Arbitration & Appointments

Available for Appointment as Sole Arbitrator under the LMAA Small Claims Procedure

Dr Valerio De Rossi is available to accept appointments as sole arbitrator under the London Maritime Arbitrators Association Small Claims Procedure and as a member of an arbitral tribunal in other maritime disputes where his technical, commercial and legal experience may assist the parties.

A Master Mariner with more than 35 years of international experience, he combines extensive practical knowledge of offshore and maritime operations with advanced legal qualifications in maritime law and international arbitration.

His experience encompasses senior executive leadership, marine governance, offshore drilling operations, casualty response, marine insurance claims, contractual risk allocation and regulatory compliance.

Based in London, he is available for appointments in English-law and international maritime disputes, subject to conflicts and availability.

Area of Expertise

Offshore drilling and MODU operations; towage and rig moves; offshore support contracts; marine insurance and casualty claims; contractual risk allocation; marine regulatory compliance; and technically complex maritime disputes.

Contact

For enquiries regarding potential appointments, availability or conflicts, please contact:

Dr Valerio De Rossi LL.M., MCIArb

Email: vdr@valerioderossi.co.uk

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Arbitration Qualifications

  • Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb)

  • LL.M. in Maritime Law, with Distinction

  • Postgraduate diploma in Maritime Law, with Distinction

  • Supporting Member of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association

  • Included in the LMAA list of Supporting Members prepared to accept appointments

Languages

  • English (fluent) & Italian (native)

Location

London, England

Availability

Available for appointment as:

  • Sole Arbitrator under the LMAA SCP

  • Co-arbitrator

  • Arbitrator in technically complex maritime disputes (where appropriate)

  • Maritime Expert

  • Independent Expert

  • Expert Witness

Subject to conflict checks and availability.