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Oil & Gas
• Spanish and Egyptian gas companies and a consortium of banks in Paris-seated ICC arbitrations arising out of an LNG tolling contract governed by English law, relating to an LNG project based in Egypt and involving questions of force majeure and hardship and the mandatory application of local laws. • One of the world's largest LNG producers in a USD 1.5 billion dollar dispute arising out of contracts governed by English law for the sale of LNG cargoes. The dispute has resulted in the commencement of UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings in London. • An international oil and gas company in Singapore-seated ICSID arbitration proceedings adverse the Government of Bangladesh concerning tax-related disputes arising under a production sharing agreement. • A major oil company in a USD 1.1 billion ad hoc Nigeria-seated arbitration regarding the redetermination of shares in Nigeria's largest deep-water oil field. • A consortium of Australian LNG Sellers in a USD 1 billion UNCITRAL arbitration seated in Hong Kong against a Chinese LNG buyer, relating to supply issues in one of the largest LNG projects in Australia. • An oil and gas joint venture in an AUD 800 million Singapore-seated UNCITRAL arbitration commenced by an Italian multinational oil field service company. • A Norwegian subsidiary of a global energy company in ad hoc arbitration proceedings seated in Oslo, Norway, arising out of a long-term gas supply agreement and involving issues of hardship, price review and reductions in offtake. • An oil and gas joint venture in a Paris-seated ICC arbitration in relation to price review disputes arising out of an LNG contract with an Indonesian counterparty. • An Italian energy company in a Paris-seated ICC arbitration arising out of a price reopener in a long term agreement for the supply of Libyan gas.* • A Nigerian energy company in USD 2 billion ICC arbitration proceedings arising out of an LNG sale and supply agreement and multiple confirmation notices. • An English energy company in a USD 2 billion Paris-seated ICC arbitration arising out of a production sharing contracting relating to an oil and gas field in North Africa. • A subsidiary of a Russian state-owned gas company in a number of consolidated Swedish law, SCC arbitration proceedings seated in Stockholm and arising out of the Russo/Ukraine 'gas wars' (including obtaining the largest international arbitration award of 2011 according to American Lawyer Magazine).* • The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in proceedings before the International Court of Justice, relating to maritime boundary issues and entitlement to offshore oil and gas reserves, including successfully obtaining provisional measures (Questions relating to the Seizure and Detention of Certain Documents and Data - Timor-Leste v Australia).* • One of the largest owners of offshore drilling rigs in the world in relation to a Melbourne-seated UNCITRAL arbitration arising with respect to the payment of the applicable rates for adverse weather under an offshore drilling contract for the provision of drilling services at the Yolla Field in Bass Strait, Australia. • The Government of Georgia in relation to an ICSID arbitration concerning a BIT and a claim under the Energy Charter Treaty, relating to alleged investments in the construction of an oil and gas pipeline infrastructure and the development of oil and gas facilities.*
Power, Utilities and Renewables
A Saudi-based energy company in Paris-seated ICC arbitration proceedings governed by English law relating to what was at the time of its construction the world's largest concentrated solar power (CSP) plant. A leading French nuclear company in a EUR 1.42 billion Paris-seated ICC arbitration, covering three disputes related to twenty nuclear power plants in France, which included matters of public policy and nuclear security. A number of investors in an energy-from-waste project in a London-seated iCHemE arbitration proceedings governed by English law, arising out of an EPC and O&M Contract relating to a wood-fired energy-from-waste plant. Three biomass project companies in an ICC umbrella arbitration in relation to termination (and associated claims) of three design-and-build construction contracts of the biomass power plants in England. Dutch and Ukrainian renewables companies in relation to complaint proceedings under the Energy Community Treaty, as well as parallel commercial arbitration and bilateral investment treaty proceedings, and regulatory actions arising out of the issue of one of the first green bonds in the London market. A major Korean contractor in a Singapore-seated ICC arbitration in respect of claims arising out of the onshore construction contract for one of the world's largest geothermal projects in Indonesia. A Middle Eastern construction company in London-seated LCIA arbitration proceedings relating to the supply of materials to be used in the fabrication of substructures for use in a North Sea offshore wind project. The owner of an aluminium smelter in a Stockholm-seated SCC arbitration concerning claims commenced by an electricity supplier under an electricity supply contract in Sweden. An African mining company in a USD 250 million UNCITRAL arbitration in relation to disputes arising out of an energy supply contract in Zambia, and a USD 100 million LCIA arbitration concerning electricity tariff changes in South Africa. A Korean project company in a Singapore-seated, ICC arbitration in relation to claims arising out of a onshore construction contract for a hydroelectric power project in Indonesia. A European specialist plant contractor in a DIFC-seated, DIFC-LCIA arbitration against the head contractor for the construction and operation of a photovoltaic (PV) solar independent power project in Abu Dhabi. The Government of India and Maharashtra State Electricity Board in contract and treaty arbitration proceedings concerning the Dabhol CCGT project.* An international mining company in UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings relating to the unilateral increase in electricity tariffs by a state regulator.* An international bank in Tanzanian High Court proceedings and in related ICSID arbitration proceedings regarding disputes concerning ‎a power plant.* A Dubai-based construction company in English law governed LCIA arbitration proceedings regarding claims affecting jackets for offshore wind projects.*
Construction and Infrastructure
A major oil and gas company in a Singapore-seated AUD 1 billion UNCITRAL arbitration relating to construction-related claims and operational disputes on the downstream elements of a market-leading USD 18.5 billion LNG project in Australia. A global construction company in a USD 200 million SIAC arbitration concerning breach of contract claims arising from a poly-ethylene project in Malaysia. A German energy company in an ICC arbitration seated in New Delhi against the National Thermal Power Corporation of India, concerning the construction of a gas-fired power station in India. A Spanish subsidiary of a leading UK construction group in a Marid-seated arbitration involving eleven counterparties under the Spanish Court of Arbitration Rules (Corte Española de Arbitraje), relating to disputes arising from the Haramain High Speed Rail Project that links Makkah-Al-Mukarama and Al-Madinah-Al-Munawarah. A Japanese construction company in defending claims in Singapore-seated ICC arbitration proceedings, arising from the construction of a polycrystalline silicon plant, which produced solar-grade polysilicon, in Sarawak, Malaysia. A subcontractor in a DIAC arbitration seated in onshore Dubai against the main contractor, involving claims relating to termination, de-scoping of work, payment and liquidation of bonds arising from a hotel construction project in the UAE. A British multinational infrastructure group in a London-seated ICC arbitration concerning termination right claims triggered by COVID-19, arising from a distressed EUR 219 million EPC contract for electricity cable installation.
