Construction:

• An international joint venture, Respondent in an ICC arbitration in Paris brought by a European contractor in relation to the construction of a gas processing facility in Africa. Algerian law applies.
• A large energy multinational in a complex construction dispute worth over USD1 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 joint venture, Claimant in an ICC arbitration against a Middle Eastern State-owned company arising from a contract for the design & build of a landmark infrastructure project in the Middle East.
• 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 USD2 billion. The law of the country of the projects applies.
• An international joint venture in a dispute arising from the development of a floating solar power plant in Indonesia. The dispute is subject to ICC arbitration and the contracts are governed by Indonesian and English law.
• An international joint venture, Respondent in an ICC arbitration in Paris brought by a Middle Eastern contractor in relation to the construction of living quarters for a gas processing facility in Africa. Algerian law applies.
• The operator of a major infrastructure project in an Asian state in connection with a Concession Agreement and EPC Contract, subject to ICC arbitration in Singapore. The law of the Asian State governs.
• A Southeast Asian listed company, Claimant in an LMAA arbitration in London against a Chinese shipyard. The dispute arises in connection with various shipbuilding contracts. English law applies.

Investment Treaty Arbitration:

• Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Claimant in an ICSID arbitration against the Kingdom of Sweden (ICSID Case No. ARB/22/2). The dispute relates to Sweden’s ban of Huawei’s equipment from 5G infrastructures in Sweden and the claims are brought under the China-Sweden bilateral investment treaty.
• The Government of a Southeast Asian State on the defence of an investment treaty arbitration brought by a Korean investor. The dispute arises out of an investment in the real estate sector in that State.
• The Arab Republic of Egypt, as Respondent in two investment arbitrations concerning alleged violations under the Egypt-Poland, Egypt-U.S. and the Egypt-Germany bilateral investment treaties relating to the performance of a long-term contract for the supply of natural gas. Around USD2bn were claimed in the investment disputes.

M&A and Business Combination Disputes:

• A South Asian company in its dispute with its partner concerning the development and management of a retail real estate business in South Asia. Singapore law and the law of the South Asian State apply.
• A major investor in commercial real-estate on a USD160m SIAC arbitration arising out of a dispute with its business partner over the management of a joint venture comprising of multiple malls in India.  

Oil & gas and Energy:

• The subsidiary of an Asian State-owned company in the energy sector, Respondent in two parallel ICC arbitrations in Singapore initiated by its Asian co-shareholder and its parent company. The dispute arose from two agreements relating to the development of an oil storage facility and related port facilities in Asia. English law and the law of the Claimants’ State applied.
• The majority shareholders in the former Yukos Oil Company, Claimants in a series of three UNCITRAL arbitrations in The Hague against the Russian Federation in relation to the expropriation of their investment in the company. The claims were brought under the Energy Charter Treaty. The Tribunal ordered the Russian Federation to pay over USD 50 billion in damages to our clients, the largest award ever rendered by an arbitral tribunal. The Tribunal also ordered the Respondent to reimburse to our clients 75% of the legal fees they had incurred in these proceedings, as well as 100% of the arbitration costs.
• Two Egyptian State-owned entities in a USD6 billion ICC arbitration in Geneva and a USD4 billion CRCICA arbitration in Cairo, arising out of a long-term gas supply contract relating to the export of Egyptian gas to Israel. English law applied to both arbitrations. More than three quarters of the Claimants’ claims were dismissed for lack of jurisdiction or on the merits.

Power:

• The Employer in a dispute arising from the design and construction of a coal-fired power plant in Indonesia. The dispute is subject to SIAC arbitration and the contracts are governed by Indonesian and English law.
• An international development bank as lead lender to a major LNG-powered power plant in Indonesia. Issues have arisen concerning the environmental impact of the power plant during its construction and operation phase, culminating in local residents bringing a lawsuit before the Indonesian courts for alleged environmental damage.
• A major Asian energy company on force majeure claims brought in connection with a power project in Pakistan. The claims arise from restrictions imposed on the project by the government of Pakistan. The contracts are governed by Pakistani law.
• Nine Asian Independent Power Producers (IPPs), Claimants in an LCIA arbitration seated in London against a State-owned entity. The disputes arise out the non-payment of certain amounts under Power Purchase Agreements concluded between the IPPs and a State-owned entity. The law of the country of the State-owned entity applies.
• An Independent Power Producer (IPPs) in a Central Asian State in an ICC arbitration in Singapore against two State-owned entities of a Central Asian State. The dispute arises from Power Purchase Agreements and is governed by English law.
• Two Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in a Central Asian State, Claimants in an ICC arbitration in Singapore against a State-owned entity of that State. The dispute arises from Power Purchase Agreements and is governed by English law.

Mining:

• An international mining company in a dispute between its European subsidiary and a European State concerning the permitting and development of several copper and gold mines. The law of the European State applied.

Arbitrator Appointments:

• SIAC Arbitration as sole arbitrator in a dispute concerning the lease of a chemical gas storage tank.
• Ad hoc Arbitration as sole arbitrator in a dispute concerning bills of lading.