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Maurice H. Mendelson

Address: 

Blackstone Chambers
Blackstone House
Temple
London EC4Y 9BW
U.K.

Phone Number: 
(44-20) 7583-1770
Fax Number: 
(44-20) 7822 7350
Email: 
mauricemendelson@blackstonechambers.com
Born: 
1943, London
Languages: 
English French Spanish Italian
Nationalities: 
British
Education: 
BA., 1964, M.A. 1968, D.Phil. 1971, Oxford Univ.; Institut Universitaire des Hautes Etudes Internationales, Geneva
Bar Admission or Professional License: 
Admitted to Lincoln’s Inn (London) 1965; Queen’s Counsel, 1992; Master of the Bench of Lincoln’s Inn, 2000
Present Position: 
Barrister, Queen’s Counsel
Professional Experience: 

In practice as a barrister since 1971, specializing in all branches of public international law as counsel, expert witness, and arbitrator. Emeritus Professor of International Law in the University of London. Professor of International Law, University College, University of London (1987-2001); Official Fellow in Law & University Lecturer, St. John’s College, Oxford University (1975-1986); Lecturer in Law, King’s College, London (1968-1974).

Professional Associations: 

Consultant Moderator, OGEMID (international investment and arbitration internet discussion group); American Law Institute; Royal Institute of International Affairs; British Institute of International and Comparative Law; IBA; American Society of International Law; Société française de droit international; Executive Council, International Law Association (British Branch); Fellow, Royal Geographical Society; Commercial Bar Association; LCIA; etc.

Arbitration Experience: 

ICSID arbitrator; Counsel in ICC, ICSID and Iran-U.S. Claims Tribunal arbitrations and in English Commercial Court arbitration-related proceedings; drafted and negotiated numerous treaties and investment contracts providing for international arbitration.

Areas of Specialization: 
Arbitration & ADR
Economic Law
Human Rights
Maritime Law
Public International Law
Publications from JURIS: 
David Minnotte & Robert Lewis v. Republic of Poland, ICSID Case No. ARB (AF)/10/1, Decision on the Request for Interpretation of the Award (October 22, 2014)
David Minnotte & Robert Lewis v. Republic of Poland, ICSID Case No. ARB (AF)/10/1, Award (May 16, 2014)
Publications: 

Author of numerous articles on international legal subjects, including international investment law.