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British Chamber of Commerce 1978.
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry 1980.
Master’s degree in business, management and financial lines from Le Havre Business School 1980.
5 years law degree from the University of Rouen 1982.
Head of claims in hull, cargo, construction, P&I and liability .
Prompt and amicable resolution of most of claims, payment and recourse.
Arbitration
Professor of law: Institute of International Law of Transport 1983-1985 / High Port Research and Education Institute ( IPER) 1986-1991
Under-Secretary General of Maritime Underwriters’Comity Le Havre. Head of Hull Department 1983-1991
BESSE Nantes Insurance Broker Head of claims of Maritime and Transport Department 1992-2017
Arbitrator at the Maritime Arbitration Chamber Paris 2018
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