International Arbitration

Represented the owner and operator of a liquefied natural gas facility in Africa in a London-seated, LCIA-administered arbitration under UNCITRAL Rules, regarding a claim in respect of alleged delays and defects in the construction of the plant against the contractor, with total sums in issue valued at more than US$2 billion.

Represented a major energy services company in one of the most high-profile and significant cases for arbitrator conflicts and challenges for some years that was heard by the Supreme Court in London in November 2019 and judgment was issued in November 2020. The case arose from a London-seated arbitration related to an insurance claim in connection with the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. The court case related to the issue of multiple appointments of arbitrators and was the first appellate English authority on the issue of arbitrator conflicts.

Represented a global EPC contractor in multibillion-dollar ICC arbitration proceedings, seated in New York, and a related investor-state claim, in respect of the construction of one of the largest refineries in South America. The case has been recognized as one of the largest and most complex construction disputes in the world.

Represented a US-based major materials supplier in three inter-related but unconsolidated ICC arbitrations (seated in London, Paris, and Geneva), under English law and German law, in successfully defending claims alleged at over US$1 billion brought by a major manufacturer of commercial passenger and military aircraft, related to the supply of alleged defective products.

Represented a national finance ministry in a dispute arising out of the loss of the oil tanker M/T Prestige off the coast of Spain in 2002 and the resulting major oil spill. The case includes issues with respect to recognition, enforcement, and challenge of arbitration awards and court judgments in multiple jurisdictions in respect of the incident, including proceedings issued as recently as 2019 in England and ongoing through 2024.

Represented the owner and operator of a liquefied natural gas facility in Africa in a London-seated, LCIA-administered arbitration under UNCITRAL Rules, regarding a claim in respect of alleged delays and defects in the construction of the plant against the contractor, with total sums in issue valued at more than US$2 billion.

Acting in an ICC arbitration that is one of the European “Gas Wars” disputes, with over US$1billion dollars in claims and counterclaims in issue.

Represented a major broadcaster in an LCIA rules arbitration against its main contractor/systems integrator arising out of a design and build contract for a workplace transformation project.

Acted for a leading Indian pharmaceutical company in a complex patent licensing dispute, involving claims for over US$450 million, in a London-seated LCIA arbitration and subsequent related court proceedings related to challenge of the award for serious procedural irregularity under section 68 of the Arbitration Act 1996.

Acted for one of the largest solar panel suppliers in the world in an ICC arbitration concerning the supply of solar panels for a power plant in Brazil, involving claims of force majeure and issues relating to reduction of production capacity and a dramatic increase in the price of raw materials.

Defended a European constitutional monarchy related to enforcement of almost US$1 billion of international arbitration (ICSID) awards in respect of renewable energy measures in the United States, London, and Australia.

Represented a majority state-owned major European energy company in two consecutive London-seated LCIA arbitration proceedings regarding a price review under a long-term liquefied natural gas supply agreement.

Represented a US-based manufacturer of agricultural equipment in a Geneva-seated ICC arbitration proceeding relating to the alleged wrongful termination of a distributorship agreement with a distributor in Pakistan.

Represented a US-based manufacturer of aeronautical components in a Geneva-seated French law ICC arbitration of a US$20 million contractual dispute with a leading French jet engine manufacturer.

Represented a material supplier in successfully pursuing a claim for more than US$19 million, through ICC arbitration, against a manufacturer of electric cable products arising out of a fire and explosion at the client's aluminum smelter facility. Defeated a challenge on the jurisdiction of the tribunal in the US courts.

Represented a leading global constructor of offshore mobile drilling units and its Dutch subsidiary in arbitration seated in Singapore of a €100 million-plus dispute (extra work, extension of time) under an upgrade/refurbishment contract for a semi-submersible drilling unit.

Defended a claim in ICC arbitration proceedings regarding a joint venture related to a FIFA 2022 World Cup stadium in Qatar.

Acted in a DIAC arbitration under UAE law, seated in Dubai, related to airport construction works, with over US$1 billion in issue.

Represented a leading manufacturer of pre-cast concrete in ICC arbitration against a multinational construction consortium regarding a major public transportation project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The arbitration, seated in the Dubai International Financial Centre, involved multiple complex claims and counterclaims, of a total value in excess of US$40 million.

Represented the owner of one of the largest refineries in Libya in ICC arbitration proceedings in connection with disputes with its crude oil supplier and breaches of a feedstock supply agreement.

Represented a Brazilian concessionaire and construction conglomerate in US$75 million ICC arbitration with its European partner over conduct relating to joint bid and exploitation of concession relating to airport projects in Brazil when the bid was won.

Acted in DIS arbitration, seated in Frankfurt, related to a claim in respect of warranty and indemnity insurance.