René Roper
About René Roper
René Roper serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Influx and has been an Adjunct Lecturer in Public International Law at The University of the West Indies since 2010. With extensive experience in international arbitration and legal consultancy, Roper actively contributes to law reform and public policy in Jamaica.
Work at Influx
René Roper serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Influx, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he provides legal guidance and support, leveraging his extensive background in law and arbitration. His responsibilities include advising on various legal matters and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Education and Expertise
René Roper has a strong educational background in law. He obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of the West Indies from 2006 to 2009. He furthered his studies at Queen Mary, University of London, where he earned a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Arbitration from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he completed a Legal Education Certificate at Norman Manley Law School from 2009 to 2011 and a Certificate in Public International Law from the Hague Academy of International Law in 2011.
Background
René Roper has a diverse professional background in law and arbitration. He began his career with internships at K&L Gates and WilmerHale in London, focusing on dispute resolution and international arbitration. He has held various legal roles, including Associate at Myers, Fletcher & Gordon and National Legal Consultant at the British Council. His experience also includes serving as a Legal Consultant for the Inter-American Development Bank.
Achievements
René Roper is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and actively participates in the Young Member's Group of its Caribbean Branch. He contributes to the Jamaica Bar Association by sitting on the Commercial Law, Law Reform, and ADR Committees. His work includes engagement with inter-governmental organizations and multilateral donor agencies, contributing to law reform and public policy development.
Professional Involvement
René Roper is open to serving as an arbitrator or tribunal secretary in both domestic and international commercial arbitrations, as well as international investment arbitrations. He has experience providing anti-money laundering and financial regulatory advice at the Executive Management level in the financial services industry, showcasing his expertise in commercial law.