Shipping
Maersk Line A/S
Advising and representing Maersk Line in various French court proceedings against multiple companies of the Bolloré Logistique group (China, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Italy, etc.)and its insurers in connection the losses resulting from a large scale fire on board Maersk Honam in the Arabian Sea, causing the death of 5 sailors and the total loss of the major part of an 8,000 containers cargo.
Venezuelan State owned oil and gas company
Representing a Venezuelan state owned oil and gas company in domestic court proceedings for urgent conservatory measures in support of ICC arbitration in relation to an offshore drilling contract dispute.
Monegasque mega-yacht owner
Assisting and representing a Monegasque €140 million mega-yacht owner and its insurers in a dispute over the indemnification of massive damages caused by a fire that originated in renovation works performed in France by a German subcontractor. Representation extended to both court-ordered survey and proceedings on the merits.
Shipbuilder and ship delivery
Representing a leading Korean shipbuilder in various ICC arbitrations in relation to the payment of disputed claims relating to the performance of a contract for the construction and delivery of $426 million vessel.
International drug trafficking and smuggling
Advising and representing the Deutsch subsidiary of an international organization specializing in international ship management and maritime services, in relation to criminal proceedings brought against crew members following the interception of a vessel and discovery by French Customs of 2 tons (approximately €160 million worth) of cocaine on-board.
Marine insurance
Assisting and representing an insurer in connection with the disputed coverage a €100 million claim following the total loss of a ship during renovation work.
French leading shipowner
Representing a French leading shipowner in urgent conservatory proceedings following the dispute related to the construction of transshipment facilities for use in connection with a clean coal power plant in Dubai, to prevent its counterparty from enforcing multi-million dollar guarantees.
Korean shipyard
Representing a Korean shipyard in the context of a pre-arbitration dispute (ICC) over the construction and delivery of a Very Large Gantry crane to a French shipyard.
Chinese crane manufacturer
Representing a leading Chinese crane manufacturer in a court-ordered survey and litigation proceedings following the collapse of a crane on the docks/containers and the subsequent losses for business interruption.
Listed US chemical specialty products manufacturer
Representing a US chemical specialty products manufacturer in court survey and litigation proceedings in a multimillion product liability dispute against a French luxury sailboat manufacturer and its insurers over the alleged defectiveness of the varnishes manufactured.
International supplier of marine foundations
Assisting an international marine foundation supplier with the negotiation of contracts in relation to the development of an offshore wind farm and relevant insurance coverage; and ensuing multi-million euros recovery proceedings.
Cayman Island super-yacht owner
Assisting and representing a Cayman Islands €16 million super-yacht owner in emergency proceedings and multiple freezing-orders campaign in France and Italy.
Tym Ganain
Advising and representing Tym Ganain, a Spanish company specialized in shipbuilding services and stabilizers manufacturing, and its insurers in relation to a dispute with a worldwide Italian group operating in the industrial forging sector in both court-ordered survey and proceedings following the crack of stabilizers of an international cruise line ship.
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Shipping
Fraud and asset recovery
Transfer of shares and deprivation of assets
Advising and representing a Singaporean trust company and a Mauritius private company in a €120 million dispute following the sale of their interests in a Congolese mining company and the following fraudulent divestment of its assets.
Global leader in facility management
Advising and representing a global leader in Facility Management against its insurers in connection with a dispute over the coverage of the consequences of a large scale fraud following the acquisition of one of its competitors in the US.
Global enforcement of US decisions and asset tracing
Advising and representing the owner of an international commodity trading company to trace assets and recover damages for breach of contract and fraud in relation to a complex “pump and dump” scheme; and to enforce NY decisions in France and Monaco. Assistance included piercing the veil of various holding and shell companies in Monaco.
French multinational bank
Representing a French multinational bank against its insurers on fraud cover (bankers blanket bond) disputes in relation to two majors events for losses in excess of €500 million.
Transasia Commodities Investment
Representing Transasia Commodities Investment in a €25 million multi-jurisdictional fraud and asset recovery case.
Post-acquisition litigation
Representing the shareholders of a car-part company in connection with a €20 million dispute against the buyer over the sale of their shares. Assistance included defending multiple attachments and freezing orders.
