Dispute resolution

Acting for a UAE Port Authority (as Respondent) in a multi-million dollar dispute with a UAE subcontractor (as Claimant) engaged to dredge the port under a contract governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates (“UAE Law”). The Claimant initiated ICC arbitration proceedings.  In the final award the arbitral tribunal stated the Claimant had not been successful in its claims and consider it to be the unsuccessful party.

Acting for a UAE government entity operating in the construction sector in relation to a dispute with a global contractor relating to a number of technical issues, including the extension of time claims, the right to delay penalties and other matters connected with the construction of a new flagship hotel and residential tower in Dubai, UAE.

Managing the global strategy for enforcement of a US$20 million arbitration award on behalf of a Korean shipbuilder, including obtaining orders equivalent to freezing injunctions in South Korea and third party debt orders in the Netherlands where this action induced the award debtor to settle for a sum close to the entire award debt.

Assisting a Hong Kong and Singapore based private equity firm on DIFC Court proceedings against two UAE-incorporated companies and three personal guarantors in relation to claims to an outstanding principal multi-million dollar loan under a facility agreement to the UAE-incorporated companies to purchase mining equipment in India.

Acting for a UAE employer in defending an ICC claim brought by the main contractor of an oil terminal under an EPC Contract and advising on counterclaims for delays and defective works.

Acting for a UAE government entity in defending a DIFC-LCIA arbitration brought by a foreign entity under an English law contract and advising on counterclaims for breach of contract.

Acting for the interim receivers appointed by the High Court of Hong Kong over a private equity fund in defending a high-value and complex ICC arbitration claim.

Acting for a South American government entity in the oil and gas industry in defending an ICSID claim for expropriation of assets that had been held by a foreign investor.

Managing the defence of a HKIAC arbitration brought by a software manufacturer against a bank for compensation allegedly owed for software development and implementation services.

Fraud and asset recovery

Acting for one of the former senior executives of the Abraaj Group, the global private equity firm, in proceedings brought against him by the DFSA in the DIFC Courts seeking a worldwide freezing order over his personal assets.

Acting for Grant Thornton UK LLP, in their capacity as exclusive claims advisor, to recover the largest portfolio of debts within an asset recovery fund (backed by a major US investment firm) that had purchased a portfolio of non-performing loans a from a major international bank in the UAE. This included obtaining a judgement against the debtors from the Court of Cassation in the UAE.

Acting for a group of individuals in bringing a successful claim against an individual and group of companies in the High Court of Hong Kong for their role in a suspected Ponzi scheme.

Acting for a US company in bringing a fraud claim against overseas entities involved in a cybercrime scam.

Acting for the interim receivers appointed by the High Court of Hong Kong over a private equity fund in defending a high-value and complex ICC arbitration claim which included extensive allegations of fraud. 

Regulatory compliance

Advising on ad hoc regulatory compliance issues ranging from data protection, sports law, procurement law and bribery and corruption legislation.

Managing responses to regulatory investigations on behalf of multinational clients across a range of sectors.

Overseeing internal investigations on behalf of clients concerning potential compliance issues on a range of issues. 

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Energy and natural resources

Acting for a UAE employer in defending an ICC arbitration claim brought by the main contractor of an oil terminal under an EPC Contract and advising on counterclaims for delays and defective works.

Advising a US, engineering and consulting company in the oil industry on defending a claim in the High Court of Ghana for breach of a consultancy services contract.

Representing a leading multinational oil company in defending a LCIA arbitration claim brought under an English law contract concerning a dispute over the correct distribution of profits from two high-yield oil fields.

Acting for a South American government entity in the oil and gas industry in defending an ICSID claim for alleged expropriation of assets that had been held by a foreign investor.

Construction and engineering

Acting for a UAE government entity operating in the construction sector in relation to a dispute with a global contractor relating to a number of technical issues, including the extension of time claims, the right to delay penalties and other matters connected with the construction of a new flagship hotel and residential tower in Dubai, UAE.

Acting for a UAE employer in defending an ICC claim brought by the main contractor of an oil terminal under an EPC Contract and advising on counterclaims for delays and defective works.

Advising a UAE employer on issuing and enforcing a demand under the performance guarantee in connection with a high-value construction project.

Acting for a contractor in a dispute arising out of the construction of an iron ore facility in Russia.

Life sciences

Advising a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer on defending a multi-jurisdictional claim for the supply of a defective medical device.

Advising a global pharmaceuticals manufacturer on responding to the UK Infected Blood Inquiry.

Acting for an insurer in a mediation to settle a dispute arising out of the supply of a defective product involved in an accident in the workplace.

Banks and banking

Acting for the interim receivers appointed by the High Court of Hong Kong over a private equity fund in defending a high-value and complex ICC arbitration claim.

Managing the defence of a HKIAC arbitration brought by a software manufacturer against a bank for compensation allegedly owed for software development and implementation services.

Advising and acting for financial institutions in respect of complex multijurisdictional investigations and recovery actions.

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UAE

Acting for a UAE Port Authority (as Respondent) in a multi-million dollar dispute with a UAE subcontractor (as Claimant) engaged to dredge the port under a contract governed by the laws of the United Arab Emirates (“UAE Law”). The Claimant initiated ICC arbitration proceedings.  In the final award the arbitral tribunal stated the Claimant had not been successful in its claims and consider it to be the unsuccessful party.

Acting for a UAE government entity operating in the construction sector in relation to a dispute with a global contractor relating to a number of technical issues, including the extension of time claims, the right to delay penalties and other matters connected with the construction of a new flagship hotel and residential tower in Dubai, UAE.

Acting for one of the former senior executives of the Abraaj Group, the global private equity firm, in proceedings brought against him by the DFSA in the DIFC Courts seeking a worldwide freezing order over his personal assets.

Acting for Grant Thornton UK LLP, in their capacity as exclusive claims advisor, to recover the largest portfolio of debts within an asset recovery fund (backed by a major US investment firm) that had purchased a portfolio of non-performing loans a from a major international bank in the UAE. This included obtaining a judgement against the debtors from the Court of Cassation in the UAE.

Assisting a Hong Kong and Singapore based private equity firm on DIFC Court proceedings against two UAE-incorporated companies and three personal guarantors in relation to claims to an outstanding principal multi-million dollar loan under a facility agreement to the UAE-incorporated companies to purchase mining equipment in India.

Acting for a UAE employer in defending an ICC claim brought by the main contractor of an oil terminal under an EPC Contract (FIDIC Silver Book first edition) and advising on counterclaims for delays and defective works.

Acting for a UAE government entity in defending a DIFC-LCIA arbitration brought by a foreign entity under an English law contract and advising on counterclaims for breach of contract.