ARTHUR MARRIOTT I am so sorry to receive this news. Arthur was a good friend and one time partner. In 1981 when Masons had decided to open an office in Hong Kong, I contacted Arthur to discuss the merits of a Joint Venture with him. We met in the bar of the Mandarin Hotel a few weeks later and agreed the terms of our partnership as Masons and Marriott which we noted on a napkin and initialled. He was thereafter a great partner and contributor to our business until he was required to withdraw when he joined an American Law Firm. I remember how amused he was that when we had our first party after he withdrew and we had become just Masons we held the party at the Marriott Hotel. John Bishop Dear Chief Justice Menon, Thanks, I heard the sad news only yesterday. He lived a full life, admired by friends and compatriots. We were together in ICCA for ten long years and I soon realised that he was not only steps-ahead-of-the-market, but deliberations his wisdom was invaluable. He was a great friend of India I recall that he accompanied me many years ago to meet C.J.I A. S. Anand to impress upon him the need for enforcement of foreign awards in India being dealt with directly and finally by the Supreme Court alone. The Chief Justice and Judges agreed that it was a good idea but like many good ideas it soon evaporated! With warm regards and with appreciation for what you are doing to make the Supreme Court of Singapore one of the best in the world. Fali S. Nariman Thank you for sharing this sad news with us Albert Jan. I am saddened to hear this and extend my deepest condolences to his family. Sundaresh Menon Dear Neil,
Many thanks for your message. What tragic news, but as you say, this must be a welcome release. Feels like the end of an era. Warm wishes, Toby Landau QC It am sad to hear of Arthur s death. It must be approaching 40 years since I first met Arthur. He came to Hong Kong regularly in the 70s and 80s. My first encounter was not my fondest memory of Arthur as he was representing a contractor on a project on which my firm were acting as consulting engineers. It that context he was a formidable adversary but we soon became friends. In due course he set up Masons and Marriott in Hong Kong. He invited me to its inaugural cocktails and that was more than 30 years ago. I have not seen much of Arthur in recent years but I still have happy memories of his visits and his help with the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre. He will be missed by the construction and the arbitration communities around the globe as a truly great character and a charming but incisive lawyer. Peter Scott Caldwell This is indeed sad news. I was lucky enough to work with Arthur (a great friend of my former head of chambers, Mark Littman QC) in a number of contexts and respected and admired his intellect generally and analytical ability in particular firsthand. He made a remarkable contribution to the arbitration world and we will all miss him. Rowan Planterose. Sadly I did not know Arthur well but I always respected his writings. He was, indeed, a very influential member of the arbitration world and he will be much missed. Roger Dyer.
I wish to express my deep sorrow for the passing away of Arthur, an eminent personality in the arbitration community and an old colleague at ICCA.. Piero Bernardini. Dear Albert Jan Sharing sorrow with my colleagues in Moscow about passing away of our friend Arthur Marriott whom I have privilege to know for many years. Sergei Lebedev Albert Jan, thanks for letting us know. Arthur will indeed be dearly remembered for all he was. My sympathy to his family and friends. Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler. Arthur was a towering and influential figure in the Arbitration world, highly respected by all. His contribution to arbitration will surely always be remembered. Ronnie Dykstra we have lost a shining light in the world of arbitration and a good friend! Gerold Hermann This is terribly sad news He was a man I liked and respected enormously, and he had a great influence on my career as a arbitrator. He was of course very influential in launching the process which resulted on the Arbitration Act 1996. I was concerned that I had not seen him for some time but was unaware of how serious his situation was. I shall certainly remember him with warmth and affection for what remains of my life. John Sims Thank you Albert Jan for conveying this. Agreed on all counts: his unique combination of talent, wit and charm and all he contributed as a great advocate in our field will be greatly missed. With sympathy for his family and friends, Carolyn Lamm.
Very sorry to hear this news. An inspirational fellow. Simon Tolson. What a great loss! May I kindly ask you to convey my very sincere condolences to Arthur's family and friends. Fathi Kemicha Dear Albert Jan Thank you for that information. I concur in your sentiments and can only add that he will be missed and remembered Michael Hwang S.C. Deep sad to lose Arthur, a great member of the Governing Board of ICCA and a dear friend! My condomnance to his family and wish his soul will rest in peace in heaven. God bless. Ariel Ye It is with great sadness that I have learned of Arthur's passing. Having known him well, it truly is a great loss to all who knew him as well as to the legal community. Nael Bunni. Dear Albert,
I join you and Friends in the International Arbitrating Community in the sentiments expressed by you on the passing away of Arthur. He indeed was a powerful force in the World of International Arbitration. His contribution was indeed pathbreaking. He was indeed well regarded by the Indian Arbitrating Community and made an indelible mark, both professionally and personally, on lot of us here in India. While he will be remembered for a long time by all those who came across him thru his Life 's journey, his death is a grim reminder of challenges faced by all irrespective of our successes in Professional lives. We must introspect and realise that nothing is permanent in Life like our own Lives. I offer my profound condolences to all his Friends and join them in praying that His Soul May Rest in Eternal Peace. Warm Regards to you Albert and all the Friends of Arthur. Dushyant Dave. Dear Albert I commiserate with all friends on the passing of Arthur a very gracious and respectable colleague May his soul rest in perfect peace Regards Tinuade Toyekunle. Thank you for informing all of us of the very sad news. He was without doubt one the major practitioners of our generation. We have lost a deeply respected and admired member of our Institute and the Arbitral world. Rest in peace. Charles Brown Dear Neil Very sorry to hear this news. He was an inspiration for so many of us, and really played an important role in shaping our profession. Best Michael Moser