Chartis
Advising on coverage issues and subrogation recovery legal actions in relation to a €15 million fraud suffered by its insured, a French investment bank.
US insurance company
Representing a US insurance company in French court proceedings against a Luxembourg banking group in relation to various fraud liability claims.
Canadian Fintech
Advising in relation to a CAD$8 million fraud cause. Assistance included various court proceedings in France against a number of fraudsters domiciled in France; and tracing and attaching their assets.
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Commercial litigation
SUEZ
Representing SUEZ, a world leader in waste management and water treatment in court survey and protracted litigation proceedings against contractors and insurers, relating to major construction defects of the core control systems of one of its strategic waste storage and management plant in France.
Water treatment market leader
Representing a world leader in the production of drinking water and the treatment of sewage and sludge in proceedings before French Courts and in court-ordered surveys against various contractors, sub-contractors and insurers in relation to the construction of water treatment plants in the North of Paris and South of France.
Defence and security company
Acting on behalf of a defence and security company against a power generation and rail transport equipment service company. This concerned a claim relating to the development of an integrated automated data communication system for a Brazilian railway company and associated construction works.
Multi-national bank
Advising an international commercial bank as partner of a joint venture within the framework of a multimillion dispute between the joint venture and an UAE developer over the construction and guarantee scheme of a sewerage system in Dubai.
Lukoil Overseas
Advising Lukoil against insurers for the coverage of search and rescue costs incurred following the crash of a helicopter in coastal waters offshore Ghana.
Listed US chemical specialty products manufacturer
Representing a US chemical specialty products manufacturer in court survey and litigation proceedings in a multimillion product liability dispute against a French luxury sailboat manufacturer and its insurers over the alleged defectiveness of the varnishes manufactured.
Jinwang Europe and Hunan Jinwang
Representing Jinwang Europe and Hunan Jinwang in over 10 court proceedings in multiple high courts and courts of appeals in relation to various complex commercial and contractual post-acquisition disputes.
Global leader in facility management
Advising and representing a global leader in Facility Management against its insurers in connection with a dispute over the coverage of the consequences of a large scale fraud following the acquisition of one of its competitors in the US.
Maersk Line A/S
Advising and representing Maersk Line in various French court proceedings against multiple companies of the Bolloré Logistique group (China, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Italy, etc.)and its insurers in connection the losses resulting from a large scale fire on board Maersk Honam in the Arabian Sea, causing the death of 5 sailors and the total loss of the major part of an 8,000 containers cargo.
Biocon
Representing Biocon, India's largest biopharmaceutical company, against a French listed company specializing in cancer medications, on a cross-border product liability dispute.
Museum of Islamic Art (Qatar)
Representing the Museum of Islamic Art in connection with a dispute arising out of the delivery of defective furniture to be installed in the museum's Ducasse restaurant.
Transportation Partners
Representing Transportation Partners, Ciel Voyage and Lion Air in connection with various disputes related to the renegotiation of aircraft leasing agreements, including multiple challenges of attachments proceedings.
South African Airline and Wells Fargo Bank Trustee
Representing South African Airline (SAFAIR) and Wells Fargo Northwest Bank Trustee, as trustee of trusts managing hundreds of aircrafts, in separate court proceedings before the commercial court of Paris, in relation to proceeding brought by ASECNA, an international organization in charge of collecting various overflight charges.
Archway Aviation
Representing aircraft lessor Archay Aviation and its majority shareholder MHR Fund Management LLC in relation to the repossession of A321 aircraft engines parts, in the context of Monarch Airlines' collapse.
World leading turbine manufacturer
Assisting and representing the insurer of a world leading turbine manufacturer against coinsurers in an £80 million coverage claim in relation to a dispute between the turbine manufacturer and an Indian client over the delivery of alleged defective turbines.
Remuneration and dismissal of a Chief Executive Officer
Advising and representing the CEO of a leading French food producer and worldwide retail distributor in relation to a dispute over his remuneration package and wrongful dismissal.
Multinational food and beverage company
Assisting and representing in ad hoc arbitration a multinational F&A company in a complex €20 million contractual dispute against the founders of chain of restaurant.
