Dispute resolution
A L Challis Ltd v British Gas Trading Ltd [2015] EWHC 141 (Comm)
Successfully defended a multi-million pound breach of contract claim in the Commercial Court.
Endeavour Energy UK Ltd v Hess LTD (2017) QBD (Comm)
Represented an international oil and gas exploration company bring a multi-million claim for rig idle costs and breach of the JOA in the Commercial Court. Successfully defeated an application for security on the basis that the Defendant was already secured.
Cataline London Limited –and- (1) Kyriakos Kapsolokis (2) Anastasios Sofroniadis [2018] EWHC 1309 (QB)
Successfully defended a non-party costs order in relation to proceedings taken in England to register and enforce a judgment obtained in Greece.
Boskalis Offshore Marine Contracting BV –and- Atlantic Marine and Aviation LLP [2019] EWHC 1213 (Comm)
Successfully represented a vessel owner obtain three LLMA arbitration awards for payment of unpaid invoices. Successfully defended Charterers' challenge of the three arbitration awards in the English High Court under s69 of the Arbitration Act 1996.
Drilling company
Represented an international oil and gas drilling company bring a breach of contract claim in the ICC for the non-payment of drilling fees.
Contractor
Represented an EPCI contractor in relation to disputes with subcontractors in relation to; insolvency issues, requests for additional time and costs, and quality of production.
Creditors
Advised an international creditor issue a statutory demand and ultimately commence winding up proceedings against an English debtor.
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Oil and gas disputes
A L Challis Ltd v British Gas Trading Ltd [2015] EWHC 141 (Comm)
Successfully defended a multi-million pound breach of contract claim in the Commercial Court.
Endeavour Energy UK Ltd v Hess LTD (2017) QBD (Comm)
Represented an international oil and gas exploration company bring a multi-million claim for rig idle costs and breach of the JOA in the Commercial Court.
Drilling company
Represented an international oil and gas drilling company bring a breach of contract claim in the ICC for the non-payment of drilling fees.
Oil and gas company
Represented an oil and gas company in an ICC arbitration in relation to the operator's obligations when selecting a suitable decommissioning rig under a joint venture agreement.
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International arbitration
Drilling company
Represented an international oil and gas drilling company bring a breach of contract claim in the ICC for the non-payment of drilling fees.
Boskalis Offshore Marine Contracting BV –and- Atlantic Marine and Aviation LLP [2019] EWHC 1213 (Comm)
Successfully represented a vessel owner obtain three LLMA arbitration awards for payment of unpaid invoices. Successfully defended Charterers' challenge of the three arbitration awards in the English High Court under s69 of the Arbitration Act 1996.
Vessel charterer
Represented a charterer in a LMAA arbitration for breach of charterparty in relation to the overconsumption of fuel.
Vessel owner
Represented owners in a LMAA arbitration for breach of charterparty in relation to unpaid invoices.
Oil and gas company
Represented an oil and gas company in an ICC arbitration in relation to the operator's obligations when selecting a suitable decommissioning rig under a joint venture agreement.