Nigel has been Head of Claims at 2 international carriers, and the ultimate decision maker, for multiple lines of business. He has been the company representative for high value and extra contractual claims. He has arbitrated under AAA, Arias, ICC London and Paris, and ad hoc in the UK. This experience has provided Nigel with an understanding of how matters get resolved in mediation, and the nuances of both national and internal arbitrations. Nigel understands that maintaining impartiality, working hard, and confidentiality are all critical in both mediations and arbitrations.
I typically charge a per diem of $10,000 for all travel and accommodation irrespective of location within the continental US, which includes travel to and from in person mediations and arbitration hearings. Multi-day arbitration hearings are charged at the rate of one per diem charge plus any applicable half days (for each half day spent on the matter) at the rates below.
$0 for cancellations over 2 weeks prior to a hearing scheduled, plus any expenses already notified to the parties as non-refundable (e.g hotel conference room deposits).
$1,000, if between 2 weeks and 1 week, for cancellations prior to the agreed upon date plus any expenses already notified to the parties as non-refundable (e.g hotel conference room deposits).
$2,000, if 1 week or less than the agreed upon date plus any expenses already notified to the parties as non-refundable (e.g hotel conference room deposits).
My mediation rate is $425 per party (10% discounts if 3 parties, 15% for 4 parties - if more than 4 parties then separate arrangement).
My arbitration rate is $550 an hour if part of a panel of 3, in any role including Umpire
My arbitration rate is $600 an hour if acting as a sole arbitrator
Weekends and public holidays attract a 50% uplift in charges
Typically, I available to mediate and arbitrate between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday (Eastern time), but can do later in the day, for West Coast clients/parties. Mediations can proceed for as long as the parties need a mediator.
