Noah J. Hanft
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Noah J. Hanft

New York Complex Commercial Mediator & Arbitrator | Former Mastercard General Counsel

Noah J. Hanft is a New York-based independent arbitrator, mediator, and dispute-resolution advisor with a complex-commercial practice spanning corporate, financial-services, securities, intellectual-property, partnership, cross-border, employment, construction, and regulatory disputes

Profile

Biography

Noah J. Hanft is a New York-based independent arbitrator, mediator, and dispute-resolution advisor with a complex-commercial practice spanning corporate, financial-services, securities, intellectual-property, partnership, cross-border, employment, construction, and regulatory disputes. He previously served as General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Franchise Officer of Mastercard, and later as President and CEO of the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR). His business and legal background includes high-stakes commercial transactions, acquisitions, joint ventures, global regulatory matters, and mediated resolution of major business conflicts. Through AcumenADR, he serves on national and international arbitration and mediation panels, including CPR, AAA, ICDR, FINRA, court, EEOC, and New York State Commercial Division panels.

Editorial scope

Areas Of Editorial Expertise

  • Antitrust, Regulatory & Compliance
  • Complex Commercial Arbitration
  • Construction, Real Estate & Bankruptcy Disputes
  • Corporate Transactions & M&A
  • Cross-Border & International Disputes
  • Employment & Executive Compensation
  • Financial Services & Securities Disputes
  • Intellectual Property & Technology Disputes
  • New York Complex Commercial Mediation
  • Partnership, Joint Venture & Shareholder Disputes
Review role

Editorial Responsibilities

Noah reviews complex-commercial, corporate, financial-services, securities, partnership, joint-venture, cross-border, technology, employment, and arbitration content for factual clarity and practical business relevance. His editorial role is limited to subjects within his stated experience and does not create an attorney-client relationship or constitute individualized legal advice.

Verification

Verified Credentials

AAA Complex Commercial and Employment Panels American Arbitration Association Verify credential
Certified Mediator Center for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) Verify credential
CPR Panel of Distinguished Neutrals International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution Verify credential
Fellow Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Verify credential
Fellow College of Commercial Arbitrators Verify credential
FINRA Arbitrator and Mediator FINRA Verify credential
Reviewed work

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Professional record

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Ethics

Disclosures & Ethics Statement

Noah's editorial profile reflects information publicly provided through his Lawsuit.com profile and AcumenADR biography. Editorial review is independent of any consumer's choice of mediator or counsel. Readers should consult qualified professionals for advice about their individual circumstances.

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