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Okeoghene OduduView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Competition Law
• European Union Law
• EU Internal Market Law
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Professor Okeoghene Odudu is the Herchel Smith University Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Cambridge, Faculty of Law, and a Fellow of Emmanuel College. He is Co-Director of the Centre for European Legal Studies (CELS) and affiliated with the Centre for Law, Medicine and Life Sciences (LML). His academic work focuses on competition law, EU law, and the legal regulation of healthcare systems. MA (Cantab), Law, Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge MA (Keele), Criminology, funded by ESRC DPhil (Oxon), Aspects of Article 101 TFEU, supervised by Professor Paul Craig His research interests lie at the intersection of competition law and public services, particularly in the healthcare sector. He has extensively published on the application of EU competition law to NHS institutions, hub-and-spoke collusion, state aid, and the public/private distinction in EU law. His work combines doctrinal legal analysis with policy-oriented inquiry, often addressing contemporary regulatory challenges such as NHS privatization and crisis-driven competition law relaxation during the pandemic. His recent publications show a strong trend toward analyzing competition law in public service contexts, especially healthcare, and exploring doctrinal nuances in EU antitrust enforcement. He frequently contributes to high-impact legal journals and edited volumes on EU law and competition policy. Kennedy Memorial Trust Scholarship British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship (2011–2012) AHRB Doctoral Funding ESRC MA Funding Professor Odudu has served on the editorial boards of the European Competition Journal , Cambridge Yearbook of European Legal Studies , and Concurrences . He has supervised doctoral research and contributed to major research projects, including a British Academy-funded study on competition law in the NHS. His work is supported by prestigious fellowships and institutional affiliations. He is actively involved in the Centre for European Legal Studies and the Centre for Law, Medicine and Life Sciences, where he collaborates on interdisciplinary research on law, health, and regulation.

• Project Cost Management
• Building Information Modelling (BIM)
• Construction Industry
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Professor Peter Smith serves as the Head of School for the School of Built Environment at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). With extensive expertise in project cost management and digital construction technologies, he leads academic initiatives focused on addressing global challenges in construction project delivery, cost overruns, and housing affordability. His leadership extends to international professional organizations in the field of cost engineering and quantity surveying. Professor Smith specializes in international research into Project Cost Management practices and the implementation of digital technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the construction industry. His research primarily focuses on addressing the global problem of project cost overruns and extends to housing affordability through project life cycle costing applications. His work has significant implications for measuring the long-term cost of housing and understanding its societal impacts. He teaches across multiple domains including project management, procurement and contract management, project cost management, project risk management, and professional practice. His recent research outputs demonstrate a clear trend toward integrating artificial intelligence and computer vision technologies with traditional construction management practices. The most recent publications focus on deep learning applications for construction progress monitoring, particularly for indoor construction elements. This represents a shift toward more automated, data-driven approaches to construction management that complement his longstanding work on international standards for project cost management and BIM implementation strategies across different global contexts. Professor Smith has received numerous prestigious awards for his contributions to the field: DAB Outstanding Academic Leadership Award (2020, 2021, 2022) South American Cost Engineering Award (2016) Distinguished International Fellow Award (2016) ICEC Chair Award for significant global contribution (2016) AIQS Academic Teaching & Research Award - Runner Up (2014) Multiple PAQS Best Academic Paper Awards (2010, 2013) Professor Smith actively supervises Masters Research and PhD students through the University of Technology Sydney. His funded research projects include "International Project Cost Management Practices," "Digital Technologies Implementation in the Construction Industry," "Project Management," "Housing Affordability Measurement," and "Life Cycle Costing." These projects have received support from various organizations including Beverly Homes Pty Ltd, Leighton Holdings, and the RICS Education Trust, with recent funding extending through 2028. As Secretary-General of the International Cost Engineering Council and a Distinguished International Fellow, Professor Smith maintains strong connections with global professional bodies. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors. His work bridges academic research with industry practice, particularly through his role as an industry expert providing advisory and expert witness services for construction litigation matters.

