In addition to my work as an ADR neutral and counsel, I have written extensively about international arbitration and ADR. I am the founding Contributing Editor of Global Legal Insights to International Arbitration, Global Legal Group, which is now in its 12th edition, covering 67 jurisdictions.
I also present regularly at major international conferences, symposia, seminars, and prominent universities around the world.
I have been actively involved in arbitral and mediation institutions and prestigious international arbitration and ADR associations and committees. I am a past Co-Chair of the IBA Mediation Committee.
When I am able to, I enjoy spending time with my family and walking our dogs, at home in Winchester, England.
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Professional Qualifications and Admissions
- Solicitor, England and Wales, 1994.
- Qualified Solicitor-Advocate (Higher Courts Civil Proceedings), 2004.
- Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) Accredited Commercial Mediator (2004) and Investor-State Mediator (2017).
- International Mediation Institute (IMI) Certified Mediator, 2026.
Educational Qualifications
- Manchester Metropolitan University and Manchester Law Society, UK: Graduate Diploma in Commercial Litigation, 1996.
- College of Law, Chester, UK: Law Society Final Examinations, 1991.
- University of Wolverhampton, UK: Common Professional Examination, 1990.
- University of Birmingham, UK and University of Valencia, Spain: BA (Hons) 2.1 with distinction in Hispanic Studies, 1984 to 1988
Career Journey
- TiradoADR Limited, London: Independent International Arbitrator, Mediator, Conciliator, Adjudicator, Expert Determiner, Conciliator, Mediator and ADR Consultant, January 2025 to present.
- Garrigues UK LLP, London: Partner (April 2016 to December 2024) and former Co-Head of International Arbitration and ADR (April 2016 to December 2023).
- Winston & Strawn LLP, London: Partner, Global Co-Chair of International Arbitration, October 2012 to January 2016.
- Norton Rose LLP (now Norton Rose Fulbright LLP), London: Partner, Head and Co-Head of International Arbitration and ADR, April 2007 to October 2012.
- Baker Botts LLP, London: Partner (Trial), January 2004 to April 2007 and Senior Associate (Trial), October 2000 to December 2003.
- Lovells (now HoganLovells LLP), London: Associate (Commercial Litigation), January 1997 to September 2000.
- DLA (now DLA Piper LLP), Manchester: Associate (Commercial Litigation), July 1994 to December 1996
- Boodle Hatfield, London: Trainee Solicitor, September 1992 to June 1994.
Global ADR Expertise & Industry Experience
- General Information
- Representative matters as Arbitration counsel
- Affiliations
- Panel memberships
International Arbitration and Adjudication Experience
(*denotes a dispute concerning an investment treaty or involving a state or a state-entity)
Summary – 60 appointments in total.
| President | Sole | Co-arbitrator | |
| Institutional | 15 | 14 | 22 |
| Ad hoc | 2 | 1 | |
| Treaty | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Arbitration Experience Overview
Also presiding arbitrator-judge in numerous commercial and investment arbitration moot competitions.
*Ad hoc, Sole Arbitrator: Seoul seated employment dispute arbitration between a senior executive and a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies.
Ad hoc, Co-arbitrator: Scotland seated UNCITRAL arbitration concerning alleged misrepresentation and breach of warranty under an oil services sale and purchase agreement, subject to Scottish law. Claim in excess of US$ 50 million.
Ad hoc/CEDR, Mediator/Sole Arbitrator: London seated dispute subject to English law between UK and North American parties regarding unpaid fees for services rendered in connection with the development of video games.
CEDR, Adjudicator: Dispute between Latin American parties relating to the application of industry standards in the sugar industry involving Honduran law and conducted in Spanish.
DIA, Co-arbitrator: Copenhagen seated US$ 11 million dispute concerning a claim for payment of a purchase price for sale of shares in a European property investment company arising out of a share purchase agreement between European parties subject to Danish law.
DIAC, Sole Arbitrator: Dubai seated oil transportation dispute in Central Asia, subject to UAE law.
*ICSID Case No. ARB/22/26, Presiding Arbitrator: (Yoram Moussaieff v. Republic of Panama), Presiding Arbitrator: US$ 150 million dispute concerning the construction, installation, operation and maintenance of three hydro-electric power stations conducted in Spanish.
*ICAC, Presiding Arbitrator: Construction dispute between an Eastern-European contractor and an Eastern-European a municipal company in responsible for managing solid and organic waste regarding the alleged non-compliance with a DAB decision.
ICC, Emergency Arbitrator: London seated Share Purchase Agreement dispute in excess of US$ 500 million concerning the acquisition of oil field interests in Africa subject to English law.
ICC, Sole Arbitrator: London seated distribution agreement dispute between a Middle Eastern company and a U.S. corporation subject to the laws of Florida.
ICC, Presiding Arbitrator: Farm Management and Operating Agreement dispute subject to New York law between Latin American and North American parties.
ICC, Presiding Arbitrator: US$ 12 million purchase agreement dispute subject to English law between Latin American and Asian parties relating to a construction project in Latin America.
*ICC, Co-arbitrator: Construction dispute between a European contractors and an East-European state relating to the design and design supervision services for the construction of the mainline rail services.
ICC, Co-arbitrator: Two inter-related Tokyo and London seated arbitrations relating to four agreements between North American and Far Eastern parties relating to an information technology dispute subject to Japanese and Delaware law.
ICC, Co-arbitrator: New York seated arbitration between North American and Caribbean parties relating to a LNG plant construction dispute in the Caribbean subject to New York law.
ICC, Co-arbitrator: Doha seated arbitration between Middle-Eastern parties relating to a construction dispute in the Middle East subject to Qatari law. ICC, Co-arbitrator: London seated arbitration between Caribbean, European and Asian parties relating to an investment agreement dispute in the energy sector subject to English law.
ICC, Co-arbitrator: London seated arbitration between Far Eastern and Middle Eastern parties relating to a share purchase dispute in connection with an oil company subject to English law.
ICC, Co-arbitrator: London seated arbitration between Caribbean, European and Asian parties relating to an investment agreement dispute in the energy sector subject to English law.
ICC, Co-arbitrator: US$ 60 million arbitration between Asian and Latin American parties seated in La Paz relating to the development of an iron and steel plant subject to Bolivian law. Conducted in Spanish.
ICC, Co-arbitrator: US$ 25 million dispute between European parties relating to the delivery of industrial installations in Eastern Europe.
ICC, Co-arbitrator: US$ 15 million dispute relating to alleged breaches of a European cross-border electricity supply agreement, subject to Belgian law with the seat of the arbitration in Lugano, Switzerland.
JAMS, Sole Arbitrator: Dispute relating to breach of funding agreement for the exploration, development, and exploitation of a gold mining asset and the agreement for the provision of drone services. Seated in Los Angeles subject to the laws of the State of California.
JAMS, Sole Arbitrator: US$ 2.2 million dispute relating to an exclusive financial advisor agreement. Seated in London subject to the laws of the State of Delaware.
JAMS, Sole Arbitrator: Chicago seated US$ 10 million master supply agreement dispute concerning the manufacture of portable power stations between Asian and North American parties subject to Illinois law.
JAMS, Sole Arbitrator: US$ 10 million Dubai seated construction dispute in the Middle East between Middle Eastern and North American parties subject to Kuwaiti law.
