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The representation included review of customer due-diligence policies and procedures as well as sales contracts for the purposes of export controls and sanctions compliance.{{ FIELD }}Sajid Ahmed is a Partner in the London office of King \u0026amp; Spalding.  He specialises in international arbitration and trade matters. \nSajid’s cases are typically high-value complex disputes, often dealing with political, commercial and/or social issues involving State owned entities and governments.  Sajid represents both claimants and respondents in arbitral proceedings under all the major arbitral rules and institutions including the ICC, LCIA, ICSID and UNCITRAL. While sector agnostic, Sajid is particularly well-known for handling disputes in energy, mining, life sciences, financial services, and media where he is listed as a “name to note”.  Although experienced across various geographies, Sajid is prominently known for his disputes work in India, Turkey and Central Asia. Correspondingly, Sajid's global clientele include multi-nationals and State/State entities in those regions.  As a recipient of a number of recognitions from legal directories and industry commentators over the years,  Sajid is described as having “indispensable leadership” (IBLJ (2022)) and as being “an excellent lawyer with good business acumen and understands client’s perspective and overall business context and comes out with pragmatic solutions” (Legal 500 UK, 2021).\nSajid also has notable experience in international trade matters including export controls and sanctions. He assists clients prepare disclosures of export control and economic sanctions laws violations and represents them in regulatory investigations. 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Lee Partners in its sale of Prime Risk Partners{{ FIELD }}Software{{ FIELD }}Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP) in its $1.85 billion acquisition of Central Reach from Insight Partners{{ FIELD }}Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP) in its $800 million acquisition of Subsplash from K1{{ FIELD }}Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP) in its $175 million acquisition of Orchard Software from Francisco Partners{{ FIELD }}Auxo Solutions in its sale to Alpha Financial Markets Consulting{{ FIELD }}Arkade AI in its acquisition of Loop Marketers{{ FIELD }}Industrials and Chemicals{{ FIELD }}H.I.G. Capital in its sale of USALCO to TJC (formerly The Jordan Company){{ FIELD }}H.I.G. Capital in its acquisition of USALCO, LLC{{ FIELD }}H.I.G. Capital in its acquisition of American Rental Company{{ FIELD }}H.I.G. 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Anderson represents financial sponsors and strategic companies in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, take-privates and special situations. He has advised on well over $100 billion in transactions across leveraged buyouts, carveouts, cross-border deals and public company special situations. John also co-leads King \u0026amp; Spalding's Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Working Group. He began his career at Davis Polk \u0026amp; Wardwell LLP in New York. \nSelected transactions include representing:\n\nRoper Technologies in its $1.85 billion acquisition of CentralReach from Insight Partners\nH.I.G. Capital in its sale of USALCO to TJC\nSlate Asset Management in its acquisition of Cold-Link Logistics\nCortland Partners in its $1.6 billion acquisition of certain assets of Elme Communities (NYSE: ELME)\nNCR Voyix (NYSE: VYX) in its $2.45 billion sale of its digital banking business to Veritas Capital\nPROG Holdings in its $420 million acquisition of Purchasing Power\nAmericold (NYSE: COLD) in 20+ M\u0026amp;A transactions, with in excess of $4 billion in capital deployed\nPreferred Apartment Communities (NYSE: APTS) in its $5.8 billion sale to Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust\nCatchMark Timber Trust (NYSE: CTT) in its $5 billion all-stock merger with PotlatchDeltic Corporation (Nasdaq: PCH)\n\nJohn represents leading companies and private equity funds including Cerberus Capital Management, Cortland Partners, Eagle Merchant Partners, H.I.G. Capital, PROG Holdings, Roper Technologies and Slate Asset Management. He has been named a BTI Client Service All-Star and is a member of the Law360 M\u0026amp;A Editorial Board.\nAs co-leader of King \u0026amp; Spalding's AI and Machine Learning Working Group, John has built AI-assisted workflows for due diligence, issues analysis and ancillary document preparation across the M\u0026amp;A practice, and advises boards of directors on AI governance and risk oversight. He has written and spoken on the integration of AI into M\u0026amp;A practice. 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acquisitions and private equity.\nHe advises domestic and foreign companies, private equity funds and investment banks on a broad range of corporate transactions (including LBOs, tender offers, PIPES and Public-to-Private deals).\nLaurent has developed a practice in a wide variety of industries, including consumer products, telecommunications, energy, financial services and new technologies. He has been recognized as a leading French M\u0026amp;A lawyer and rising star by various publications. Partner Recognised as a Leading Lawyer Best Lawyers in France, 2025 Recognised as Excellent - Large \u0026amp; upper mid-cap LBO transactions  Décideurs Leaders League | Private Equity 2025 Recognised as Excellent - Advising management teams Décideurs Leaders League | Private Equity 2025 Laurent Bensaid is ranked Excellent - Large \u0026amp; upper mid-cap LBO Décideurs Magazine PE France, 2022 Laurent Bensaid is ranked Excellent - Advising Management teams Décideurs Magazine PE France, 2022 Laurent Bensaid is ranked Excellent - Development Capital Transactions Décideurs Magazine PE France, 2022 Laurent Bensaid is ranked Excellent in PE - Mid-cap LBO transactions  Décideurs Magazine, PE 2021 Laurent Bensaid is ranked Excellent in PE - Development capital transactions Décideurs Magazine, PE 2021 Laurent Bensaid is ranked Excellent in PE - Advising Management Teams Décideurs Magazine, PE 2021 Laurent Bensaid is ranked excellent in M\u0026amp;A complex or high litigation potential stock-exchange transactions Décideurs Magazine Corporate/M\u0026amp;A, 2020-21 Laurent Bensaid is ranked leading lawyer in mergers \u0026amp; acquisitions transactions between €75 \u0026amp; €500 million  Décideurs Magazine Corporate/M\u0026amp;A, 2020-21 King \u0026amp; Spalding is ranked as a “highly recommended Firm” in M\u0026amp;A complex or high litigation transactions Décideurs Magazine, 2019 King \u0026amp; Spalding is ranked as a \"Leading Firm\" for M\u0026amp;A transactions bet ween €150 and €500 million Décideurs Magazine, 2019 Laurent Bensaid is ranked excellent in LBO Mid Cap, Capital Investment and Capital Innovation Décideurs Magazine, 2019 K\u0026amp;S ranked as highly reputed for large cap operations and complicated public M\u0026amp;A deals involving high risk litigation  Décideurs Magazine King \u0026amp; Spalding ranked as a front line firm for French mid-cap private equity transactions  Décideurs Magazine Laurent Bensaid is named as one of the \"50 Remarkable Business Lawyers in 2018\" and “Rising Star” Décideurs Magazine University Paris II Panthéon-Assas  Columbia University Columbia University School of Law Paris Dauphine University  Chequers Capital on the majority leveraged buyout of Aserti Group (2026) Air France-KLM on its acquisition of a minority stake in Canadian airline WestJet (2025) The controlling shareholders of Apside on its sale to CGI (2025) Generix Group and its shareholders (Montefiore Investment and Pleiade Investissement) in connection with the leverage recapitalization of the group arranged by Bain Capital. (2025) The founders and main Shareholders of Forsk group in connection with the leverage buy-out transaction of the group arranged by l’IDI. (2025) The founders and main shareholders of Spartes group in connection with Andera Acto’s flex equity investment. (2025) EMZ in connection with the merger of Axdis Group in Powr Group. (2024) Acto / Andera Partners in connection with the leveraged buyout transaction of CDS. (2024) Axway Software in connection with its acquisition and financing of Sopra Banking Software, a division of Sopra Steria and a global financial technology company. (2024) Spie batignolles on its acquisition of listed company ETPO. (2024) Centre Azuréen de Cancérologie in connection with Andera Acto’s flex equity investment. (2024) EMZ Partners in connection with the leverage buy-out transaction of Axdis Group. (2024) Ardian in connection with the divestment of its stake in Argon \u0026amp; Co and related reinvestment in a new holding vehicle jointly controlled by the Managers of the Group and private equity house Bridgepoint. (2024) Generix Group (via its holding named New Gen Holding) in connection with the acquisition of Keyneo. (2024) Andera Partners in connection with the acquisition of a minority stake in Groupe ADF. (2024) Sidetrade S.A, in connection with the acquisition of SHS Viveon AG, in Germany. (2024) Id Verde, in connection with its acquisition of Montaut Group. (2024) Id Verde, in connection with the acquisition of SB Paysage. (2024) The founding shareholders of ESI Group in connection with the sale of the group to Keysight Technologies. (2023) Almerys (Heka Group) on its acquisition of GFP Technologies. (2023) Bridgepoint in connection with the LBO of Laboratoire Vivacy (acquisition from TA Associates). (2023) Adionics in connection with its acquisition by Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile. (SQM) (2023) Bonni France (UPS Group) in connection with its acquisition of Transport Chabas Santé’s main assets. (2023) Sidetrade S.A on its acquisition of CreditPoint Software LLC in the US. (2023) Spie Batignolles in connection with its acquisition of Oïkos. (2023) Brainwave GRC in its acquistion by Radiant Logic (2023) L Catterton on its strategic partnership with A.P.C. (2023) LBO France on its acquisition of a minority stake in Mazarine Group (2023) Spring Holding, the investment vehicle of the Guichard family, on the filing of a draft simplified public tender offer to purchase outstanding shares of Manutan International (2022) Almerys on its first LBO, welcoming EMZ Partners and Tikehau to its capital (2022) Spie batignolles vallia on the acquisition of Les Pépinières du Languedoc (2022) Spie batignolles on the acquisition of the public works division of Group Le Foll (2022) Cathay Capital Private Equity on an agreement with 3i to sell Havea Group to BC Partners (2022) Montefiore Investment on its €300 m acquisition of Generix (2022) McPhy Energy on its strategic partnership with the two hydrogen French leaders Hype and HRS (2021) JMS Group in the sale of Eclair Theatrical Services \"ETS\", a provider of digital services and electronic delivery to the film industry, to Deluxe, a subsidiary of Platinum Equity (2021) Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and Société Générale on Acticor's IPO (2021) Sephira, a Franco-Israeli group specializing in software solutions for self-employed healthcare professionals, on its sale to DL Software group, the French leader specialized in ERP software (2021) Spie batignolles on the strengthening of its offer in the field of landscaping in France by becoming a majority shareholder in MSV and Paysages de l'Oust (2021) Fermentalg in its joint venture CarbonWorks with Suez (2021) Blackfin Capital Partners on a primary LBO managed by Olifan Group (2021) EDF ER on its joint venture with Axtom (2021) Creadev in its acquisition of a 18M$ equity interest in Alira Health (2021) Sidetrade in its acquisition of Amalto (2021) Neotys on the sale of its share capital and voting rights to Tricentis (2021) Ymagis in connection with various restructuring matters (2020) Eoden in connection with its cash tender offer on Mint Telecom (2020) McPhy Energy in connection with its USD 200 private placement of shares and strategic partnerships with Technip and Chart Inc (2020) The majority shareholders of Dalet in connection with the acquisition of the company's control by Long Path Partners and the subsequent cash tender offer (2020) The majority shareholders of Envea in connection with the acquisition of the company's control by the Carlyle group and the subsequent cash tender offer (2020) Cathay Capital in connection with its investment in Easyvista alongside Eurazeo and the subsequent cash tender offer (2020) The majority shareholders and management team of Surys in connection with its acquisition by the Imprimerie Nationale (2019) Fleury Michon in connection with the acquisition of the Marfo Food Group (2019) The majority shareholders of Spie Batignolles in connection with the reorganization of its share capital and the subsequent investment of EMZ and Tikehau Capital (2019) Photo-Me Plc in connection with its acquisition of Sempa food group (2019) Dalet group in connection with the acquisition of certain assets of the Ooyala group (2019) SFPI Group in connection with the tender offer launched on Dom Security and the subsequent merger (2018) Orange in a number of transactions, including the acquisition and subsequent tender offer of Business \u0026amp; Decisions (2018) The shareholders of Smart Me Up in connection with the sale of their shares to Fiat Chrysler Automobile (2018) McPhy Energy in connection with the PIPE transaction closed by EDF (2018) Spie batignolles in a number of transactions, including the acquisition of Groupe PL Favier (2018) The founders of Sandro Maje Claudie Pierlot (SMCP) in the IPO (2017) and sale of the group to Shangdong Ruyi (2016) Ingenico Group, in a number of transactions, including the acquisition of Think \u0026amp; Go NFC (2016) EDF Energies Nouvelles in a number of transactions, including in the divestiture of assets (2016 and 2014) and its IPO (2007) Derichebourg in a number of transactions, including the private placement of securities (2017), the divestiture of Servisair to LBO France (2012) and the tender offer launched on Penauille Polyservices (2005) Devialet in a number of transactions, including the reorganization of its capital structure (2017 and 2013) The shareholders of DL Software in its acquisition by 21 Central Partners (2017) Ardian in connection with the sale of Clip Industries to Battery Venture (2017) The founders of Prima Solutions in connection with its acquisition by the Carlyle Group (2017) De Agostini Group in connection with the sale of Atlas For Men to Activa Capital (2016) The founders and shareholders of Orsys Group in connection with the investment made by Capzanine (2015) The founders of Metrologic Group in connection with its acquisition by Astorg Partners (2016) Cathay Capital in connection with its investment in Surys (2013) The founders and shareholders of Metrologic Group in connection with the acquisition and subsequent tender offer launched by The Carlyle Group (2012) The majority shareholders of Delachaux in connection with the sale of control of the group to CVC Capital Partners (2011) EDF in a number of transactions, including its IPO (2005) and the acquisition of strategic assets in Belgium (2009) Schipol in its investment in Aéroport de Paris (2008) Suez Environnement in connection with its IPO (2007) Business Objects in the tender offer launched by SAP (2008) and in the acquisition of the Cartesis group from various private equity funds, including Apax Partners (2007) France Télécom in the divestiture to KKR of its shareholding in PagesJaunes (2006) and in its synthetic merger with Equant (2005)","searchable_name":"Laurent Bensaid","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":445658,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":679,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003ePat Brumbaugh represents attorneys and accountants when their most valuable asset is on the line: their reputation. 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The Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit reversed, overturning the client's conviction for kidnapping, on the ground that his appellate counsel on direct appeal was constitutionally ineffective.{{ FIELD }}Pat Brumbaugh represents attorneys and accountants when their most valuable asset is on the line: their reputation. Pat’s practice focuses on the representation of other professionals and their firms in all manner of litigation and in regulatory investigations and proceedings. A partner in our Professional Liability and Securities Enforcement and Regulation practices, Pat is both a seasoned litigator and a trusted counselor.\nPat has represented issuers, accounting firms and underwriters in all manner of class action securities and shareholder derivative litigation. In addition, he has conducted internal investigations and represented clients before the Securities and Exchange Commission. In professional liability matters, Pat has represented other “Big Law” law firms and Big Four accounting firms in professional malpractice and related litigation\nPat also serves as King \u0026amp; Spalding’s Co-General Counsel. John Pat Brumbaugh Partner / General Counsel Dartmouth College  University of Michigan University of Michigan Law School U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Florida Georgia State Bar of Georgia The Florida Bar Law Clerk, Hon. Peter T. Fay, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Defended a large Southeastern law firm in legal malpractice lawsuit arising from a commercial real estate transaction. Most of the case against the firm was dismissed on summary judgment. Defended a large Southeastern law firm against legal malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty claims arising from the sale of a company and related litigation. Defended a Florida law firm against allegations of fraud stemming from the firm’s representation of a client in bankruptcy proceedings. The court dismissed the law firm from the case for lack of personal jurisdiction. Defended a large Southeastern law firm in a legal malpractice action relating to the firm’s patent prosecution practice. Represented a Big 4 accounting firm in multi-year SEC investigation. Served as lead trial counsel in the Delaware Court of Chancery of a dispute concerning the winding up of a Delaware limited liability company. Defended a Fortune 50 company and certain of its current and former officers and directors in securities class action litigation and related shareholder derivative litigation filed in state and federal court. Defended an Atlanta-based health care company and the former members of its board of directors in class action litigation challenging the company’s acquisition. 