Two international construction contractors, Respondents in an ICC arbitration in London brought by a Middle Eastern State entity. The dispute arises out of the development of a world-class medical facility in the Middle East. The law of the Claimant’s State applies. USD 3.7 billion is at stake.
A heavy equipment supplier and contractor in relation to an arbitration and a number of delay, disruption, defects and other disputes arising out of two energy construction projects in Africa with claims and counterclaims of over USD 2 billion. The law of the country of the projects applied.
A major refining company on a significant refinery development project, in two ICC arbitrations involving claims relating to COVID-19 related measures. The law of the Middle Eastern State applies. More than USD 1 billion is in dispute.
An international consortium of contractors, Claimants in ICC arbitration against a Middle Eastern State. The dispute arose out of the design and construction of an airport. The law of the Middle Eastern State applied. Close to USD 1 billion was at stake.
A Middle Eastern company in the aviation sector, Claimant in three LCIA arbitrations in Jeddah and Riyadh against a Middle Eastern aviation services partnership and a Middle Eastern airline concerning unpaid contractual entitlements. The law of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia applied.
A Middle Eastern energy company, Claimant in an ICC arbitration in Abu Dhabi against a Middle Eastern insurance company. The dispute arose from the termination of an insurance policy. The law of the Middle Eastern state applied.
International disputes – Commercial
A Middle Eastern company in the aviation sector, Respondent in eight LCIA arbitrations in London against a European aircraft components supplier. English law applies.
A Middle Eastern energy company, Claimant in an ICC arbitration in Abu Dhabi against a Middle Eastern insurance company. The dispute arose from the termination of an insurance policy.
A Middle Eastern company in the aviation sector, Claimant in three LCIA arbitrations in Jeddah and Riyadh against a Middle Eastern aviation services partnership and a Middle Eastern airline concerning unpaid contractual entitlements. Saudi law applied.
A European defence manufacturer on issues of Saudi law relating to their defence of claims arising out of a Saudi joint venture agreement, with the dispute subject to ICC arbitration.
The Middle Eastern agent of a European defense and construction services group, coordinating the client’s litigation/arbitration strategy (both in local courts and in Europe) to protect its interests in a lucrative exclusive agency arrangement.
A major multinational FMCG company on the availability of BIT protections in relation to regulatory measures.
International disputes – Construction
A Middle Eastern company, as project owner, in a series of disputes with two sets of international EPC contractors in respect of a major water desalination project. The law of the Middle Eastern State applies and the contracts provide for ICC arbitration seated in that State.
A European energy company in disputes arising out of three projects for the design, supply and installation of energy substations in high profile urban development projects in Dubai, including a DIAC arbitration in respect of one of the projects. The contracts are governed by the Laws of Dubai and the Federal Laws of the UAE.
A major refining company on a significant refinery development project, in two ICC arbitrations involving claims relating to COVID-19 related measures. The law of the Middle Eastern State applies. More than USD 1 billion is in dispute.
A Saudi Arabian state-owned developer in relation to claims and counterclaims in respect of the development of a major tourism project. Saudi law applies, with disputes to be referred to the SCCA.
Two international construction contractors, Respondents in an ICC arbitration in London brought by a Middle Eastern State entity. The dispute arises out of the development of a world-class medical facility in the Middle East. The law of the Claimant’s State applies. USD 3.7 billion is at stake.
A heavy equipment supplier and contractor in relation to an arbitration and a number of delay, disruption, defects and other disputes arising out of two energy construction projects in Africa with claims and counterclaims of over USD 2 billion. The law of the country of the projects applies.
A multinational consortium on claims of more than USD 500 million related to the construction of an urban rail project in a major Middle Eastern city. The laws of the Middle Eastern state apply.
A large energy multinational in a complex construction dispute worth over USD 1 billion with a contractor in connection with a megaproject for an oil and gas facility in Central Asia. The dispute includes issues of delay and defects. English law applies.
An international consortium of contractors, Claimants in ICC arbitration against a Middle Eastern State. The dispute arose out of the design and construction of an airport. The law of the Middle Eastern State applied. Close to USD 1 billion was at stake.
A European energy infrastructure company in an ICC arbitration in London brought against a North American subcontractor. The dispute arose out of a project for the construction of a major solar field in the Middle East. Issues included defective equipment and critical delays in the overall project. English law applied.
Two African subsidiaries of an international mining and exploration company, Respondent in an ICC arbitration in London initiated by a South African contractor. The dispute arose from an EPCM contract in relation to a mine expansion project in Sub-Saharan Africa. English law applied.
A European contractor, Claimant in an ICC arbitration in London brought against a Middle Eastern owner. The dispute arose from a contract for the conversion of a simple cycle power plant to combined cycle technology. English law applied.
A Middle Eastern State-owned company on its response to COVID-19 related claims from a major international EPC contractor arising from a crude storage facility in the Middle East.
Litigation
On English High Court proceedings challenging arbitral awards under ss. 67 and 68 of the English Arbitration Act 1996.
Supervising local court proceedings and advice in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Kuwait in relation to a range of commercial and construction-related disputes and enforcement-related matters.
Appearing in NZ High Court proceedings including in relation to termination of a partnership worth approximately NZD 60 million (Kaiwarua-Ealing Limited v Pullington Investments Pty Limited [2012] NZHC 2226), and judicial review of Health Board decision-making processes (Healthcare of New Zealand Limited v Capital and Coast District Health Board HC Wellington CIV-2011-485-1998 [2011] NZHC 1395). (previous firm experience)
The directors and shareholders of a complex, closely-held financial concern on matters relating to their placement into statutory management and related litigation. (previous firm experience)
Secondee to the Legal Department of a major Australasian bank, developing internal regulatory compliance controls. (previous firm experience)
