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ArbDB Chambers is the International Chambers for Arbitrators, Mediators, Adjudicators and DAAB/DRB Members.

Members in UK, UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and USA.

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John Abbott moderates an International Arbitration Webinar- “Arbitration Clauses under the Microscope- Risks, Drafting & Strategic Choices” on Thursday 9 April 2026

John Abbott moderates an International Arbitration Webinar- “Arbitration Clauses under the Microscope- Risks, Drafting & Strategic Choices” on Thursday 9 April 2026

Mark Appel to speak at the CIArb Iberian Chapter and CIArb European Branch Conference in Madrid

Mark Appel to speak at the CIArb Iberian Chapter and CIArb European Branch Conference in Madrid

ArbDB Chambers Members attend and participate in the International Congress of Maritime Arbitrators (ICMA) in Singapore, 22 -27 March 2026

ArbDB Chambers Members attend and participate in the International Congress of Maritime Arbitrators (ICMA) in Singapore, 22 -27 March 2026

Julia Sullivan tutors at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators “Applied Arbitration for Fellows” 14 and 15 March 2026

Julia Sullivan tutors at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators “Applied Arbitration for Fellows” 14 and 15 March 2026

Paul Rose speaker at Westminster Legal Policy Forum on the White Paper on Property Commonhold – Friday 6th February 2026

Paul Rose speaker at Westminster Legal Policy Forum on the White Paper on Property Commonhold – Friday 6th February 2026

Paul Rose speaks at the 8th GLA Arbitration and Litigation Summit, Malaysia 2026

Paul Rose speaks at the 8th GLA Arbitration and Litigation Summit, Malaysia 2026

Spotlight on John Abbott

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John Abbott is a Member of ArbDB Chambers and experienced arbitrator and mediator.

John is an English Solicitor and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of  Arbitrators and an Accredited Mediator. He is a member of the panels of many of the major arbitral institutions around the world, including the ICC, LCIA, ArbitrateAD, DIS, BIAMC and the GCC Arbitration Council. John has been accepting appointments as arbitrator and mediator for the last 7 years and his key areas of expertise include Construction, Commercial, Sale of Goods. M&A, Shareholder and Partnership Disputes and Agency and Distribution Agreements.

 

John has recently been elected as a Senior Fellow of the Bali International Arbitration and Mediation Center and will be speaking at that Center at a Construction Disputes Workshop in July 2026.

For John’s availability for appointments as arbitrator or mediator, please contact the Clerk to ArbDB Chambers, Martin Poulter, on +44 (0)203 514 9020 or email martin.poulter@arbdb.com

WHY ENGAGE WITH ArbDB Chambers

ArbDB Chambers is a group of elite professionals, able to offer a truly multi-disciplinary, international dispute resolution service across a wide spectrum of commercial disputes.

  • Members are qualified to act as arbitrators, mediators, adjudicators and DAAB/DRB Members and hold a variety of professional qualifications that equip them to deal with your case.
     

  • Members are on the Panels of third party neutrals of many of the leading Panels of arbitrators, mediators, adjudicators and DAAB’s/DRB’s around the world, including the AAA-ICDR, AIADR, AIAC, CEDR, CIArb, CPR (Panel of Distinguished Neutrals), DIAC, ICC, IPOS Mediation, KCAB, LMAA, QICDRC, RIBA, SCCA, SCMA, UK Adjudicators, WIPO, BIAMC and the World Forum of Offshore Wind.
     

  • Our Clerk to ArbDB Chambers, Martin Poulter, is highly experienced in the field of dispute resolution and his expertise will assist you in selecting the most suitable neutral for your appointment, as well as dealing with fees, venues and setting up Preliminary Meetings and Hearings.

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