JAMS, Sole Arbitrator: New York seated technology related share purchase dispute between European and North American parties, subject to Delaware law.
JAMS, Sole Arbitrator: Agency and Software Development Services agreements dispute between European and North American parties subject to the laws of the Russian Federation.
JAMS, Presiding Arbitrator: US$ 23 million Import Master Buyer Agreement dispute relating to the sale of vinyl flooring. Seated in New York subject to the laws of North Carolina law.
JAMS, Co-Arbitrator: US$ 3 million Sale and Purchase Agreement dispute relating to the sale of 500 metric tons of copper cathode sheets. Seated in Singapore subject to Singaporean law.
*LCC, Co-arbitrator: Multi-million dispute between a national air force in Latin America and a North American contractor.
LCIA, Sole Arbitrator: US$ 100 million Heads of Terms dispute between African parties in relation to the acquisition of shares in an East African financial institution. The arbitration is seated in London and is subject to English law. There are also related parallel proceedings before the Kenyan and English courts.
LCIA, Sole Arbitrator: Two arbitration’s seated in London arising out of a restaurant franchise agreement and a lease for memorabilia in Spain subject to English law.
LCIA, Presiding Arbitrator: US$ 50 million dispute arising out of a crude oil supply contract between European oil trader and Eastern European oil refining company.
*LCIA, Presiding Arbitrator: US$ 75.5 million dispute arising out of an airport Concession Agreement for the maintenance and operation of four domestic and international airports between Latin American parties and a State. Conducted in Spanish.
LCIA, Presiding Arbitrator: Four related London seated arbitration concerning a US$ 500 million loan dispute between European parties subject to Ukrainian law.
LCIA, Presiding Arbitrator: US$ 10 million African oil concession dispute between North American and African parties.
LCIA, Presiding Arbitrator: US$ 10 million ship repair contract dispute between a European and Latin American parties. London seated subject to Mexican law.
LCIA, Presiding Arbitrator: Dispute relating to a hotel management agreement in the Middle East.
LCIA, Co-arbitrator: London seated dispute arising out of a funding agreement to pursue legal proceedings in the BVI in relation to claims of succession over the estate of high net worth individual, subject to English law.
*LCIA, Co-arbitrator: US$ 100 million dispute arising out of a letter of credit facility relating to a space communication and broadcasting satellite system being provided to an African state.
*LCIA, Co-arbitrator: Banking dispute between a regional investment bank and an African state. LCIA, Co-arbitrator: Three related arbitrations seated in London concerning the acquisition of shares in an Asian energy company subject to English law.
LCIA, Co-arbitrator: Three related arbitrations seated in London concerning the acquisition of shares in an Asian energy company subject to English law.
LCIA-MIAC, Presiding Arbitrator: US$ 160 million share purchase agreement dispute between African parties (including 51 respondents) in relation to the acquisition of shares in an East African financial institution. The arbitration is seated in Mauritius and is subject to Kenyan law. There are also related parallel proceedings before the Kenyan and English courts.
*LCIA-MIAC, Co-arbitrator: Mauritius seated US$ 115 million plus accrued interest dispute arising out of an English-law governed tripartite Power Purchase Agreement entered into between a Middle Eastern energy company and an African State-owned power company and an African public company.
*PCA, Sole Arbitrator: Appointed by the Secretary-General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (“PCA”), acting in his capacity as the appointing authority, in a London seated US$ 10 million master licence agreement for the provision of seismic data dispute between Caribbean and Middle Eastern suppliers and a European state-owned oil company.
*PCA, Co-arbitrator: Mrs. Mimoza Ndroqi v. Republic of Albania: In excess of US$ 100 million UNCITAL arbitration relating to claims arising out of the Government’s alleged expropriatory measures related to the claimant’s investments in the information and communication sector.
*PCA, Co-arbitrator: Diamante Trading and others v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela: US$ 295 million UNCITAL arbitration relating to claims arising out of the Government’s alleged expropriatory measures related to the claimants’ investments in the food sector. Conducted in Spanish.
*SCC/BIT, Emergency Arbitrator: Application in support of US$ 2.7 billion investor-state claim relating to the provision of financial services in Eastern Europe.
*SCC/ECT, Co-arbitrator: Stockholm seated arbitration involving Eastern-European parties in the electricity sector.
TIAC, Co-arbitrator: Tashkent seated arbitration between and Central and East Asia parties relating to the provision of industrial equipment
subject to Uzbekistan law.
VIAC, Co-arbitrator: Vienna seated arbitration between an Eastern European and European parties concerning construction equipment supply contract subject to Austrian law.
Other:
Final Round Arbitrator-Judge, MediateGuru´s 3rd International Arbitration Competition (online), September 2023; Arbitrator-Judge, Russian Institute of Modern Arbitration V FIAMC Moscow Pre-Moot (online), February 2021; Presiding Arbitrator-Judge, Finals of 3rd Regional Foreign Direct Investment Moot, Nairobi, September 2018; Presiding Arbitrator-Judge, Permanent Court of Arbitration Willem C Vis Pre-Moot, The Hague, March 2018; Arbitrator-Judge, 9th Global Finals Foreign Direct Investment Moot, Buenos Aires, November 2016; Judge of Finals of the National Law School of India ADR Tournament, Bangalore, April 2015; Arbitrator-Judge, 2nd South Asia FDI Moot, Delhi, August 2014; Arbitrator-Judge, 7th National Law School of India International Arbitration Moot, Bangalore, April 2014; Presiding Arbitrator-Judge, Graf & Pitokowitz Willem C Vis Pre-Moot, Vienna, April 2014; Presiding Arbitrator-Judge, ICC Willem C Vis Pre-Moot, Paris, March 2013; Presiding Arbitrator-Judge, 15th Willem C Vis Moot, Vienna, March 2008.
Treaty arbitration
*ICSID/EFTA: Acting for a number of financial institutions in a potential multi-billion euros claim related to the collapse of the Icelandic banking system.
*ICSID/ECT: Advising a foreign investor in relation to an ECT claim in the region of US$ 250 million against a European sovereign nation. The claim arises from a number of legislative changes passed by the sovereign nation in respect of its incentive regime for the production of solar photovoltaic energy.
*ICSID/ICC/BIT: Acting for an international mining company in relation to potential ICSID/ICC contractual and bilateral investment treaty claims worth approximately US$ 500 million, regarding alleged breaches of project documentation and expropriation of the mining company’s investments in Asia.
*SCC/ECT: Representing the Republic of Kazakhstan in a multi-billion dollar Energy Charter Treaty claim in relation to the alleged expropriation of hydrocarbon assets.
Commercial institutional arbitration
AAA/UNCITRAL: Canning licence arbitration under the auspices of the AAA in London subject to New York law between an international beverage and food conglomerate and a Middle Eastern canner.
Ad hoc/DIAC: Representing a European construction company in a large construction dispute with a state entity in the Middle East relating to a 500 MW combined cycle power plant.
HKIAC: Representing an European party in a distribution agreement dispute with a North American party in relation to automotive products in the Far East.
ICC: Acting as co-counsel for a leading European engineering company in a US$ 60 million EPC contractual dispute in Africa.
ICC: Acting for the European subsidiary of an Asian producer of solar panels in a US$ 16 million PV module manufacture and supply contract dispute with a European party. Conducted in English and Spanish.
ICC: Acting for a European oil company in licensing agreements dispute in Central Europe.
