Arbitration institutions

Representing a drilling contractor against an oil and gas company in a LCIA arbitration in relation to whether demobilisation could be undertaken during the term of the contract, and if so, what demobilisation fees and early termination fees were applicable.

Advising on two LCIA arbitrations involving alleged disputed rejections of large consignments of clinker to be used in the manufacture of Portland Cement in Egypt.

Acting in several LCIA arbitrations relating to a consortium which won the concession of privatising the railways of Kenya and Uganda. Subsequently advising two respondents in relation to challenges to the award.

Acting in an arbitration and related litigation arising out of the joint venture to acquire land close to Nairobi, Kenya, to create a USD 5 billion development known as "Tatu City".

Advising the clients in a London-seated ICC arbitration relating to a shareholders’ agreement with respect to an African bank.

Advising in a substantial LCIA arbitration relating to the Privatised Railways of Kenya and Uganda in which the concession holding companies were incorporated in Mauritius.

Advising a Mozambique-based food production company in a FOSFA arbitration in Durban, South Africa, against a leading Indian flour trading company. 

Advising Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on defending the enforcement of a US$400 million plus Nigerian arbitral award in England. The ground-breaking 14-year dispute with projects company, IPCO (Nigeria) Ltd, concluded following referral to the Supreme Court. This is a leading case in England and indeed worldwide on the enforcement of New York Convention arbitration awards. 

Representing a Nigerian member of a consortium which holds an Oil Production Licence over a Nigerian oil block on a multi-jurisdictional claim for around US$50 million brought by a Chinese finance provider seeking to recover funds.

Acting for a West African sovereign state in English High Court proceedings to challenge a US$8.6 billion arbitration award concerning the supply of gas.

Representing an international energy and infrastructure company in connection with a debt recovery claim under a settlement agreement under which the respondents were jointly and severally liable to repay the monies owed in respect of the purchase of gas oil delivered to Nigeria.

Advising the Federal Republic of Nigeria in respect of the enforcement of a US$20 million arbitral award against it.

Acting for a large African power generation company in an arbitration against the main contractor arising out of a gas plant in South Africa under the NEC form.

Advising a South African subsidiary of a European multi-national company in relation to a series of adjudications and an ICC arbitration arising out of various significant process plant projects.

Advising Dowans Holdings SA and Dowans Tanzania Ltd in relation to the enforcement in England of a US$80 million ICC award against the State Electricity Company of Tanzania.

Acting in several LCIA arbitrations relating to a consortium which won the concession of privatising the railways of Kenya and Uganda. Subsequently advising two respondents in relation to challenges to the award.

Acting for owners in claims worth US$200 million in ICC arbitration and related litigation against Chinese contractor arising out of construction of coal-fired power plant.

Successfully representing shipowners in arbitration with a Chinese shipyard that failed to construct vessels, successfully claiming on Chinese refund guarantees.

Acting for Mercuria in their successful defence of a headline-making US$270 million claim, relating to “repo” deals affected by a major metals warehousing fraud in China.

Representing share purchaser in post-acquisition dispute concerning breach of warranty and misrepresentation concerning industrial action taken by workers in factories in China.

Acting for Hong Kong insurers and reinsurers on arbitration proceedings relating to infrastructure projects, landfill site, water drainage scheme, harbour rehabilitation scheme and contractors.

Advising the government of India in a US$4 billion energy arbitration.

Acting for India’s largest real estate developer in enforcement proceedings in England in respect of a US$300 million plus arbitral award.

Acting as emergency arbitrator in dispute concerning purported termination of distribution contract relating to distribution rights in India. The arbitration award was subsequently upheld and enforced by the Indian courts.

Acting for listed company in automobile industry against group of Indian companies complex multi-jurisdictional dispute concerning investments and loans made worth over US$150 million. 

Securing an arbitration award in excess of US$500 million in favour of our client Daiichi Sankyo in claims of fraud brought against Malvinder Singh and other family members who sold their majority stake in Indian generic pharmaceutical company, Ranbaxy. 