Shareholders' dispute
Advising and representing a Mauritius company investing in a wide range of industries worldwide, in an ICC arbitration against one of the leading commercial banks in Canada in relation to the disputed termination of a shareholders’ agreement.
Chinese crane manufacturer
Representing a leading Chinese crane manufacturer in a court-ordered survey and litigation proceedings following the collapse of a crane on the docks/containers and the subsequent losses for business interruption.
French leading shipowner
Representing a French leading shipowner in urgent conservatory proceedings following the dispute related to the construction of transshipment facilities for use in connection with a clean coal power plant in Dubai, to prevent its counterparty from enforcing multi-million dollar guarantees.
International drug trafficking and smuggling
Advising and representing the Deutsch subsidiary of an international organization specializing in international ship management and maritime services, in relation to criminal proceedings brought against crew members following the interception of a vessel and discovery by French Customs of 2 tons (approximately €160 million worth) of cocaine on-board.
Global enforcement of US decisions and asset tracing
Advising and representing the owner of an international commodity trading company to trace assets and recover damages for breach of contract and fraud in relation to a complex “pump and dump” scheme; and to enforce NY decisions in France and Monaco. Assistance included piercing the veil of various holding and shell companies in Monaco.
Canadian Fintech
Advising in relation to a CAD$8 million fraud cause. Assistance included various court proceedings in France against a number of fraudsters domiciled in France; and tracing and attaching their assets.
French multinational bank
Representing a French multinational bank against its insurers on fraud cover (bankers blanket bond) disputes in relation to two majors events for losses in excess of €500 million.
Post-acquisition litigation
Representing the shareholders of a car-part company in connection with a €20 million dispute against the buyer over the sale of their shares. Assistance included defending multiple attachments and freezing orders.
Transfer of shares and deprivation of assets
Advising and representing a Singaporean trust company and a Mauritius private company in a €120 million dispute following the sale of their interests in a Congolese mining company and the following fraudulent divestment of its assets.
American chemical company
Representing an American chemical company in the context of a dispute arising out of the performance of a contract related to the design, manufacture, transport, delivery and installation of an air-cooled condenser.
International supplier of marine foundations
Assisting an international marine foundation supplier with the negotiation of contracts in relation to the development of an offshore wind farm and relevant insurance coverage; and ensuing multi-million euros recovery proceedings.
Spanish refrigerated-transport company
Representing a Spanish refrigerated-transport company in a dispute related to the allegedly non-conforming delivery of various fresh and frozen food products to supermarket operators.
Transasia Commodities Investment
Representing Transasia Commodities Investment in a €25 million multi-jurisdictional fraud and asset recovery case.
An international banking and financial company
Representing an international banking and financial company in architecting a complex settlement structure to terminate a loan default dispute with an Iranian group and its affiliates.
SG Kleinwort Hambros Bank
Representing SG Kleinwort Hambros bank in series of cases to enforce decisions in France in relation to bank loan defaults.
Venezuelan state owned oil and gas company
Representing a Venezuelan state owned oil and gas company in domestic court proceedings for urgent conservatory measures in support of ICC arbitration in relation to an offshore drilling contract dispute.
French multinational bank
Representing a French multinational bank against its insurers on fraud cover (bankers blanket bond) disputes in relation to two major events for losses in excess of €500 million.
World leading turbine manufacturer
Assisting and representing the insurer of a world leading turbine manufacturer against coinsurers in an £80 million coverage claim in relation to a dispute between the turbine manufacturer and an Indian client over the delivery of alleged defective turbines.
Iranian distributor of pharmaceuticals and bio medical products
Within the framework of pre-litigation discussions, negotiating for an Iranian distributor of pharmaceuticals and bio medical products long term distribution contracts with the French subsidiary of a listed company.
Tym Ganain
Advising and representing Tym Ganain, a Spanish company specialized in shipbuilding services and stabilizers manufacturing, and its insurers in relation to a dispute with a worldwide Italian group operating in the industrial forging sector in both court-ordered survey and proceedings following the crack of stabilizers of an international cruise line ship.
