As Arbitrator

  • Chair of the arbitral tribunal in ICDR arbitration between major international energy companies in dispute over the joint operating agreement, farm-out agreement, and participation agreement for a concession to explore, exploit, and sell hydrocarbons in the region of South America. (>$400 million in dispute).
  • Chair of the arbitral tribunal in ad hoc arbitration under AAA Commercial Rules between major international oil & gas companies in dispute over the use of offshore production facilities under the joint operating agreement. (>$150 million in dispute).
  • Chair of the arbitral tribunal in ad hoc arbitration under AAA Commercial Rules between major international oil & gas companies in dispute over drilling rigs under the joint operating agreement. (> $200 million in dispute).
  • Chair of the arbitral tribunal in CPR arbitration between Indian Nation and Indian Tribe in a dispute over gaming device license. (>$20 million in dispute).
  • Chair of arbitral tribunal in CPR arbitration between U.S. companies in dispute over fees due under gas gathering agreement in Permian Basin. ($160 million in dispute).
  • Co-Arbitrator in ICC arbitration between major international petrochemical companies in a dispute involving joint services agreement and ground lease relating to co-generation, gas and steam turbines, and electrical and steam generation for petrochemical plant. ($250 million in dispute).
  • Co-Arbitrator in ICDR arbitration involving a dispute over a third-party funding agreement in relation to patent infringement claims. (>$20 million in dispute).
  • Co-Arbitrator in an ICC arbitration involving delivery of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Europe under a long-term purchase and supply contract and triggering of repricing provision in the event of a material change in market conditions. (>$6 billion in dispute).
  • Co-Arbitrator in ICDR arbitration between a U.S. company and a Norwegian company alleging breach of contract for manufacture and production of solar wafers.

In Practice

As Lead Counsel in Arbitration

  • Representation of State in ICSID arbitration alleging violation of BIT in relation to investment in coal mine
  • Representation of State in ICSID arbitration alleging violation of BIT in relation to telecom business, internet provider, and news service
  • Representation of State in ICSID arbitration alleging violation of BIT in relation to outdoor billboard advertising contract
  • Representation of State in ICSID arbitration, alleging violation of BIT in relation to investment in shopping center
  • Representation of State in U.S.D.C. action to recognize and enforce the foreign arbitral award and pierce the corporate veil
  • Representation of the State in annulment action in ICSID arbitration
  • Representation of a U.S. company in ICC arbitration against a South Korean company relating to the development of assays for virus screening
  • Representation of a U.S. company in HKIAC arbitration against a Chinese company, involving alleged breach of contract for the development and manufacture of hematology devices
  • Representation of Brazilian company in ICC arbitration against Brazilian, French, and other companies alleging breach of a share purchase agreement for the Brazilian company
  • Representation of a South Korean telecommunications device company in ICC arbitration against a Finnish company involving the valuation of a patent portfolio for smartphone technology
  • Representation of an international law firm in ICC arbitration against a German company alleging malpractice in handling regulatory matters involving LED technology in smartphones and other devices
  • Representation of a Mauritius private equity fund in an ICC arbitration against an Indian company involving the validity and enforcement of shareholder and purchase agreements with regard to an Indian cellular communications company
  • Representation of contractor in an ICC arbitration concerning the design, procurement, and construction of a 110 MW electric power generation plant in Kabul, Afghanistan, and involving claims of breach of contract
  • Representation of a French company in an ICC arbitration involving claims under a shareholders' agreement with regard to the ownership and operation of an oil refinery in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, and related trading in refined products. Representation of same French company in subsequent ICC arbitration involving breach of fiduciary duty claims in connection with bankruptcy of German company

As Lead Counsel in Commercial Litigation