Representing a multi-national car rental and leasing company in claims against a former franchisee in India for breaches of a licence agreement in an ICC arbitration. Award in client’s favour enforced in India.

Defending a FTSE 100-listed Indian conglomerate against a US$400 million LCIA arbitration and English High Court proceedings in claims of misrepresentation, non-performance and breach of contract regarding the largest mining and metals company in Zambia.

Representing an Indian conglomerate in a London-seated ICC arbitration against Middle East state-owned company in relation to non-delivery of Calcium Petroleum Coke.

Acting for an Indian conglomerate in an LCIA arbitration against a major US bank regarding a dispute about the closing out of a number of currency swaps.

Advising a major Indian conglomerate in relation to US$9 million LCIA arbitration arising out of the alleged breach of various swaps contracts and a US$183 million Commercial Court claim brought by bond trustees.

Acting for an Indian state-owned engineering corporation in a dispute against a Middle Eastern state-owned power corporation regarding the refurbishment of a prominent hydroelectric power project in the Middle-East.

Acting for a leading Indian infrastructure corporation in a dispute under a Bilateral Investment Treaty against a South Asian State arising from the establishment of two power projects.

Acting for an Indonesian media corporation in a dispute concerning the broadcasting rights in Indonesia of a premier international sporting event.

Advising on an ICC arbitration seeking to recover US$3 million paid in shares under an investment contract to develop a nickel mining operation in Indonesia.

Representing a commodity trader in defence of claims in SIAC arbitration arising out of the sale of a cargo of Indonesian steam coal. The case involved disputes over delay in payment, quality of the cargo at load port, and delays at the discharge port due to exercise of lien over cargo.

Advising a leading Korean shipbuilder in dispute with a Middle East government owned entity under an engineering, procurement, construction installation, commissioning & startup (EPCIC) contract.  The dispute was valued at circa US$60 million and settled under ICC arbitration rules. The proceedings were seated in Paris, France, with a three member tribunal and the law of the contract was the law of the State of Libya.

Advising one of Korea’s largest shipping companies on a US$400 million LMAA arbitration concerning defective LNG carriers.

Representing a major Korean shipbuilder on a US$270 million LMAA arbitration involving a claim for substantial cost overruns and additional work.

Representing a Korean shipyard in the context of a pre-arbitration dispute (ICC) over the construction and delivery of a very large gantry crane to a French shipyard.

Representing a client in two LCIA arbitrations arising out of a construction contract of a Floating Production Storage Offloading (FPSO) Vessel including warranty matters (i.e. post-construction defects). The disputes were against one of the world’s largest shipbuilders, the contract price being over US$700 million.

Acting for a Korean contractor (as Claimant) in ICC arbitration proceedings pursuing claims valued at circa US$75 million against a Libyan Government entity (as Employer and Respondent).

Advising a leading Malaysian construction company in dispute with an international manufacture in DIFC-LCIA proceedings concerning the installation of equipment in a district cooling plant in the UAE. After successfully obtaining a favourable award, DIFC Court recognition enforcement proceedings were initiated and an order for recognition and enforcement obtained.

Acting for a Malaysian defence contractor in an SIAC arbitration against a South Asian State in a dispute arising out of the establishment of a major defence project in the State.

Advising on US$10 million plus indemnity claims brought in Singapore, United Kingdom and New Zealand, for damages arising from a defective mooring system.

Advising on a US$3 million plus arbitration regarding the withdrawal of a vessel and termination of a bareboat charter. We also sought immediate injunctive relief from the Singapore High Court for unconscionable conduct.

Representing a Singapore investment company in arbitration-mediation-arbitration proceedings pursuant to the SIAC-SIMC Protocol in relation to disputes arising out of an investment agreement worth SG$65 million.

Representing a global confectionary manufacturer in dispute arising out of the US$1 billion sale of a division of its sourcing and manufacturing business and the post-acquisition completion accounts.

