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Bernard Rix KC

Bernard Rix KC

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Sir Bernard retired in 2013 as a Lord Justice of Appeal with 20 years’ experience in the Commercial Court and the Court of Appeal. Since 2013 he has accepted appointments as an arbitrator and mediator across the globe in a wide variety of sectors, including oil and gas, shipping, insurance, sale of goods, and share purchase transactions.

He has acted as an expert witness, mock arbitrator and Special Master in the US federal courts. He has experience of arbitrations under the rules of, amongst others, the LCIA, ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, DIAC, JCAA and LMAA as well as ad-hoc.

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Bernard Rix KC is based in London and is noted for his expertise handling matters in relation to oil and gas, insurance and shipping. He is experienced in cases under LCIA, ICC, SIAC and HKIAC rules.

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  • Bernard is a brilliant man with vast experience as an arbitrator. He is an absolutely top notch professional.

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  • Bernard is a very safe pair of hands in large cases.

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  • Bernard is really excellent, fair, thoughtful and intelligent arbitrator.

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