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She will be a dominant character in the arbitration world for years to come\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Who's Who Legal, Future Leaders - Arbitration 2017\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Extremely bright, personable and diligent”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers UK, 2016\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Especially known for her expertise in energy-related disputes, and in court hearings regarding arbitration matters.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers UK, 2016\"}{{ FIELD }}Energy and Related Areas\nArbitration\nRepresenting a European buyer in a series of substantial gas pricing disputes with one of the world’s largest suppliers of LNG.{{ FIELD }}Acting for a multinational oil, gas and petrochemical company in emergency ICC arbitration proceedings to restrain a counter-party from acquiring substantial gas assets alone and in breach of exclusive joint bidding arrangements.{{ FIELD }}Representing a joint venture company in a significant LNG dispute arising from repeated failures to supply by a seller and involving allegations of misrepresentation.{{ FIELD }}Representing an asset management firm in a dispute with the buyers of its of oil and gas assets in Central America regarding contingent consideration payable for those assets.{{ FIELD }}Representing a trading company in two multi billion dollar arbitrations regarding failures in LNG supply during the COVID 19 pandemic.{{ FIELD }}Representing an oil and gas major in an arbitration in Nigeria on a nine-figure dispute regarding allocation of hydrocarbon product at a handling facility.{{ FIELD }}Defending an oil and gas trader against claims as to the alleged existence of a contract to supply LNG involving questions of authority and custom and practice in the LNG sector.{{ FIELD }}Advising a major gas supplier on the applicability of force majeure provisions under its long term LNG sales agreements and potential gas pricing disputes.{{ FIELD }}Representing a major Asian energy company in an LCIA arbitration regarding the break-down of its relationship with a minority partner under a joint operating agreement.{{ FIELD }}Representing an independent oil company in a dispute with its LNG off-taker regarding quantities to be delivered under their agreed annual delivery program and a long-term sale and purchase agreement.{{ FIELD }}Advising a North American oil and gas company on its rights of first refusal upon the sale of rights in oilfield concessions in the Middle East.{{ FIELD }}Representing an energy sector contractor in LCIA proceedings regarding allegations of contractual mistake in the context of indemnity obligations of a major equipment supplier.{{ FIELD }}Representing an oil and gas company in multi-billion dollar proceedings regarding failure by a co-venturer to pay its share of exploration and development costs under a joint operating agreement and interference with recovery of those costs from government.{{ FIELD }}Representing two private equity funds in ICC proceedings against an African government regarding force majeure events that led to the failure of a substantial renewables project.{{ FIELD }}Defending a leading global provider of energy equipment against claims that milestone payments due against supply of power plant equipment were unenforceable penalties.{{ FIELD }}Representing an oil and gas drilling contractor in proceedings to recover unpaid contract sums from its former local partner in Nigeria.{{ FIELD }}Representing a major Asian energy company in a dispute with an international commodities company regarding the impact of sanctions on obligations to deliver LNG.{{ FIELD }}Advising an oil and gas major in relation to disputed payments for the sale of a significant asset in Latin America.{{ FIELD }}Representing a leading global provider of energy equipment in proceedings regarding its alleged warranty liability for with respect to equipment supplied to an Eastern European power plant.{{ FIELD }}Representing an oil and gas major in an ICC arbitration regarding the defective design of a floating offshore unit located offshore South America and on related insurance claims.{{ FIELD }}Representing a junior oil and gas company in an ICC arbitration regarding claims of misrepresentation and duress by a former consultant.{{ FIELD }}Advising an oil and gas major on its contractual rights with regard to the review of the contract price under a long-term LNG sales agreement in the Asian market.{{ FIELD }}Advising an oil and gas major in relation to the termination of a longstanding shareholder relationship in Eastern Europe and early resolution of potential LCIA arbitration proceedings in that regard.{{ FIELD }}Representing a leading global provider of energy equipment in an SCC arbitration under Russian law regarding liability for the supply of spare parts to power stations.{{ FIELD }}Representing an Employer in urgent ICC proceedings to prevent its contractor injuncting it from drawing down on performance guarantees in connection with a chemical plant construction project.{{ FIELD }}Representing a junior oil and gas company in an ICC arbitration regarding the existence and value of an alleged minority interest in two production sharing contracts in the Middle East.{{ FIELD }}Representing an oil and gas company in a series of multi-million dollar disputes under the UNCITRAL Rules arising out of a failed joint venture in Kazakhstan.{{ FIELD }}Representing a junior oil and gas company in an LCIA arbitration regarding liability for tax in connection with its sale of an interest in an oil field in Western Africa.{{ FIELD }}Representing an oil and gas major in a dispute under a joint operating agreement with respect to North Sea assets and its entitlement as operator to payment of certain costs from its co-venturers.{{ FIELD }}Advising a Northern European investor on its rights under a bilateral investment treaty with respect to treatment of its investment in an agro-energy project in sub-Saharan Africa.{{ FIELD }}Advising a drilling contractor on a dispute with its South East Asian employer regarding termination rights and payments.{{ FIELD }}Representing a junior oil and gas company in an expedited LCIA arbitration regarding the applicability of pre-emption rights under a joint operating agreement upon the sale of an interest in an oil asset.{{ FIELD }}Representing a construction company in expedited LCIA proceedings regarding disputed entitlements to draw down on performance guarantees in connection with a project to construct oil processing facilities and civil unrest.{{ FIELD }}Representing an oil and gas company in an arbitration under the UNCITRAL Rules with regard to claims for breaches of a drilling contract.{{ FIELD }}Representing an oil and gas major in multi-billion dollar contentious proceedings regarding oil and gas rights in East Africa.{{ FIELD }}Representing an oil major in a dispute with its drilling contractor regarding fees for stacking and/or termination.{{ FIELD }}Representing a construction company in an LCIA arbitration regarding a failed road-building project in West Africa.{{ FIELD }}Advising a property developer on its investment treaty rights in relation to a failed project in West Africa.{{ FIELD }}Advising a junior international oil and gas company on its rights in a dispute regarding allegedly unpaid cash calls under a joint operating agreement with an oil major.{{ FIELD }}Advising a major gas infrastructure company on disputes regarding failure to pay sums due under construction and operation contracts on a project in Central Asia and related bank guarantee rights and obligations.{{ FIELD }}Representing a group of Kuwaiti investors in a multi-million dollar dispute under the ICC Rules regarding a failed joint venture in the oil and gas sector in Kazakhstan.{{ FIELD }}Representing an Eastern European engineering company in an LCIA arbitration regarding its lender’s disputed rights to execute on various guarantee arrangements.{{ FIELD }}Representing a major shipping company in ad hoc arbitration proceedings seated in London for the return of a down-payment on a major acquisition that was frustrated by sanctions.{{ FIELD }}Defending a state entity against claims brought before the Common Court of Justice and Arbitration by an international construction company regarding the delayed construction of a hotel in North Africa.{{ FIELD }}Commercial Litigation\nRepresenting an oil and gas major in Commercial Court proceedings regarding the interpretation of the contract for the sale of substantial European assets and the consideration payable for those assets (ConocoPhillips v. Chrysaor E\u0026amp;P Limited).\nRepresenting a group of Saudi investors in proceedings in the Channel Islands with respect to a failed real estate project and involving alleged breaches of fiduciary duty.\nSuccessfully defending a junior oil and gas company in Commercial Court proceedings involving allegations of fraud and duress and subsequent Court of Appeal proceedings on related claims regarding contractual interpretation of termination rights (Monde Petroleum SA v WesternZagros Limited [2016] EWHC 1472 (Comm) and [2018] EWCA Civ 25).\nRepresenting a leading global provider of energy equipment in proceedings regarding liability for a series of unplanned outages at a UK power plant.{{ FIELD }}Fraud, Enforcement, Challenges to Awards and Asset Tracing\nRepresenting Union Fenosa Gas in successful proceedings for the recognition of its USD 2+ billion ICSID award against Egypt, involving issues of sovereign immunity and the correct approach to recognition of ICSID awards in England \u0026amp; Wales (Union Fenosa Gas v Arab Republic of Egypt [2020] EWHC 1723 (Comm)).\nRepresenting a judgment creditor in a series of hearings to recover a USD 2+ billion judgment debt resulting from a substantial international fraud and involving applications maintain/extend freezing injunction relief, including by the exercise of Chabra jurisdiction.\nRepresenting three defendants to claims for the misselling of certain financial instruments/conspiracy and successfully challenging the jurisdiction of the English courts on their behalf (Tsareva v Ananyev [2019] EWHC 2414 (Comm)).\nAdvising a well-known multinational on proceedings in New York, London and Central Africa on disputes arising from alleged bribery and corruption in connection with a major power project in sub-Saharan Africa.\nRepresenting a trading company in freezing injunction and substantive proceedings in the Commercial Court regarding allegedly fraudulent transactions in West Africa.\nRepresenting a major shipping company in five UNCITRAL arbitrations and English Commercial Court proceedings to recover the proceeds of a fraudulent scheme.\nRepresenting the defendant sovereign wealth fund in a billion-dollar claim in the English Commercial Court arising out of alleged breach of contract, duress and misrepresentation, in particular successfully overturning summary judgment at an appeal hearing before Burton J (Catalyst Managerial Services v Libya Africa Investment Portfolio, unreported).\nRepresenting the Claimant in claims brought in the English Commercial Court for fraudulent misrepresentation, in particular appearing at hearings securing a worldwide freezing injunction and to resist an application for security for costs (Terra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd v Aidar Assaubayev \u0026amp; Ors, unreported).\nDefending an oil and gas company against the attempted appeal under Section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 of an arbitral award concerning a failed joint venture in Kazakhstan.\nAppearing in the Commercial Court on jurisdictional issues and to secure evidence with respect to a London-seated international arbitration (Silver Dry Bulk Company Limited v Homer Hulbert Maritime Company Limited [2017] EWHC 44 (Comm)).\nAppearing in the Commercial Court on a challenge to an award under Section 67 of the Arbitration Act 1996 and on an application for security in related court proceedings (Monde Petroleum SA v Westernzagros Ltd. [2015] EWHC 67 (Comm)).\nRepresenting a major oil and gas company on a challenge to an arbitral award brought in the English Commercial Court under section 68 of the Arbitration Act 1996 and related security applications (PT Transportasi Gas Indonesia v ConocoPhillips (Grissik) Ltd [2016] EWHC 2834 (Comm)).\nRepresenting a mining company in English court proceedings to enforce a USD 1 billion + award against a Latin American State.\nAppearing in the Commercial Court to secure an order for the recognition of an ICC award for damages arising from a failed joint venture in Nigeria.\nRepresenting a major shipping company resisting the attempted appeal of an arbitral award under Section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 before the Commercial Court.\nRepresenting a Moldovan investor in proceedings to enforce a USD half billion dollar award in the Commercial Court and related applications for security (Stati v Kazakhstan [2015] EWHC 2542 (Comm); [2017] EWHC 1348 (Comm)).\nDefending an oil and gas company against worldwide freezing order applications in the Commercial Court during the pendency of a related arbitration.\nAdvising an African investment fund on strategy to recover substantial sums owed by a loan debtor in Nigeria.\nRepresenting an Indian car manufacturer to resist proceedings brought in the English Commercial Court by its former U.S. distributor to challenge and appeal a final UNCITRAL arbitration award in its favour under Sections 68 and 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996, including successful applications for security for costs and in the amount of the award.\nRepresenting the claimant, an international construction company, in multi-jurisdictional proceedings to enforce an ICC arbitration award against an African State, including appearing to secure third party debt orders in the English Commercial Court.\nRepresenting an oil and gas major in proceedings to enforce an arbitral award under the SIAC Rules before the English Court and to obtain urgent worldwide freezing order relief in support of that enforcement.\nRepresenting an award creditor in proceedings to execute the award against assets of a South East Asian State and related freezing injunction proceedings.\nRepresenting a group of investors from the Middle East in proceedings in the English and Cayman Islands Courts involving claims for breach of fiduciary duty and fraud.{{ FIELD }}Life Sciences/Product Liability/IP and Related Areas\nArbitration\nRepresenting an Asian life sciences company in an ad hoc arbitration regarding alleged breaches of contractual prohibitions on distribution of its pharmaceuticals in certain territories and related allegations of duress and fraud.\nRepresenting a drilling contractor in LCIA proceedings regarding the apportionment of liability for alleged patent infringement.\nAdvising a major engineering company on several disputes regarding allegedly patented technology in the ship-building sector and alleged liability for defects in that technology.\nRepresenting an Asian life sciences company in an UNCITRAL arbitration regarding exclusive development and distribution rights with respect to pharmaceutical products.\nRepresenting a pharmaceuticals company in a dispute regarding the break-down of its relationship for the joint development of cancer treatments.\nRepresenting an Indian manufacturing company in ICC arbitration proceedings seated in New Delhi regarding liability for allegedly defective electronic components and related proceedings with insurers.\nRepresenting a well-known multinational in LCIA proceedings regarding the alleged breach of a distributorship agreement for medical products in the Middle East.\nAdvising a sports federation in relation to claims against a competitor for anti-competitive behaviour and interference with contractual rights.\nRepresenting a manufacturing and retail business in a series of LCIA arbitration proceedings seated in London and related litigation in Italy arising from an M\u0026amp;A transaction.\nRepresenting a Latin American company in LCIA proceedings arising out of the alleged breach of an agreement for the distributorship of books and other publications.\nRepresenting a Saudi company in a multi-million dollar ICC arbitration claim for breach of a publishing licence.\nLitigation\nRepresenting an international manufacturer in a series of claims regarding alleged defects in its household products.\nRepresenting a medical device manufacturer in English court proceedings regarding alleged breach of supply contracts.\nRepresenting an international pharmaceutical company in multi-jurisdictional proceedings regarding alleged patent infringement (Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd v GW Pharma Ltd \u0026amp; Anor [2022] EWCA Civ 1462).\nRepresenting a medical device multinational in a series of proceedings regarding alleged product liability with respect to its surgical devices.\nDefending a small business against multiple claims of breach of copyright in connection with web-based imagery.\nRepresenting a Middle Eastern technology company in English court proceedings to restrain its counterparty from drawing down on a bank guarantee.{{ FIELD }}Arbitral Appointments\nSitting as Chair on an arbitration regarding the alleged under-delivery of contractual quantities of gas and wrongful retention of advance payments against delivery.\nActing as Sole Arbitrator on a licensing dispute regarding fees allegedly due with respect to the use of TV trademark.\nSitting as Sole Arbitrator on a dispute regarding the remedies applicable upon a buyer’s failure to pay for and take delivery of a commodity during volatile market conditions arising during the pandemic.\nSitting as Chair of an arbitral tribunal on an LCIA arbitration regarding the break-down of contractual arrangements for the sale of goods to an Indian buyer.\nSitting as Chair on an arbitration regarding the breakdown of a tv channel joint venture in Eastern Europe.\nSitting as Chair on an LCIA arbitration seated in London between North American and Sub-Saharan African entities regarding wire transfer services.\nSitting as co-arbitrator on two LCIA disputes seated in London regarding the alleged breach of settlement terms and involving challenges to the Tribunal’s jurisdiction.\nSitting as sole arbitrator on an LCIA arbitration seated in London in a dispute between a law firm and its former client regarding unpaid fees.\nSitting as Chair on an ICC arbitration regarding a failed television joint venture in the Middle East.\nSitting as co-arbitrator on an ICC arbitration seated in Geneva regarding the failure of a real estate venture in London involving allegations of fraud and jurisdictional challenges.