Representing a global food and nutrition company in complex multi-reference proceedings concerning contractual and tortious breaches relating to production of ingredients tainted with a fatal contaminant that was present in products for infant consumption across Asia.

Representing a listed Singapore company in proceedings arising out of a confidentiality agreement concerning an oil and gas concession granted by a Southeast Asian state.

Advising a trading house on litigation and arbitration arising out of a dispute over steel consignments supplied to a customer in Sri Lanka.

Representing sellers in relation to LC disputes arising out of the sale of goods in to Vietnam, VIAC arbitrations and injunctions from the Vietnam courts.

Acting for the investor in a Bilateral Investment Treaty (ICSID) claim against a Caribbean State concerning the redevelopment of an offshore oil field.   

Advising on US$10 million plus indemnity claims brought in Singapore, United Kingdom and New Zealand, for damages arising from a defective mooring system.

Representing owners in an LMAA arbitration for a breach of charterparty in relation to unpaid invoices. This matter involved appeals to the English courts and enforcement actions in several locations around the world.

Representing a charterer in a LMAA arbitration for breach of charterparty in relation to the overconsumption of fuel.

Advising 3 major trading houses in around 100 GAFTA/FOSFA arbitrations (both first tier and Board of Appeal) arising out of detention / demurrage and time-bar disputes in Paranagua.

Advising on major LCIA arbitration proceedings relating to substantial refit and refurbishment contract for an FPSO vessel (including issues such as termination rights, critical path delay, prolongation claims, the variations regime and scope of work).

Acting for Jaguar Energy in claims arising out of delay to the construction of a power plant in Central America, including claims for delay/extensions of time, and breaches of the construction contract and vendor financing agreements. The dispute was beset with innumerable extra-contractual efforts made to derail the arbitration. Secured arbitration award in favour of the client for over US$150 million. The award was challenged unsuccessfully by the contractor in the Singapore Courts.

Representing a drilling contractor against an oil and gas company in an AAA arbitration in relation to whether the increased costs associated with new tax legislation were for contractor's or employer's account.

Acting for a US Fund Manager in ICC arbitration against East African institutional investors regarding the management and operation of a telecom asset-focused fund.

Advising on US$10 million plus indemnity claims brought in Singapore, United Kingdom and New Zealand, for damages arising from a defective mooring system.

Successfully discharging a $12 billion freezing order in England on behalf of PDVSA, the Venezuelan state oil company, in connection with ICSID and ICC arbitrations brought by a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil, with related proceedings in several jurisdictions including New York. Acting for PDVSA on a series of high-value disputes concerning an agreement with a contractor for the drilling of oil wells.

Advising the Government of Venezuela in the enforcement in England of a US$700 million plus arbitration award made against it. There are multiple enforcement proceedings afoot in France, US and England.

Representing the Dutch investor in a Bilateral Investment Treaty (ICSID) arbitration proceedings against Kazakhstan. The claim arose from the expropriation of a bank and involved unfair treatment and expropriation claims.

Representing an investor in an ICSID arbitration against Kazakhstan with a claim valued at US$1.5 billion.
 

Advising a Russian oil trading group on issues arising under a complex series of interlinked and back-to-back oil trading contracts of Russian oil origin to the value of US$200 million and on related LCIA proceedings.

Defending claims for price adjustments to the API2 price under split shipments of Russian coal in a long term supply agreement.  

Obtaining a freezing injunction in the Commercial Court on behalf of a leading agribusiness client, restraining the disposal of shares in a Russian company in aid of a London seat LCIA arbitration in which we also acted.

Acting for Lehram Capital, a UK-based private equity firm, in a US$1 billion ICSID  investment treaty arbitration claim against the Russian Federation in relation to an expropriated mine.

Advising a Ukrainian investor on his claim against a former USSR republic in relation to his investments structured via acquisition of the plant in that republic via a Swiss company.