Miranda Perry FleischerView profile

Professor

• Tax Law and Policy
• Wealth and Wealth Transfer Taxation
• Charitable Giving and Nonprofit Law
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Miranda Perry Fleischer is a Professor at the University of San Diego School of Law, serving as the Richard and Kaye Woltman Professor in Finance and Herzog Endowed Scholar. She holds an LLM from New York University School of Law, a JD from the University of Chicago Law School, and a BA from Duke University. LLM, New York University School of Law (2003) JD, University of Chicago Law School (1996) BA, Duke University (1993) Her research focuses on tax law, charitable giving, universal basic income, and wealth redistribution. She has published extensively on topics including dynastic wealth transfers , libertarian perspectives on basic income , and the morality of charitable bequests . Her work bridges legal scholarship with political philosophy and economic policy. Miranda Perry Fleischer has received multiple honors, including: University Professor (2020-2021) Thorsnes Prize for Excellence in Teaching (2014-2015) Provost’s Achievement Award (University of Colorado, 2011) Herzog Endowed Scholar (2024-2025, 2017-2018) She previously practiced estate planning at Shaw Pittman LLP and litigated for the Institute for Justice. Her scholarly work appears in journals such as Southern California Law Review and University of Chicago Law Review .

Joseph BlocherView profile

Professor

• Constitutional Law
• Second Amendment
• First Amendment
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Joseph Blocher is the Lanty L. Smith Distinguished Professor of Law at Duke University School of Law, where he has taught since 2009. His scholarly work focuses on federal and state constitutional law, particularly the First and Second Amendments, legal history, and the intersection of law and violence. Education: J.D., Yale University (2006); M.Phil., University of Cambridge (2003); B.A., Rice University (2001). Appointments: Professor of Law (2014–present), Lanty L. Smith Distinguished Professor (2018–present). His research includes groundbreaking studies on gun rights and regulation, academic freedom, historical constitutional interpretation, and sovereignty. Blocher has published extensively in top law journals, with forthcoming work on gun safety technologies and historical fact-finding in constitutional litigation. Grants include major institutional support from Arnold Ventures and the Harold Simmons Foundation for the Duke Center for Firearms Law, which he co-founded. Awards highlight his contributions: the Edward D. Robbins Memorial Prize, Duke's Distinguished Teaching Award (2012), and recognition in the Green Bag Almanac for legal writing. Blocher frequently engages public discourse, contributing to the New York Times , Washington Post , and Atlantic , while advising policy debates through congressional testimony and media commentary.

Rachel H. SmithView profile

Professor

• Legal Writing
• Legal Research
• Legal Pedagogy
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Rachel H. Smith is the Mary C. Daly Professor of Legal Writing and Vice Dean for Student Success at St. John’s School of Law, part of St. John’s University. She teaches Legal Writing, Legal Research, and Law & Literature. Her research focuses on legal pedagogy, innovative classroom techniques, and integrating literature into legal education. Smith holds a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law and a B.A. from the University of California. Her publications include The Handbook for the New Legal Writer and The Legal Writing Survival Guide , both emphasizing accessible legal writing strategies. She has presented nationally on topics like positive teaching methods and using non-fiction in legal education. Smith received the 2009 Association of Legal Writing Directors Grant for her Perk Up Your Pens podcast series. Previously, she taught at the University of Miami and Santa Clara University, where she was twice honored as Legal Writing Teacher of the Year. Her work bridges litigation experience (as a former litigator at Quinn Emanuel) with academic contributions in legal education and communication. Key professional contributions include developing courses on advanced persuasive writing and mentoring law students through research assistant programs. Her scholarship highlights empathy in pedagogy and joyful feedback practices.

Luigi FranzoniView profile

Professor

• Law and Economics
• Economics of Law Enforcement
• Economics of Intellectual Property Rights
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Luigi Alberto Franzoni is a Professor of Public Economics at the University of Bologna , specializing in Law and Economics. He serves as Director of the international Ph.D. programme 'European Doctorate in Law and Economics' (Bologna, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Rennes) and is a leading scholar in intellectual property rights and liability law. Education : D.Phil. in Economics (Nuffield College, Oxford, 1996), Dottorato in Finanza Pubblica (Università di Pavia, 1994), MA in Economics (Warwick University, 1992), Laurea in Economia e Commercio (Università di Bologna, 1989). His research focuses on economic analysis of law, particularly intellectual property and liability law . Recent publications examine legal change under uncertainty, trade secrets, and liability frameworks for risk-correlated accidents. Key article trends include economic modeling of legal systems , innovation incentives through IP law , and liability rules under ambiguity . His work bridges legal theory with practical economic implications. Scientific Awards : Distinguished Article Prize (2015), Fulbright Scholarship (1998), Prize 'Rivista il fisco' (1997), Bok Visiting Professor (2018), Honorary Professor (2012). He has directed the European Doctorate in Law and Economics (since 2007) and co-founded the Italian Society for Law and Economics (2007-2010). Grants include €6 million for the EDLE Erasmus Mundus project (2008).