Monegasque mega-yacht owner
Assisting and representing a Monegasque €140 million mega-yacht owner and its insurers in a dispute over the indemnification of massive damages caused by a fire that originated in renovation works performed in France by a German subcontractor. Representation extended to both court-ordered survey and proceedings on the merits.
Marine insurance
Assisting and representing an insurer in connection with the disputed coverage a €100 million claim following the total loss of a ship during renovation work.
Cayman Island super-yacht owner
Assisting and representing a Cayman Islands €16 million super-yacht owner in emergency proceedings and multiple freezing-orders campaign in France and Italy.
Korean shipyard
Representing a Korean shipyard in the context of a pre-arbitration dispute (ICC) over the construction and delivery of a Very Large Gantry crane to a French shipyard.
French listed data storage company
Representing a French data storage company in an ICC arbitration in relation to the implementation of a spin-off agreement and related manufacturing agreements.
Shipbuilder and ship delivery
Representing a leading Korean shipbuilder in various ICC arbitrations in relation to the payment of disputed claims relating to the performance of a contract for the construction and delivery of $426 million vessel.
Shareholders' dispute
Advising and representing a Mauritius company investing in a wide range of industries worldwide, in an ICC arbitration against one of the leading commercial banks in Canada in relation to the disputed termination of a shareholders’ agreement.
Syndicat Intercommunal du Traitement des Résidus Urbains (SITRU)
Representing SITRU in survey proceeding and court proceedings against operators, contractors and insurers in relation to massive losses resulting from the defects affecting the hotwater tanks of one of its incineration lines
Canadian helicopter operator
Advising and representing a helicopter operator and his insurers in an ICC arbitration against a French helicopter manufacturer in connection with the loss of an aircraft.
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International arbitration
Venezuelan state owned oil and gas company
Representing a Venezuelan state owned oil and gas company in domestic court proceedings for urgent conservatory measures in support of ICC arbitration in relation to an offshore drilling contract dispute.
Shipbuilder and ship delivery
Representing a leading Korean shipbuilder in various ICC arbitrations in relation to the payment of disputed claims relating to the performance of a contract for the construction and delivery of $426 million vessel.
Shareholders' dispute
Advising and representing a Mauritius company investing in a wide range of industries worldwide, in an ICC arbitration against one of the leading commercial banks in Canada in relation to the disputed termination of a shareholders’ agreement.
Multinational food and beverage company
Assisting and representing in ad hoc arbitration a multinational F&A company in a complex €20 million contractual dispute against the founders of chain of restaurant.
Korean shipyard
Representing a Korean shipyard in the context of a pre-arbitration dispute (ICC) over the construction and delivery of a Very Large Gantry crane to a French shipyard.
French listed data storage company
Representing a French data storage company in an ICC arbitration in relation to the implementation of a spin-off agreement and related manufacturing agreements.
Mining Chinese conglomerate
Representing a Chinese conglomerate in court proceedings to vacate an ICC Arbitration Award on the grounds of due process violations.
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International arbitration
Construction and engineering dispute resolution
Multi-national bank
Advising an international commercial bank as partner of a joint venture within the framework of a multimillion dispute between the joint venture and an UAE developer over the construction and guarantee scheme of a sewerage system in Dubai.
SUEZ
Representing SUEZ, a world leader in waste management and water treatment in court survey and protracted litigation proceedings against contractors and insurers, relating to major construction defects of the core control systems of one of its strategic waste storage and management plant in France.
Water treatment market leader
Representing a world leader in the production of drinking water and the treatment of sewage and sludge in proceedings before French Courts and in court-ordered surveys against various contractors, sub-contractors and insurers in relation to the construction of water treatment plants in the North of Paris and South of France.
Defence and security company
Acting on behalf of a defence and security company against a power generation and rail transport equipment service company. This concerned a claim relating to the development of an integrated automated data communication system for a Brazilian railway company and associated construction works.
Syndicat Intercommunal du Traitement des Résidus Urbains (SITRU)
Representing SITRU in survey proceeding and court proceedings against operators, contractors and insurers in relation to massive losses resulting from the defects affecting the hotwater tanks of one of its incineration lines.
Chinese crane manufacturer
Representing a leading Chinese crane manufacturer in a court-ordered survey and litigation proceedings following the collapse of a crane on the docks/containers and the subsequent losses for business interruption.
