Dispute Resolution
With over 50 specialists in this practice area worldwide, we frequently act as counsel or arbitrators in energy related disputes before bodies such as the ICC, ICSID, and the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce. We have significant expertise and success in the enforcement of arbitral awards, and we regularly represent clients before domestic courts.
Representative Dispute Resolution Experience
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Acting as counsel to a Western oil company in a Stockholm Chamber of Commerce arbitration under Russian law over a Russian joint venture, resulting in a cash settlement;
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Acting as counsel to a West African subsidiary of a major European oil group in an ICC arbitration in Paris under French law initiated by a western drilling company, resulting in a favourable settlement for the client;
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Acting as co-counsel to an Asian investor in an ICC arbitration regarding financing of a refinery project in Kazakhstan, resulting in a favourable award;
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Acting as arbitrator in UNCITRAL arbitration in Geneva under common principles of US and the Middle Eastern State's laws between a major US oil company and a Middle Eastern government-owned oil company;
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Advising in relation to a conflict with a Spanish utility with regard to the enforcement of electricity distribution contracts; and,
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Advising the Polish TSO in court and arbitration proceedings over implementation of the EU Regulation (EC) no. 1228/2003