A Turkish industrial company in relation to the application to the company’s worldwide operations of EU sanctions imposed in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine, Respondent in an SCC arbitration in Stockholm brought by VEB.RF, the Russian State development agency. The dispute relates to sanctions and other measures allegedly targeting Russian banks in Ukraine after 2014. The claims are brought under the Ukraine-Russia bilateral investment treaty.
Ukrainian State-owned nuclear agency Energoatom in connection with the expropriation of its assets on the temporarily occupied territories of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Enerhodar, including the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, and the preparation of written notifications of dispute sent on behalf of Energoatom to Russia under the Ukraine–Russia bilateral investment treaty.
A global social media company in relation to State interferences with its business in an attempt to hinder public exchange. The relevant conduct implicates a number of fundamental human rights, including the right to freedom of expression, the right to privacy and the right to non-discrimination. Advising on potential recourse in several fora, including regional human rights courts.
Ukraine, Respondent in an ICSID arbitration initiated by Emergofin B.V. and Velbay Holdings Ltd. The dispute relates to measures allegedly targeting an aluminum and alumina production company, including sanctions issued against the Claimants and their ultimate Russian owner. The claims are brought under the Netherlands-Ukraine bilateral investment treaty.
An Eastern European fund in relation to a construction dispute concerning a renewable energy project in the Caucasus region.
A Turkish construction company with respect to potential investment arbitration claims against Turkmenistan under the Turkey-Turkmenistan bilateral investment treaty, and parallel claims before the Turkmen local courts.
An agency of an Eastern European State as applicant in proceedings to request the setting aside of arbitral awards rendered in a construction dispute.
A major European aerospace company with respect to its long-term service contract, and issues arising from delays to and/or failures of performance under the same. NY law applies.
An international floating power plant company in a dispute with its insurers. The dispute arises out of an insurance policy for contract frustration and indemnity. English law applies.
An international joint venture in an ICC arbitration in Paris brought by a European contractor. The dispute concerns the construction of a gas processing facility in Africa. The law of the country of the project applies.
An international joint venture in an ICC emergency arbitration in Paris brought by a European contractor in relation to the construction of a gas processing facility in Africa. The law of the Respondent’s State applied.
An international joint venture and two of its shareholders in an ICC arbitration in Paris brought by a Middle Eastern contractor. The dispute concerns the construction of living quarters for a gas processing facility in Africa, including claims of force majeure in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The law of the country of the project applies.
An international joint venture in an ICC emergency arbitration in Paris brought by a Middle Eastern contractor in relation to force majeure claims arising from the construction of living quarters for a gas processing facility in Africa. The law of the Respondent’s State applied.
Ukraine, Respondent in a UNCITRAL arbitration brought by Russian State-owed Gazprom. The dispute concerned the enforcement of a fine issued by the Anti-Monopoly Committee of Ukraine in relation to Gazprom’s breaches of Ukraine’s competition law in the performance of a gas transit contract. The claims were brought under the Ukraine-Russia bilateral investment treaty.
Two international construction contractors, Respondent in an ICC arbitration in London initiated by a Middle Eastern State-owned company. The dispute concerned the development of a world-class medical facility in the Middle East. The law of the Claimant’s State applied, and USD 3.7 billion was at stake.
A French-German consortium in an ICC arbitration in Stockholm against a Finnish utility company. The dispute arose from an agreement for the construction a nuclear power plant in Finland. Finnish law governed, and over €6.1 billion was at stake.
A European energy company and its Central European affiliate, Respondents in an ICC arbitration in Paris initiated by a Southeastern Europe energy company. The dispute arose from an agreement for the privatization of a State-owned electricity company. The law of the Claimant’s State applied.
The majority shareholders in the former Yukos Oil Company, Claimants in a series of three UNCITRAL arbitrations in The Hague against the Russian Federation in relation to the expropriation of their investment in the company. The claims were brought under the Energy Charter Treaty. The Tribunal ordered the Russian Federation to pay over USD 50 billion in damages to our clients, the largest award ever rendered by an arbitral tribunal. The Tribunal also ordered the Respondent to reimburse to our clients 75% of the legal fees they had incurred in these proceedings, as well as 100% of the arbitration costs.
A Cypriot company, Claimant in two LCIA arbitrations in London against the borrower and the guarantor in a USD 1.6 billion loan to a leading Russian oil and gas company. The Claimant sought payment of the unpaid balance of all sums owing under the loan agreement. English law applied and the language of the proceedings was English. The amount at stake in these arbitrations was in excess of USD 650 million (without interest).
A European chemical company, Respondent in an ad hoc arbitration in London brought by the European subsidiary of a Middle Eastern chemical company. The dispute arose from a long-term supply agreement and involved complex issues of EU competition law. English law applied.
Interbrew Central European Holding BV (a subsidiary of Ambev), Claimant in an ICSID arbitration against the Republic of Slovenia. This case, which was based on the Netherlands-Slovenia bilateral investment treaty, arose out of the aborted acquisition by Interbrew of Pivovarna Union, the second largest Slovenian brewery. Multiple proceedings were associated with the case, which received full coverage in the Slovenian press.
A European-led joint venture in an ad hoc arbitration in Paris under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules against a Middle Eastern State. The opponent’s national law applied. The firm’s client was seeking over USD 140 million in damages and additional payment under a contract for the reconstruction and expansion of an international airport.
Two European transportation companies, Respondents in an ICC arbitration in Paris initiated by a European company. French law applied and the languages of the arbitration were French and English. The dispute concerned the non-renewal of an exclusive distributorship contract.
Trustee of the UK Board for the Fred Hollows Foundation, an international development organisation working towards eliminating avoidable blindness and improving Indigenous Australian health.
Advising an international human rights organization on state jurisdiction outside a state’s internationally recognized territory for the purposes of a claim before the European Court of Human Rights.
Advising an environmental charity on the energy transition and its impact on corporate directors’ duties in the EU, France and Germany.
Assisting the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment in conducting research on the application of human rights norms in the context of protection and conservation of biological diversity, ecosystems, protected areas, etc.