ICC: Acting for a European manufacturer of plastic products in supply dispute with a European purchaser.
ICC: Acting for a major European construction company in a construction dispute in the Middle East.
ICC: Acting for a leading European engineering company in an EPC contractual dispute in the Middle East.
ICC: Advising in a multimillion-dollar dispute regarding a port concession in Central America.
ICC: US$ 2 billion 497 MW coal-fired power station construction arbitration in South America.
ICC: US$ 12 million delay and disruption claim relating to the construction of a power and desalination plant in the Middle East.
ICC: US$ 5 million construction dispute between a European construction company and contractor in relation to the construction and upgrade of a football stadium in South Africa for the FIFA 2010 World Cup.
ICC: Representing a Latin American party in a dispute with a European party regarding a Sales & Marketing Agreement for construction materials.
ICC: Acting in London seated potential arbitration in a dispute between a European supplier and a Far East Asian party arising out of a US$ 220 million agreement for the supply of multi-crystalline silicon wafers for the manufacture of photovoltaic cells in solar panels.
ICC/Mediation: Acting for an Asian supplier of wind turbines in a US$ 33 million London seated arbitration against a European contractor in relation to the supply of equipment.
ICC/High Court: Acting in a London seated arbitration and related High Court proceedings in a dispute between a European supplier and an Asian party arising out of a US$ 500 million agreement for the supply of multi-crystalline silicon wafers for the manufacture of photovoltaic cells in solar panels.
ICC: Representing a Middle Eastern JV industrial gas supplier in a US$ 16 million arbitration and related High Court proceedings against a Middle Eastern iron and steel company for the non-payment of sums due under a gas supply agreement.
ICC: Acting for a Nigerian-based company in a London seated arbitration against European entities in a dispute concerning the construction and operation of an integrated furniture manufacturing plant in West Africa.
ICC: Acting for an Asian corporation in relation to a potential ICC arbitration against a European aircraft manufacturer in relation to the delivery of a corporate jet.
ICC: Acting as co-counsel for a US pharmaceutical company in New York seat arbitration concerning a Collaboration and Licensing Agreement dispute.
ICC: Arbitration in London between a European based supplier and Cayman Island incorporated company to recover in excess of US$ 10 million in relation to a contract for the sale and purchase of substantial quantities of zinc oxide.
LCIA: Representing a European company in relation to the auction sale of a substantial property.
LCIA: Representing a major European energy utility company in a gas pricing dispute.
LCIA: Representing a European hotel chain in relation to a hotel management agreement dispute in the Middle East.
LCIA: Representing East-European oligarch in the settlement of LCIA award in excess of US$ 25 million in relation to a share acquisition dispute.
LCIA: Middle East EPC contractual dispute in London between a Middle East subsidiary of a U.S. multinational and a Far East contractor.
LCIA: Acting for an Asian travel company in relation to various potential London seated arbitrations in multi-million dollar claims arising out of a distributor agreement for a computer reservation system.
LCIA: Representing a Liechtenstein company in relation to two arbitrations in London concerning a multi-million dollar dispute arising under a shareholders’ agreement in respect of aviation and property assets located in Eastern Europe.
LCIA: Representing a European engineering company specializing in turnkey projects for installing and implementing solar power plants and wind farms in a London seated arbitration against an Asian counter-party in a US$ 20 million long-term supply agreement dispute.
LCIA: Acting for a drilling rig contractor arbitration in London between a leading South African oil company and an Australian contractor.
LCIA/High Court: Acting for a wealthy Eastern European oligarch in an arbitration and 22 related arbitrations and High Court action in connection with a joint venture to run a multimillion dollar mining consortium with production assets in Central Europe.
LCIA: Acting for a leading Asian travel conglomerate in relation to a London seated arbitration in a claim worth in excess of US$ 30 million arising out of a distributor agreement for a computer reservation system.
LCIA/SIAC: Acting for a US energy company in SIAC and LCIA arbitrations in relation to a US$ 250 million coal supply contract with a South-East Asian coal supplier.
LMAA/High Court: Representing an Asian party in relation to contempt of court proceedings in connection with various LMAA arbitrations.
LSA: Acting for North African commodity traders in a London Sugar Association arbitration in respect of a trade default arising under a contract for the supply of 10,500 mts of sugar.
SCC/UNCITRAL: Gold mining joint venture arbitration in Stockholm under the auspices of the SCC between an Australian mining company and a Georgian mining company.
Commercial Ad Hoc Arbitration
UNCITRAL: Acting for a US company in respect of a US$ 20 million dispute against a UK energy company in relation to a service agreement for the provision of seismic data acquisition services in North Africa.
UNCITRAL: Indemnity claim arbitration in London between a U.S. multinational and an Asian oil company regarding a complex claim for the recovery of customs duties and fines in relation to the acquisition of a jack-up drilling rig in India.
UNCITRAL: Production sharing contract arbitration in London subject to Indian law between an Indian oil and gas company and a state agency.
UNCITRAL: Co-acting for North American car distributor in a US$ 100 million distribution agreement dispute with Asian manufacturer of motor vehicles.
UNCITRAL/LCIA: Representing a European wine producer in an agency dispute with a European agent.
Ad hoc: Construction arbitration in London between an Indian independent power producer and a Japanese contractor regarding a 330 MW combined cycle power station in India.
Ad hoc/Mediation: International tax dispute arbitration and mediation in London between a Panamanian company and an English company regarding the management of a European subsidiary company.
Ad hoc/Mediation: French land contamination insurance arbitration and mediation in London involving a Holland-based holding company and its English gas-fired power station in the UK.
Ad hoc: Complex construction arbitration in London between a large international power company and an English contractor concerning a North Sea gas-fired power station.
Ad hoc: Large and complex construction arbitration in Santiago, Chile, subject to Chilean law between a multinational engineering company and a Chilean state-owned construction company.
Ad hoc: Engineering arbitration in London between an Italian electrical contractor and an English electrical company relating to the fit-out of a cruise liner.
Ad hoc: Maritime arbitration in London between an English oil services company and Russian owners of a rig vessel located in the Black Sea.
Ad hoc: Arbitration in London concerning a contract dispute between a Bermudan company and a Liberian company regarding the supply of 3 rigs in Central America.
Ad hoc: Acting for a Spanish technology company in a London seated ad hoc arbitration relating to a license to distribute technology products in South America.
Ad hoc: Acting for a PRC corporation in relation to a London seated ad hoc arbitration in respect of a US$ 3 million claim under a non-core supply contract against a Hong Kong corporation.
Affiliations
American Chamber of Commerce of Peru (AmCham Perú), Member of Court of Arbitration (2026-); CEDR: Commission on Settlement in Arbitration 2007-2009; Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb); Commonwealth Lawyers Association (ADR Committee); Disputes Europe Latin-America; Dexon Global Centre for Institutional Peacebuilding, ODR, Mediation and Arbitration Training, Advisory Board; Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) Legal Advisory Task Force (2007-2012); International Bar Association (IBA): IBA Committees D (Arbitration and ADR) and O (International Litigation); International Chamber of Commerce (ICC): Commission on Arbitration UK delegate (2007-2023), ICC Commission on International Arbitration Task Force, Co-Chair, (2009-2010); International Law Association (ILA) International Commercial Arbitration Committee: UK delegate; London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA); LexisNexis: Arbitration Editorial Board Member; Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre Executive Committee (OAC) and Rules Revision Committee Member (2016-2025); Scottish Arbitration Centre; Spanish and Ibero-American Arbitration Club (CEIA): Vice-President of UK Branch (2023-), Co-Chair of Best Practices Sub-Committee on Third Party Funding; Tashkent International Arbitration Centre (TIAC) Supervisory Board Member; The International Task Force on Mixed Mode Dispute Resolution, a joint initiative of the College of Commercial Arbitrators, the International Mediation Institute and the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine Law School.
