Construction, projects and infrastructure

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

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.

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.

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

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 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).

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 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.

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.

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

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).