\nSitting as sole arbitrator on an ICC arbitration seated in London regarding the sale and purchase of commodities and alleged force majeure in connection with civil unrest.\nSitting as sole arbitrator in an ICC arbitration seated in London under Illinois law in a dispute regarding alleged breach of exclusivity under a manufacturing contract involving applications for emergency relief.\nSitting as sole arbitrator in an ICC arbitration seated in London under English law concerning the quality of metals delivered under an international supply contract.{{ FIELD }}Ruth Byrne KC specialises in international commercial and investment disputes, with a particular focus on energy, life sciences, fraud and enforcement.  \nRuth has advised clients on disputes arising in multiple jurisdictions and has appeared as counsel in 100+ arbitrations as well sitting regularly as arbitrator.  She also appears frequently in the English High Court, in particular in proceedings in support of arbitration, as well as more generally in international commercial litigation.  Recognised in several legal directories over the years, Ruth is described as “superb”, “an exceptional litigator”, “an excellent advocate wise beyond her years” and “a persistent, credible case builder”.  Clients note her “ability to marshal enormous doses of information, retain key facts, be diligent and patient, and follow through as if it were her personal matter – her analysis is always based on facts, the law and the cultural sensibilities of the jurisdictions involved” and that she is “very strategic in her thinking and able to pare down arguments to what's important”.\nRuth writes and speaks regularly on a variety of international arbitration topics.  Ruth is a member of the ICC UK Selection Subcommittee, the Delos ROAP faculty and a former YIAG Co-Chair. Ruth M.D. Byrne Partner \"highly experienced arbitration practitioner known for her prowess in the energy sector\"  Chambers Global, 2023 \"highly adept at handling complex commercial and investment disputes in the energy space\"  Chambers UK 2023 \"grasps the important stuff, and has a great collaborative work style – infinitely patient\"  Legal 500 UK, 2023 \"Ruth Byrne is someone clients want to have in control of a case\"  Legal 500 UK, 2023 \"popular among energy and life sciences sector clients\"  Legal 500 UK, 2022 \"very easy to work with, very attentive ...incredibly practical in terms of how to achieve your goal\"  Chambers UK, 2022; Chambers Global, 2022 \"a quick-thinking and effective oral advocate\"  Chambers UK, 2022; Chambers Global, 2022 \"her analysis is always based on facts, the law and the cultural sensibilities of the jurisdictions involved\"  Legal 500 UK, Civil Fraud, 2021 \"has the ability to marshal enormous doses of information...and follow through as if it were her personal matter..\" Legal 500 UK, Civil Fraud, 2021 \"Ruth Byrne is an exceptional litigator and extremely calm in complex situations.\"  Legal 500 UK, Commercial Litigation, 2021 \"She's an impressive clear thinker...She's very smart and experienced. She's excellent at what she does.\"  Chambers UK, 2021; Chambers Global, 2021 \"The \"superb\" Ruth Byrne .. described as \"very strategic in her thinking..\"  Chambers UK, 2020; Chambers Global, 2020 Clients appreciate her \"ability to cut through the nonsense and home in on the real issues.\"  Chambers UK, 2019 \"An excellent advocate ... She will be a dominant character in the arbitration world for years to come\" Who's Who Legal, Future Leaders - Arbitration 2017 \"Extremely bright, personable and diligent” Chambers UK, 2016 \"Especially known for her expertise in energy-related disputes, and in court hearings regarding arbitration matters.\" Chambers UK, 2016 University College London, UK  University of Cambridge, UK  Dubai International Financial Centre Courts England and Wales The Law Society of England and Wales (2006) (#357290) Ireland The Law Society of England and Wales Energy and Related Areas\nArbitration\nRepresenting a European buyer in a series of substantial gas pricing disputes with one of the world’s largest suppliers of LNG. Acting for a multinational oil, gas and petrochemical company in emergency ICC arbitration proceedings to restrain a counter-party from acquiring substantial gas assets alone and in breach of exclusive joint bidding arrangements. Representing a joint venture company in a significant LNG dispute arising from repeated failures to supply by a seller and involving allegations of misrepresentation. Representing an asset management firm in a dispute with the buyers of its of oil and gas assets in Central America regarding contingent consideration payable for those assets. Representing a trading company in two multi billion dollar arbitrations regarding failures in LNG supply during the COVID 19 pandemic. Representing an oil and gas major in an arbitration in Nigeria on a nine-figure dispute regarding allocation of hydrocarbon product at a handling facility. Defending an oil and gas trader against claims as to the alleged existence of a contract to supply LNG involving questions of authority and custom and practice in the LNG sector. Advising a major gas supplier on the applicability of force majeure provisions under its long term LNG sales agreements and potential gas pricing disputes. Representing a major Asian energy company in an LCIA arbitration regarding the break-down of its relationship with a minority partner under a joint operating agreement. Representing an independent oil company in a dispute with its LNG off-taker regarding quantities to be delivered under their agreed annual delivery program and a long-term sale and purchase agreement. Advising a North American oil and gas company on its rights of first refusal upon the sale of rights in oilfield concessions in the Middle East. Representing an energy sector contractor in LCIA proceedings regarding allegations of contractual mistake in the context of indemnity obligations of a major equipment supplier. Representing an oil and gas company in multi-billion dollar proceedings regarding failure by a co-venturer to pay its share of exploration and development costs under a joint operating agreement and interference with recovery of those costs from government. Representing two private equity funds in ICC proceedings against an African government regarding force majeure events that led to the failure of a substantial renewables project. Defending a leading global provider of energy equipment against claims that milestone payments due against supply of power plant equipment were unenforceable penalties. Representing an oil and gas drilling contractor in proceedings to recover unpaid contract sums from its former local partner in Nigeria. Representing a major Asian energy company in a dispute with an international commodities company regarding the impact of sanctions on obligations to deliver LNG. Advising an oil and gas major in relation to disputed payments for the sale of a significant asset in Latin America. Representing a leading global provider of energy equipment in proceedings regarding its alleged warranty liability for with respect to equipment supplied to an Eastern European power plant. Representing an oil and gas major in an ICC arbitration regarding the defective design of a floating offshore unit located offshore South America and on related insurance claims. Representing a junior oil and gas company in an ICC arbitration regarding claims of misrepresentation and duress by a former consultant. Advising an oil and gas major on its contractual rights with regard to the review of the contract price under a long-term LNG sales agreement in the Asian market. Advising an oil and gas major in relation to the termination of a longstanding shareholder relationship in Eastern Europe and early resolution of potential LCIA arbitration proceedings in that regard. Representing a leading global provider of energy equipment in an SCC arbitration under Russian law regarding liability for the supply of spare parts to power stations. Representing an Employer in urgent ICC proceedings to prevent its contractor injuncting it from drawing down on performance guarantees in connection with a chemical plant construction project. Representing a junior oil and gas company in an ICC arbitration regarding the existence and value of an alleged minority interest in two production sharing contracts in the Middle East. Representing an oil and gas company in a series of multi-million dollar disputes under the UNCITRAL Rules arising out of a failed joint venture in Kazakhstan. Representing a junior oil and gas company in an LCIA arbitration regarding liability for tax in connection with its sale of an interest in an oil field in Western Africa. Representing an oil and gas major in a dispute under a joint operating agreement with respect to North Sea assets and its entitlement as operator to payment of certain costs from its co-venturers. Advising a Northern European investor on its rights under a bilateral investment treaty with respect to treatment of its investment in an agro-energy project in sub-Saharan Africa. Advising a drilling contractor on a dispute with its South East Asian employer regarding termination rights and payments. Representing a junior oil and gas company in an expedited LCIA arbitration regarding the applicability of pre-emption rights under a joint operating agreement upon the sale of an interest in an oil asset. Representing a construction company in expedited LCIA proceedings regarding disputed entitlements to draw down on performance guarantees in connection with a project to construct oil processing facilities and civil unrest. Representing an oil and gas company in an arbitration under the UNCITRAL Rules with regard to claims for breaches of a drilling contract. Representing an oil and gas major in multi-billion dollar contentious proceedings regarding oil and gas rights in East Africa. Representing an oil major in a dispute with its drilling contractor regarding fees for stacking and/or termination. Representing a construction company in an LCIA arbitration regarding a failed road-building project in West Africa. Advising a property developer on its investment treaty rights in relation to a failed project in West Africa. Advising a junior international oil and gas company on its rights in a dispute regarding allegedly unpaid cash calls under a joint operating agreement with an oil major. Advising a major gas infrastructure company on disputes regarding failure to pay sums due under construction and operation contracts on a project in Central Asia and related bank guarantee rights and obligations. Representing a group of Kuwaiti investors in a multi-million dollar dispute under the ICC Rules regarding a failed joint venture in the oil and gas sector in Kazakhstan. Representing an Eastern European engineering company in an LCIA arbitration regarding its lender’s disputed rights to execute on various guarantee arrangements. Representing a major shipping company in ad hoc arbitration proceedings seated in London for the return of a down-payment on a major acquisition that was frustrated by sanctions. Defending a state entity against claims brought before the Common Court of Justice and Arbitration by an international construction company regarding the delayed construction of a hotel in North Africa. Commercial Litigation\nRepresenting an oil and gas major in Commercial Court proceedings regarding the interpretation of the contract for the sale of substantial European assets and the consideration payable for those assets (ConocoPhillips v. Chrysaor E\u0026amp;P Limited).\nRepresenting a group of Saudi investors in proceedings in the Channel Islands with respect to a failed real estate project and involving alleged breaches of fiduciary duty.\nSuccessfully defending a junior oil and gas company in Commercial Court proceedings involving allegations of fraud and duress and subsequent Court of Appeal proceedings on related claims regarding contractual interpretation of termination rights (Monde Petroleum SA v WesternZagros Limited [2016] EWHC 1472 (Comm) and [2018] EWCA Civ 25).\nRepresenting a leading global provider of energy equipment in proceedings regarding liability for a series of unplanned outages at a UK power plant. Fraud, Enforcement, Challenges to Awards and Asset Tracing\nRepresenting Union Fenosa Gas in successful proceedings for the recognition of its USD 2+ billion ICSID award against Egypt, involving issues of sovereign immunity and the correct approach to recognition of ICSID awards in England \u0026amp; Wales (Union Fenosa Gas v Arab Republic of Egypt [2020] EWHC 1723 (Comm)).\nRepresenting a judgment creditor in a series of hearings to recover a USD 2+ billion judgment debt resulting from a substantial international fraud and involving applications maintain/extend freezing injunction relief, including by the exercise of Chabra jurisdiction.\nRepresenting three defendants to claims for the misselling of certain financial instruments/conspiracy and successfully challenging the jurisdiction of the English courts on their behalf (Tsareva v Ananyev [2019] EWHC 2414 (Comm)).\nAdvising a well-known multinational on proceedings in New York, London and Central Africa on disputes arising from alleged bribery and corruption in connection with a major power project in sub-Saharan Africa.\nRepresenting a trading company in freezing injunction and substantive proceedings in the Commercial Court regarding allegedly fraudulent transactions in West Africa.\nRepresenting a major shipping company in five UNCITRAL arbitrations and English Commercial Court proceedings to recover the proceeds of a fraudulent scheme.\nRepresenting the defendant sovereign wealth fund in a billion-dollar claim in the English Commercial Court arising out of alleged breach of contract, duress and misrepresentation, in particular successfully overturning summary judgment at an appeal hearing before Burton J (Catalyst Managerial Services v Libya Africa Investment Portfolio, unreported).\nRepresenting the Claimant in claims brought in the English Commercial Court for fraudulent misrepresentation, in particular appearing at hearings securing a worldwide freezing injunction and to resist an application for security for costs (Terra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd v Aidar Assaubayev \u0026amp; Ors, unreported).\nDefending an oil and gas company against the attempted appeal under Section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 of an arbitral award concerning a failed joint venture in Kazakhstan.\nAppearing in the Commercial Court on jurisdictional issues and to secure evidence with respect to a London-seated international arbitration (Silver Dry Bulk Company Limited v Homer Hulbert Maritime Company Limited [2017] EWHC 44 (Comm)).\nAppearing in the Commercial Court on a challenge to an award under Section 67 of the Arbitration Act 1996 and on an application for security in related court proceedings (Monde Petroleum SA v Westernzagros Ltd. [2015] EWHC 67 (Comm)).\nRepresenting a major oil and gas company on a challenge to an arbitral award brought in the English Commercial Court under section 68 of the Arbitration Act 1996 and related security applications (PT Transportasi Gas Indonesia v ConocoPhillips (Grissik) Ltd [2016] EWHC 2834 (Comm)).\nRepresenting a mining company in English court proceedings to enforce a USD 1 billion + award against a Latin American State.\nAppearing in the Commercial Court to secure an order for the recognition of an ICC award for damages arising from a failed joint venture in Nigeria.\nRepresenting a major shipping company resisting the attempted appeal of an arbitral award under Section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 before the Commercial Court.\nRepresenting a Moldovan investor in proceedings to enforce a USD half billion dollar award in the Commercial Court and related applications for security (Stati v Kazakhstan [2015] EWHC 2542 (Comm); [2017] EWHC 1348 (Comm)).\nDefending an oil and gas company against worldwide freezing order applications in the Commercial Court during the pendency of a related arbitration.\nAdvising an African investment fund on strategy to recover substantial sums owed by a loan debtor in Nigeria.\nRepresenting an Indian car manufacturer to resist proceedings brought in the English Commercial Court by its former U.S. distributor to challenge and appeal a final UNCITRAL arbitration award in its favour under Sections 68 and 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996, including successful applications for security for costs and in the amount of the award.\nRepresenting the claimant, an international construction company, in multi-jurisdictional proceedings to enforce an ICC arbitration award against an African State, including appearing to secure third party debt orders in the English Commercial Court.\nRepresenting an oil and gas major in proceedings to enforce an arbitral award under the SIAC Rules before the English Court and to obtain urgent worldwide freezing order relief in support of that enforcement.\nRepresenting an award creditor in proceedings to execute the award against assets of a South East Asian State and related freezing injunction proceedings.\nRepresenting a group of investors from the Middle East in proceedings in the English and Cayman Islands Courts involving claims for breach of fiduciary duty and fraud. 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Ltd v GW Pharma Ltd \u0026amp; Anor [2022] EWCA Civ 1462).\nRepresenting a medical device multinational in a series of proceedings regarding alleged product liability with respect to its surgical devices.\nDefending a small business against multiple claims of breach of copyright in connection with web-based imagery.\nRepresenting a Middle Eastern technology company in English court proceedings to restrain its counterparty from drawing down on a bank guarantee. Arbitral Appointments\nSitting as Chair on an arbitration regarding the alleged under-delivery of contractual quantities of gas and wrongful retention of advance payments against delivery.\nActing as Sole Arbitrator on a licensing dispute regarding fees allegedly due with respect to the use of TV trademark.\nSitting as Sole Arbitrator on a dispute regarding the remedies applicable upon a buyer’s failure to pay for and take delivery of a commodity during volatile market conditions arising during the pandemic.\nSitting as Chair of an arbitral tribunal on an LCIA arbitration regarding the break-down of contractual arrangements for the sale of goods to an Indian buyer.\nSitting as Chair on an arbitration regarding the breakdown of a tv channel joint venture in Eastern Europe.