Panel memberships:
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM); American Chamber of Commerce of Peru (AmCham Perú); Arbitration and Mediation Court of the Caribbean (AMCC); Asia International Arbitration Centre (AIAC); Astana International Financial Centre, International Arbitration Centre (AIFCIAC); Beijing Arbitration Commission (BAC); Bolivia Centre for Energy Arbitration (CEAR); British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre (BVI IAC); Bucharest International Arbitration Centre (BIAC); CAA International Arbitration Centre (CAAI); Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC); European Commission Trade F Panel (EU); Georgian International Arbitration Centre (GIAC); Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC); International Arbitration and Mediation Centre Hyderabad (IAMCH); ICDR Energy Arbitrators’ List (ICDR); International Commercial Arbitration Court at the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICAC); International Islamic Mediation & Arbitration Centre; Istanbul International Arbitration Centre (ISTAC); JAMS International (JAMS); Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA); Kovise Foundation Conflict Resolution International (KFCRI); Lima Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Centre (CCL); London Chamber of Arbitration and Mediation (LCAM); Office of The Ombudsman for United Nations Funds and Programmes, Global Arbitrator and Global Arbitration Counsel List (UN); Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre (OAC); Perth Centre for Energy & Resources Arbitration (PCERA); Shanghai International Arbitration Center; Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA); Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC); South China International Arbitration Center (HK) (SCIAHK); Tehran Regional Arbitration Centre (TRAC); Distinguished Panel of Arbitrator Thailand Arbitration Centre (THAC); Vienna International Arbitration Centre (VIAC); World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Xian Arbitration Commission (XAAC).
- General Information
- Representative mediation and conciliation matters
- Experience in Expert Determination
- Advisory ADR
- Affiliations
- Panel memberships
Mediation / Conciliation and ADR Experience
(*denotes a dispute concerning an investment treaty or involving a state or a state-entity)
Summary – 47 in total with settlement rate as mediator of known outcomes of over 90%
1x ICSID*, 28x CEDR, 6x ICC*, 3x JAMS, 1x LawWorks; 2x LCAM, 6x ADR Group and Ad hoc (Counsel) – (*3x Investor-State parties). Also mediator-judge in numerous mock commercial and investor-state mediations.
| Sole mediator | Co-mediator | Counsel | ||
| International | Institutional | 15 | 2 | 4 |
| Ad hoc | 1 | 3 | ||
| Domestic | Institutional | 17 | 4 | 1 |
Mediation Experience Overview
Personal mediation style:
Commercially aware, personable, analytical, a good judge of character, pragmatic, approachable and determined.
Party and assessor mediation feedback:
Banking and Finance:
CEDR, Co-mediator: Dispute concerning charges in excess of US$ 1 million for the supply of water pursuant to a financial model and the proposed revisions to the financial model. Settled.
CEDR, Co-mediator: Complicated breach of confidence dispute between credit reference agencies and a not-for-profit membership association regarding on-going co-operation. Settled.
LawWorks, Mediator: Contentious family loan dispute amounting to approximately US$ 75,000. Settled in one day.
Commercial Contracts – Sale of Goods & Services
Ad hoc/Mediation, Counsel: International tax dispute arbitration and mediation in London between a Panamanian company and an English company regarding the acquisition of a European subsidiary company. Settled.
CEDR, Mediator: Contractual dispute regarding the purchase of a show horse.
CEDR, Mediator: Contractual dispute relating to the provision and invoicing of dry-cleaning services.
CEDR, Mediator: Dispute relating to the provision of industrial cleaning services. Settled.
CEDR, Mediator: Contractual dispute between a purchaser and supplier regarding an US$ 750,000 order of castors and wheels for use on hospital trolleys and carts. Settled.
CEDR, Mediator: Landlord and tenant dispute in relation to a substantial residential property with development potential in excess of US$ 10 million. Settled.
CEDR, Mediator: Dispute regarding the provision of water services.
JAMS, Mediator: Dispute between UK and Middle-Eastern entities relating to the supply of steel.
CEDR, Co-mediator: Court annexed family dispute between former co-habitees concerning the division of shared property. Settled.
ICC/Mediation, Counsel: South American merchandise safe custody contract dispute in London between a US-based lender and European inventory services company.
*ICSID (Case No. CONC/23/1), Counsel: Representing a European port operator in port concession dispute in Guatemala in a rare ICSID conciliation. Conducted in English and Spanish.
JAMS, Mediator: Court annexed dispute between US, Latin American and European parties relating to the supply of gym equipment. Conducted in Spanish.
Construction and Engineering
CEDR, Mediator: Contractual dispute between North American and Middle Eastern parties regarding a contract for the fitting out of a hospital.
CEDR, Mediator: US$ 15 million dispute between a Central Asian and European parties regarding the planning, designing, constructing and marketing a copper powder project in Central Asia.
CEDR, Mediator: Dispute between a local government transport body and a utility company regarding the damage caused to a sewer during tunnel construction of a light rail/tram system. Settled.
CEDR, Mediator: JV dispute concerning the provision of equipment and services in relation to the revamping and expansion of an electro-chlorination system in the Middle East. Settled.
CEDR, Mediator: Dispute between a contractor and employer regarding the partial completion of engineering services in relation to the design and construction of a unique high-quality residential dwelling. Settled.
CEDR, Mediator: Claim for unpaid invoices relating to disputed construction works. Settled.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas, Renewables, Power Generation and Mining
Ad hoc/DIAC, Counsel: Representing a European construction company in a large construction dispute with a state entity in the Middle East relating to a 500 MW combined cycle power plant.
CEDR, Mediator: Multi-million dollar joint venture dispute relating to the development of renewable energy projects in the UK.
CEDR, Mediator: US$ 10 million dispute relating to the sale of goods and unpaid invoices in the oil exploration sector in Central Asia.
CEDR, Mediator: Dispute between European parties regarding the sale of up to 50 wind turbines. Settled.
*ICSID (Case No. CONC/20/1), Presiding Conciliator: Barrick (Niugini) Limited v. The Independent State of Papua New Guinea, a mining concession dispute in Papua New Guinea.
ICC, Mediator: US$ 27 million dispute between Latin American parties relating to the construction of an ethanol plant in South America. Partly conducted in Spanish and English. Settled.
ICC/Mediation, Counsel: Supply agreement dispute between an Asian supplier of wind turbines in a US$ 35 million London seated ICC arbitration against a European contractor.
Franchising, Licensing & Distribution
CEDR, Mediator: Dispute between European parties concerning the alleged breach of a distribution agreement relating to the supply of lighting products in Europe. Arbitration in London for the contractual claims. Parallel proceedings commenced in local European court alleging collusion in the breach of a former director’s restrictive covenants, including use of confidential information. Amount in dispute approximately US$ 5 million.
