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Peter Aeberli

Peter Aeberli

Architect, Barrister & Chartered Arbitrator
Nationality: Canadian (UK Resident)
Experience: 30+ Years
Focus: International Dispute Resolution
Based: London, UK

Distinguished Panels

  • Architect & Barrister dual qualified
  • Chartered Arbitrator
  • ICC Commission of Arbitration member
  • Crossrail Adjudication Panel

International Profile

ICC
FIDIC
RIBA

Dual-qualified Architect and Barrister specializing in international construction arbitration and dispute resolution with appointments on prestigious global projects including London 2012 Olympics, Crossrail, and BAA Terminal 5.

Academic Background

  • BA (Oxon) - Oxford University
  • MA (Edin) - Edinburgh University
  • Dip Arch - Architecture
  • Scholarship at Hertford College, Oxford

Dual Qualifications

  • RIBA (Architect)
  • ARIAS
  • FCIArb
  • Accredited Adjudicator

Key Appointments

  • ICC Commission of Arbitration
  • FIDIC President's List
  • Society of Construction Arbitrators

International Panel Memberships

London 2012 Olympic Games Adjudication Panel
Crossrail Project Panel
BAA Terminal 5 Adjudication Panel
FIDIC President's List of Dispute Adjudicators
ICC Canadian National Committee Panel
ICDR (AAA) International Arbitrators Panel
International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution Roster
Engineers' Ireland Panel of Arbitrators

Professional Body Appointments

Crossrail Panel of AdjudicatorsICC Commission of ArbitrationMajor Project Adjudication GroupSwiss Arbitration AssociationSociety of Construction Arbitrators (Arbitrator Member)CIArb (including NHBC)CIOBConstruction ConfederationCEDRAICARIBARICSICELaw Society

Committee & Academic Contributions

Drafter - Construction Industry Model Arbitration Rules
Government Consultant - Scheme for Construction Contracts
ICC Commission Task Force - Reducing Time/Costs in Arbitration
Visiting Senior Lecturer - Kings College London
Course Director - MSc Construction Law & Arbitration
Visiting Lecturer - Building Construction (Oxford Brooks)
Speaker - BPP Professional Education
Speaker - Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Areas of Expertise & Dispute Types

Specialized Expertise

International Commercial Arbitration
Construction Arbitration
FIDIC Dispute Boards
Complex Multi-Party Disputes
Professional Negligence
Technical Defects (Structural, Cladding, Roofing)
Delay & Programming Analysis
Disruption & Delay Costs
Environmental & Nuclear Issues
Interim & Final Account Valuation
Commercial Agency Agreements
Development & Partnering Agreements

Dispute Types Handled

1
Legal Issues & Contract Interpretation
2
Development and Partnering Agreements
3
Technical Issues (Paint, Roofing, Cladding, Structural Defects)
4
Environmental & Nuclear Issues
5
Professional Negligence Claims
6
Delay & Programming Issues
7
Disruption & Delay Costs Analysis
8
Interim & Final Account Valuation Disputes
9
Commercial Agency Agreement Disputes
10
International Disputes (ICC Arbitration)
11
FIDIC Dispute Board Matters

Contract Experience

FIDIC ContractsICC Arbitration RulesJCT Contracts (Former Joint Secretary)NEC ContractsBespoke International Contracts

High-Profile Project Experience

London 2012 Olympic Games

Adjudication Panel Member

Appointed to the exclusive panel handling construction disputes for the Olympic infrastructure projects.

2008-2012Multi-billion £

Crossrail Project

Adjudication Panel

Panel adjudicator for Europe's largest construction project, handling complex tunneling and station disputes.

2009-Present£15B+

BAA Terminal 5

Adjudication Panel

Dispute resolution for the flagship terminal project at Heathrow Airport.

2003-2008£4.3B

FIDIC International

President's List Adjudicator

Appointed to FIDIC's premier list for international infrastructure dispute resolution.

2005-PresentGlobal

ICC International Arbitration

Commission Member

Member of ICC Commission on Arbitration, shaping international arbitration rules.

2010-PresentInternational

Academic Contributions

Kings College London

Visiting senior lecturer and course director for MSc Construction Law & Arbitration.

2008-PresentEducation

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With dual qualifications as Architect and Barrister, and extensive ICC and FIDIC experience, Peter is uniquely positioned for complex international construction disputes.

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Specializes in: ICC Arbitration • FIDIC Dispute Boards • International Projects • High-Value Disputes

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