\nSitting as Chair on an LCIA arbitration seated in London between North American and Sub-Saharan African entities regarding wire transfer services.\nSitting as co-arbitrator on two LCIA disputes seated in London regarding the alleged breach of settlement terms and involving challenges to the Tribunal’s jurisdiction.\nSitting as sole arbitrator on an LCIA arbitration seated in London in a dispute between a law firm and its former client regarding unpaid fees.\nSitting as Chair on an ICC arbitration regarding a failed television joint venture in the Middle East.\nSitting as co-arbitrator on an ICC arbitration seated in Geneva regarding the failure of a real estate venture in London involving allegations of fraud and jurisdictional challenges.\nSitting as sole arbitrator on an ICC arbitration seated in London regarding the sale and purchase of commodities and alleged force majeure in connection with civil unrest.\nSitting as sole arbitrator in an ICC arbitration seated in London under Illinois law in a dispute regarding alleged breach of exclusivity under a manufacturing contract involving applications for emergency relief.\nSitting as sole arbitrator in an ICC arbitration seated in London under English law concerning the quality of metals delivered under an international supply contract.","searchable_name":"Ruth M.D. Byrne, K.C.","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":101,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":426813,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":5707,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eSteve Cave is a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding\u0026rsquo;s Special Matters and Government Investigations practice. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;He represents a wide variety of government contractors including those specializing in defense, consulting, and information technology.\u0026nbsp; Steve\u0026rsquo;s focus is on government contract counseling and compliance, and transactional support.\u0026nbsp; Steve has led numerous internal investigations and served as primary counsel during mergers and acquisitions involving government contractors.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteve regularly counsels contractors on risks arising under laws and regulations applicable to contracting with federal, state, and local government entities.\u0026nbsp; He has in-depth experience leading and managing internal investigations and risk reviews as both in-house counsel, and external counsel.\u0026nbsp; As a former in-house attorney for a leading consulting company, Steve has unique perspectives that help companies quickly dissect and assess relevant risks, and make informed decisions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteve represents government contractors in all phases of government contracts including performance, compliance and dispute resolution. 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(SpaceX) in defeating Sierra Nevada Corp.’s bid protest filed at GAO challenging NASA’s $2.6 billion contract award for the development of a new spacecraft capable of replacing the Space Shuttle and transporting astronauts to and from the International Space Station.{{ FIELD }}Represented large defense contractors in numerous mergers and acquisitions.{{ FIELD }}Represented numerous General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule contractors in investigating False Claims Act allegations and successfully resolving or settling the allegations.{{ FIELD }}Represented Prism Maritime LLC in in a successful post-award bid protest at GAO challenging the Navy’s improper award decision of a $46 million contract.{{ FIELD }}Represented small business in size protest successfully defending against a challenge to its small business size status due to an acquisition by private equity firm.{{ FIELD }}Represented company in a “reverse” Freedom of Information Act case in federal court that resulted in favorable settlement of outstanding request for information.{{ FIELD }}Represented a company in numerous “reverse” public records act cases at various state and local levels to ensure that the contractor’s exempt information remained confidential.{{ FIELD }}Steve Cave is a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding’s Special Matters and Government Investigations practice.   He represents a wide variety of government contractors including those specializing in defense, consulting, and information technology.  Steve’s focus is on government contract counseling and compliance, and transactional support.  Steve has led numerous internal investigations and served as primary counsel during mergers and acquisitions involving government contractors. \nSteve regularly counsels contractors on risks arising under laws and regulations applicable to contracting with federal, state, and local government entities.  He has in-depth experience leading and managing internal investigations and risk reviews as both in-house counsel, and external counsel.  As a former in-house attorney for a leading consulting company, Steve has unique perspectives that help companies quickly dissect and assess relevant risks, and make informed decisions.\nSteve represents government contractors in all phases of government contracts including performance, compliance and dispute resolution. 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Partner \"Steve has the unique ability to distill issues in a meaningful and creative manner” and is “attentive to client needs.\" Chambers USA (2022) Top Ranked Lawyer, Government Contracts Chambers USA, Nationwide (2021-2022) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University  George Mason University George Mason University School of Law U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia District of Columbia Virginia Represented Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) in defeating Sierra Nevada Corp.’s bid protest filed at GAO challenging NASA’s $2.6 billion contract award for the development of a new spacecraft capable of replacing the Space Shuttle and transporting astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Represented large defense contractors in numerous mergers and acquisitions. Represented numerous General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule contractors in investigating False Claims Act allegations and successfully resolving or settling the allegations. Represented Prism Maritime LLC in in a successful post-award bid protest at GAO challenging the Navy’s improper award decision of a $46 million contract. Represented small business in size protest successfully defending against a challenge to its small business size status due to an acquisition by private equity firm. Represented company in a “reverse” Freedom of Information Act case in federal court that resulted in favorable settlement of outstanding request for information. Represented a company in numerous “reverse” public records act cases at various state and local levels to ensure that the contractor’s exempt information remained confidential.","searchable_name":"Steve Cave","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":101,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":447598,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":1812,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eWade Coriell is\u0026nbsp;the Co-Head of our International Disputes practice group, a recent member of the firm\u0026rsquo;s ten-person Policy Committee, and a member of the Singapore International\u0026nbsp; Arbitration Centre's Court of Arbitration.\u0026nbsp; He has represented clients in several of the largest international commercial and investment arbitrations on record in Asia and the Americas, particularly in the energy sector. \u003cem\u003eChambers Global \u003c/em\u003eranks Wade as a global market leader in international arbitration, while\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eChambers\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eAsia-Pacific \u003c/em\u003eranks him as a Band 1 practitioner in Singapore, calling him \"an excellent advocate whose level of experience and ability make him stand out\" and reporting that clients \"would trust him to lead our most important and sensitive international dispute matters and consider him to have become one of the pre-eminent practitioners in Singapore\u003cem\u003e.\"\u0026nbsp; The Legal 500 \u003c/em\u003enotes that Wade \"has an excellent record in oil \u0026amp; gas cases, particularly in Indonesia and the Philippines; he is in the forefront of LNG price review disputes;\" and that his \"abilities as a terrific advocate and a pragmatic advisor make him stand out among his competitors.\"[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWade has particular strength in handling high-profile matters pending simultaneously in multiple jurisdictions, often involving elements of public, investor and government relations.\u0026nbsp; Clients report to \u003cem\u003eChambers \u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;that he \"is very thorough and cuts through complex commercial issues and simplifies them in such a form that they are easily understood,\" and that \"[h]is advocacy skills are amazing.\"\u0026nbsp; Wade has handled disputes against the governments of Argentina, Armenia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Korea, Peru, the Philippines, Romania, Thailand, and Venezuela, as well as international arbitrations for commercial clients in these and numerous\u0026nbsp;other countries. 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The case involved the application of a contract's various representations and warranties to hold the gas transporter liable for a tariff increase decreed by Indonesia's pipeline regulators.{{ FIELD }}Won a $50 million award in an SIAC arbitration on behalf of ConocoPhillips China against its counterparty in a farm-out agreement arising out of three coal-bed methane concessions in China.{{ FIELD }}Won a $30 million lost-profits award in a Geneva-seated ICC arbitration on behalf of a Turkish electricity distribution company against the Turkish government, for breach of a privatization contract.{{ FIELD }}Won a favorable award for declaratory relief in an ICC arbitration on behalf of Phillips 66 against PDVSA and one of its subsidiaries, arising out of the price protection mechanism in a long-term crude oil supply agreement for a Texas refinery.{{ FIELD }}Advising Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) on an LNG SPA price review negotiation with a foundation North American customer, with a multi-billion-dollar price differential in dispute.{{ FIELD }}Representing Shell in an ICSID arbitration against the Philippines, arising out of a dispute over the tax assumption provisions in the service contract for the offshore Malampaya gas project.{{ FIELD }}Representing a major Philippine conglomerate in an SIAC arbitration against its Indonesian joint venture partner, arising out of a dispute over shares in a Dutch venture that owns and operates the major toll roads in and around Manila.{{ FIELD }}Represented a construction contractor in an LCIA arbitration, arising out of a force majeure dispute related to an oil refinery in Kurdistan. The case settled favorably.{{ FIELD }}Represented PT Medco E\u0026amp;P Brantas in an AAA arbitration against Lapindo Brantas, Inc., arising out of an environmental indemnification dispute related to their joint operating agreement for oil exploration and production in Indonesia. The case settled favorably.{{ FIELD }}Represented Global Gold Corporation in an ICSID claim against Armenia under the U.S.-Armenia BIT, arising from Armenia’s repudiation and violation of mining licenses issued to Global Gold for mineral exploration and exploitation in several Armenian oil fields. The case settled favorably.{{ FIELD }}Represented a major U.S. electrical contractor in several lawsuits and AAA arbitrations for breach of contract. The cases settled favorably.{{ FIELD }}Wade Coriell is the Co-Head of our International Disputes practice group, a recent member of the firm’s ten-person Policy Committee, and a member of the Singapore International  Arbitration Centre's Court of Arbitration.  He has represented clients in several of the largest international commercial and investment arbitrations on record in Asia and the Americas, particularly in the energy sector. Chambers Global ranks Wade as a global market leader in international arbitration, while Chambers Asia-Pacific ranks him as a Band 1 practitioner in Singapore, calling him \"an excellent advocate whose level of experience and ability make him stand out\" and reporting that clients \"would trust him to lead our most important and sensitive international dispute matters and consider him to have become one of the pre-eminent practitioners in Singapore.\"  The Legal 500 notes that Wade \"has an excellent record in oil \u0026amp; gas cases, particularly in Indonesia and the Philippines; he is in the forefront of LNG price review disputes;\" and that his \"abilities as a terrific advocate and a pragmatic advisor make him stand out among his competitors.\"\nWade has particular strength in handling high-profile matters pending simultaneously in multiple jurisdictions, often involving elements of public, investor and government relations.  Clients report to Chambers  that he \"is very thorough and cuts through complex commercial issues and simplifies them in such a form that they are easily understood,\" and that \"[h]is advocacy skills are amazing.\"  Wade has handled disputes against the governments of Argentina, Armenia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Korea, Peru, the Philippines, Romania, Thailand, and Venezuela, as well as international arbitrations for commercial clients in these and numerous other countries. His recent work includes handling four Asia-based disputes and one Latin American dispute of over $1 billion each.\nWade has represented clients before the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, the International Chamber of Commerce, the London Court of International Arbitration, the American Arbitration Association, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, and other institutions.  In addition to his role on the Court of Arbitration, he also regularly serves as an arbitrator under the SIAC Rules.\nSince 2015, Chambers has ranked Wade annually for his strong international arbitration practice, and he is currently ranked as a Band 1 practitioner in Singapore and a Band 5 practitioner globally. He also is listed in Legal 500, Who’s Who, Arbitration Future Leaders, Benchmark Litigation, Global Arbitration Review 100, and Latin Lawyer. The Global Arbitration Review has called him \"a lawyer to know.\"\n  Wade Coriell lawyer Partner \"Wade is well known for his strategic thinking and unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible results.\" Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2026 \"Wade is excellent in advocacy, especially in arbitration, and provides clear and concise advice to his clients.\"  Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Foreign Firms, Philippines 2026 \"Wade's ability to navigate complex legal frameworks make them an invaluable asset to any client.\"  Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2026 \"Wade has deep understanding of cross-border disputes.\" Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2026 Wade Coriell - Recommended Lawyer Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Energy - Foreign Firms, Singapore 2026 Wade Coriell - Recommended Lawyer Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Projects - Foreign Firms, Singapore 2026 Wade Coriell - Leading Partner  Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Foreign Firms, Philippines 2026 Wade Coriell - Leading Partner Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2026 \"Wade Coriell is a brilliant litigator.\" Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Foreign Firms, Philippines 2026 \"Clients and colleagues alike consistently praise Wade's professionalism, integrity, and results-driven approach.\" Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2026 Wade is a leading expert in international arbitration, with outstanding credentials in both the US and Singapore Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2026 \"Wade is a first-class leading practitioner, an excellent advocate and strategist.\" Chambers Asia-Pacific, Dispute Resolution, Philippines 2026 “Wade is the head of the team. He instills a high degree of trust, brings a wealth of experience...\" Chamber Asia-Pacific, Dispute Resolution, Philippines 2026 \"Wade Coriell is a household name.\"  Chambers Asia-Pacific, Dispute Resolution, Philippines 2025 \"His advocacy skills are amazing, and he is incredibly persuasive as well.\" Chambers Asia-Pacific, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Singapore 2025 \"Wade Coriell's strength is oral argumentation.\" Chambers Asia-Pacific, Dispute Resolution, Philippines 2025 \"... He provides excellent service and quick responses, and has great commercial vision.\" Chambers Asia-Pacific, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Singapore 2024 \"Wade is very effective in oral arguments.\"  Chambers Asia-Pacific, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Singapore 2024 \"Wade leads the King \u0026amp; Spalding team and is quite well known.\" Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2024 \"I would trust him to lead our most important and sensitive international dispute matters.\" Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2022 \"A dynamic oral advocate with a sharp legal mind.\" Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2022 \"An excellent advocate whose level of experience and ability make him stand out.\" Chambers Global \"A lawyer to know.