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Joe Tirado

Arbitrator Mediator Neutral Evaluator
London, United Kingdom
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About

With over 30 years of experience, Joe Tirado has handled hundreds of high-stakes international cases across more than 60 jurisdictions. His background includes serving as a partner and head of international arbitration and dispute resolution at major global law firms. He is recognized for his expertise in complex multi-jurisdictional disputes involving sovereign states and multinational corporations.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Construction Corporate & Finance Energy & Environment Entertainment & Media Healthcare & Life Sciences Insurance International & Cross-Border Technology & Cyber

Professional Experience

JAMS (Neutral)
Garrigues (Partner
Co-Head of International Arbitration and ADR)
Winston & Strawn LLP (Partner
Head of International Arbitration)
Norton Rose Fulbright (Partner)
Lovells (now Hogan Lovells)
Baker McKenzie

Publications Leadership

  • Past Co-Chair of the International Bar Association (IBA) Mediation Committee
  • Member of the Board of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce International Arbitration Centre (LACIAC)
  • Author of numerous articles on investor-state mediation and international commercial arbitration in journals such as ADR Times and Lexology
  • Frequent speaker at international arbitration conferences including CDR and Mondaq events

Positioning Takeaways

A top-tier international neutral offering deep expertise in energy, infrastructure, and financial disputes with a unique dual-qualification in arbitration and mediation.

License & Certifications

  • Solicitor-Advocate (Higher Courts Civil Proceedings)
  • England and Wales
  • Accredited Mediator
  • Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR)
  • Panel of Arbitrators
  • International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
  • Panel of Mediators
  • Energy Community

Education

L.P.C.
College of Law, London
C.P.E.
College of Law, London
B.A. (Hons)
University of Sheffield

Distinction

One of the few practitioners globally recognized as a leading expert in both international arbitration and mediation, with specific appointment to the ICSID Panel of Conciliators by the Government of the Kingdom of Spain.

Reputation

He is highly regarded by peers and clients for his commercial approach, technical proficiency, and ability to manage culturally diverse and legally complex proceedings with diplomacy and efficiency.

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