Rahim Shamji > Gatehouse Chambers > London, England > Barrister Profile

Gatehouse Chambers
1 Lady Hale Gate, Gray’s Inn
WC1X 8BS
England

Position

Rahim is a qualified barrister who now practices as a mediator (please see his Mediator Profile).

He is a truly passionate supporter of ADR around the world and thus, to enlighten the new world of mediation for the world to reap the benefits he founded ADR ODR International (AOI), a leading international dispute resolution organisation in 2016. The company has since expanded into 36 countries and become the thought leader in progressive dispute resolution and training from international conflict management to negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.

As AOI’s Head of the International Training Faculty, Rahim not only teaches mediation all over the world with particular emphasis on the importance of trainee mediators’ listening skills to ensure they understand the parties’ needs (which he feels is a vital skill in reaching a meaningful settlement) but also constantly refines new techniques to ensure that parties feel the process has served their interests.

Career

Leading international mediator, expert in cross cultural parties in commercial and international conflicts.

Languages

English, Hindi, Gujarati

Memberships

Inner Temple, Civil Mediation Council, UK, International Mediation Institute (IMI), Singapore International Mediation Institute

Education

LLB Hons, BVC, Harvard Master Class in Negotiation, Accredited Mediator, Associate Arbitrator, Negotiator, Online Dispute Resolution, ‘Digital Dispute Resolution Specialist’.