\" The Global Arbitration Review 100 A Leading Practitioner in International Arbitration Who's Who A Leading Practitioner in International Arbitration  Arbitration Future Leaders A Leading Practitioner in International Arbitration Global Arbitration Review A Leading Practitioner in International Arbitration  Legal 500 A Leading Practitioner in International Arbitration  Latin Lawyer One of Five Rising Stars in International Energy Law Law360, 2013 Georgetown University Georgetown University Law Center Harvard University Harvard Law School New York Texas Houston Bar Association State Bar of Texas Board Member of International Law Students Association Editorial Board Member of AAA Dispute Resolution Journal Member of SIAC Court of Arbitration Law Clerk, Sidney A. Fitzwater, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas Representing an Australian mining company in an ICSID dispute against the Republic of India, arising out of the expropriation of a gold mining project in the state of Rajasthan. Won an award for declaratory relief worth well over $1 billion in an UNCITRAL arbitration on behalf of a Philippine electricity provider under a Concession Agreement. Won a $100 million award on behalf of a consortium of sellers in a Singapore-seated LNG price review arbitration. Won an award for declaratory relief on behalf of a Southeast Asian conglomerate in an SIAC arbitration over share ownership in a joint venture that owns and manages the tollways in the capital of the Philippines. Won a baseball-style coal price review arbitration on behalf of a coal producer in the Illinois basin. Won an award for declaratory relief worth over $4 billion in an ICC arbitration on behalf of two international oil majors against a Southeast Asian government, arising out of a revenue-allocation dispute under a gas service contract. Won an award for declaratory relief worth approximately $9.5 billion, as well as four groundbreaking interim measures awards, awards on behalf of Chevron against Ecuador, arising out of Chevron’s claim for violation of the U.S.-Ecuador bilateral investment treaty as a result of the government’s involvement in a fraudulent Ecuadorian court judgment against Chevron for alleged environmental contamination. Won an award for declaratory relief worth approximately $1.5 billion in an AAA arbitration on behalf of a U.S. LNG company against one of its customers, arising out of a dispute over gas volumes at a new tolling facility. Won a $360 million award for Burlington Resources in an ICSID arbitration against Ecuador, arising out of the expropriation of an oil concession and associated counterclaims for alleged environmental contamination. Won an $85 million award for ConocoPhillips in an UNCITRAL arbitration concerning the proper tariff charged by a gas pipeline in Indonesia. The case involved the application of a contract's various representations and warranties to hold the gas transporter liable for a tariff increase decreed by Indonesia's pipeline regulators. Won a $50 million award in an SIAC arbitration on behalf of ConocoPhillips China against its counterparty in a farm-out agreement arising out of three coal-bed methane concessions in China. Won a $30 million lost-profits award in a Geneva-seated ICC arbitration on behalf of a Turkish electricity distribution company against the Turkish government, for breach of a privatization contract. Won a favorable award for declaratory relief in an ICC arbitration on behalf of Phillips 66 against PDVSA and one of its subsidiaries, arising out of the price protection mechanism in a long-term crude oil supply agreement for a Texas refinery. Advising Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) on an LNG SPA price review negotiation with a foundation North American customer, with a multi-billion-dollar price differential in dispute. Representing Shell in an ICSID arbitration against the Philippines, arising out of a dispute over the tax assumption provisions in the service contract for the offshore Malampaya gas project. Representing a major Philippine conglomerate in an SIAC arbitration against its Indonesian joint venture partner, arising out of a dispute over shares in a Dutch venture that owns and operates the major toll roads in and around Manila. Represented a construction contractor in an LCIA arbitration, arising out of a force majeure dispute related to an oil refinery in Kurdistan. The case settled favorably. Represented PT Medco E\u0026amp;P Brantas in an AAA arbitration against Lapindo Brantas, Inc., arising out of an environmental indemnification dispute related to their joint operating agreement for oil exploration and production in Indonesia. The case settled favorably. Represented Global Gold Corporation in an ICSID claim against Armenia under the U.S.-Armenia BIT, arising from Armenia’s repudiation and violation of mining licenses issued to Global Gold for mineral exploration and exploitation in several Armenian oil fields. The case settled favorably. Represented a major U.S. electrical contractor in several lawsuits and AAA arbitrations for breach of contract. 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He\u0026nbsp; represents sponsors and lenders on complex, multi-source financings, involving ECAs, MDBs, commercial banks and debt capital markets funding.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark also regularly advises sponsors, Japanese trading houses, corporates and financial institutions on cross-border M\u0026amp;A, joint ventures and strategic investments across the globe. Mark practice also includes advising sponsors on fund formations and institutional investors on their investments into private investment funds.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark is qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales and is also a Gaikokuho Jimu Bengoshi (Registered Foreign\u0026nbsp;Lawyer) in Japan and a member of Dai-Ichi Tokyo Bar Association. 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Ltd.への投資についての助言（プロジェクト関連契約及び資金調達に係る助言を含む）。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e入札者に対するフィリピンの25億米ドルの石炭火力発電所Atimonan IPPの持分に関するMGENからの入札についての助言（法務デューデリジェンス、ジョイントベンチャー契約及び株式売買契約の交渉を含む）。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e三井物産株式会社に対するブラジル沖におけるEtesco Drilling Services, LLCへの投資及び掘削船のチャーターに係る取決めについての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e双日株式会社に対する米国ペンシルバニア州におけるBirdsboro 450 MWのガス火力複合サイクル事業の電力プロジェクトに係るARES-EIFの持分取得についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e株式会社商船三井に対する再生可能エネルギー、石油、ガス及びエネルギー産業用自走式ジャッキアップ船を所有する英国のSeajacks UKの持分取得についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e株主に対する2つのFPSOプロジェクトにおける新株主への株式売却についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e韓国ガス公社（KOGAS）に対するGladstone LNGプロジェクトに係る持分取得についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e韓国ガス公社（KOGAS）に対するLNG Canadaプロジェクトに係る持分取得についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e三井物産株式会社に対するオーストラリアのファンドマネージャーであるWestbourne Capital Ltd.の持分取得についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e株式会社国際協力銀行に対するセコム株式会社、豊田通商株式会社及びVSK Holdings Private Limitedが保有するインドの病院運営会社であるTakshasila Hospitals Operating Private Limitedの持分取得についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e株式会社東芝に対するインドの排水処理工場開発会社であるUEM India Private Limitedのインベストメント ファンドからの持分取得についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e株式会社国際協力銀行に対するDelhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Company (DMICDC) の株式26％の取得についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarmony Capitalに対するPAG Asset Portfolio VII Limitedへの資産ポートフォリオの売却についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCIMB Strategic Assets Sdn. Bhd.に対するCapital Advisors Partners Asia Sdn Bhd, CapAsia Islamic Infrastructure Fund (General Partner) Limited及びIslamic Infrastructure Fund Limited Partnershipに係る一部持分のTRGへの売却についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCIMB Strategic Assets Sdn. Bhd.に対するStandard BankからのCapital Advisors Partners Asia Sdn Bhd, CapAsia Islamic Infrastructure Fund (General Partner) Limited及びIslamic Infrastructure Fund Limited Partnershipに係る一部持分の買収についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eスポンサーであり、優先出資者である三井物産株式会社に対する、Edison Mission Energyからの英国、スペイン、トルコ及びオーストラリアにおける10件の独立系発電事業者プロジェクトを取得するための購入及び資金調達に係る契約書についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartners\u0026rsquo; Groupに対する、アジアに重点をおく不動産ファンドにおける債務不履行に陥ったコーナーストーン投資家の持分取得に係るセカンダリー取引についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaird Technologies Limitedに対するLaird Technologies Japan K.K. (Laird Japan) 及びNippon RFI Shielding K.K. (Nippon RFI)間の合併、並びにLaird Japan、Nippon RFI及びRFI Shielding (Japan) Limitedの事業統合についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e日本の商社に対するオーストラリアにおける鉱業プロジェクトの権益取得について、プロジェクト関連契約及び融資関連契約に係る法務デューデリジェンスの実施、並びに株式売買契約及び株主間契約についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e日本の公益事業会社に対するオーストラリアにおける鉱業プロジェクトの権益取得について、プロジェクト関連契約及び融資関連契約に係る法務デューデリジェンス、並びに株式売買契約及び株主間契約についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e日本の商社に対するオーストラリアにおける石炭火力発電プロジェクトの権益取得について、プロジェクト関連契約及び融資関連契約に係る法務デューデリジェンス、並びに株式売買契約及び株主間契約についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eプロジェクト開発及びプロジェクトファイナンス\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e日本企業に対するSAFプロジェクトに係る原料供給契約についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e日本のスポンサーに対する世界15件以上のFPSOプロジェクトに係るプロジェクト開発及び資金調達に関する助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e日本の商社に対する、低炭素水素（及びそのデリバティブ）に関するプロジェクトに係るオフテイク・アレンジメント、プロジェクト・ストラクチャリング、マルチEPC契約パッケージ、バンカビリティーの検討、並びにリスク配分メカニズムについての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e日本のスポンサーに対するオーストラリアにおけるグリーン水素プロジェクトのストラクチャリング及び開発についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e日本のECAに対する低炭素水素（及びそのデリバティブ）に関するプロジェクトに係るオフテイク・アレンジメント、プロジェクト・ストラクチャリング、マルチEPC契約パッケージ、バンカビリティーの検討、並びにリスク配分メカニズムについての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eタイのデベロッパーに対するマレーシアにおけるグリーン水素プロジェクトのストラクチャリング及びプロジェクト開発についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKorea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) に対するサウジアラビアにおけるJafurah IPPの落札、開発及びプロジェクトファイナンスについての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKEPCO及びEast West Power Corpに対するグアムにおけるグアムウクドゥ複合火力発電所の入札、開発及びプロジェクトファイナンスについての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e株式会社国際協力銀行及びアジア開発銀行(ADB) に対する、Gulf Energy Development及び三井物産株式会社がスポンサーとして出資する、タイにおける2,500MWガス火力発電プロジェクトであるGSRC Independent Power Projectに関するプロジェクトファイナンスについての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJERA及びEDFに対するアラブ首長国連邦のアル・フジャイラにおけるFujairah F3 発電プロジェクトの入札についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e三菱UFJ信託銀行株式会社に対する企業再編に伴うプロジェクトファイナンス34件（数十億ドル規模の取引）の貸付債権譲渡についての助言。7件のプロジェクトファイナンスに係る金利ヘッジ契約に関する助言を含む。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e日本のスポンサー及び現地パートナーで構成されるコンソーシアムに対するJawa-1 LNG-to-Powerプロジェクトについての助言。長期LNG燃料供給、LNG FSRUの長期用船及び再ガス化サービスに関する取決め、発電所及び接続パイプラインに係るEPC及びO\u0026amp;Mの取決め、並びにPLNとのPPAに関する交渉を含む。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e株式会社国際協力銀行及び商業銀行に対するタイ王国のKhanom IVガス焚火力発電プロジェクトに対する融資についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e株式会社国際協力銀行、Korea EXIM Bank及び商業銀行に対するインドネシアのDonggi-Senoro LNG プロジェクトへの資金調達ついての助言。世界初の非統合的なLNGプロジェクトに関するファイナンスの1つとして、Infrastructure Journalの「2014年度 Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Deal of the Year」を受賞。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e株式会社国際協力銀行に対するフィリピンのMindanao IPPに対する融資についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e株式会社国際協力銀行に対するタイのKaeng Khoi IIガス焚き火力発電プロジェクトに対する融資についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e日本のコンソーシアムに対するミャンマーにおける供給拠点プロジェクトの開発提案についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e三井物産株式会社に対するオマーンにおけるSalalah 2 IPPについての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e三井物産株式会社に対するオマーンにおけるSalalah IPPについての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eインベストメント ファンド\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e日本及びシンガポールのファンドマネージャーに対する不動産プライベートデットファンド運用プラットフォームのストラクチャリング及び開発についての助言\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e日本及びシンガポールのファンドマネージャーに対する不動産プライベートデットファンド運用プラットフォームのストラクチャリング及び開発についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e日本のメガバンクに対するインフラファンド運用プラットフォームのストラクチャリング及び開発についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKeppel Capitalに対するKeppel Asia Infrastructure Fund（10億米ドル）のストラクチャリング及び設立についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e三井物産オルタナティブインベストメンツ株式会社に対するWestbourne Infrastructure Debt Opportunities Fundのストラクチャリング及び設立についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e日本の政府系銀行及び日本アジア投資株式会社（JAIC）に対するJapan South-East Asia Growth Fundのストラクチャリング及び設立についての助言。\u003c/p\u003e"]},"locales":["en","ja"]},"secondary_title_id":null,"upload_assignments":{"headshot":[{"id":5675}]},"capability_group_id":1},"created_at":"2026-04-29T20:50:32.000Z","updated_at":"2026-04-29T20:50:32.000Z","searchable_text":"Davies{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"The team, especially Mark Davies, has outstanding expertise and knowledge regarding project \u0026amp; energy.\\\" - Projects and Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Mark stands out as a brilliant M\u0026amp;A lawyer with solid legal knowledge and skills.” - Projects and Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Mark has in-depth familiarity with Indonesian transactions.”  - Projects and Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Mark’s approach allows speedy conclusion of transaction without sacrificing the client's interests - Projects and Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“I have been working with Mark for almost 5 years - he is the right fit for us.” -  Projects and Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Mark has great knowledge and experience about the industry and Japanese business.” -  Projects and Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Mark has rich experience in M\u0026amp;A and energy projects in various areas across the globe.” - Projects and Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Mark also has experience of collaboration with members of local law firms in multiple countries.” - Projects and Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Projects \u0026amp; Energy International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Mark Davies is especially great and provides tailored solutions to our specific needs.”  - Projects and Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Projects \u0026amp; Energy International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Mark Davies is a great partner and he is proactive and creative.\\\"  - Investment Funds\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Mark Davies – Leading Partner  - Projects and Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Projects \u0026amp; Energy International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Mark Davies – Leading Partner - Investment Funds\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Mark's solution-oriented mindset help us overcome challenges. - Projects \u0026amp; Infrastructure/Projects \u0026amp; Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, International Firms, Japan, 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Mark's in-depth knowledge helped us in many ways.\\\" - Projects \u0026amp; Infrastructure/Projects \u0026amp; Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Japan, 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Mark gives appropriate advice on even the most complex matters.\\\" - Projects \u0026amp; Infrastructure/Projects \u0026amp; Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, International Firms, Japan, 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Mark is proactive and creative.\\\" \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Investment Funds, Japan, 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Mark and his team are also very responsive compared to a lot of other law firms.” - Projects and Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Mark is very commercially minded and is an excellent negotiator.\\\" - Projects and Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Mark Davies is an outstanding lawyer who brings a high degree of expertise” - Projects and Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Mark has over 25 years of experience handling fund formation and asset management matters in Japan - Investment Funds\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Mark is highly reliable and supportive and helps close deals with all the boxes being ticked.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Projects \u0026amp; Infrastructure, Japan, 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Mark is very commercially aware and always responds in a timely manner.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Projects \u0026amp; Infrastructure, Japan, 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Mark Davies is very keen on our needs and how we approach for projects.” - Projects and Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\" Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Mark Davies is a great lawyer with amazing skills and experience.” - Projects and Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Mark Davies is extremely knowledgeable, commercially savvy and has a can-do approach.” - Projects and Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Mark understands the business values of each business line.” - Projects and Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Mark has been relentlessly helping us in various aspects with a high degree of sophistication.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Projects \u0026amp; Energy (International Firms): Japan, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Mark is extremely strong in devising innovative solutions to complex problems.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Projects \u0026amp; Energy (International Firms): Japan, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Mark Davies is an excellent lawyer who is very quick to understand where we want to get to commercially.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Projects \u0026amp; Energy (International Firms): Japan, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Mark Davies always responds to our requests quickly.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2023\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Effectively works with local lawyers and resolves a lot of complicated issues.” - Projects and Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2023\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Mark Davies is an excellent lawyer with remarkable skills.” - Projects and Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2023\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Mark puts things in perspective that aligns to our expectations.” - Projects and Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2023\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Mark Davies is highly adaptive and responsive to each different situation.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"LEGAL 500 ASIA-PACIFIC, PROJECTS AND ENERGY INTERNATIONAL FIRMS AND JOINT VENTURES (JAPAN) 2023\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Mark helped us understand and move forward swiftly in a competitive market environment.” - Projects and Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2023\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Mark Davies is a great leader, knows the law and drives deals towards meeting deadlines.” - Projects and Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2023\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Highly rated for his ‘approach grounded in an in-depth knowledge of the regional markets.” - Projects and Energy\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2023\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Mark Davies has excellent knowledge of the wind power industry in Japan.