We regularly represent clients in ‘bet-the-company’ arbitrations under the auspices of all major arbitration institutions
Commercial Arbitration services
We regularly represent clients in ‘bet-the-company’ arbitrations under the auspices of all major arbitration institutions, including ICC, LCIA, SIAC, HKIAC, SCC, DIAC, SCCA, QICCA and CRCICA, as well as in ad hoc UNCITRAL arbitrations. We represent clients in commercial disputes governed by English, Swiss, French, Russian, Belarusian, Qatari and DIFC law.
We have extensive experience as lead counsel in a wide variety of disputes in oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, mining, construction, telecommunications and shipping disputes. We also regularly act alongside large international law firms, dispute resolution boutiques and barristers where the case strategy calls for it.
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Developing a comprehensive case strategy that prioritises the client’s business goals and focuses on a actionable, practical pathway for resolving the dispute and achieving the best possible commercial outcome
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Assisting the client in acquiring third party funding
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Conducting full written and oral advocacy
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Coordinating work of damages and technical experts, local law experts, corporate investigations and asset tracing specialist, as well as public relations firms in support of arbitration
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Act and coordinate domestic court proceedings in support of arbitration and after the award in issued, in both set aside and enforcement proceedings
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Assessing settlement prospects at all stages of the arbitration and assist the client in settlement negotiations
Commercial Arbitration
Financing Arbitration
A major telecom operator in an ICC arbitration related to a USD 500 million loan agreement.
Sovereign Debt Arbitration
A sovereign client in an LCIA arbitration concerning non-payment of international securities;
Shipping Arbitration
A group of Russian fishing companies in arbitration against an Asian reefer vessels fleet operator arising out of a Contract for Affreightment;
Supply Chain Dispute
One of the largest steel companies in Russia in a dispute with a long-term supplier;
Telecom Dispute
A Russian telecom operator in a dispute against an American company over an assignment agreement and a guarantee of indemnity;
Construction Arbitration
A Russian power plant owner in an SCC arbitration against a US group of equipment manufacturers regarding enforcement of power plant service agreements;
Share Transfer Dispute
Clients in disputes regarding compensation for losses related to a ferroalloy holding company and violations of contractual obligations relating to the transfer of shares in an iron ore plant (claims of approximately USD 2 billion);
LNG Arbitration
A Middle Eastern energy company in an arbitration against a European energy company arising out of long-term LNG export contracts;
Fund Arbitration
A private equity fund and its founder in an ICC arbitration initiated by the fund’s alleged general partner;
Commercial Arbitration
Iraqi mobile operator in a dispute with a Kuwaiti logistics group arising out of a deed of release;
Energy Arbitration
A Middle Eastern state and its national oil and gas company in an arbitration against a supermajor concerning operation of an offshore oilfield;
We also have particularly deep knowledge and extensive hands-on experience in construction disputes, including complex infrastructure and energy projects, and disputes involving EPC, supply, and design contracts.