ICC/ADR Group Mediation, Counsel: Representing a major European pharmaceutical company in a contract dispute with a company regarding the termination of a long-term distribution agreement in the Middle East. Settled.
LCAM, Mediator: Exclusive distribution agreement dispute relating to cosmetic products between European parties.
Information, Communication and Technology (ICT)
Ad hoc, Mediator: Dispute between Middle-Eastern and Marshall Islands parties regarding the promotion of video games software design promotion.
CEDR, Mediator/Arbitrator: Dispute between UK and North American parties regarding unpaid fees for services rendered in connection with the development of video games.
CEDR, Mediator: MPLS wires-only network service contract dispute.
CEDR, Mediator: Content Management System on Word Press (“CMS”) contract dispute.
CEDR, Mediator: Asset price dispute relating to the sale of a technology company. Settled.
*ICC, Mediator: Multi-party dispute in excess of US$ 250 million involving an African State party relating to the setting up of a national telecommunications operator.
Insurance
Ad hoc/Mediation, Counsel: French land contamination insurance arbitration and mediation in London involving a Holland-based holding company insured and an English insurer.
CEDR, Mediator: Indemnity claim for monies paid out to holidaymakers in respect of a mass claim for compensation following an alleged food poisoning incident at a hotel in Spain. Settled.
Partnership and Shareholders
CEDR, Mediator: Shareholders’ dispute relating alleged abuse of director’s position and duties.
LCAM, Mediator: Central London County Court mediation scheme – multi-track category partnership dispute.
Professional Services
CEDR, Co-mediator: Court annexed dispute concerning unpaid invoices for legal services rendered to a property company. Settled.
CEDR, Mediator: Dispute between a European firm and a Middle Eastern party regarding the provision of interior design services. Settled.
ICC/Mediation, Counsel: Representing a UK partnership firm in a cross-border representation dispute.
Ad hoc/Mediation, Counsel: Acting for large English national law firm in multi-million pound professional indemnity dispute relating to provision of proprietary rights regarding goods located in Spain.
Transportation (Automobile, Aviation & Shipping)
CEDR, Mediator: Dispute arising out of a carriage contract for the trans-border transportation of goods which were stolen during transit.
ICC, Mediator: Contractual dispute in excess of US$ 7 million in relation to the provision of in-flight entertainment services for an Asian national airline carrier. Settled.
Travel
JAMS, Mediator: In excess of US$ 35 million multi-claimant (almost 500) and over 12,000 potential claimants test case mediation relating to a breach of contract/breach of trust matter concerning an international time share exchange scheme.
Other:
Judge-mediator, 3rd (2008), 8th (2013), 14th (2014), 19th (Final, 2024) and 20th (2025) ICC International Mediation Competition, Paris; Judge (Final), 11th ZTG-RMNLU International Mediation Competition, March 2025, Lucknow; Judge (Final), NUJS Mediation Competition, March 2025, Kolkata; Judge (Final), Jamia Hamdard University Mediation Competition, March 2025, Delhi; 2nd International Investor-State Mediation Competition (IIMC), August 2023, Colombo; Co-organizer of the inaugural Consensual Dispute Resolution Competition (CDRC), IBA-VIAC, Vienna, July 2015.
Experience in Expert Determination:
- CEDR, Expert Determiner in a dispute between a Government Department and contractor relating to the provision of security services.
- Acted as standing Expert on electoral voting services for London Mayoral Elections 2008.
- Represented a European oil exploration company in a dispute regarding North Sea royalty payments.
- Represented the English subsidiary of a European power company in a dispute regarding a North Sea contract pricing dispute
Advisory ADR:
- World Bank appointed Expert consultant to advise a Latin American on ADR reform.
- Honorary Legal Adviser to the Royal Courts of Justice Citizens’ Advice Bureau.
Affiliations:
CEDR: Commission on Settlement in Arbitration 2007-2009; Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb); Centro Internacional de Arbitraje de Madrid-Centro Iberoamericano de Arbitraje (CIAM-CIAR), Mediators Appointment Committee (2025-) ; Civil Mediation Council; Commonwealth Lawyers Association (ADR Committee); Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) Legal Advisory Task Force; International Bar Association (IBA): Mediation Committee Advisory Board (2020-), Mediation Committee Co-Chair (2015), Senior Vice Chair (2013-2014) and Co-Chair of the IBA Mediation Techniques Sub-Committee (2011-2012); International Chamber of Commerce (ICC): ICC Task Force on the revision of the ICC ADR Rules, ICC Expertise Rules and ICC Dispute Board Rules, 2012; The International Task Force on Mixed Mode Dispute Resolution, a joint initiative of the College of Commercial Arbitrators, the International Mediation Institute and the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine Law School.
Panel memberships:
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)-Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) Investor State Mediators Panel; Arbitration and Mediation Court of the Caribbean (AMCC); Asia International Arbitration Centre (AIAC); Astana International Financial Centre, International Arbitration Centre (AFICIAC); Beijing Arbitration Commission (BAC); Bolivia Centre for Energy Arbitration (CEAR); Centre for Arbitration and Mediation of the Chamber of Commerce Brazil-Canada (CAM-CCBC); CEDR Solve (2004 to-date) and CEDR Chambers/Direct (2008-2015); Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC); International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), 2018-2024; International Arbitration and Mediation Centre Hyderabad (IAMCH); International Islamic Mediation & Arbitration Centre; Istanbul International Arbitration Centre (ISTAC); JAMS International (JAMS); London Chamber of Arbitration and Mediation (LCAM); Lima Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Centre; Ofgem Electricity Market Reform (OEMR) Panel of Neutrals; Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre (OAC); Perth Centre for Energy & Resources Arbitration (PCERA); Shanghai International Arbitration Center; Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC); Thailand Arbitration Centre (THAC); Vienna International Arbitration Centre (VIAC); World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
- Banking and Finance
- Commercial Contracts- Sale of Goods & Services
- Commodities
- Construction and Engineering
- Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas, Renewables, Power Generation and Mining
- Franchise, Licensing & Distribution
- Information, Communication and Technology (ICT)
- Insurance
- Partnership and Shareholders
- Professional Services
- Transportation (Automobile, Aviation & Shipping)
- Travel
Arbitrator:
- JAMS, Sole Arbitrator: US$ 2.2 million dispute relating to an exclusive financial advisor agreement. Seated in London subject to the laws of the State of Delaware.
- LCIA, Sole Arbitrator: US$ 100 million Heads of Terms dispute between African parties in relation to the acquisition of shares in an East African financial institution. The arbitration is seated in London and is subject to English law. There are also related parallel proceedings before the Kenyan and English courts.
- LCIA, Presiding Arbitrator: Four related London seated arbitrations concerning a US$ 500 million loan dispute between European parties subject to Ukrainian law.
- *LCIA, Co-arbitrator: US$ 100 million dispute arising out of a letter of credit facility relating to a space communication and broadcasting satellite system being provided to an African state.
- LCIA-MIAC, Presiding Arbitrator: US$ 160 million share purchase agreement dispute between African parties (including 51 respondents) in relation to the acquisition of shares in an East African financial institution. The arbitration is seated in Mauritius and is subject to Kenyan law. There are also related parallel proceedings before the Kenyan and English courts.
- *SCC/BIT, Emergency Arbitrator: Application in support of US$ 2.7 billion investor-state claim relating to the provision of financial services in Eastern Europe.