Advising a Ukrainian parastatal company on a US$20 million ICC arbitration in Geneva relating to disputes with an Asian based company under a Consultancy Agreement.

Acting in an ICC arbitration in relation to the development of a shopping centre in Bulgaria, with claims and counterclaims worth €50 million.

Representing a French multi­national bank against its insurers on fraud cover (bankers blanket bond) disputes in relation to two major events for losses in excess of €500 million.

Representing a French data storage company in an ICC arbitration in relation to the implementation of a spin-off agreement and related manufacturing agreements.

Acting for contractor in arbitration proceedings arising out of construction contract for installation of turbine tripods offshore Germany.

Assisting a German platform supply vessel operator in claims against an Indian shipyard.

Acting for a Greek energy company in an UNCITRAL arbitration in relation to the exercise of its rights under an indemnity clause pursuant to a share sale and purchase agreement.

Advising and representing an energy trading company in the Balkans in an ICC arbitration under Swiss law against a large Greek energy company in relation to issues of force majeure events.

Acting for Fox Marble in connection with an investment arbitration arising from the unfair treatment and expropriation of an investment (marble quarry) in Kosovo.

Acting in an arbitration involving a claim under a guarantee against a Moldovan individual and provided advice in relation to the subsequent enforcement of the arbitration award.

Representing the Dutch investor in a Bilateral Investment Treaty (ICSID) arbitration proceedings against Kazakhstan. The claim arose from the expropriation of a bank and involved unfair treatment and expropriation claims.

Advising on major LCIA arbitration proceedings relating to substantial refit and refurbishment contract for an FPSO vessel (including issues such as termination rights, critical path delay, prolongation claims, the variations regime and scope of work).

Advising a high net-worth individual and his foundation in an LCIA arbitration with a high net-worth individual based in Northern Macedonia over the failed multi-million euro sale and purchase agreement involving issues of restitution, agency agreements and cross-border asset tracing.

Acting for shipyard in $300 million+ arbitration in respect of major cost overruns and delay following defective design for a series of four bespoke semi-submersible drilling rigs, including working closely with technical experts on design issues.

Assisting Norwegian owners in proceedings against Norwegian Charterers, in delivery dispute under a time charter.
 

Representing a Middle Eastern commodity trader in a US$66 million Geneva-seated SCIA arbitration in relation to the sale of LPG.

Acting for a Geneva-based oil trader in LCIA arbitration proceedings in successfully defending claims by an oil major in relation to the alleged non-delivery of a shipment of base oils on grounds of force majeure.

Acting for a Geneva-based trader in successfully defending claims in arbitration proceedings for non-delivery on the basis that the buyer was controlled by an individual who was subject to US and EU sanctions imposed on supporters of the Assad regime in Syria.

Advising and representing an energy trading company in the Balkans in an ICC arbitration under Swiss law against a large Greek energy company in relation to issues of force majeure events.

Advising a Turkish company in relation to commencing ICSID arbitral proceedings against the government of a Middle-Eastern country.

Instructed by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators to act in CIArb’s intervention as an interested party in the appeal brought by the oilfield services giant, Halliburton, in the UK Supreme Court, following a highly controversial Court of Appeal decision holding that, although the arbitrator should have made disclosure at the time of his appointments, it cannot be concluded that there was a real possibility of bias.

Acting for Lehram Capital, a UK-based private equity firm, in an investment treaty arbitration claim against the Russian Federation in relation to an expropriated mine.

Representing a client in two LCIA arbitrations arising out of a construction contract of a Floating Production Storage Offloading (FPSO) Vessel including warranty matters (i.e. post-construction defects). The disputes were against one of the world’s largest shipbuilders, the contract price being over US$700 million.

Advising co-counsel for the Republic of Iraq in an ICSID claim filed against the Republic by a Kuwaiti contractor under the Iraq/Kuwait Bilateral Investment Treaty. The claim is an important landmark for Iraq as it is the first ICSID claim against the Republic in its history.

