Organising Committee

An International ADR Expert with over twenty years experience handling high value and complex disputes, conflicts and cross-cultural situations as accredited Mediator, Arbitrator, ADR Counsel, Negotiator and Trainer, as well as being an Attorney-at-Law handling both litigation and transactions, and empanelled on a number of ADR rosters globally. 

Relevant areas include: Agro/pharmaceuticals; Aircraft repossession, Aircraft lease, finance and maintenance; Banking; Commercial; Construction; Franchises; Hospitality; Joint ventures; Real estate, including resort hotels, sale, purchase and development; Shareholder disputes; Professional/medical negligence; Quasi criminal and Conflict zone resolution.

A dual citizenship of Jamaica and Germany, and since 2013 a resident of the U.A.E.  Has served as a director on boards of directors and as legal advisor of both private and public entities/non governmental organisations in various industries including, hospitality, regional air charter, residential development, environmental protection and marine habitat sustainability.  In addition to which he is also personally a principal shareholder in a number of entities between Jamaica and the U.A.E., all of the above underscoring international multi-cultural exposure, commercial acumen, and corporate governance credentials, and confirming an extensive and excellent capacity for complex mediation.

Natascha Tunkel is a highly accomplished lawyer and mediator with over fifteen years of experience in complex dispute resolution. She advises clients across all stages of proceedings, from initiation to enforcement, with a focus on commercial disputes in sectors such as technology, life sciences, energy, engineering, and intellectual property. Her academic background in procedural and insolvency law, paired with her practical expertise, makes her especially effective in multi-forum disputes. Recognized for her strategic insight and commercial acumen, Natascha acts as counsel, arbitrator, and mediator, delivering clear and pragmatic solutions even in the most challenging cases. She leads KNOETZL’s investigations team, bringing strong analytical skills and experience in asset tracing and data forensics to high-stakes matters. As a mediator, her calm, impartial approach and ability to distill complex issues into actionable strategies consistently achieve strong outcomes. She serves on the VIAC Mediation Advisory Board and as Vice Chair of the IBA Mediation Committee.