Mediator:
- CEDR, Co-mediator: Complicated breach of confidence dispute between credit reference agencies and a not-for-profit membership association regarding on-going co-operation. Settled.
- LawWorks, Mediator: Contentious family loan dispute. Settled in one day.
Counsel:
- ICSID/EFTA: Acting for a number of financial institutions in a potential multi-billion euros claim related to the collapse of the Icelandic banking system.
Arbitrator:
- ICC, Presiding Arbitrator: Farm Management and Operating Agreement dispute subject to New York law between Latin American and North American parties.
- ICC, Co-arbitrator: US$ 25 million dispute between European parties relating to the delivery of industrial installations in Eastern Europe.
- JAMS, Presiding Arbitrator: US$ 23 million Import Master Buyer Agreement dispute relating to the sale of vinyl flooring. Seated in New York subject to the laws of North Carolina law.
- JAMS, Co-Arbitrator: US$ 3 million Sale and Purchase Agreement dispute relating to the sale of 500 metric tons of copper cathode sheets. Seated in Singapore subject to Singaporean law.
- LCIA, Presiding Arbitrator: Dispute relating to a hotel management agreement in the Middle East.
- *PCA, Co-arbitrator: Diamante Trading and others v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela: US$ 250 million UNCITRAL arbitration relating to claims arising out of the Government’s alleged expropriatory measures related to the claimants’ investments in the food sector.
- TIAC, Co-arbitrator: Tashkent seated arbitration between North American and Central and East Asian parties relating to the provision of industrial equipment subject to Uzbekistan law.
Mediator:
- CEDR, Mediator: Contractual dispute between North American and Middle Eastern parties regarding a contract for the fitting out of a hospital.
- CEDR, Mediator: Contractual dispute regarding the purchase of a show horse.
- CEDR, Mediator: Contractual dispute relating to the provision and invoicing of dry-cleaning services.
- CEDR, Mediator: Dispute relating to the provision of industrial cleaning services. Settled.
- CEDR, Mediator: Contractual dispute between a purchaser and supplier regarding a US$ 750,000 order of castors and wheels for use on hospital trolleys and carts. Settled.
- CEDR, Mediator: Landlord and tenant dispute in relation to a substantial residential property with development potential in excess of US$ 10 million. Settled.
- CEDR, Mediator: Dispute regarding the provision of water services.
- CEDR, Co-mediator: Dispute concerning charges in excess of US$ 1 million for the supply of water pursuant to a financial model and the proposed revisions to the financial model. Settled.
- CEDR, Co-mediator: Court annexed family dispute between former co-habitees concerning the division of shared property. Settled.
- JAMS, Mediator: Court annexed dispute between US, Latin American and European parties relating to the supply of gym equipment and subject to the laws of Florida. Conducted in Spanish.
- JAMS, Mediator: Dispute between UK and Middle-Eastern entities relating to the supply of steel.
Expert determination:
- CEDR, Appointed Expert Determiner: Dispute between a UK Government Department and contractor relating to the provision of security services.
Counsel:
- Ad hoc: Acting for a PRC corporation in relation to a London seat arbitration in respect of a US$ 3 million claim under an iron-ore supply contract against a Hong Kong corporation.
- Ad hoc/Mediation: International tax dispute arbitration and mediation in London between a Panamanian company and an English company regarding the acquisition of a European subsidiary company. Settled.
- ICC/Mediation: South American merchandise safe custody contract dispute in London between a US based lender and European inventory services company.
- ICC: Acting for European manufacturer of plastic products in supply dispute with a European purchaser.
- ICC: Representing a Middle Eastern JV industrial gas supplier in a US$ 16 million arbitration and related High Court proceedings against a Middle Eastern iron and steel company for the non-payment of sums due under a gas supply agreement.
- ICC: Acting for an Asian corporation in relation to a potential ICC arbitration against a European aircraft manufacturer in relation to the delivery of a corporate jet.
- ICC: Arbitration in London between a European based supplier and Cayman Island incorporated company to recover in excess of US$ 10 million in relation to a contract for the sale and purchase of substantial quantities of zinc oxide.
- *ICSID (Case No. CONC/23/1): Representing a European port operator in port concession dispute in Guatemala in a rare ICSID conciliation. Conducted in English and Spanish.
- LCIA: Representing a European company in relation to the auction sale of a substantial property.
- LCIA: Representing a European hotel chain in relation to a hotel management agreement dispute in the Middle East.
Adjudicator:
- CEDR, Adjudicator: Dispute between Latin American parties relating the application of industry standards in the sugar industry in Central America.
Counsel:
- LSA: Acting for North African commodity traders in a London Sugar Association arbitration in respect of a trade default arising under a contract for the sale of 10,500 mts of sugar
Arbitrator:
- ICC, Presiding Arbitrator: US$ 12 million purchase agreement dispute subject to English law between Latin American and Asian parties relating to a construction project in Latin America.
- ICC, Co-arbitrator: New York seated arbitration between a North American and Caribbean parties relating to a LNG plant construction dispute in the Caribbean subject to New York law.
- ICC, Co-arbitrator: US$ 60 million arbitration between Asian and Latin American parties seated in La Paz relating to the development of an iron and steel plant subject to Bolivian law. Conducted in Spanish.
- JAMS, Sole Arbitrator: US$ 10 million Dubai seated construction dispute in the Middle East between Middle Eastern and North American parties subject to Kuwaiti law.
- *LCIA, Presiding Arbitrator: US$ 75.5 million dispute arising out of an airport Concession Agreement to maintain and operate four national and international airports between Latin American parties and a Latin American state. Conducted in Spanish.
- VIAC, Co-arbitrator: Vienna seated arbitration between an Eastern European and European parties concerning construction equipment supply contract subject to Austrian law.
Mediator:
- CEDR, Mediator: US$ 15 million dispute between a Central Asian and European parties regarding the planning, designing, constructing and marketing a copper powder project in Central Asia.
- CEDR, Mediator: Dispute between a local government transport body and a utility company regarding the damage caused to a sewer during tunnel construction of a light rail/tram system. Settled.
- CEDR, Mediator: Dispute between a contractor and employer regarding the partial completion of engineering services in relation to the design and construction of a unique high-quality residential dwelling. Settled.
- CEDR, Mediator: Claim for unpaid invoices relating to disputed construction works. Settled.
Counsel:
- Ad hoc: Construction arbitration in London between an Indian independent power producer and a Japanese contractor regarding a 330 MW combined cycle power station in India.
- Ad hoc: Complex construction arbitration in London between a large international power company and an English contractor regarding a 727 MW combined cycle gas-fired power station in the UK.
- Ad hoc: Large and complex construction arbitration in Santiago, Chile, subject to Chilean law between a European multinational engineering company and Chilean state-owned construction company.
- Ad hoc: Engineering arbitration in London between an Italian electrical contractor and an English electrical company relating to the fitting out of a cruise liner.
- ICC: Acting as co-counsel for a leading European engineering company in a US$60 million EPC contractual dispute in Africa.
- ICC: Acting for major European construction company in a construction dispute in the Middle East.
- ICC: Acting for leading European engineering company in an EPC contractual dispute in the Middle East.
- ICC: US$ 2 billion 497 MW coal-fired power station construction arbitration in South America. Conducted in Spanish.
- ICC: US$ 12 million delay and disruption claim relating to the construction of a power and desalination plant in the Middle East.