French leading shipowner
Representing a French leading shipowner in urgent conservatory proceedings following the dispute related to the construction of transshipment facilities for use in connection with a clean coal power plant in Dubai, to prevent its counterparty from enforcing multi-million dollar guarantees.
World leading turbine manufacturer
Assisting and representing the insurer of a world leading turbine manufacturer against coinsurers in an £80 million coverage claim in relation to a dispute between the turbine manufacturer and an Indian client over the delivery of alleged defective turbines.
Tym Ganain
Advising and representing Tym Ganain, a Spanish company specialized in shipbuilding services and stabilizers manufacturing, and its insurers in relation to a dispute with a worldwide Italian group operating in the industrial forging sector in both court-ordered survey and proceedings following the crack of stabilizers of an international cruise line ship.
Monegasque mega-yacht owner
Assisting and representing a Monegasque €140 million mega-yacht owner and its insurers in a dispute over the indemnification of massive damages caused by a fire that originated in renovation works performed in France by a German subcontractor. Representation extended to both court-ordered survey and proceedings on the merits.
Marine insurance
Assisting and representing an insurer in connection with the disputed coverage a €100 million claim following the total loss of a ship during renovation work.
Cayman Island super-yacht owner
Assisting and representing a Cayman Islands €16 million super-yacht owner in emergency proceedings and multiple freezing-orders campaign in France and Italy.
Korean shipyard
Representing a Korean shipyard in the context of a pre-arbitration dispute (ICC) over the construction and delivery of a Very Large Gantry crane to a French shipyard.
Shipbuilder and ship delivery
Representing a leading Korean shipbuilder in various ICC arbitrations in relation to the payment of disputed claims relating to the performance of a contract for the construction and delivery of $426 million vessel.
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Shipping litigation
Maersk Line A/S
Advising and representing Maersk Line in various French court proceedings against multiple companies of the Bolloré Logistique group (China, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Italy, etc.)and its insurers in connection the losses resulting from a large scale fire on board Maersk Honam in the Arabian Sea, causing the death of 5 sailors and the total loss of the major part of an 8,000 containers cargo.
Venezuelan State owned oil and gas company
Representing a Venezuelan state owned oil and gas company in domestic court proceedings for urgent conservatory measures in support of ICC arbitration in relation to an offshore drilling contract dispute.
Monegasque mega-yacht owner
Assisting and representing a Monegasque €140 million mega-yacht owner and its insurers in a dispute over the indemnification of massive damages caused by a fire that originated in renovation works performed in France by a German subcontractor. Representation extended to both court-ordered survey and proceedings on the merits.
Shipbuilder and ship delivery
Representing a leading Korean shipbuilder in various ICC arbitrations in relation to the payment of disputed claims relating to the performance of a contract for the construction and delivery of $426 million vessel.
International drug trafficking and smuggling
Advising and representing the Deutsch subsidiary of an international organization specializing in international ship management and maritime services, in relation to criminal proceedings brought against crew members following the interception of a vessel and discovery by French Customs of 2 tons (approximately €160 million worth) of cocaine on-board.
Marine insurance
Assisting and representing an insurer in connection with the disputed coverage a €100 million claim following the total loss of a ship during renovation work.
French leading shipowner
Representing a French leading shipowner in urgent conservatory proceedings following the dispute related to the construction of transshipment facilities for use in connection with a clean coal power plant in Dubai, to prevent its counterparty from enforcing multi-million dollar guarantees.
Korean shipyard
Representing a Korean shipyard in the context of a pre-arbitration dispute (ICC) over the construction and delivery of a Very Large Gantry crane to a French shipyard.
Chinese crane manufacturer
Representing a leading Chinese crane manufacturer in a court-ordered survey and litigation proceedings following the collapse of a crane on the docks/containers and the subsequent losses for business interruption.
Listed US chemical specialty products manufacturer
Representing a US chemical specialty products manufacturer in court survey and litigation proceedings in a multimillion product liability dispute against a French luxury sailboat manufacturer and its insurers over the alleged defectiveness of the varnishes manufactured.
