Nchekoua Tchoumba Jean Robert
Member of the arbitral tribunal
Associated Mediator
Surname
Jean Robert
First name
Nchekoua Tchoumba
Current professional position
Arbitrator & Mediator
Organisation / firm
Private practitioner
Country of residence
France
Nationality
Cameroonian (Cameroon)
Languages spoken & proficiency
FrenchFluent
EnglishIntermediate
ItalianIntermediate
Arbitrator roles
Member of the arbitral tribunal
Mediator roles
Associated Mediator
Professional biography
Certified arbitrator and Mediator with over 10 years in dispute resolution and proven ability to apply legal principles and industry standards to resolve conflicts efficiently in dispute Resolution
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As an arbitrator I have handled over 20 arbitrations in Europe and the Africa under many different rules in both institutional and ad hoc arbitrations. In more than ten I have served as tribunal chair and as panel member or sole arbitrator in the others. These disputes have involved many different subject matters including mergers and acquisitons, intellectual property, insurance, construction and major projects, finance and investments and telecommunications. To each of these arbitrations I have brought a commitment to understand fully the nature of the dispute and the legal underpinnings as well as a commitment to move the process forward fairly and efficiently.
I have mediated disputes in the Africa and Europe actively working with the protagonists to understand their respective positions and identify possible avenues for resolution. I am listed on the arbitration panels of many insitutions around the world. I active in professional organizations such as African Arbitration Association and AFRICARB and present regularly on dispute resolution topics.
My work is an arbitrator and mediator draws heavily from my experience working internationally in the areas of telecommunications, industry including defense and the life sciences and transportation and logistics. I began my career as OHADA business law solicitor specialized in ohada Law matters and and international arbitration.
Arbitrations conducted
10-50
10 years in this role
Mediations conducted
10-50
10 years in this role
Expert appointments
Up to 10
10 years in this role
Role in arbitrations
Member of tribunal
Sole arbitrator
Legal / dispute expertise
Antitrust / competition law
Business & Corporate Law
Commercial contracts
Damages & valuation
Dispute resolution / arbitration practice
European patents
Licensing & technology transfer
Regulatory & compliance (incl. pharma, medical devices, technology)
SEPs / FRAND
SPCs (Supplementary Protection Certificates)
Trade secrets & know-how
Trademarks
Unfair competition
Unitary patents
Bar admission(s)
N/A
Governing law experience
Civil law
Common law
Mixed
Seat of arbitration experience
In Africa countries and Europe specified in the arbitration agreement
Mediation style
Evaluative
Facilitative
Transformative
Education (degrees)
Master of laws in european and international Law
Relevant training
International arbitration
Mediation
International Commercial Litigation
Certifications / licenses
International arbitation
Mediation
Memberships / accreditations
Riga arbitation court (RAC)
Thailand Arbitration Center
Kovise Foundation Conflict Resolution International (KFCRI)
Kigali international arbitration centre (KIAC)
Hong kong Regional arbitration centre (HKEAC)
Institutional panels & memberships
Other
OtherKigali international arbitation centre
Publications and/or speaking engagements
Active in professional organizations such as African Arbitration Association and AFRICARB.I have judged international law and arbitration moot court competitions, demonstrating my expertise and commitment to advancing the dispute résolution and settlements