Aseel Zimmo

As a seasoned international commercial arbitrator and mediator, I bring a wealth of experience in navigating complex dispute resolution mechanisms. I specialize in a wide array of sectors—including telecommunications, construction, real estate, corporate transactions, and general civil and commercial cases—and I have extensive experience in both institutional and ad hoc proceedings under in Arabic and English under the ICC, CRCICA, OAC, GCCCAC, DIAC, ArbitrateAD and UNITRAL rules. I am also on many regional and international arbitrators’ panels such as the LCIA, ADGM, SCCA, CRCICA, LAMC and ICADRP as well as a registered arbitrator at the Bahraini Ministry of Justice. I am also a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) as well as a faculty member. I also teach practical lectures and seminars on the University of East Anglia's LLM programme, supporting students undertaking the academic component of the pathway to CIArb membership. Additionally, my participation as an arbitrator in Vis Moot competitions, as well as SCCA moot, which underscores my commitment to excellence in arbitration practice. Experienced commercial mediator, certified by IMI, registered mediator at ADGM, DIFC, SCCA, AIAC and at the Bahraini Ministry of Justice and a member of the advisory committee of the Mediation Hub and member of the Mediation Chamber. I was involved in the drafting of Bahraini mediation law and regulations. I specialise in mediating commercial, corporate, real estate, family businesses and construction disputes. My expertise encompasses extensive training programs conducted in arbitration, mediation and negotiation, delivered fluently in both Arabic and English through esteemed institutions like the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and Judicial and Legal Studies Institute. Additionally, I have been invited to speak on expert panels during prominent events such as Dubai Arbitration Week, Riyadh International Dispute Week, Kuwait arbitration day Paris Dispute Week and London International Disputes Week, further solidifying my reputation as a thought leader in the field. In my capacity as a former advisor to the Chief Justice and Minister of Justice in Bahrain, I played a pivotal role in drafting legislation, regulations, and refining judicial commercial and civil court procedures. I was also involved in the reform of the BCDR in both section 1 (commercial court) and section 2 (arbitration centre). This experience has endowed me with a unique understanding of regional legal systems, honed over my 15-year tenure in the Middle East. Academically, I hold an LLM from King’s College London and a Ph.D. in international commercial arbitration from LSE, enhancing my proficiency in the intricate nuances of arbitration practice. As a qualified lawyer admitted in both New York and Jordan, I possess comprehensive knowledge of civil and common law systems, enabling me to navigate diverse legal frameworks with ease.