Jonathan Parker

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He is a sought-after advocate in both domestic and international arbitration, where he regularly represents clients in complex, high-stakes proceedings. With a science-based background, Jonathan possesses a sharp analytical edge, allowing him to quickly grasp intricate technical details and challenge expert witnesses effectively during cross-examinations. He also has deep expertise in major standard forms of contract, providing strategic advice to clients on risk allocation and dispute avoidance.
 
Beyond advocacy, Jonathan has extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution, including adjudication and mediation, helping clients achieve commercially optimised outcomes outside of litigation. His experience extends to acting as an arbitrator in international disputes under multiple institutional rules, bringing a well-rounded perspective to the resolution process. Jonathan is also a qualified adjudicator with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
 
A recognized thought leader in procurement law and regulation, Jonathan has advised extensively on procurement strategy and compliance, including for government and public sector clients. His expertise is backed by his book on public sector procurement, published in 2016 through the Institute of Chartered Engineers.

Experience

• Appointed as an ICC arbitrator – Sitting as a co-arbitrator in dispute over a US$ 2.7 billion sewage project, governed by ICC rules. Middle Eastern Law
• Party appointed Arbitrator - US$ 40 million investment treaty arbitration. Seated in London,  and governed by English Law
• Lead advocate in an arbitration in Qatar -  for a main contractor in a US$ 200 million infrastructure arbitration relating to road interchanges. Seated in Qatar and governed by the ICC rules
• Lead advocate in an arbitration in Qatar -  in a complex dispute in arbitration related to a two-year delay to a building and infrastructure project, and involving  over 100 lever arch files of evidence, under ICC rules
• Lead advocate in an arbitration in Oman - for an Employer in a wrongful termination arbitration claim relating to a landmark sports facility in the Middle East. Seated in Oman, and under ICC rules
• Lead advocate in an arbitration in Kuwait - in a US$ 130 million arbitration under DIAC rules, governed by US law and seated in Kuwait. The project was the construction of a new medical facility