George TheocharidisView profile

Professor

• Maritime Law
• Carriage of Goods by Sea
• Maritime Insurance
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Professor George Theocharidis teaches Maritime Law & Policy at World Maritime University. He holds a Dr.iur degree and LL.M. from Cambridge, with expertise spanning maritime insurance, carriage of goods by sea, ship arrest procedures, and conflict of laws. As a member of the Piraeus Law Bar and Supporting Member of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA), he maintains an active legal practice. Professor Theocharidis contributes to IMO initiatives on fraudulent ship registration and serves as Joint Rapporteur for the Comité Maritime International on wrongful ship arrest liability. His publications include the co-authored textbook "Maritime Law" (5th edition, 2024) and numerous journal articles addressing contemporary maritime legal issues. He has developed training materials on Maritime Transport Policy for IMO capacity-building programs.

Caroline Bettinger-LopezView profile

Professor

• Human Rights
• Gender-Based Violence
• Immigrants' Rights
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Caroline Bettinger-Lopez is a Professor of Law at the University of Miami School of Law, where she directs the Human Rights Clinic and chairs the Human Rights Program. Previously, she served as the White House Advisor on Violence Against Women under Vice President Biden, co-chairing the Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault. Her work focuses on gender-based violence, immigrants’ rights, and systemic discrimination. She holds degrees from Columbia Law School and the University of Michigan. Education: J.D., Columbia Law School B.A., University of Michigan Research Interests: Combating domestic violence, sexual assault, and gender/racial discrimination through litigation, policy advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her work emphasizes survivor-centered approaches, institutional accountability, and global human rights frameworks. Key Contributions: Co-chairing the White House Task Force on Campus Sexual Assault Advocating for implementation of the Violence Against Women Act Leading the Human Rights Clinic on immigrants’ rights and anti-discrimination cases Awards/Recognition: None explicitly listed in provided texts. Advising & Grants: No specific advisees or grant details provided. Focus on policy advocacy and clinic-based initiatives. Labs/Teams: Directs University of Miami's Human Rights Clinic, collaborating with federal agencies and advocacy networks.

• Disability Law
• Civil Rights
• Civil Liberties
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Valencia Saskia is the Interim Director of the Disability and Civil Rights Clinic and Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School. She is deeply engaged in clinical legal education and public interest advocacy, with a focus on civil rights, disability law, and family defense. Her research and professional interests center on the intersection of law, disability, and family regulation systems. She critically examines how legal frameworks impact individuals with disabilities, particularly within child welfare and mental health contexts. Her work emphasizes preserving family bonds and supporting marginalized communities through innovative legal and interdisciplinary approaches. Professor Valencia has extensive practical experience in public defense and legal advocacy. She previously served as a senior staff attorney at Brooklyn Defender Services’ Family Defense Practice and as a Skadden Fellow at Youth Represent, where she launched a medical-legal partnership for youth with mental illness and developed programs for immigrant youth in the legal system. She also has a background in mental health, having worked as a community-based family therapist in New York City and San Diego, supporting youth and families involved in the juvenile legal system and those experiencing homelessness. Her teaching includes the Clinic - Disability and Civil Rights, where students likely engage in direct client representation and systemic advocacy. Though no formal awards or publications are listed, her leadership in pioneering legal initiatives and clinical programs underscores her impact in legal education and social justice. Professor Valencia supervises clinical students and has contributed to the development of innovative legal projects, including the first medical-legal partnership at Youth Represent and specialized support for immigrant youth. Her career reflects a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, client-centered advocacy, and structural reform in the legal system. She is affiliated with the Disability and Civil Rights Clinic at Brooklyn Law School, a program dedicated to advancing the rights of people with disabilities through litigation, policy work, and community engagement.