International supplier of marine foundations
Assisting an international marine foundation supplier with the negotiation of contracts in relation to the development of an offshore wind farm and relevant insurance coverage; and ensuing multi-million euros recovery proceedings.
Cayman Island super-yacht owner
Assisting and representing a Cayman Islands €16 million super-yacht owner in emergency proceedings and multiple freezing-orders campaign in France and Italy.
Tym Ganain
Advising and representing Tym Ganain, a Spanish company specialized in shipbuilding services and stabilizers manufacturing, and its insurers in relation to a dispute with a worldwide Italian group operating in the industrial forging sector in both court-ordered survey and proceedings following the crack of stabilizers of an international cruise line ship.
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Shipping litigation
Aviation litigation and regulation
Transportation Partners
Representing Transportation Partners, Ciel Voyage and Lion Air in connection with various disputes related to the renegotiation of aircraft leasing agreements, including multiple challenges of attachments proceedings.
Archway Aviation
Representing aircraft lessor Archay Aviation and its majority shareholder MHR Fund Management LLC in relation to the repossession of A321 aircraft engines parts, in the context of Monarch Airlines' collapse.
South African Airline and Wells Fargo Bank Trustee
Representing South African Airline (SAFAIR) and Wells Fargo Northwest Bank Trustee, as trustee of trusts managing hundreds of aircrafts, in separate court proceedings before the commercial court of Paris, in relation to proceeding brought by ASECNA, an international organization in charge of collecting various overflight charges.
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Aviation litigation and regulation
Dispute resolution
SUEZ
Representing SUEZ, a world leader in waste management and water treatment in court survey and protracted litigation proceedings against contractors and insurers, relating to major construction defects of the core control systems of one of its strategic waste storage and management plant in France.
Water treatment market leader
Representing a world leader in the production of drinking water and the treatment of sewage and sludge in proceedings before French Courts and in court-ordered surveys against various contractors, sub-contractors and insurers in relation to the construction of water treatment plants in the North of Paris and South of France.
Defence and security company
Acting on behalf of a defence and security company against a power generation and rail transport equipment service company. This concerned a claim relating to the development of an integrated automated data communication system for a Brazilian railway company and associated construction works.
Multi-national bank
Advising an international commercial bank as partner of a joint venture within the framework of a multimillion dispute between the joint venture and an UAE developer over the construction and guarantee scheme of a sewerage system in Dubai.
Lukoil Overseas
Advising Lukoil against insurers for the coverage of search and rescue costs incurred following the crash of a helicopter in coastal waters offshore Ghana.
Listed US chemical specialty products manufacturer
Representing a US chemical specialty products manufacturer in court survey and litigation proceedings in a multimillion product liability dispute against a French luxury sailboat manufacturer and its insurers over the alleged defectiveness of the varnishes manufactured.
Jinwang Europe and Hunan Jinwang
Representing Jinwang Europe and Hunan Jinwang in over 10 court proceedings in multiple high courts and courts of appeals in relation to various complex commercial and contractual post-acquisition disputes.
Global leader in facility management
Advising and representing a global leader in Facility Management against its insurers in connection with a dispute over the coverage of the consequences of a large scale fraud following the acquisition of one of its competitors in the US.
Maersk Line A/S
Advising and representing Maersk Line in various French court proceedings against multiple companies of the Bolloré Logistique group (China, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Italy, etc.)and its insurers in connection the losses resulting from a large scale fire on board Maersk Honam in the Arabian Sea, causing the death of 5 sailors and the total loss of the major part of an 8,000 containers cargo.
Biocon
Representing Biocon, India's largest biopharmaceutical company, against a French listed company specializing in cancer medications, on a cross-border product liability dispute.
Museum of Islamic Art (Qatar)
Representing the Museum of Islamic Art in connection with a dispute arising out of the delivery of defective furniture to be installed in the museum's Ducasse restaurant.
Transportation Partners
Representing Transportation Partners, Ciel Voyage and Lion Air in connection with various disputes related to the renegotiation of aircraft leasing agreements, including multiple challenges of attachments proceedings.
South African Airline and Wells Fargo Bank Trustee
Representing South African Airline (SAFAIR) and Wells Fargo Northwest Bank Trustee, as trustee of trusts managing hundreds of aircrafts, in separate court proceedings before the commercial court of Paris, in relation to proceeding brought by ASECNA, an international organization in charge of collecting various overflight charges.
