an LNG Plant in Africa and the drilling of deep water wells, including drafting of pleadings, preparation of further and better particulars, preparation of witnesses of fact leading to successful settlement. Advocate in an arbitration relating to construction of coastal protection works, including drafting of pleadings, preparation of witnesses of fact and expert witnesses and examination and re-examination of witnesses in the hearing leading to successful settlement. Advocate and conduct of the case on the defence in an international arbitration on a road project in Belarus Leading a team of professionals and preparing Instructions for Counsel in an ICC Arbitration with the seat of arbitration in France. Headed negotiations as advocate which led to a successful settlement. Managed the conduct of the defence in arbitration involving a team of professionals on a shopping centre for a development corporation concerning a design and construction form of contract using direct professional access to Counsel. Secured a successful settlement for the client before hearing. ADJUDICATIONAdjudicator on many adjudications. Committee member of the ICE Adjudication and Conciliation Committee. Daniel Atkinson has actively promoted the resolution of disputes by Adjudication. Legal Representative in numerous adjudications. Supervision of over 60 Adjudications, including acting as advocate at a number of hearings. MEDIATIONDaniel Atkinson has been involved in many mediations, in UK and in US. He has acted as Mediator as well as legal representative. CONTRACTUAL RESOLUTIONDaniel Atkinson has been involved in numerous disputes which he has led to a contractual resolution. The approach in all cases has been hands-on with detailed knowledge of the issues so that he can lead negotiations. LEGAL OPINIONSDaniel Atkinson has given many legal opinions on construction related issues, for projects as diverse as civil engineering, buildings, petrochemical and pharmaceutical works and on all standard forms and many bespoke contract conditions. |
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