Dealing with a Kuwaiti client recently, for example, he knew he shouldn't discount the price too much during negotiations because in Middle
Eastern business culture, such a move signals the buyer that he's discounting the value of the service.
Mediation is considered to appeal to Asian parties as a method of dispute resolution due to its focus on conciliation and the preservation of
business relationships; indeed, mediation is seen by some as a product of
Eastern culture.
Her representations, prior to joining Skadden, include advising a large multinational company that provides services to the government in relation to alleged improper distribution of profits, advising on SFO and City of London Police investigations into the company, and advising its subsidiary on the UK Bribery Act; compliance advice for a Middle
Eastern sovereign wealth fund in connection with anti-money laundering and anti-corruption policies; compliance advice for a Canadian - listed mining
business operating in Europe relating to whistleblowing, data protection and anti-corruption procedures; and advising media organisations in connection with the «Diana» inquiry and the Leveson Inquiry into the Media,
Culture and Ethics.