- ICC: US$ 5 million construction dispute between a European construction company and contractor in relation to the construction and upgrade of a football stadium in South Africa for the FIFA 2010 World Cup.
- ICC: Acting for a Nigerian-based company in a London seated arbitration against European entities in a dispute concerning the construction and operation of an integrated furniture manufacturing plant in West Africa.
- ICC: Representing a Latin American party in a dispute with a European party regarding a Sales & Marketing Agreement for construction materials.
- LCIA: Middle East EPC contract dispute in London between a Middle East subsidiary of a U.S. multinational and a Far East contractor.
- LCIA: Representing a European engineering company specializing in turnkey projects for installing and implementing solar power plants and wind farms in a London seated arbitration against an Asian counter-party in a US$ 20 million silicon long-term supply agreement dispute.
Arbitrator:
- *Ad hoc, Sole Arbitrator: Seoul seated employment dispute arbitration between a senior executive and a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive, low-carbon and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies.
- Ad hoc, Co-arbitrator: Scotland seated UNCITRAL arbitration concerning alleged misrepresentation and breach of warranty under an oil services sale and purchase agreement subject to Scottish law. Claim in excess of US$ 50 million.
- DIAC, Sole Arbitrator: Dubai seated oil transportation dispute in Central Asia, subject to UAE law.
- ICC, Emergency Arbitrator: Share Purchase Agreement dispute in excess of US$ 500 million concerning the acquisition of oil field interests in Africa. Subject to English law with the seat of the arbitration in London.
- ICC, Co-arbitrator: New York seated arbitration between North American and Caribbean parties relating to a LNG plant construction dispute in the Caribbean subject to New York law.
- ICC, Co-arbitrator: London seated arbitration between Caribbean, European and Asian parties relating to an investment agreement dispute in the energy sector subject to English law.
- ICC, Co-arbitrator: London seat arbitration between Far Eastern and Middle Eastern parties relating to a share purchase dispute in connection with an oil company subject to English law.
- ICC, Co-arbitrator: US$ 15 million dispute relating to alleged breaches of a European cross-border electricity supply agreement. Subject to Belgian law with the seat of the arbitration in Lugano, Switzerland.
- JAMS, Sole Arbitrator: Dispute relating to breach of funding agreement for the exploration, development, and exploitation of a gold mining asset and the agreement for the provision of drone services. Seated in Los Angeles subject to the laws of the State of California.
- JAMS, Sole Arbitrator: Chicago seated US$ 10 million master supply agreement dispute concerning the manufacture of portable power stations between Asian and North American parties subject to Illinois law.
- LCIA, Presiding Arbitrator: US$ 50 million dispute arising out of a crude oil supply contract between European oil trader and Eastern European oil refining company.
- LCIA, Presiding Arbitrator: US$ 10 million African oil concession dispute between North American and African parties.
- LCIA, Co-arbitrator: Three related arbitrations seated in London concerning the acquisition of shares in an Asian energy company subject to English law.
- LCIA-MIAC, Co-arbitrator: Mauritius seated US$ 115 million plus accrued interest dispute arising out of an English-law governed tripartite Power Purchase Agreement entered into between a Middle Eastern energy company and an African State-owned power company and an African public company.
- *PCA, Sole Arbitrator: Appointed by the Secretary-General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (“PCA”), acting in his capacity as the appointing authority, in London seated US$ 10 million master licence agreement for the provision of seismic data arbitration between Caribbean and Middle Eastern suppliers and a European state-owned oil company.
- *SCC/ECT, Co-arbitrator: Stockholm seated arbitration involving Eastern-European parties in the electricity sector.
Mediator/Conciliator:
- CEDR, Mediator: Multi-million dollar joint venture dispute relating to the development of renewable energy projects in the UK.
- CEDR, Mediator: US$ 10 million dispute relating to the sale of goods and unpaid invoices in the oil exploration sector in Central Asia.
- CEDR, Mediator: JV dispute concerning the provision of equipment and services in relation to the revamping and expansion of an electro-chlorination system in the Middle East. Settled.
- CEDR, Mediator: Dispute between European parties regarding the sale of up to 50 wind turbines. Settled. *ICSID (Case No. CONC/20/1), Presiding Conciliator: Barrick (Niugini) Limited v. The Independent State of Papua New Guinea, a mining concession dispute in Papua New Guinea.
- ICC, Mediator: US$ 27 million dispute between Latin American parties relating to the construction of a ethanol plant in South America. Conducted in Spanish and English. Settled.
Expert Determination:
- Counsel representing a European oil exploration company in a dispute regarding North Sea royalty payments.
- Counsel representing the English subsidiary of a European power company in a dispute regarding a North Sea contract pricing dispute.
Counsel:
- ICSID/ECT: Advising a foreign investor in relation to an ECT claim in the region of US$ 250 million against a European sovereign nation. The claim arises from a number of legislative changes passed by the sovereign nation in respect of its incentive regime for the production of solar photovoltaic energy.
- ICSID/ICC/BIT: Acting for an international mining company in relation to potential ICSID/ICC contractual and bilateral investment treaty claims worth approximately US$ 500 million, regarding alleged breaches of project documentation and expropriation of the mining company’s investments in Asia.
- SCC/ECT: Representing a sovereign state in a multi-billion dollar Energy Charter Treaty claim in relation to the alleged expropriation of hydrocarbon assets.
- Ad hoc/DIAC: Representing a European construction company in large construction dispute with state entity in the Middle East relating to a 500 MW combined cycle power plant.
- Ad hoc: Maritime arbitration in London between an English oil services company and Russian owners of a rig vessel located in South America.
- Ad hoc: Arbitration in London concerning a contract dispute between a Bermudan company and a Liberian company regarding the purchase of a jack-up rig in Central America.
- Ad hoc/Mediation: International tax dispute arbitration and mediation in London between a Panamanian company and an English company regarding the acquisition of a European subsidiary company.
- ICC: Acting for the European subsidiary of an Asian producer of solar panels in a US$ 16 million PV module manufacture and supply contract dispute with as European party.
- ICC: Acting for a European oil company in licensing agreements dispute in Central Europe.
- ICC: Acting in London seated potential arbitration in a dispute between a European supplier and a Far East Asian party arising out of a US$ 220 million agreement for the supply of multi-crystalline silicon wafers for the manufacture of photovoltaic cells in solar panels.
- ICC/Mediation: Acting for an Asian supplier of wind turbines in a US$ 33 million London seated arbitration against a European contractor in relation to the supply of equipment.
- ICC/High Court: Acting in London seated arbitration and related High Court proceedings in a dispute between a European supplier and an Asian party arising out of a US$ 500 million agreement for the supply of multi-crystalline silicon wafers for the manufacture of photovoltaic cells in solar panels.
- LCIA: Representing major European energy utility company in a gas repricing dispute.
- LCIA: African drilling rig contract arbitration in London between a leading South African oil company and an Australian contractor.
- LCIA/High Court: Acting for a wealthy Eastern European oligarch in an arbitration and 22 related arbitrations and High Court action in connection with a joint venture to run a multi-billion dollar mining consortium with production assets in Central Europe.
- LCIA/SIAC: Acting for a US energy company in SIAC and LCIA arbitrations in relation to a US$ 250 million coal supply contract with a South-East Asian coal mining company.
