Charlie
Caher

Represented a Middle Eastern state entity in a consolidated US$1.7 billion LCIA arbitration seated in London against a UK-domiciled international energy company relating to the termination of two production sharing contracts in the Middle East.  The case had significant geopolitical implications for the region.

Represented a major U.S. oil and gas exploration and production company in a US$2 billion ICC arbitration seated in London against an oil and gas supermajor relating to the parties’ rights and obligations under a long-term gas supply and purchase agreement. The case was one of the most significant energy arbitrations of the last several years, addressing whether a seller under a long-term GSPA is entitled to “wilfully breach” its obligations and sell its cargoes to a third party.

Represented a European contractor in a US$300 million ICC arbitration seated in Lima against a joint Italian-Peruvian consortium relating to delays and cost overruns to a hydropower project in the Peruvian Andes. The case dealt with complex and highly technical issues, including in relation to concurrent delay and gross negligence.

Represented Glencore PLC in the major English High Court securities litigation matter of Aabar Holdings SARL v Glencore PLC & Ors.  This case is ongoing but has already led to two landmark rulings redefining English law on legal professional privilege.

Representing a major U.S.-based renewable energy contractor in a US$ 2 billion LCIA arbitration seated in London regarding delays and cost overruns to a wind farm project in the North Sea.

Representing a U.S. manufacturer of luxury apparel in a $300 million ICC arbitration seated in London regarding a disputed extension right to a franchise agreement in the Middle East.

Representing a former CIS state against a Chinese contractor in a $70 million ICC arbitration seated in Paris regarding delays and cost overruns to a road construction project in the Caucasus region.

Representing a major U.S. oil and gas company against an oil and gas supermajor in a $100 million dispute arising from the termination of a marketing and offtake agreement in Central Africa.

Representing a Japanese contractor in two long-running DIAC arbitrations valued at $3 billion, arising from delays and cost overruns in relation to the construction of an airport in the Middle East.

Representing a Greek shipping company in a shareholder dispute relating to the valuation of a put option.

Represented a Southeast Asian oil and gas company in a $300 million ICC arbitration against a state-owned Malaysian oil and gas company arising out of a dispute regarding subcontractor tax liability under a production sharing contract.

Represented a Southeast Asian oil and gas exploration and production company in relation to two related ICC and UNCITRAL disputes seated in Singapore with a combined value of US$ 3 billion, arising out of the disputed termination of two production sharing contracts for offshore concessions in the South China Sea.

Represented a U.S. oil and gas company in a ICC arbitration valued at $500 million regarding the disputed completion of a share and purchase agreement for a participating interest in an oil and gas concession in West Africa.

Represented a U.S. oil and gas company in a ICC arbitration valued at $50 million regarding the disputed termination of a seismic vessel charter in West Africa during the COVID pandemic.

Represented a U.S. oil and gas company in a ICC arbitration valued at $50 million regarding a Joint Operating Agreement dispute between JV partners in an offshore oil and gas concession in West Africa.

Represented a major European oil and gas company in a complex US$ 2 billion ICC gas price review arbitration seated in Stockholm.

Represented a major East Asian contractor in a SIAC construction dispute regarding the disputed termination of an EPC contract for the expansion of an oil refinery in Thailand in a dispute valued at $5 billion.

Represented a major U.S. aircraft manufacturer in a SIAC construction dispute valued at $150 million regarding delays and cost overruns to the construction of a military aircraft base in Northern India.

Represented a European contractor in a series of parallel ICC disputes valued at $300 million arising from the delayed construction of an ethanol plant in Uruguay.

Represented a Brazilian ethanol producer in a US$ 100 million ICC arbitration seated in London concerning a dispute arising out of the delayed construction of an ethanol plant in Brazil.

Represented a Canadian manufacturer in a US$ 50 million ICC arbitration seated in London relating to a series of disputes arising under two shared services agreements for major production facilities in Alberta, Canada.

Represented a U.S. oil and gas services company in a series of parallel LCIA political risk insurance disputes valued at $100 million against multiple insurers arising from an expropriation event in Venezuela.

Represented one of the shareholders in a US$ 100 million UNCITRAL ad hoc arbitration seated in Singapore concerning a failed telecommunications joint venture in Southeast Asia.

Represented a world-leading car manufacturer in a US$ 2 billion ICC arbitration seated in London.

Represented a U.S. confectionary producer in a US$ 200 million SIAC arbitration seated in Hong Kong with a Chinese counterparty arising from a M&A dispute.

Represented a valuation agent in a US$ 140 million LCIA arbitration seated in London regarding a liability dispute arising from the collapse of a hedge fund.

Represented a North American insurance company in a UNCITRAL ad hoc arbitration seated in Bermuda concerning insurance coverage disputes.

Represented a prominent U.S. university in a US$ 120 million UNCITRAL ad hoc arbitration seated in London concerning a disputed gift donation.

Represented a major international construction company in a series of complex and high-profile construction litigation disputes before the English High Court and Court of Appeal.