Global
Arbitration
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Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)
Protecting foreign investments and defending sovereign interests under international treaties.
Treaty Claims (BITs & MAs)
Arbitration under Bilateral Investment Treaties and Multilateral Agreements.
Recent Instructions:
OIC Treaty Arbitration
Representation in UNCITRAL proceedings under the OIC treaty between a Jordanian investor and an EMEA State.
Dutch Holding Claim
Counsel in ICSID proceedings under a BIT between a Dutch holding conglomerate and an EMEA State.
Chinese Technology Claim
Representation in ICSID proceedings under a BIT between a Chinese technology conglomerate and an EMEA State.
Indian Manufacturing Claim
Counsel in UNCITRAL proceedings under a BIT between an Indian manufacturer and an EMEA State.
US Developer Claim
Representation in ICSID proceedings under a BIT between a US major developer and an EMEA State.
Indirect Expropriation
Advising a sovereign State on defense strategies against claims of indirect expropriation of industrial assets.
Fair & Equitable Treatment
Formulating claims regarding the breach of Fair and Equitable Treatment (FET) standards for a tech investor.
Sovereign & Government Disputes
Resolving commercial and administrative conflicts involving State entities.
Recent Instructions:
Tariff Dispute
Counsel to a domestic public utilities company in a dispute with the Federal government over tariff implementations.
Administrative Dispute
Counsel to a free zone authority in a sensitive administrative dispute with the Federal government.
Permit Revocation
Counsel to an education services provider vis-à-vis a licensing authority for the revocation of operating permits.
Oil Field Operator Dispute
Representation of a heavy civil contractor in a turnkey project dispute with a State-owned oil field operator.
Jordan Government Dispute
Representation in a construction dispute between a Jordanian contractor and a government agency.
Emergency Arbitration
Representation in emergency arbitration proceedings between a construction firm and a State entity.
Public Procurement Dispute
Counsel on a heavy civil engineering contractor on a turnkey project dispute arising from a public tender.
Procedural Strategy & Enforcement
Expert management of the arbitration lifecycle, from emergency measures to enforcement.
Recent Instructions:
Multi-Jurisdictional Set Aside
Advising a multi-jurisdictional contractor on setting aside an arbitration award in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously.
Third-Party Funding Enforcement
Enforcement of arbitral awards against third-party project bank guarantees in a major infrastructure project.
Injunction Defense
Advising a large holding company on defending against injunctions in London, New York, and the UAE regarding arbitral assets.
Arbitral Award Assignment
Expert opinion on the validity of assigning arbitration awards to third-party funders under Civil Law.
Sham Arbitration Defense
Expert evidence in the UK courts regarding “sham” arbitration agreements and deemed submission to jurisdiction
Emergency Procedures
Handling cryptocurrency arbitration in a click-wrap context utilizing emergency arbitrator procedures.
Stay of Enforcement
Expert declaration on the effect of a stay of enforcement pending Cassation Court rulings.
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Construction & Engineering
Resolving disputes in major infrastructure, energy, and development projects.
Infrastructure & Transport
Disputes arising from mega-projects, roads, dredging, and heavy industry.
Recent Instructions:
USD 1.5 Billion Steel Dispute
Representation in a dispute between a steel supplier and an Italian main contractor related to a mega-project.
GCC Infrastructure Fraud
Managing a multi-jurisdictional fraud supply claim related to a major infrastructure project for an Indian claimant.
Performance Bond Injunction
Prevention of a performance bond liquidation for a USD 40 million project against a major contractor.
Dredging Project Seizure
Removal of court asset seizures against vessels related to a major dredging and marine infrastructure project.
Turnkey Civil Engineering
Counsel to a heavy civil engineering contractor on a turnkey project dispute involving complex delay analysis.
Extension of Time (EOT) Claims
Preparation of a comprehensive EOT claim in a major construction project involving concurrent delay issues.
Project Bank Guarantees
Enforcement of arbitral awards against third-party project bank guarantees major infrastructure project.
Commercial Development
Real estate, hospitality, and mixed-use development conflicts.
Recent Instructions:
Hotel Fit-Out DAB
Representation in Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB) proceedings between a hotel fit-out subcontractor and the main contractor.
Status-Quo Dispute
Litigating a USD 110 million status-quo dispute between a UAE conglomerate and a Malaysian contractor.