Kathryn E. SpierView profile

Professor

• Law and Economics
• Industrial Organization
• Litigation
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Kathryn E. Spier is the Domenico De Sole Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). She previously held faculty positions at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and Harvard University’s Economics Department. She served as President of the American Law and Economics Association (2015–2016) and has held editorial roles at the RAND Journal of Economics and the American Economic Review. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1989 B.A. in Mathematics and Economics, Yale University, 1985 Her research centers on law and economics, with a focus on litigation, contracts, tort law, antitrust, and business organizations. She employs theoretical and experimental methods to analyze settlement bargaining, platform liability, class actions, and product safety. Her work integrates insights from industrial organization and game theory to address legal and regulatory challenges. Recent publications explore the liability of digital platforms, class action waivers, IPO disclosure, and litigation finance. Her articles frequently appear in top journals such as the American Economic Review, RAND Journal of Economics, and Journal of Law, Economics, and Organization. The research demonstrates a consistent focus on incentive design, strategic behavior, and institutional mechanisms in legal contexts. Scientific Awards and Honors: Honorary Doctorate, BI Norwegian Business School, 2023 Garvin Prize in Law & Economics, Berkeley, 2001 National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship, 1985–1988 Sidney J. Levy Teaching Award (twice), Kellogg, 2002 & 2006 Multiple Yale University prizes for academic excellence, 1984–1985 Olin Fellowship, University of Chicago Law School, 1993–1994 She has advised numerous doctoral students and collaborated extensively with scholars such as Albert H. Choi, Claudia M. Landeo, and J.J. Prescott. Her research has been supported by the National Science Foundation and the Searle Foundation. She is actively engaged in academic service, including editorial board memberships and leadership in professional associations. Professor Spier leads research initiatives on platform regulation and civil litigation reform. She teaches courses in analytical methods for lawyers, business strategy, and graduate workshops in contracts and organizations. Her work continues to shape policy debates on liability, antitrust, and consumer protection.

• Human Rights Law
• Minority Rights
• European Union Law
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Dr. Tawhida Ahmed is a legal scholar specializing in European Union law, human rights, and minority rights. Her research explores the impact of EU governance on the protection of minority and linguistic rights, counter-terrorism policies affecting Muslim communities, and the intersection of climate change with international legal frameworks. She has contributed significantly through peer-reviewed articles and scholarly books published by reputable academic publishers such as Hart Publishing. PhD in Law (inferred from academic output) LLM or equivalent in International/EU Law (inferred) Legal Education in United Kingdom or comparable jurisdiction (inferred) Her research interests center on human rights protection within the EU , particularly focusing on minority, linguistic, and religious rights . She critically analyzes EU legal mechanisms, governance structures, and their real-world impact on marginalized communities. A recurring theme in her work is the tension between security policies and civil liberties, especially post-9/11 counter-terrorism measures affecting Muslim minorities. Additionally, she engages with broader international legal challenges, including climate change, where she examines competing legal narratives and criminological consequences. The recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on EU legal integration and human rights compliance , with a particular emphasis on the protection of identity, cultural rights, and effective legal remedies . Her work bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical implications for policy and justice. She frequently contributes to edited volumes in prestigious legal series, indicating active participation in scholarly discourse. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. Dr. Ahmed has advised or supervised students in the fields of human rights, EU law, and international legal studies, though specific names are not listed. Her research has likely been supported by academic grants related to human rights, EU policy, or climate law, given the thematic depth and publication quality. She may be affiliated with research centers focusing on human rights law or European legal studies. She is likely associated with research groups or academic networks in international law, possibly contributing to collaborative projects on minority rights or climate justice. Her work suggests engagement with interdisciplinary teams combining legal, sociological, and political perspectives.

• Cybersecurity Law
• National Security Law
• Information Security
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Randal S. Milch serves as Professor of Practice at New York University School of Law, where he holds pivotal roles including Co-Chair of the NYU Center for Cybersecurity and Faculty Co-Director of the MS in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy Program. He is additionally recognized as a Distinguished Fellow at the Reiss Center on Law and Security, positioning him at the nexus of legal scholarship, national security, and technological innovation. His academic credentials include: JD from New York University School of Law BA from Yale University Milch's research concentrates on the legal and regulatory frameworks governing cybersecurity, with emphasis on cyber crime litigation, surveillance policies, AI-driven security systems, and cross-sector risk management. His expertise stems from direct engagement with critical infrastructure protection during his tenure at Verizon, where he navigated complex intersections of corporate security, government mandates, and civil liberties. As Faculty Co-Director of the Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy Program, Milch mentors students through rigorous academic training and industry partnerships, emphasizing practical solutions for evolving cyber threats. His Cybersecurity Law Seminar examines regulatory fragmentation across economic sectors, while the Cybersecurity Scholars Workshop supports scholarship recipients in developing substantive research on cyber governance. Prior to academia, Milch served as General Counsel and head of public policy at Verizon Communications, chairing the Executive Security Council to oversee enterprise-wide information security. His responsibilities included serving as Verizon's senior cleared executive for national security matters from 2006 onward. Earlier, he practiced as a partner at Donovan Leisure Newton & Irvine in Washington, DC, specializing in telecommunications law and regulatory compliance.