Mining
An aluminium mining company in a London-seated LCIA arbitration relating to USD 50 billion worth commodity supply contracts. The case was described by Global Arbitration Review as "one of the largest Russia-related disputes ever heard in London" and by The American Lawyer's 2015 Arbitration Scorecard as one of the 10 biggest international arbitrations surveyed. One of the largest Australian pure coal producers in relation to a London-seated USD 58 million arbitration under the LMAA terms and arising out of a long-term coal supply agreement. A gold mining company in a SIAC arbitration proceedings concerning a gold mine in Java, Indonesia. A syndicate of twenty lenders in an approximately AUD 1 billion Singapore-seated SIAC arbitration in relation to disputes concerning the financing of numerous Australian coal projects and a related debt-to-equity swap upon the borrower's default. An Australian copper and zinc mining company in a London-seated LCIA arbitration proceedings, arising out of the rehabilitation of a zinc mine in the context of technological change, including disputes regarding 'End of Life' of mine and care and maintenance provisions. Dutch and Singaporean investors in relation to BIT claims arising out of the reclassification of gold and copper mining land in Mongolia as environmentally protected. An Australian-based leading global resources company which specialises in mineral sands exploration in relation to investment treaty implications of its USD 375 million acquisition of Sierra Rutile Limited in Sierra Leone and ongoing concerns. The Government of Kyrgyzstan and its state-owned gold mining company in relation to potential investment treaty claims.* The Government of Kenya in ICSID arbitration proceedings arising out of revocation of a niobium and rare earth mining permit.* The Government of Guinea in various claims relating to revocation of iron ore mining concessions.*
M&A, joint venture and shareholder disputes
An international telecoms company in relation to warranty claims arising out of the discovery of accounting irregularities and impacting the veracity of representations and warranties included in a share purchase agreement. An aluminium mining company in a London-seated LCIA arbitration, concerning multi-billion dollar shareholder disputes arising from investments in nickel assets. An international shipping company in relation to warranty claims arising out of a share purchase and joint venture agreement. An international energy company in relation to warranty and indemnity claims arising out of M&A transactions in New Zealand and Malaysia. An infrastructure investment company in three separate arbitration proceedings (worth USD 544 million in total) commenced before the Court of Arbitration of the Madrid Chamber of Commerce, in relation to shareholder disputes and breach of contract claims arising from the termination of a sale and purchase agreement. A UK listed international mining company in relation to shareholders disputes concerning the exercise of pre-emption rights for a Zambian copper mine.
Manufacturing and consumer products
A Swiss multinational gas and electricity appliances manufacturer in a Stockholm-seated arbitration under the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Rules relating to a major Swedish smart meter project.A middle-eastern energy company A tobacco company in relation to its manufacturing business in Ukraine and changes to advertising regulations, involving Ukrainian Court proceedings and claims under applicable BITs. in London-seated UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings relating to its dispute with the manufacturer of gas turbines used in its plants in Ghana.
Digital Economy and technology
A multinational technology company in UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings concerning a licensing and royalty payment dispute related to UMTS chipsets. An ISO-certified marine telecom network provider in an ICC arbitration concerning disputes arising from an optical fibre submarine cable linking an offshore gas platform with the Western Australia mainland, as part of a major LNG Project. A UAE-based mobile-satellite service provider in a Paris-seated ICC arbitration relating to an insurance claim arising from constructive total loss of a satellite. A Saudi Arabian communications satellite operator in a London-seated LCIA arbitration relating to a joint venture dispute concerning satellite television in the Middle East. A Saudi Arabian communications satellite operator in a London-seated ICC arbitration concerning disputes about the fees arising from a transponder lease agreement governed by the principles of the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT). A central European telecommunications company in ICC arbitration proceedings arising out of an interconnection agreement governed by Albanian law.* A multinational communications company in relation to disputes arising under project agreements with mobile network operators as part of an international connectivity project. A British betting and gambling company in relation to claims against a gambling software development company, arising from the technical failures of an online gambling system to be introduced for compliance with regulatory requirements set by the UK Gambling Commission.

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