Archway Aviation
Representing aircraft lessor Archay Aviation and its majority shareholder MHR Fund Management LLC in relation to the repossession of A321 aircraft engines parts, in the context of Monarch Airlines' collapse.
World leading turbine manufacturer
Assisting and representing the insurer of a world leading turbine manufacturer against coinsurers in an £80 million coverage claim in relation to a dispute between the turbine manufacturer and an Indian client over the delivery of alleged defective turbines.
Remuneration and dismissal of a Chief Executive Officer
Advising and representing the CEO of a leading French food producer and worldwide retail distributor in relation to a dispute over his remuneration package and wrongful dismissal.
Multinational food and beverage company
Assisting and representing in ad hoc arbitration a multinational F&A company in a complex €20 million contractual dispute against the founders of chain of restaurant.
Shareholders' dispute
Advising and representing a Mauritius company investing in a wide range of industries worldwide, in an ICC arbitration against one of the leading commercial banks in Canada in relation to the disputed termination of a shareholders’ agreement.
Chinese crane manufacturer
Representing a leading Chinese crane manufacturer in a court-ordered survey and litigation proceedings following the collapse of a crane on the docks/containers and the subsequent losses for business interruption.
French leading shipowner
Representing a French leading shipowner in urgent conservatory proceedings following the dispute related to the construction of transshipment facilities for use in connection with a clean coal power plant in Dubai, to prevent its counterparty from enforcing multi-million dollar guarantees.
International drug trafficking and smuggling
Advising and representing the Deutsch subsidiary of an international organization specializing in international ship management and maritime services, in relation to criminal proceedings brought against crew members following the interception of a vessel and discovery by French Customs of 2 tons (approximately €160 million worth) of cocaine on-board.
Global enforcement of US decisions and asset tracing
Advising and representing the owner of an international commodity trading company to trace assets and recover damages for breach of contract and fraud in relation to a complex “pump and dump” scheme; and to enforce NY decisions in France and Monaco. Assistance included piercing the veil of various holding and shell companies in Monaco.
Canadian Fintech
Advising in relation to a CAD$8 million fraud cause. Assistance included various court proceedings in France against a number of fraudsters domiciled in France; and tracing and attaching their assets.
French multinational bank
Representing a French multinational bank against its insurers on fraud cover (bankers blanket bond) disputes in relation to two majors events for losses in excess of €500 million.
Post-acquisition litigation
Representing the shareholders of a car-part company in connection with a €20 million dispute against the buyer over the sale of their shares. Assistance included defending multiple attachments and freezing orders.
Transfer of shares and deprivation of assets
Advising and representing a Singaporean trust company and a Mauritius private company in a €120 million dispute following the sale of their interests in a Congolese mining company and the following fraudulent divestment of its assets.
American chemical company
Representing an American chemical company in the context of a dispute arising out of the performance of a contract related to the design, manufacture, transport, delivery and installation of an air-cooled condenser.
International supplier of marine foundations
Assisting an international marine foundation supplier with the negotiation of contracts in relation to the development of an offshore wind farm and relevant insurance coverage; and ensuing multi-million euros recovery proceedings.
Spanish refrigerated-transport company
Representing a Spanish refrigerated-transport company in a dispute related to the allegedly non-conforming delivery of various fresh and frozen food products to supermarket operators.
Transasia Commodities Investment
Representing Transasia Commodities Investment in a €25 million multi-jurisdictional fraud and asset recovery case.
An international banking and financial company
Representing an international banking and financial company in architecting a complex settlement structure to terminate a loan default dispute with an Iranian group and its affiliates.
SG Kleinwort Hambros Bank
Representing SG Kleinwort Hambros bank in series of cases to enforce decisions in France in relation to bank loan defaults.
Venezuelan state owned oil and gas company
Representing a Venezuelan state owned oil and gas company in domestic court proceedings for urgent conservatory measures in support of ICC arbitration in relation to an offshore drilling contract dispute.
