International arbitration
LCIA arbitration
Representing oil and gas companies from the same group in respect of disputes arising out of two separate drilling operations offshore West Africa, with claims and counterclaims valued at c.US$750 million.
LCIA arbitration
Acting for oil and gas companies in relation to disputes arising out of drilling operations offshore West Africa, with claims and counterclaims valued at over US$100 million.
Share placement agreement dispute
Advising a placement agent in relation to a claim for unpaid placement fees and other amounts due under agreement, where disputes are to be resolved by LCIA arbitration.
ICC arbitration
Advising on grounds for challenge of an ICC award dismissing claims by a software company valued at c.US$270 million.
ICC arbitration
Claiming damages from a JOA operator of an onshore block in sub-Saharan Africa under the farm-in agreement, JOA and PSC.
High Court challenge and remitted LCIA arbitration
Successfully challenging an arbitration award under section 68 of the Arbitration Act 1996, resulting in a reported decision: (K and others v P and others [2019] EWHC 589). Acting in remitted arbitration and related multi-jurisdictional enforcement proceedings.
High Court jurisdiction challenge
Assisting with the successful defence of a jurisdictional challenge to an arbitral award relating to competing arbitration clauses, resulting in a reported decision: (C v D1, D2 and D3 [2015] EWHC 2126).
Investor-state and civil claims
Advising investor in relation to potential claim under a BIT and assisting with drafting of Notice of Dispute. Investigating and advising on grounds for potential civil claim.
Investor-state claim
Providing advice to a state in respect of defending enforcement of an ICSID award, considering issues of jurisdiction and sovereign immunity.
Finance litigation
ISDA derivatives dispute
Advising an international bank on a dispute arising out of a 2002 ISDA Master Agreement.
Liquidation of Herald Fund
Representing an international investment bank on the liquidation committee of Herald Fund SPC (In Official Liquidation). Successfully intervening in proceedings of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council on behalf of a class of investors: (Privy Council Appeal No 00092 of 2016 [2017] UKPC 19).
Madoff fraud
Acting for FIM Advisers LLP in proceedings arising out of the largest Ponzi scheme in history.
Madoff fraud
Advising a European bank in connection with its more than €500 million exposure to the Madoff fraud, involving proceedings in various jurisdictions.
Mis-selling claims
Advising a partnership in respect of claims for consequential loss in relation to a mis-sold interest rate swap.
Commercial litigation
Rail franchise litigation
Acting for Arriva in the high profile and expedited proceedings commenced against the UK Secretary of State for Transport in respect of the East Midlands rail franchise.
Fraud claim
Acting for an individual in respect of a fraud claim relating to his investment in a business.
Cryptocurrency dispute
Advising a private individual based in England in relation to a loss of bitcoins due to an alleged malfunction with a cryptocurrency platform created by a US company.
Prohibitory injunction
Obtaining an injunction preventing the misuse of confidential information on behalf of a high net worth individual.
Freezing order and contempt of court
Advising a high net worth individual in relation to a freezing order, associated disclosure obligations and their contempt of court. The freezing order was lifted, the contempt cleared, committal order discharged and arrest warrant revoked.
Business management dispute
Assisting with the defence of a claim in respect of the alleged mismanagement of a hotel.