Sir Bernard Eder
About
Nationality
British
Languages Spoken
English, French
Bio
Bio
Bernard Eder (dob 1952) is an independent arbitrator. He has acted as arbitrator in over 400 international arbitrations under the aegis of various institutions including the ICC, LCIA, SIAC, LMAA, DIFC/LCIA, ARIAS (UK) and on an ad hoc basis involving a wide range of commercial disputes including joint ventures, share purchase agreements, oil and gas, power supply, telecoms, shipping, international trade, insurance/reinsurance, banking, construction (including shipbuilding), commodities and energy law. He is ranked Band 1 (International Arbitrators, UK) in both Chambers and Legal 500; and was awarded Lawyer of the Year – International Arbitration (Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards 2022).
“One of the best and most proactive arbitrators in London for any sort of dispute – very bright and commercial. He is an amazing operator and always gets the right result. Excellent as the chairman of a tribunal, he takes no messing around from the parties and is very robust.” Legal 500, 2024
"He is extremely quick to respond and very astute in his work; Bernard is a top class arbitrator." Chambers and Partners, 2024
“One of the best and most proactive arbitrators in London for any sort of dispute – very bright and commercial. He is an amazing operator and always gets the right result. Excellent as the chairman of a tribunal, he takes no messing around from the parties and is very robust.” Legal 500, 2024
"He is extremely quick to respond and very astute in his work; Bernard is a top class arbitrator." Chambers and Partners, 2024
Professional Affiliations
Memberships
ARIAS (UK), Baltic Exchange, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), China XMAC Maritime Dispute Arbitration (XMAC), Comité Maritime International (CMI), International Chamber of Commerce International Court of Arbitration (ICC), Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA), London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA), Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand, Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand, Singapore Chamber of Commerce (SCMA), Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
Contact Information
Website URL
Arbitrator CV
Legal Expertise
Fields of Expertise
Banking, Commercial disputes, Commodities, Construction disputes, Energy law, Insurance and Reinsurance, International trade, Joint venture agreements, Maritime Law, Oil and gas, Power supply, Share purchase agreements, Shipbuilding, Shipping disputes, Telecoms
Jurisdiction Experience
England and Wales, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bermuda, New York Law, BVI (British Virgin Islands)