REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Louise Bond
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION
Representing a major materials supplier in three ICC arbitrations (seated in London, Paris and Geneva) under English law and German law, in defending claims brought against it by a major manufacturer of commercial passenger and military aircraft, related to the supply of alleged defective products, in which the claims alleged (for damages and an indemnity) were quantified at over US$1 billion.
Representing a leading provider of air cargo services in ICC arbitration proceedings with an Asian national carrier regarding a long-term hard block cargo capacity agreement.
Representing a Chinese commodities company in an ICC arbitration brought against it by a raw materials supplier.
Acting for a large multinational corporation in an LCIA arbitration arising out of a development, manufacturing and supply agreement for a medical device to be used in veterinary care.
Acting for a state-related Qatari organization on an LCIA arbitration relating to its termination of a project delivery agreement, including claims and counterclaims arising out of the late delivery of the project.
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
Acting for the Republic of France in a number of court and arbitration proceedings in connection with the loss of the M/T Prestige (including partially overturning an arbitration award on appeal to the Court of Appeal on a point of law).
Acting for an Asian airline in Commercial Court proceedings brought against it by a lessor in connection with a significant business interruption during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Advising an operator of British racecourses in multiparty litigation regarding horseracing data and media rights protection, and on other issues relating to media rights protection and licensing.
Representing a private equity client in international litigation concerning investments in a restaurant group.
Obtaining default judgment in the High Court for a creditor against a debtor for unpaid investment returns.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Representing an aircraft lessor in an expert determination regarding the contractual construction of a sublease agreement.
Representing a client in a post-acquisition dispute regarding the contractual construction of key provisions in the sale and purchase agreement.
Representing a med-tech startup in claims for misuse of confidential information relating to the design and development of novel digital devices.
Representing a pharmaceutical company in a dispute with a former joint-venture partner regarding post-contractual obligations to share the results of the JV.
Advising a London museum pro bono on a range of contentious matters. Recent examples include disputes related to donations and sponsorship, property damage, and service contracts.
Advising a fine art design studio on issues of corporate governance and commercial disputes, including representing its interests in proceedings between the executors of the estate of its sole shareholder.
