Donogh O'Riordan

Experience

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  John Thompson & Partners

  Jan 1967 - Jan 1968

  Appretice Architect

  Assistant to Project Architect on several schools and church buildings

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  ORIORDAN ADR

  Jan 1980 - now

  Owner

  In 1972 I set up my own architectural practice. In 1973 I trained as an Arbitrator with the RIAI. After 32 years at the helm of a very successful and award winning practice I sold my equity in 2004. Following this I renewed my interest in Arbitration and set up ORIORDANADR a dispute resolution consultancy. In 2009 I became an accredited Mediator with FriaryLaw.I am pleased to bring my 40 years experience as a professional, an employer, an architect and a leader in business, with a staff compliment of 40 professional and technical highly skilled people, dedicated to the highest standards of their profession, to guide parties through their dispute resolution process which can often be stressful and worrying, to a fair and equitable outcome, without undue delay and in a private and cost effective manner.In recent years I have managed disputes arising out of the Public Works Contract and dealt with complex differing legal interpretations of several of its clauses. The value of these disputes can be in the millions of euro.More recently I have involved myself in Commercial Mediation where speed and costs are attractions to disputants. I work to facilitate the parties to settle their disputes in private, without delay and always in their control. My background as an employer of 40 professional staff, as an Architect with 40 years experience and as a good communicator, provides me with knowledge, experience, understanding and integrity, to manage disputes between parties where often misunderstanding has developed into mistrust. I seek out the truth and endeavour to bring fairness & equity to the outcome and hopefully where good relationships can be restored. Show less

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  O'Riordan Staehli Architects

  Jan 2004 - now

  I founded my architectural practice in 1972 and sold my equity in it in 2004. I remained on as Chairman for five years.In 1973 I trained as an Arbitrator with the RIAI and became an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.In 1997 I was elected a Fellow of the RIAI.In 2009 I became an accrediated Mediator with FriaryLaw.The many award winning buildings designed and managed to completion under my stewardship include ;-Cork University Maternity HospitalMercy University HospitalSt Johns College, CorkCliffs of Moher visitor Centre, Co. ClareStudent Centre, University College CorkMercy Secondary School, Balloonagh, Tralee.Visitor Terminal, Rinaskiddy, Co CorkCastlemartyr Hotel, Co CorkIn 2014 I attended the CIArb Course on Mediation under the stewardship of James Halley, to upgrade my skills. I was accrediated Mediator status, and raised my CIArb status from an Associate to a Member. I also joined the Mediators Institute of Ireland [MII]. Show less

  • Principal

    Jan 2007 - now

  • Chairman

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2009
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  ORIORDANADR

  Apr 2004 - now

  Arbitrator, Conciliator, Mediator, Retired Architect

  I am an Alternative Dispute Resolution Consultant with 40 years experience as an Architect, Employer and Businessman. I am a trained Arbitrator, Conciliator and Mediator and a member of the RIAI, MII, CIArb, Adjudication Society, to name but a few. As Arbitrator and Conciliator I specialise in the resolution of disputes in the Commercial, Construction and General Business Sectors. As Mediator I assist disputants resolve their differences in a calm and respectful manner endeavouring to preserve the relationship that existed prior to the dispute. Mediations can resolve situations from misunderstandings to major conflicts, in any walk of life, from family, business to international differences. Show less