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Projects \u0026amp; Infrastructure International, Japan, 2023\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Mark Davies’ Japanese skills are excellent, which helps in negotiating with Japanese contractors and sellers.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Projects \u0026amp; Infrastructure International, Japan, 2023\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Asset Finance; Investment and Investment Fund; Private Equity: “Mark Davies - Leading Practitioner.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Best Lawyers 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Private Funds and Venture Capital; Project Finance and Development: “Mark Davies - Leading Practitioner.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Best Lawyers 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Ranked \\\"Band 1\\\" for Investment Funds: Registered Foreign Lawyers - Japan\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers \u0026amp; Partners, Asia Pacific 2019\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Recognized as a Noted Practitioner for Projects \u0026amp; Energy: International - Japan\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers \u0026amp; Partners, Asia Pacific 2019\"}{{ FIELD }}M\u0026amp;A and Private Equity\nMark’s M\u0026amp;A and private equity experience includes acting for:{{ FIELD }}Japanese Company on its acquisition of a stake in a SAF project in the USA.{{ FIELD }}Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) on its acquisition of a stake in Obton Japan, a renewable power platform.{{ FIELD }}Japanese Mega-Bank in its acquisition of a stake in a renewable power platform in India.{{ FIELD }}Japanese Renewable Power Developer on its acquisition of an onshore wind power project in Japan.{{ FIELD }}Japanese Renewable Power Developer on its sale of stake in a solar power projects platform in Korea.{{ FIELD }}Japanese Renewable Power Developer on the sale of a stake in an onshore wind project in Japan to a European Renewable Power Developer.{{ FIELD }}JERA Co., Inc, a Japanese energy company, on its US$1.6 billion acquisition of a 27% stake in publicly-traded Aboitiz Power Corporation (PSE: AP), one of the largest power producers in the Philippines, including on a strategic alliance for co-investment in clean and renewable energy projects.{{ FIELD }}TEPCO Renewable Power on its acquisition of a 25% in PT Kencana Energi, an Indonesian stock exchange listed hydropower project developer.{{ FIELD }}JERA Co., Inc, a Japanese energy company, on its acquisition of a 22% equity stake in Summit Power International for US$330m from a consortium of sellers including Summit’s controlling shareholder, IFC, the IFC Emerging Asia Fund, and UAE-based EMA Power Investment. Summit is the largest owner and operator of power generation facilities in Bangladesh, with an aggregate installed capacity of 1.8GW across 22 projects with several GW in development (including several large-scale LNG-to-power projects).{{ FIELD }}Keppel Capital on its acquisition of a stake in the GIMI FLNG Project.{{ FIELD }}Mitsui \u0026amp; Co., Ltd. and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Co., Ltd (MOL) on their acquisition of a stake in AKOFS Offshore, a Norwegian subsea vessel owner and operator.{{ FIELD }}Mitsui \u0026amp; Co., Ltd in its part acquisition of Engie’s stake in PT Paiton Energy, Asia's first and Indonesia's largest IPP, resulting in Mitsui becoming Paiton’s largest shareholder and majority owner of its operator.{{ FIELD }}TEPCO Renewable Power on its acquisition of shares in a hydro-power project company in the Republic of Georgia;{{ FIELD }}Japanese company on its investment in a solar power project developer in India.{{ FIELD }}Mitsui O.S.K. Lines on its investment into the Jawa-1 LNG-to-power project in Indonesia.{{ FIELD }}Mitsui \u0026amp; Co., Ltd. on its investment into BW FSRU II Pte. Ltd., a FSRU vessel owner, including advising on project documents and financing arrangements.{{ FIELD }}Bidder on its bid for a stake in the USD 2.5 billion coal fired Atimonan IPP in the Philippines from MGEN. Our work included due diligence and negotiation of JVA and Share Purchase Agreement.{{ FIELD }}Mitsui \u0026amp; Co., Ltd. in connection with its investment in Etesco Drilling Services, LLC and charter arrangements for a drillship to be situated off Brazil.{{ FIELD }}Sojitz Corporation on its acquisition of an interest from ARES-EIF in the Birdsboro 450 MW gas fired combined-cycle project power project in Pennsylvania, the United States of America.{{ FIELD }}Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. on its acquisition of a stake in Seajacks UK, a UK company that owns self-propelled jack-up vessels for renewable, oil, gas, and energy industries.{{ FIELD }}The Shareholders on an equity divestment to a new shareholder in two FPSO Projects.{{ FIELD }}KOGAS on its acquisition of a stake in the Gladstone LNG Project.{{ FIELD }}KOGAS on its acquisition of a stake in the LNG Canada Project.{{ FIELD }}Mitsui \u0026amp; Co., Ltd. on its acquisition of an interest in Westbourne Capital Ltd., an Australian fund manager.{{ FIELD }}JBIC on its acquisition of an interest in Takshasila Hospitals Operating Private Limited, an Indian hospital operating company owned by amongst others Secom, Toyota Tsusho Corporation and VSK Holdings Private Limited.{{ FIELD }}Toshiba Corporation on its acquisition of shares in an Indian waste water treatment plant development company, UEM India Private Limited, from an investment fund.{{ FIELD }}JBIC on its acquisition of a 26% shareholding in the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Company (DMICDC).{{ FIELD }}Harmony Capital on its sale of its portfolio of assets to PAG Asset Portfolio VII Limited.{{ FIELD }}CIMB Strategic Assets Sdn. Bhd. on its sale to TRG of certain interests in Capital Advisors Partners Asia Sdn Bhd, CapAsia Islamic Infrastructure Fund (General Partner) Limited and Islamic Infrastructure Fund Limited Partnership.{{ FIELD }}CIMB Strategic Assets Sdn. Bhd. on its purchase from Standard Bank of certain interests in Capital Advisors Partners Asia Sdn Bhd, CapAsia Islamic Infrastructure Fund (General Partner) Limited and Islamic Infrastructure Fund Limited Partnership.{{ FIELD }}Mitsui \u0026amp; Co., Ltd. as a sponsor and preferred equity financier on the purchase and finance documentation for the acquisition of 10 Independent Power Producer projects in UK, Spain, Turkey and Australia from Edison Mission Energy.{{ FIELD }}Partners’ Group on a secondary transaction where Partners’ Group is to acquire the stake of a defaulting cornerstone investor in an Asia focussed real estate fund.{{ FIELD }}Laird Technologies Limited in relation to the merger of Laird Technologies Japan K.K. (“Laird Japan”) with Nippon RFI Shielding K.K. (“Nippon RFI”) and the consolidation of the businesses of Laird Japan, Nippon RFI and RFI Shielding (Japan) Limited.{{ FIELD }}Japanese trading company on its acquisition of an interest in a mining project in Australia, including due diligence on project documents and finance agreements and advising on share purchase agreement and shareholders agreement.{{ FIELD }}Japanese utility company on its acquisition of an interest in a mining project in Australia, including due diligence on project documents and finance agreements and advising on share purchase agreement and shareholders agreement.{{ FIELD }}Japanese trading company on its acquisition of an interest in a coal fired power project in Australia, including due diligence on project documents and finance agreements and advising on share purchase agreement and shareholders agreement.{{ FIELD }}Project Development and Project Finance\nMark’s project development, project finance and acquisition finance experience includes acting for:{{ FIELD }}Japanese Company on feedstock supply agreements for a SAF project.{{ FIELD }}Japanese Sponsors on the project development and financing of more that 15 FPSO projects around the world.{{ FIELD }}Japanese Trading Company on offtake arrangements, project structuring, multi-EPC contracting packages, bankability considerations and risk allocation mechanisms for low-carbon hydrogen (and its derivatives) projects.{{ FIELD }}Japanese Sponsor on the structuring and development of a green hydrogen project in Australia.{{ FIELD }}Japanese ECA on offtake arrangements, project structuring, multi-EPC contracting packages, bankability considerations and risk allocation mechanisms for low-carbon hydrogen (and its derivatives) projects.{{ FIELD }}Thai Developer on the structuring and development of a green hydrogen project in Malaysia.{{ FIELD }}Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) on its successful bid, development and project financing of the Jafurah IPP in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) and East West Power Corp on their bid, development and project financing of the Guam Ukudu dual fuel fired power project in Guam.{{ FIELD }}JBIC and ADB on the project financing of the 2,500 MW gas fired Gulf Energy Development and Mitsui sponsored GSRC Independent Power Project in Thailand.{{ FIELD }}JERA and EDF in connection with their bid for the Fujairah 3 IPP project in Fujairah, UAE.{{ FIELD }}Mitsubishi UFJ Trust \u0026amp; Banking Corporation on the transfer of 34 project finance loans as part of a corporate reorganization (a multi-billion USD transaction). This work involved advising on the interest rate hedging agreements for 7 of the loans.{{ FIELD }}A consortium comprising Japanese sponsors and local partners in connection with the Jawa-1 LNG-to-power project, including the negotiation of long-term LNG fuel supply and long-term LNG FSRU charter party and regasification service arrangements; EPC and O\u0026amp;M arrangements for the power plant and interconnecting pipelines and the PPA with PLN.{{ FIELD }}JBIC and the commercial lenders on the financing of the Khanom IV gas-fired power project in Thailand.{{ FIELD }}JBIC, Korea EXIM Bank and commercial lenders on the financing of the Donggi-Senoro LNG project in Indonesia. One of the first project financings of a non-integrated LNG project in the world – awarded “Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Deal of the Year 2014” by Infrastructure Journal.{{ FIELD }}JBIC on the financing of the Mindanao IPP in the Philippines.{{ FIELD }}JBIC on the financing of the Kaeng Khoi II Gas-fired Power Plant Project Thailand.{{ FIELD }}Japanese consortium in relation to its proposed development of a supply base project in Myanmar.{{ FIELD }}Mitsui \u0026amp; Co., Ltd in relation to the Salalah 2 IPP in Oman.{{ FIELD }}Mitsui \u0026amp; Co., Ltd in relation to the Salalah IPP in Oman.{{ FIELD }}Investment Funds – Acting for GPs / Managers\nMark’s experience includes acting for:{{ FIELD }}Japanese Fund Manager and Singapore Fund Manager on structuring and development of a real estate private debt fund management platform.{{ FIELD }}Japanese Mega-Bank on structuring and development of infrastructure fund management platform.{{ FIELD }}Keppel Capital on structuring and establishment of the US$1 billion Keppel Asia Infrastructure Fund.{{ FIELD }}Mitsui Alternative Investment Company on structuring and establishment of the Westbourne Infrastructure Debt Opportunities Fund.{{ FIELD }}Japanese Governmental Bank and Japan Asia Investment Company (JAIC) and on the structuring and establishment of the Japan South-East Asia Growth Fund.{{ FIELD }}Investment Funds – Acting for LPs / Investors{{ FIELD }}Mark’s experience includes advising many Japanese institutional investors and Developmental Financial Institutions (DFIs) on their investments into more than 150 infrastructure funds, private credit funds, PE funds, growth capital funds, real estate funds, fund-of-funds, debt funds and venture capital funds.{{ FIELD }}Mark Davies is a partner in our Tokyo office. Mark focuses on  the development and financing of large-scale infrastructure and energy projects in the low-carbon hydrogen, ammonia (and their derivatives), CCS, CCUS, LNG, conventional power,  renewables (onshore and offshore wind power and solar power projects), oil \u0026amp; gas and petrochemicals sectors. He has advised on numerous market-leading projects across Asia and globally. Mark has been advising on major energy and infrastructure projects for more than 20 years. He  represents sponsors and lenders on complex, multi-source financings, involving ECAs, MDBs, commercial banks and debt capital markets funding.\nMark also regularly advises sponsors, Japanese trading houses, corporates and financial institutions on cross-border M\u0026amp;A, joint ventures and strategic investments across the globe. Mark practice also includes advising sponsors on fund formations and institutional investors on their investments into private investment funds.\nMark is qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales and is also a Gaikokuho Jimu Bengoshi (Registered Foreign Lawyer) in Japan and a member of Dai-Ichi Tokyo Bar Association. Mark has more than 25 years’ experience in Japan and is fluent in Japanese. Mark Davies lawyer Partner \"The team, especially Mark Davies, has outstanding expertise and knowledge regarding project \u0026amp; energy.\" - Projects and Energy Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2026 “Mark stands out as a brilliant M\u0026amp;A lawyer with solid legal knowledge and skills.” - Projects and Energy Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2026 “Mark has in-depth familiarity with Indonesian transactions.”  - Projects and Energy Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2026 Mark’s approach allows speedy conclusion of transaction without sacrificing the client's interests - Projects and Energy Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2026 “I have been working with Mark for almost 5 years - he is the right fit for us.” -  Projects and Energy Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2026 “Mark has great knowledge and experience about the industry and Japanese business.” -  Projects and Energy Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2026 “Mark has rich experience in M\u0026amp;A and energy projects in various areas across the globe.” - Projects and Energy Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2026 “Mark also has experience of collaboration with members of local law firms in multiple countries.” - Projects and Energy Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Projects \u0026amp; Energy International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2026 “Mark Davies is especially great and provides tailored solutions to our specific needs.”  - Projects and Energy Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Projects \u0026amp; Energy International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2026 \"Mark Davies is a great partner and he is proactive and creative.\"  - Investment Funds Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2026 Mark Davies – Leading Partner  - Projects and Energy Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Projects \u0026amp; Energy International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2026 Mark Davies – Leading Partner - Investment Funds Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2026 Mark's solution-oriented mindset help us overcome challenges. - Projects \u0026amp; Infrastructure/Projects \u0026amp; Energy Chambers Asia-Pacific, International Firms, Japan, 2026 \"Mark's in-depth knowledge helped us in many ways.\" - Projects \u0026amp; Infrastructure/Projects \u0026amp; Energy Chambers Asia-Pacific, Japan, 2026 \"Mark gives appropriate advice on even the most complex matters.\" - Projects \u0026amp; Infrastructure/Projects \u0026amp; Energy Chambers Asia-Pacific, International Firms, Japan, 2026 \"Mark is proactive and creative.\"  Chambers Asia-Pacific, Investment Funds, Japan, 2026 \"Mark and his team are also very responsive compared to a lot of other law firms.” - Projects and Energy Legal 500 Asia Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2025 “Mark is very commercially minded and is an excellent negotiator.\" - Projects and Energy Legal 500 Asia Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2025 “Mark Davies is an outstanding lawyer who brings a high degree of expertise” - Projects and Energy Legal 500 Asia Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2025 Mark has over 25 years of experience handling fund formation and asset management matters in Japan - Investment Funds Legal 500 Asia Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2025 “Mark is highly reliable and supportive and helps close deals with all the boxes being ticked.” Chambers Asia-Pacific, Projects \u0026amp; Infrastructure, Japan, 2025 \"Mark is very commercially aware and always responds in a timely manner.” Chambers Asia-Pacific, Projects \u0026amp; Infrastructure, Japan, 2025 “Mark Davies is very keen on our needs and how we approach for projects.” - Projects and Energy  Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2024 “Mark Davies is a great lawyer with amazing skills and experience.” - Projects and Energy Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2024 “Mark Davies is extremely knowledgeable, commercially savvy and has a can-do approach.” - Projects and Energy Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2024 “Mark understands the business values of each business line.” - Projects and Energy Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2024 \"Mark has been relentlessly helping us in various aspects with a high degree of sophistication.\" Chambers Asia-Pacific, Projects \u0026amp; Energy (International Firms): Japan, 2024 “Mark is extremely strong in devising innovative solutions to complex problems.\" Chambers Asia-Pacific, Projects \u0026amp; Energy (International Firms): Japan, 2024 \"Mark Davies is an excellent lawyer who is very quick to understand where we want to get to commercially.\" Chambers Asia-Pacific, Projects \u0026amp; Energy (International Firms): Japan, 2024 “Mark Davies always responds to our requests quickly.” Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2023 “Effectively works with local lawyers and resolves a lot of complicated issues.” - Projects and Energy Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2023 “Mark Davies is an excellent lawyer with remarkable skills.” - Projects and Energy Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2023 “Mark puts things in perspective that aligns to our expectations.” - Projects and Energy Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2023 “Mark Davies is highly adaptive and responsive to each different situation.” LEGAL 500 ASIA-PACIFIC, PROJECTS AND ENERGY INTERNATIONAL FIRMS AND JOINT VENTURES (JAPAN) 2023 “Mark helped us understand and move forward swiftly in a competitive market environment.” - Projects and Energy Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2023 “Mark Davies is a great leader, knows the law and drives deals towards meeting deadlines.” - Projects and Energy Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2023 “Highly rated for his ‘approach grounded in an in-depth knowledge of the regional markets.” - Projects and Energy Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Firms and Joint Ventures, Japan, 2023 “Mark Davies has excellent knowledge of the wind power industry in Japan.” Chambers Asia-Pacific, Projects \u0026amp; Infrastructure International, Japan, 2023 “Mark Davies’ Japanese skills are excellent, which helps in negotiating with Japanese contractors and sellers.” Chambers Asia-Pacific, Projects \u0026amp; Infrastructure International, Japan, 2023 Asset Finance; Investment and Investment Fund; Private Equity: “Mark Davies - Leading Practitioner.” Best Lawyers 2024 Private Funds and Venture Capital; Project Finance and Development: “Mark Davies - Leading Practitioner.” Best Lawyers 2024 Ranked \"Band 1\" for Investment Funds: Registered Foreign Lawyers - Japan Chambers \u0026amp; Partners, Asia Pacific 2019 Recognized as a Noted Practitioner for Projects \u0026amp; Energy: International - Japan Chambers \u0026amp; Partners, Asia Pacific 2019 England and Wales Supreme Court of New South Wales Supreme Court of Queensland Japan Gaikokuho-Jimu-Bengoshi Japan - Gaikokuhojimubengoshi (Admitted 10/1/2012; Reg. #G824) Supreme Court of New South Wales (Admitted 10/8/1999) Supreme Court of Queensland (Admitted 12/13/1999) M\u0026amp;A and Private Equity\nMark’s M\u0026amp;A and private equity experience includes acting for: Japanese Company on its acquisition of a stake in a SAF project in the USA. Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) on its acquisition of a stake in Obton Japan, a renewable power platform. Japanese Mega-Bank in its acquisition of a stake in a renewable power platform in India. Japanese Renewable Power Developer on its acquisition of an onshore wind power project in Japan. Japanese Renewable Power Developer on its sale of stake in a solar power projects platform in Korea. Japanese Renewable Power Developer on the sale of a stake in an onshore wind project in Japan to a European Renewable Power Developer. JERA Co., Inc, a Japanese energy company, on its US$1.6 billion acquisition of a 27% stake in publicly-traded Aboitiz Power Corporation (PSE: AP), one of the largest power producers in the Philippines, including on a strategic alliance for co-investment in clean and renewable energy projects. TEPCO Renewable Power on its acquisition of a 25% in PT Kencana Energi, an Indonesian stock exchange listed hydropower project developer. JERA Co., Inc, a Japanese energy company, on its acquisition of a 22% equity stake in Summit Power International for US$330m from a consortium of sellers including Summit’s controlling shareholder, IFC, the IFC Emerging Asia Fund, and UAE-based EMA Power Investment. Summit is the largest owner and operator of power generation facilities in Bangladesh, with an aggregate installed capacity of 1.8GW across 22 projects with several GW in development (including several large-scale LNG-to-power projects). Keppel Capital on its acquisition of a stake in the GIMI FLNG Project. Mitsui \u0026amp; Co., Ltd. and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Co., Ltd (MOL) on their acquisition of a stake in AKOFS Offshore, a Norwegian subsea vessel owner and operator. Mitsui \u0026amp; Co., Ltd in its part acquisition of Engie’s stake in PT Paiton Energy, Asia's first and Indonesia's largest IPP, resulting in Mitsui becoming Paiton’s largest shareholder and majority owner of its operator. TEPCO Renewable Power on its acquisition of shares in a hydro-power project company in the Republic of Georgia; Japanese company on its investment in a solar power project developer in India. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines on its investment into the Jawa-1 LNG-to-power project in Indonesia. Mitsui \u0026amp; Co., Ltd. on its investment into BW FSRU II Pte. Ltd., a FSRU vessel owner, including advising on project documents and financing arrangements. Bidder on its bid for a stake in the USD 2.5 billion coal fired Atimonan IPP in the Philippines from MGEN. Our work included due diligence and negotiation of JVA and Share Purchase Agreement. Mitsui \u0026amp; Co., Ltd. in connection with its investment in Etesco Drilling Services, LLC and charter arrangements for a drillship to be situated off Brazil. Sojitz Corporation on its acquisition of an interest from ARES-EIF in the Birdsboro 450 MW gas fired combined-cycle project power project in Pennsylvania, the United States of America. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. on its acquisition of a stake in Seajacks UK, a UK company that owns self-propelled jack-up vessels for renewable, oil, gas, and energy industries. The Shareholders on an equity divestment to a new shareholder in two FPSO Projects. KOGAS on its acquisition of a stake in the Gladstone LNG Project. KOGAS on its acquisition of a stake in the LNG Canada Project. Mitsui \u0026amp; Co., Ltd. on its acquisition of an interest in Westbourne Capital Ltd., an Australian fund manager. JBIC on its acquisition of an interest in Takshasila Hospitals Operating Private Limited, an Indian hospital operating company owned by amongst others Secom, Toyota Tsusho Corporation and VSK Holdings Private Limited. Toshiba Corporation on its acquisition of shares in an Indian waste water treatment plant development company, UEM India Private Limited, from an investment fund. JBIC on its acquisition of a 26% shareholding in the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Company (DMICDC). Harmony Capital on its sale of its portfolio of assets to PAG Asset Portfolio VII Limited. CIMB Strategic Assets Sdn. Bhd. on its sale to TRG of certain interests in Capital Advisors Partners Asia Sdn Bhd, CapAsia Islamic Infrastructure Fund (General Partner) Limited and Islamic Infrastructure Fund Limited Partnership. CIMB Strategic Assets Sdn. Bhd. on its purchase from Standard Bank of certain interests in Capital Advisors Partners Asia Sdn Bhd, CapAsia Islamic Infrastructure Fund (General Partner) Limited and Islamic Infrastructure Fund Limited Partnership. Mitsui \u0026amp; Co., Ltd. as a sponsor and preferred equity financier on the purchase and finance documentation for the acquisition of 10 Independent Power Producer projects in UK, Spain, Turkey and Australia from Edison Mission Energy. Partners’ Group on a secondary transaction where Partners’ Group is to acquire the stake of a defaulting cornerstone investor in an Asia focussed real estate fund. Laird Technologies Limited in relation to the merger of Laird Technologies Japan K.K. (“Laird Japan”) with Nippon RFI Shielding K.K. (“Nippon RFI”) and the consolidation of the businesses of Laird Japan, Nippon RFI and RFI Shielding (Japan) Limited. Japanese trading company on its acquisition of an interest in a mining project in Australia, including due diligence on project documents and finance agreements and advising on share purchase agreement and shareholders agreement. Japanese utility company on its acquisition of an interest in a mining project in Australia, including due diligence on project documents and finance agreements and advising on share purchase agreement and shareholders agreement. Japanese trading company on its acquisition of an interest in a coal fired power project in Australia, including due diligence on project documents and finance agreements and advising on share purchase agreement and shareholders agreement. 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Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) on its successful bid, development and project financing of the Jafurah IPP in Saudi Arabia. Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) and East West Power Corp on their bid, development and project financing of the Guam Ukudu dual fuel fired power project in Guam. JBIC and ADB on the project financing of the 2,500 MW gas fired Gulf Energy Development and Mitsui sponsored GSRC Independent Power Project in Thailand. JERA and EDF in connection with their bid for the Fujairah 3 IPP project in Fujairah, UAE. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust \u0026amp; Banking Corporation on the transfer of 34 project finance loans as part of a corporate reorganization (a multi-billion USD transaction). This work involved advising on the interest rate hedging agreements for 7 of the loans. 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Means, among others.{{ FIELD }}Providing advice and counsel with respect to congressional oversight activity to leading companies in private sector industries, including accounting, auto, banking, consulting, defense, energy, fashion, food, healthcare provider, higher education, insurance, medical device, pharmaceutical, private equity, and tech, among others.{{ FIELD }}Representing a variety of clients in connection with investigations relating to allegations of government fraud, food and product safety and recalls, cybersecurity breaches, product pricing, clinical research, off-label promotion, direct-to-consumer advertising, payments to physicians, and financial conflicts of interest.{{ FIELD }}Representing multiple pharmaceutical companies in connection with congressional and state attorneys general drug pricing investigations.{{ FIELD }}Representing a variety of clients on healthcare policy and legislative issues.{{ FIELD }}Represented a major university and pharmaceutical company in connection with the Select Panel on Infant Lives (authorized under the House Energy and Commerce Committee) investigation relating to fetal tissue research.{{ FIELD }}Represented a global financial institution in connection with an investigation by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, regarding international tax matters.{{ FIELD }}Represented a Big Four accounting firm in a Senate Finance Committee investigation of a University’s handling of federal funds.{{ FIELD }}Represented multiple pharmaceutical companies in House and Senate investigations related to Affordable Care Act enactment and implementation.{{ FIELD }}Represented medical device companies in connection with House and Senate committee investigations into 510(k) regulatory issues, direct-to-consumer advertising, and payments to physicians.{{ FIELD }}Represented a leading clean energy technology company in connection with a Senate investigation into Department of Energy grant program.{{ FIELD }}Represented a major oil company in connection with congressional investigations.{{ FIELD }}Represented a health insurer in House and Senate investigations related to Affordable Care Act implementation.{{ FIELD }}Represented a coalition of food product companies in connection with congressional inquiries relating to food safety and regulatory issues.{{ FIELD }}Represented a medical society in connection with Senate committee investigations in payments to physicians.{{ FIELD }}Represented individuals in connection with House and Senate committee inquiries and ethics investigations.{{ FIELD }}Dan Donovan specializes in congressional, state attorneys general and parallel government investigations. A former Chief Investigative Counsel in the Senate, Dan co-chairs our Government Advocacy and Congressional Investigations practices perennially recognized by Chambers USA: “King \u0026amp; Spalding is best known for its impressive congressional investigations practice, with several dedicated members working exclusively in this area.” Dan is ranked Band 1 for Congressional Investigations by Chambers USA and Tier 1 Legal 500 US.  He has two decades of crisis management experience with government investigations, involving significant legal, public relations and political risks.\nDan represents leading companies, individuals, trade associations, and nonprofit entities and provides effective crisis management counsel. He works at the forefront of controversial and politicized national and state policy issues that frequently lead to investigations and litigation, including congressional, multi-state and federal agency enforcement actions. Particularly experienced in anticipating and responding to congressional committee requests and subpoenas, Dan prepares clients for high-profile hearings and guides them through the unique challenges presented by congressional and parallel government investigations.\nBefore joining the firm, Dan served as Senior Investigative Counsel to Senator Charles Grassley, then Chairman of the Committee on Finance. While serving in the U.S. Senate, Dan managed congressional investigations and oversight hearings. In this role, Dan directed investigations focused on statutory and regulatory compliance, including drug and device safety, drug pricing, and waste, fraud and abuse in Medicare, Medicaid and other government programs. He also handled policy and legislative matters, including the False Claims Act, the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, Medicare and Medicaid programs, and related statutes. Dan also served as Chief Investigative Counsel to the Senate Committee on Small Business, where he managed consumer fraud and small business protection investigations and hearings. He began his congressional career as a Staff Assistant on the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs, chaired by Senator Fred Thompson, working on the special investigation into the 1996 federal election campaigns.\nDan also provides strategic policy and legislative counsel, and is a frequent speaker on congressional oversight and investigations. Daniel Donovan lawyer Partner Band 1 Top Ranked Lawyer, Government Relations: Congressional Investigations - USA - Nationwide Chambers USA, 2021-2024 “[Daniel] provides superb service and is an absolutely indispensable partner. He is incredibly responsive.” Chambers USA Tier 1 Government Relations: Congressional Investigations Legal 500 US, 2024 “Life Sciences Star” White-Collar/Govt. Investigations LMG Life Sciences, 2024 GIR 100 Global Investigations Review, 2024 Tier 1 for Government Relations Practice Best Lawyers, 2024 “[W]e have complete confidence in his ability to manage complex issues and communicate with our senior leaders.” Chambers USA “King \u0026amp; Spalding is best known for its impressive congressional investigations practice.” Chambers USA, 2008-2024 “Daniel is an expert in Congressional investigations and is always able to keep a calm head” Chambers USA, 2021-2024 “Daniel provides extremely good insight into the Congressional process and can convey it to high-level executives.” Chambers USA “[A]ctive in high-profile congressional investigations, and includes ... experts such as Daniel Donovan” Legal 500 US King \u0026amp; Spalding has “a strong track in congressional investigations … Daniel Donovan is a key contact” Legal 500 US Nationwide Government Relations Practice Ranking Chambers USA 2008-2024 Leading Government Relations Lawyer Legal 500 US, 2020-2024 Crisis Management and Government Oversight Practice Award National Law Journal 2021 “Law Firm of the Year” for Government Relations US News \u0026amp; World Report University of Rochester  American University Washington College of Law District of Columbia Maryland Experience representing numerous clients under investigation by Republican-controlled Senate and House Committees, including Senate Banking, Commerce, Finance, HELP, Homeland Security, Judiciary, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Special Committee on Aging, and House Education and the Workforce, Energy \u0026amp; Commerce, Financial Services, Judiciary, Oversight and Reform, Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, Select Committee on CCP, and Ways \u0026amp; Means, among others. Providing advice and counsel with respect to congressional oversight activity to leading companies in private sector industries, including accounting, auto, banking, consulting, defense, energy, fashion, food, healthcare provider, higher education, insurance, medical device, pharmaceutical, private equity, and tech, among others. Representing a variety of clients in connection with investigations relating to allegations of government fraud, food and product safety and recalls, cybersecurity breaches, product pricing, clinical research, off-label promotion, direct-to-consumer advertising, payments to physicians, and financial conflicts of interest. Representing multiple pharmaceutical companies in connection with congressional and state attorneys general drug pricing investigations. Representing a variety of clients on healthcare policy and legislative issues. Represented a major university and pharmaceutical company in connection with the Select Panel on Infant Lives (authorized under the House Energy and Commerce Committee) investigation relating to fetal tissue research. Represented a global financial institution in connection with an investigation by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, regarding international tax matters. Represented a Big Four accounting firm in a Senate Finance Committee investigation of a University’s handling of federal funds. Represented multiple pharmaceutical companies in House and Senate investigations related to Affordable Care Act enactment and implementation. Represented medical device companies in connection with House and Senate committee investigations into 510(k) regulatory issues, direct-to-consumer advertising, and payments to physicians. Represented a leading clean energy technology company in connection with a Senate investigation into Department of Energy grant program. Represented a major oil company in connection with congressional investigations. Represented a health insurer in House and Senate investigations related to Affordable Care Act implementation. Represented a coalition of food product companies in connection with congressional inquiries relating to food safety and regulatory issues. Represented a medical society in connection with Senate committee investigations in payments to physicians. Represented individuals in connection with House and Senate committee inquiries and ethics investigations.","searchable_name":"Daniel F. 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She has worked on international arbitrations under the rules of the ICC, ICSID, SCC, SIAC, and UNCITRAL.\u0026nbsp; In addition to her work as counsel, Ms. Dulac has been appointed as an arbitrator in over 30 arbitrations (HKIAC, ICC, SIAC, AIAC, KIAC and \u003cem\u003ead hoc\u003c/em\u003e).