Mireia Artigot GolobardesView profile

Associate Professor

• Law and Economics
• Contract Law
• Consumer Protection
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Mireia Artigot Golobardes is an Associate Professor of Civil Law at the Faculty of Law, Pompeu Fabra University, where she holds a Ramón y Cajal research fellowship. She is admitted to the bar in both New York and Barcelona and previously clerked for Hon. Edwin H. Stern at the New Jersey Appellate Division. Her interdisciplinary research examines private law through economic lenses, with specializations in contract law, consumer protection, and digital market regulation. Education: JSD & LLM, Cornell Law School Law Degree & BA Economics, Pompeu Fabra University BA Music, Conservatory of Barcelona Research Focus: Her work investigates algorithmic decision-making in consumer transactions, AI's impact on fundamental rights, sustainability in contract law, and regulatory frameworks for digital markets. She leads significant projects including: JuLIA (Justice, Fundamental Rights and AI) - EU-funded judicial training program AlgorithmLaw - Examining algorithmic transparency in legal norms iConsumers - Studying digital market impacts on consumer rights Publications: Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on law-economics-technology intersections. Recent works examine algorithmic personalization in consumer contracts (2022), sustainability challenges in market regulation (2024), and limitations of data protection frameworks (2021). The publications show progressive engagement with emerging digital law challenges. Awards & Honors: Ramón y Cajal Research Fellowship (Spain's prestigious research award) Professional Activities: She maintains international connections through visiting professorships at Brooklyn Law School, University of Kassel, University of Trento, and research visits to NYU and University of Western Cape. She serves as Teaching Fellow for the Europaeum Program at Oxford University and is affiliated with UPF's Center for Studies in AI and Natural Intelligence.

Brian McGarryView profile

Assistant Professor

• Public International Law
• International Adjudication
• Law of the Sea
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Dr. Brian McGarry is an Assistant Professor of Public International Law at the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies , Leiden University. His research focuses on the design, practice, and conceptual coherence of international courts and tribunals, with expertise in international dispute settlement, economic law, environmental law, institutional law, and the law of the sea. Education and Previous Appointments Ph.D. in International Law (summa cum laude), University of Geneva Lecturer and Senior Researcher, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (Geneva) Visiting Professor, Sciences Po Law School (Paris) Visiting Scholar, Lauterpacht Centre for International Law (Cambridge) Research Themes : Judicial inherent powers, sociolegal approaches, interdisciplinary perspectives, and international legal institutions. His work has been supported by the Fulbright Scholar Program , Swiss National Science Foundation , and Praesidium Libertatis I Foundation . He serves as a peer-reviewer for several journals. Scientific Awards Prix Bellot (University of Geneva, best law/political economy thesis) Fulbright Scholar Program (research support) Professional Engagement : A member of the New York Bar, he advises developing states on treaty negotiations, litigates international cases, clerked for tribunals, and consults for intergovernmental organizations. He also contributes to capacity-building programs in Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

June YeumView profile

Adjunct Professor

• International Arbitration
• Commercial Law
• Dispute Resolution
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June Yeum is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Penn Carey Law School, University of Pennsylvania, and a practicing partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in New York. She specializes in international and complex commercial arbitration, with over 23 years of global experience, including practice in Singapore and Seoul. Her work spans multiple legal systems and industries under various arbitration frameworks such as SIAC, ICDR, KCAB, VIAC, WIPO, and UNCITRAL. Her educational background includes a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center (1999) and a B.A. from Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea (1992). Prior to her legal career, she worked as an economic journalist. June Yeum’s research and professional interests focus on international dispute resolution, particularly in sectors involving technology, intellectual property, construction, infrastructure, joint ventures, shareholder disputes, telecommunications, life sciences, and data law. Her expertise bridges legal theory and high-stakes commercial practice, contributing significantly to the development of arbitration jurisprudence and cross-border dispute mechanisms. The available publications do not include academic articles; thus, no trends in scholarly output can be derived from the text. Top ranked in international arbitration by Chambers Global 2020 Recognized as 'an outstanding lawyer with great advocacy skills and a strategic mindset' by Chambers Global 2020 Recognized for 'incisive handling of tough legal issues in arbitration' by Chambers Asia-Pacific 2014 Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators While no formal student advising roles are detailed in the provided text, her position as an adjunct professor implies mentorship and teaching responsibilities in law. There is no mention of specific research grants, but her active role in high-profile international arbitrations suggests involvement in significant legal engagements and institutional support through professional practice. Her status as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators underscores her standing in the field. June Yeum has served as an arbitrator, emergency arbitrator, and neutral in numerous proceedings under major international arbitration rules, functioning effectively as a key member of global dispute resolution panels. Though not tied to a formal lab or research team, her professional network and practice at Pillsbury Winthrop constitute a high-level legal team engaged in complex cross-border litigation and arbitration.