• 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).