Real Estate Investment
Representation in a real estate investment dispute between Polish investors and a hotel developer.
Italian HNW Investment
Counsel in a hotel investment dispute between an Italian HNW investor and a hotel developer.
HNW Developer Dispute
Representation in a hotel development dispute between a HNW developer and an Indian contracting firm.
Agriculture Subcontractor
USD 18 million dispute between an agriculture subcontractor and an Australian main contractor.
MEP Knock-for-Knock
Risk assessment on a knock-for-knock arrangement in a USD 30 million subcontract for MEP works.
Energy & Industrial Projects
Conflicts in the oil, gas, manufacturing, and utilities sectors.
Recent Instructions:
Yemen War Insurance Claim
The first insurance dispute arising out of the Yemen War valued at USD 30 million for a global O&G supplier.
Energy Servicer Due Diligence
Due diligence for a leading energy servicer on conservation and guaranteed energy savings projects.
Utilities Tariff Dispute
USD 30 million tax and tariff dispute for an energy utility company arising from government-mandated markdowns.
Tobacco Plant Wastage
USD 120 million tax dispute for a tobacco manufacturer arising from production moisture loss and wastage.
State Oil Operator
Counsel to a contractor in a dispute with a State oil field operator regarding scope creep and variation orders.
Industrial Supply Chain
Dispute between a global electronics manufacturer and a retailer over distribution and industrial supply.
Barge Vessel Sale
Dispute over the sale of a barge vessel between East Asian and South Asian parties for industrial use.
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Commercial & Sectoral Arbitration
Specialized dispute resolution for insurance, technology, and transport sectors.
Insurance & Reinsurance
Coverage disputes, D&O liability, and war risk claims.
Recent Instructions:
War Risk Coverage
Advising on the first insurance dispute arising out of the Yemen War valued at USD 30 million for a global Oil & Gas supplier.
D&O Liability
Insurance dispute between a HNW individual and a global insurer regarding Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance coverage.
Construction Risk
Insurance arbitration between a large construction firm and a major insurer regarding project all-risk policies.
API & Insurance Funds
Complex claims concerning the adequacy and deployment of insurance funds in the context of high-frequency trading platforms.
Medical Malpractice/Product Liability
Due diligence for the acquisition of a manufacturer of lifesaving IV solutions involving liability insurance assessments.
Launch Liability Coverage
Advising on liability exposure and insurance coverage for cross-border launch operations in the space sector.
Policy Interpretation
Advisory on policy interpretation for “all-risk” construction insurance in the Middle East.
Technology & Telecommunications
Disputes regarding IT implementation, data, and orbital spectrum.
Recent Instructions:
Cloud System Implementation
Risk assessment to a global retailer on executing a cloud distributed order management system.
Automated Tech Provider
Counsel on region-wide transactional and dispute considerations for a US automated technology provider.
Data Localization Compliance
Counsel on e-commerce compliance for data localization, cybersecurity, and e-authentication disputes.
Misrepresentation Claims
USD 40 million dispute between an institutional investor and a pharmaceutical firm for misrepresentation of proprietary technology.
Space Spectrum Coordination
Advising a US satellite manufacturer on spectrum coordination and International Telecommunication Union filings.
System Failure Liability
Arbitration regarding platform liability for system failures, API malfunctions, and flash crashes.
Telecoms Infrastructure
Advising on disputes regarding the rollout of non-geostationary satellite stations in a Gulf state.
Aviation & Transport
Aerospace, maritime, and logistics dispute resolution.
Recent Instructions:
Aircraft Manufacturing
Representation in an aviation dispute between a US aircraft manufacturer and a UAE buyer.
Drone Acquisition
Advising an Asian defense firm on the acquisition and legal operation of advanced unmanned aerial drones.
Space Tourism Claim
Counseled a Space Tourist on a discriminatory arbitration claim against a major US space tourism firm.
Launch Services Liability
Counseled a European launch services provider on cross-border launch operations and liability exposure.
Vessel Seizure
Court proceedings for the seizure of a vessel in satisfaction of a charter debt.
Charter Party Guarantees
Claim against the guarantor of a charter party agreement in the maritime sector.
Aviation Rights (Track I)
Engaged in Track I dialogue with South East government for APAC government on aviation rights.