The President of the Court

DR. JOHN J. MAALOUF

Dr. John J. Maalouf stands as a globally acclaimed authority in the intricate domains of International Trade & Finance Law, International Arbitration & Litigation, Corporate Law, Business Law, Oil & Gas Law, Mining Law, Shipping & Maritime Law, Banking Law, and Mergers & Acquisitions. His exceptional proficiency has earned him consistent recognition, having been ranked among the Top 10 International Trade & Finance Lawyers in the United States for an impressive 19 consecutive years, spanning the 2006 through 2024 Editions of the United States Lawyer Rankings.

Dr. Maalouf commenced his legal career upon admission to the Bar in 1993, accumulating over three decades of experience in representing clients involved in substantial cross-border disputes as a practicing attorney. Complementing this, he possesses more than two decades of dedicated experience in resolving complex international commercial cases in his capacity as an arbitrator.

Furthermore, Dr. Maalouf is an esteemed member of MENSA, the renowned International High IQ Society.