- SCC/UNCITRAL: Gold mining joint venture arbitration in Stockholm under the auspices of the SCC between an Australian mining company and a Georgian mining company.
- UNCITRAL: Acting for a US company in respect of a US$ 20 million dispute against a UK energy company in relation to a service agreement for the provision of seismic data acquisition services in North Africa.
- UNCITRAL: Indemnity claim arbitration in London between a U.S. multinational and an Asian oil company regarding a complex claim for the recovery of customs duties and fines in relation to the acquisition of a jack-up drilling rig in India.
- UNCITRAL: Production sharing contract arbitration in London subject to Indian law between an Indian oil and gas company and a state agency.
Arbitrator:
- ICC, Sole Arbitrator: Distribution agreement arbitration in London subject to the laws of Florida between a Middle Eastern company and a U.S. corporation.
- LCIA, Sole Arbitrator: Two arbitrations seated in London arising out of a restaurant franchise agreement and a lease for memorabilia in Spain, subject to English law.
Mediator:
- CEDR, Mediator: Dispute between European parties concerning the alleged breach of a distribution agreement relating to the supply of lighting products in Europe. Arbitration in London for the contractual claims. Parallel proceedings commenced in local European court alleging collusion in the breach of a former director’s restrictive covenants, including use of confidential information. Amount in dispute approximately US$ 5 million.
- LCAM, Mediator: Exclusive distribution agreement dispute relating to cosmetic products between European parties
Counsel:
- AAA/UNCITRAL: Canning licence arbitration under the auspices of the AAA in London subject to New York law between an international beverage and food conglomerate and a Middle Eastern canner.
- HKIAC: Representing a European party in a distribution agreement dispute with a North American party in relation to automotive products in the Far East.
- ICC: Acting as co-counsel for a US pharmaceutical company in New York seat arbitration concerning a Collaboration and Licensing Agreement dispute.
- ICC/ADR Group Mediation: Representing a major European pharmaceutical company in a contract dispute with a company regarding the termination of a long-term distribution agreement in the Middle East. Settled.
- LCIA: Acting for an Asian travel company in relation to various potential London seated arbitrations in multi-million dollar claims arising out of a distributor agreement for a computer resesrvation system.
- LCIA: Acting for a leading Asian travel conglomerate in relation to a London seated arbitration in a claim worth in excess of US$ 30 million arising out of a distributor agreement for a computer reservation system.
- UNCITRAL: Co-acting for North American car distributor in a US$ 100 million distribution agreement dispute with Asian manufacturer of motor vehicles.
- UNCITRAL/LCIA: Representing a European wine producer in an agency dispute with a European agent.
Arbitrator:
- CEDR, Mediator/Sole Arbitrator: Dispute between UK and North American parties regarding unpaid fees for services rendered in connection with the development of video games
- ICC, Co-arbitrator: Tokyo and London seated arbitrations relating to four agreements between a North American and Far Eastern parties relating to an information technology dispute subject to Japanese and Delaware law.
- JAMS, Sole Arbitrator: New York seated technology related share purchase dispute between European and North American parties subject to Delaware law.
- JAMS, Sole Arbitrator: Agency and Software Development Services agreements dispute between European and North American parties subject to the laws of the Russian Federation.
- *PCA, Co-arbitrator: Mrs. Mimoza Ndroqi v. Republic of Albania: In excess of US$ 100 million UNCITAL arbitration relating to claims arising out of the Government’s alleged expropriatory measures related to the claimant’s investments in the information and communication sector.
Mediator:
- Ad hoc, Mediator: Dispute between Middle-Eastern and Marshall Islands parties regarding the promotion of video games software design promotion.
- CEDR, Mediator/Sole Arbitrator: Dispute between UK and North American parties regarding unpaid fees for services rendered in connection with the development of video games.
- CEDR, Mediator: MPLS wires-only network service contract dispute.
- CEDR, Mediator: Content Management System on Word Press (‘CMS’) contract dispute.
- CEDR, Mediator: Asset price dispute relating to the sale of a technology company. Settled.
- *ICC, Mediator: Multi-party dispute in excess of US$ 250 million involving an African State party relating to the setting up of a national telecommunications operator.
Counsel:
- Ad hoc: Acting for a Spanish technology company in a London seated arbitration relating to a license to distribute technology products in Spain.
- ICC: Representing a Latin American party in a dispute with a European party regarding a Sales & Marketing Agreement for construction materials.
- LCIA: Acting for an Asian travel company in relation to various potential London seated arbitrations in multi-million dollar claims arising out of a distributor agreement for a computer reservation system.
- LCIA: Representing a Liechtenstein company in relation to two arbitrations in London concerning a multi-million dollar dispute arising under a shareholders’ agreement in respect of aviation and property assets located in Eastern Europe.
- LCIA: Acting for a leading Asian travel conglomerate in relation to a London seated arbitration in a claim worth in excess of US$ 30 million arising out of a distributor agreement for a computer reservation system.
Mediator:
- CEDR, Mediator: Indemnity claim for monies paid out to holidaymakers in respect of a mass claim for compensation following an alleged food poisoning incident at a hotel in Spain. Settled.
Counsel:
- Ad hoc/Mediation: French land contamination insurance arbitration and mediation in London involving a Holland-based holding company insured and an English insurer
Arbitrator:
- DIA, Co-arbitrator: Copenhagen seated US$ 11 million concerning a claim for payment of a purchase price for sale of shares in a European property investment company arising out of a share purchase agreement between European parties subject to Danish law.
Mediator:
- CEDR, Mediator: Shareholders’ dispute relating alleged abuse of director’s position and duties.
- LCAM, Mediator: Central London County Court mediation scheme – multi-track catering partnership dispute.
Counsel:
- LCIA: Representing East-European oligarch in the settlement of LCIA award in excess of US$ 25 million in relation to a share acquisition dispute.
- LCIA: Representing a Liechtenstein company in relation to two arbitrations in London concerning a multi-million dollar dispute arising under a shareholders’ agreement in respect of aviation and property assets located in Eastern Europe.
Mediator:
- CEDR, Co-mediator: Court annexed dispute concerning unpaid invoices for legal services rendered to a property company. Settled.
- CEDR, Co-mediator: Contractual dispute involving foreign parties regarding the provision of interior design services. Settled
Counsel:
- High Court action/ADR Group Mediation: Acting for large English national law firm in multi-million pound professional negligence involving complex issues of proprietary rights regarding goods located in Spain.
Arbitrator:
- *LCC, Co-arbitrator: Multi-million dispute between a national air force in Latin America and a North American contractor.
- LCIA, Presiding Arbitrator: US$ 10 million ship repair contract dispute between a European and Latin American parties. London seat, subject to Mexican law.
Mediator:
- CEDR, Mediator: Dispute arising out of a carriage contract for the trans-border transportation of goods which were stolen during transit.
- *ICC, Mediator: Contractual dispute in excess of US$ 7 million in relation to the provision of in-flight entertainment services for an Asian national airline carrier. Settled.
Counsel:
- LMAA/High Court: Representing an Asian party in relation to contempt of court proceedings in connection with various LMAA arbitrations.
Mediator:
- JAMS, Mediator: In excess of US$ 35 million multi-claimant (almost 500) and over 12,000 potential claimants test case mediation relating to a breach of contract/breach of trust matter concerning an international time share exchange scheme.
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