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London, United Kingdom

• Solicitor-advocate in the London international arbitration dispute resolution group. Lead associate specialising in financial, natural resources, energy, infrastructure, and commercial arbitration and litigation.
• Representing a tunnelling machinery contractor in defence of a US$ 80 million claim regarding a national rail project and associated counterclaim. Swiss law; Paris seat (English language) ICC arbitration.
• Representing an international corporation in defence of vexatious High Court claims brought by a private individual including allegations of serious assault and conspiracy. Mixed English and (various) Gulf state laws.
• Representing a high-net-worth individual in relation to a US$ 850 million claim under an agreement for the sharing of profits from jointly held assets in the ferroalloy sector. English and Ukrainian law aspects.
• Advising a state owned bank in relation to a US$ 1 billion plus delinquent debt from a major mining entity on the brink of insolvency, including applications for injunctive relief before the English, Dutch and.
• Lead associate advising a government entity regarding a US$ 40 million dispute under a contract for the sharing of financial benefit of real estate gains. English law; London seat ad hoc arbitration.Notable pro bono.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Part of a Fulbright team move.
• Advising on a potential claim in relation to the loss of use of a major oil pipeline due to failures in the pipe/pipeline. English law; potential London seat ICC arbitration.
• Advising on the defence of a US$14 million claim under a partnering agreement for the development and bringing to market of pharmaceuticals. English law; London seat ICC arbitration.
• Representing the Employer on a US$160 million defence and counterclaim against the main contractor on a major real estate development, concerning issues of delay, prolongation costs and variations.
• Advising on settlement (and potential exit) strategy in relation to a US$240 million suite of SPAs for plots in various major Dubai property developments. UAE law; potential Dubai seat Dubai International Arbitration.
• Acting on a US$5 million claim over the termination of a commercial agency agreement in Kuwait. Liaising with Indiana and Kuwaiti counsel and accounting experts. Conducting investigation and case assessment, including.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Acting on a dispute with a government entity regarding the supply of high voltage cabling to a major power project. Advising on settlement. UAE law; potential Dubai seat DIAC arbitration.
• Advising on a UAE law, UAE court claim against an insurer for legal fees incurred in defence of IP rights in various jurisdictions claimed under an insurance policy.
• Advising in relation to a dispute about the termination of a joint venture based in the UAE and operating out of Iraq.
• Advising a firm of architects in relation to a US$ 3 million claim for non-payment of fees. UAE law; potential Abu Dhabi seat ADCAC arbitration.

Dubai

• Advising on a potential claim by an international contractor involving a wide number of disputes including delay and disruption. The quantum claim was for US$ 3.5 billion. Managing a team of paralegals and the document.
• Lead associate acting for a major contractor in relation to a US$ 20 million defence and counterclaim involving a range of issues including delay and disruption. Sole representative liaising with client and drafting.
• Providing advice to a range of institutional clients in relation to the enforcement of foreign court judgments and foreign and domestic arbitral awards in Dubai, the DIFC and internationally.
• Acting on behalf of purchasers in relation to a number of property disputes with developers. UAE law; potential Dubai seat DIAC arbitrations.Financial disputes experience
• Lead associate providing advice to a consortium of international banks in relation to the insolvency regime in the UAE. Working to tight deadlines due to possible imminent insolvency of the borrower.
• Lead associate advising a consortium of international banks on potential disputes in relation to the global assets of a distressed borrower.