Advising the Republic of Iraq as respondent in an international arbitration case filed by an Indian electricity contractor (BGR). The claim arises out of the termination of a contract for the construction of a power plant in the Nasiriya province.
 

Representing a Middle Eastern state in defending a Jordan-seated LCIA arbitration claim in relation to force majeure.

Advising on an ICC arbitration (London seat) where we successfully represented a Jordanian Respondent in a multi-million dollar claim brought against it, recovering almost all costs.
 

Advising co-counsel for the Republic of Iraq in an ICSID claim filed against the Republic by a Kuwaiti contractor under the Iraq/Kuwait Bilateral Investment Treaty. The claim is an important landmark for Iraq as it is the first ICSID claim against the Republic in its history.

Advising an Omani company (as claimant) in respect of a debt claim arising from a contract for the sale of fuel oil.

Acting for an Omani company (as claimant) in connection with a dispute arising from a share purchase agreement. The arbitration is valued at approximately US$74,900,000.  

Advising a Qatari company in relation to commencing arbitral proceedings arising out of a breach of a distribution agreement, which had caused it losses of in excess of £20 million.

Advising a Saudi Arabian based client (as main contractor and claimant) in ICC arbitration proceedings concerning disputes arising from a series of energy conversion agreements relating to the construction of three electrical power and steam cogeneration plants valued at US$200 million.

Assisting a Saudi Arabian Employer (as respondent) in ICC arbitration proceedings defend claims valued at circa US$5 million and advancing a counter claim valued at circa US$11 million.

Representing the respondent/counter claimant in an arbitration concerning the engineering and construction of an LNG plant in Yemen.

Acting for the contractor on a series of disputes with the main employer and subcontractor relating to a gas processing plant in Abu Dhabi leading to a mediation and ICC arbitration.

Acting for a UAE government employer in connection with a claim against its main contractor for failing to deliver a critical infrastructure project on schedule (subject to UAE law).

Acting for an individual as claimant in an arbitration against a substantial retail and hospitality business concerning investments made in the shares of the respondent.

Representing a ship-recycling company (claimant) in connection with a dispute concerning the recovery of a deposit for the purchase of a vessel following the termination of a memorandum of agreement.

Advising a UAE commodities trader in a series of GAFTA/FOSA arbitrations worth US$3 million for failure to deliver and wrongful termination of a number of contracts for the sale of soy beans by the seller.

Advising a UAE oil trader in a US$4.5 million LCIA Arbitration regarding a dispute under a contract for the sale of MSFO and LSFO from refineries in Turkmenistan. Successfully procured the discharge of an emergency injunction obtained by the buyers, preventing our clients from dealing with cargo the subject of the dispute.

Representing an international energy and infrastructure company in two LCIA arbitrations and two ad hoc arbitrations (to be consolidated under one arbitration) worth approximately US$8,900,000. Each arbitration has been commenced under four separate contracts for the sale of Jet A1/Gasoil and the dispute concerns monies owed under the contracts.

Acting for a Middle Eastern trading house in 3GAFTA/FOSFA arbitrations totalling c.US$40 million and in related High Court proceedings in London.

Acting for one of Hong Kong's largest conglomerates in arbitration proceedings relating to the rent payable by a tenant of the largest industrial premises in the world.

Acting in an arbitration and related enforcement proceedings in Singapore and Hong Kong, leading to judgments, which are amongst the leading authorities on enforcement in those jurisdictions.

Involved with resisting the enforcement of 5 SIAC awards amounting to US$130 million at the Hong Kong Court of Appeal.

Acting for a UK subsidiary in Hong Kong arbitration proceedings relating to a joint venture with a Chinese mainland company involving the misappropriation of a public relations business by the Chinese company.

Representing a listed medical company in claims against regional joint venture partner for breaches of a put and call option agreement concerning a franchise health business in China.

Representing a Chinese group in the preparation of an action to vacate an ICC Arbitration Award on the grounds of due process violation.