French multinational bank
Representing a French multinational bank against its insurers on fraud cover (bankers blanket bond) disputes in relation to two major events for losses in excess of €500 million.
World leading turbine manufacturer
Assisting and representing the insurer of a world leading turbine manufacturer against coinsurers in an £80 million coverage claim in relation to a dispute between the turbine manufacturer and an Indian client over the delivery of alleged defective turbines.
Iranian distributor of pharmaceuticals and bio medical products
Within the framework of pre-litigation discussions, negotiating for an Iranian distributor of pharmaceuticals and bio medical products long term distribution contracts with the French subsidiary of a listed company.
Tym Ganain
Advising and representing Tym Ganain, a Spanish company specialized in shipbuilding services and stabilizers manufacturing, and its insurers in relation to a dispute with a worldwide Italian group operating in the industrial forging sector in both court-ordered survey and proceedings following the crack of stabilizers of an international cruise line ship.
Monegasque mega-yacht owner
Assisting and representing a Monegasque €140 million mega-yacht owner and its insurers in a dispute over the indemnification of massive damages caused by a fire that originated in renovation works performed in France by a German subcontractor. Representation extended to both court-ordered survey and proceedings on the merits.
Marine insurance
Assisting and representing an insurer in connection with the disputed coverage a €100 million claim following the total loss of a ship during renovation work.
Cayman Island super-yacht owner
Assisting and representing a Cayman Islands €16 million super-yacht owner in emergency proceedings and multiple freezing-orders campaign in France and Italy.
Korean shipyard
Representing a Korean shipyard in the context of a pre-arbitration dispute (ICC) over the construction and delivery of a Very Large Gantry crane to a French shipyard.
French listed data storage company
Representing a French data storage company in an ICC arbitration in relation to the implementation of a spin-off agreement and related manufacturing agreements.
Shipbuilder and ship delivery
Representing a leading Korean shipbuilder in various ICC arbitrations in relation to the payment of disputed claims relating to the performance of a contract for the construction and delivery of $426 million vessel.
Shareholders' dispute
Advising and representing a Mauritius company investing in a wide range of industries worldwide, in an ICC arbitration against one of the leading commercial banks in Canada in relation to the disputed termination of a shareholders’ agreement.
Syndicat Intercommunal du Traitement des Résidus Urbains (SITRU)
Representing SITRU in survey proceeding and court proceedings against operators, contractors and insurers in relation to massive losses resulting from the defects affecting the hotwater tanks of one of its incineration lines
Canadian helicopter operator
Advising and representing a helicopter operator and his insurers in an ICC arbitration against a French helicopter manufacturer in connection with the loss of an aircraft.
Transfer of shares and deprivation of assets
Advising and representing a Singaporean trust company and a Mauritius private company in a €120 million dispute following the sale of their interests in a Congolese mining company and the following fraudulent divestment of its assets.
Global leader in facility management
Advising and representing a global leader in Facility Management against its insurers in connection with a dispute over the coverage of the consequences of a large scale fraud following the acquisition of one of its competitors in the US.
Global enforcement of US decisions and asset tracing
Advising and representing the owner of an international commodity trading company to trace assets and recover damages for breach of contract and fraud in relation to a complex “pump and dump” scheme; and to enforce NY decisions in France and Monaco. Assistance included piercing the veil of various holding and shell companies in Monaco.
French multinational bank
Representing a French multinational bank against its insurers on fraud cover (bankers blanket bond) disputes in relation to two majors events for losses in excess of €500 million.
Transasia Commodities Investment
Representing Transasia Commodities Investment in a €25 million multi-jurisdictional fraud and asset recovery case.
Post-acquisition litigation
Representing the shareholders of a car-part company in connection with a €20 million dispute against the buyer over the sale of their shares. Assistance included defending multiple attachments and freezing orders.
Chartis
Advising on coverage issues and subrogation recovery legal actions in relation to a €15 million fraud suffered by its insured, a French investment bank.
US insurance company
Representing a US insurance company in French court proceedings against a Luxembourg banking group in relation to various fraud liability claims.
Canadian Fintech
Advising in relation to a CAD$8 million fraud cause. Assistance included various court proceedings in France against a number of fraudsters domiciled in France; and tracing and attaching their assets.
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