\u0026nbsp; She has particular expertise in energy, mining, joint venture/shareholder and investor-State disputes, as well as Asia-Africa disputes.\u0026nbsp;Ms. Dulac is a Singapore representative on the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR, a Vice-Chair of the Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Committee of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association and a Member of the Investment Arbitration Committee of the International Bar Association.\u0026nbsp; She has been named as a leading lawyer for international arbitration in Chambers Asia Pacific 2025, Legal500 2025, Arbitration Powerlist - Southeast Asia 2025, Lexology/Who's Who Legal 2024 (Thought Leader) and Lexology/Who's Who Legal Southeast Asia 2025.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMs. Dulac is admitted to practice in England \u0026amp; Wales (Solicitor-Advocate), Paris, France and Cambodia (Foreign Lawyer).\u0026nbsp; She is a Registered Foreign Lawyer at the Singapore International Commercial Court.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Bono:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCivil Party Lawyer, Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (Khmer Rouge Tribunal), Phnom Penh, Cambodia\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisiting Lecturer, Settlement of International Disputes, Addis Ababa University School of Law, Ethiopia\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisiting Lecturer, International Arbitration Course, University of Bahir Dar, Ethiopia\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisiting Lecturer, International Investment Law Course, University of Mekelle, Ethiopia\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecondment to the Office of the Prosecutor at the UN International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, Arusha, Tanzania\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","slug":"elodie-dulac","email":"edulac@kslaw.com","phone":"+65-8499-7283","matters":["\u003cp\u003eWon an award for declaratory relief worth over USD 4 billion in an ICC arbitration on behalf of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003etwo international oil majors\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eagainst a Southeast Asian government arising out of a revenue-allocation dispute under a gas service contract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWon an award for declaratory relief on behalf of a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asian conglomerate\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an SIAC arbitration over share ownership in a joint venture that owns and manages the tollways in Manila.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ePrime Energy\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a multibillion dollar ICSID arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines under the Netherlands-Philippines bilateral investment treaty. The dispute concerns revenue allocation for the Malampaya gas to power project. We recently obtained provisional measures in favour of our client.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a major\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ePhilippine conglomerate\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an SIAC arbitration against its Indonesian joint venture partner, arising out of a dispute over shares in a Dutch venture that owns and operates the major toll roads in and around Manila.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asian conglomerate\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in five SIAC arbitrations against European contractors in relation to an infrastructure project in Southeast Asia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an SIAC arbitration against a Chinese company arising out of the EU sanctions against Russia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eChevron\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ein multibillion dollar UNCITRAL arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines under the Switzerland-Philippines bilateral investment treaty. 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The dispute concerns mistreatment by India of our clients\u0026rsquo; investments in the satellite television and radio sectors in India.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting an\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAsian production sharing contractor\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in multiple disputes against the host government all subject to ad hoc arbitration in Asia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting an\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eoil major\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in cost recovery disputes against an Asian host government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eDow Chemical Company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration in London against Petrochemical Industries Company, which is wholly-owned by the State of Kuwait, arising out of a wide-ranging joint venture agreement. English law governed. The tribunal awarded our client damages, interest and costs of over USD 2.48 billion \u0026ndash; one of the largest arbitration awards in history. Dow received USD 2.2 billion in a direct cash payment from PIC in May 2013.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting an\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAsian construction contractor\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration in Geneva against a European subcontractor concerning an LNG project in Asia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003edownstream subsidiary\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;of an oil major in an ICC arbitration in Singapore against one of its Indonesian distributors. Indonesian law governed. Our client obtained the dismissal of all claims and an award of most of its costs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean industrial company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration in Zurich against a Korean company concerning a joint venture in China. Korean law governed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003etwo Vietnamese textile companies\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration in Singapore against a North American company concerning a joint venture in Vietnam. Vietnamese law governed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRussian industrial company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration in Istanbul against a French company, arising out of the opposing party\u0026rsquo;s failure to close the sale of a business. Turkish law governed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUS private equity house\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an UNCITRAL arbitration in Singapore against an investee company from South Asia. Our client prevailed on all its claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting an\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAsian automobile manufacturer\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration in Singapore against a Middle Eastern distributor. Korean law governed. All claims against our client were dismissed and an award of costs was made in our client\u0026rsquo;s favor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSouth East Asian investor\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an arbitration against a South East Asian state under the ASEAN Investment Agreement. 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She was on top of the matter and read into it well.” ","detail":"Chambers Asia Pacific, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Singapore 2025"},{"title":"“Elodie provides excellent support and reliable legal advice in relation to international arbitration matters.” ","detail":"Chambers Asia Pacific, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Singapore 2025"},{"title":"\"Elodie is an extremely knowledgeable arbitrator. 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Ms. Dulac has represented clients in commercial and investment arbitrations around the world, with a particular focus on Asia, where she has been based for 18 years. She has worked on international arbitrations under the rules of the ICC, ICSID, SCC, SIAC, and UNCITRAL.\u0026nbsp; In addition to her work as counsel, Ms. Dulac has been appointed as an arbitrator in over 30 arbitrations (HKIAC, ICC, SIAC, AIAC, KIAC and \u003cem\u003ead hoc\u003c/em\u003e).\u0026nbsp; She has particular expertise in energy, mining, joint venture/shareholder and investor-State disputes, as well as Asia-Africa disputes.\u0026nbsp;Ms. Dulac is a Singapore representative on the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR, a Vice-Chair of the Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Committee of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association and a Member of the Investment Arbitration Committee of the International Bar Association.\u0026nbsp; She has been named as a leading lawyer for international arbitration in Chambers Asia Pacific 2025, Legal500 2025, Arbitration Powerlist - Southeast Asia 2025, Lexology/Who's Who Legal 2024 (Thought Leader) and Lexology/Who's Who Legal Southeast Asia 2025.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMs. Dulac is admitted to practice in England \u0026amp; Wales (Solicitor-Advocate), Paris, France and Cambodia (Foreign Lawyer).\u0026nbsp; She is a Registered Foreign Lawyer at the Singapore International Commercial Court.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Bono:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCivil Party Lawyer, Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (Khmer Rouge Tribunal), Phnom Penh, Cambodia\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisiting Lecturer, Settlement of International Disputes, Addis Ababa University School of Law, Ethiopia\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisiting Lecturer, International Arbitration Course, University of Bahir Dar, Ethiopia\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisiting Lecturer, International Investment Law Course, University of Mekelle, Ethiopia\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecondment to the Office of the Prosecutor at the UN International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, Arusha, Tanzania\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003eWon an award for declaratory relief worth over USD 4 billion in an ICC arbitration on behalf of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003etwo international oil majors\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eagainst a Southeast Asian government arising out of a revenue-allocation dispute under a gas service contract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWon an award for declaratory relief on behalf of a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSoutheast Asian conglomerate\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an SIAC arbitration over share ownership in a joint venture that owns and manages the tollways in Manila.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ePrime Energy\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a multibillion dollar ICSID arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines under the Netherlands-Philippines bilateral investment treaty. 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The tribunal awarded our client damages, interest and costs of over USD 2.48 billion \u0026ndash; one of the largest arbitration awards in history. Dow received USD 2.2 billion in a direct cash payment from PIC in May 2013.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting an\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAsian construction contractor\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration in Geneva against a European subcontractor concerning an LNG project in Asia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003edownstream subsidiary\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;of an oil major in an ICC arbitration in Singapore against one of its Indonesian distributors. Indonesian law governed. Our client obtained the dismissal of all claims and an award of most of its costs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean industrial company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration in Zurich against a Korean company concerning a joint venture in China. Korean law governed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003etwo Vietnamese textile companies\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration in Singapore against a North American company concerning a joint venture in Vietnam. Vietnamese law governed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRussian industrial company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration in Istanbul against a French company, arising out of the opposing party\u0026rsquo;s failure to close the sale of a business. 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The dispute concerns revenue allocation for the Malampaya gas to power project. We recently obtained provisional measures in favour of our client.{{ FIELD }}Representing a major Philippine conglomerate in an SIAC arbitration against its Indonesian joint venture partner, arising out of a dispute over shares in a Dutch venture that owns and operates the major toll roads in and around Manila.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Southeast Asian conglomerate in five SIAC arbitrations against European contractors in relation to an infrastructure project in Southeast Asia.{{ FIELD }}Representing a European company in an SIAC arbitration against a Chinese company arising out of the EU sanctions against Russia.{{ FIELD }}Representing Chevron in multibillion dollar UNCITRAL arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines under the Switzerland-Philippines bilateral investment treaty. The dispute concerns revenue allocation for the Malampaya gas to power project.{{ FIELD }}Representing two Singapore companies in an investment treaty dispute against a North Asian State arising out of a mining project.{{ FIELD }}Representing a South East Asian mining company in an SIAC arbitration in Singapore against its joint venture partner. The dispute concerns the termination of the joint venture agreement and the ownership of shares.{{ FIELD }}Representing a South East Asian company against a South East Asian Government in an ad hoc arbitration arising out of a light rail project.{{ FIELD }}Won an USD 85 million award for ConocoPhillips in an UNCITRAL arbitration concerning the proper tariff charged by a gas pipeline in Indonesia. The case involved the application of a contract various representations and warranties to hold the gas transporter liable for a tariff increase decreed by Indonesia's pipeline regulators.{{ FIELD }}Representing Garanti Koza, a UK construction contractor, in an ICSID arbitration against Turkmenistan arising out of violations by Turkmenistan of its obligations under the UK- Turkmenistan BIT. Our client recently defeated Turkmenistan’s objection to jurisdiction in a pioneering decision by the Tribunal based on the BIT’s most favoured nation provision and prevailed on the merits.{{ FIELD }}Representing Astro All Asia Networks and South Asia Entertainment Holdings in two UNCITRAL arbitrations against India under bilateral investment treaties. The dispute concerns mistreatment by India of our clients’ investments in the satellite television and radio sectors in India.{{ FIELD }}Representing an Asian production sharing contractor in multiple disputes against the host government all subject to ad hoc arbitration in Asia.{{ FIELD }}Representing an oil major in cost recovery disputes against an Asian host government.{{ FIELD }}Representing Dow Chemical Company in an ICC arbitration in London against Petrochemical Industries Company, which is wholly-owned by the State of Kuwait, arising out of a wide-ranging joint venture agreement. English law governed. The tribunal awarded our client damages, interest and costs of over USD 2.48 billion – one of the largest arbitration awards in history. Dow received USD 2.2 billion in a direct cash payment from PIC in May 2013.{{ FIELD }}Representing an Asian construction contractor in an ICC arbitration in Geneva against a European subcontractor concerning an LNG project in Asia.{{ FIELD }}Representing a downstream subsidiary of an oil major in an ICC arbitration in Singapore against one of its Indonesian distributors. Indonesian law governed. Our client obtained the dismissal of all claims and an award of most of its costs.{{ FIELD }}Representing a European industrial company in an ICC arbitration in Zurich against a Korean company concerning a joint venture in China. Korean law governed.{{ FIELD }}Representing two Vietnamese textile companies in an ICC arbitration in Singapore against a North American company concerning a joint venture in Vietnam. Vietnamese law governed.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Russian industrial company in an ICC arbitration in Istanbul against a French company, arising out of the opposing party’s failure to close the sale of a business. Turkish law governed.{{ FIELD }}Representing a US private equity house in an UNCITRAL arbitration in Singapore against an investee company from South Asia. Our client prevailed on all its claims.{{ FIELD }}Representing an Asian automobile manufacturer in an ICC arbitration in Singapore against a Middle Eastern distributor. Korean law governed. All claims against our client were dismissed and an award of costs was made in our client’s favor.{{ FIELD }}Representing a South East Asian investor in an arbitration against a South East Asian state under the ASEAN Investment Agreement. Over USD 100 million is in dispute.{{ FIELD }}Representing African State in an ICSID arbitration brought by European investor.{{ FIELD }}Representing North American investors in an ICSID arbitration against Egypt.{{ FIELD }}Representing Malaysian Historical Salvors in its successful action to annul an ICSID award made in favour of Malaysia.{{ FIELD }}Representing SGS as claimant in its ICSID arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines, resulting in a settlement of CHF 150 million (of CHF 174 million claimed).{{ FIELD }}Representing European investors in an SCC arbitration brought under the Energy Charter Treaty.{{ FIELD }}Expert Consultant for the World Bank on the reform of the international arbitration regime in Vietnam.{{ FIELD }}Elodie Dulac is a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding’s Singapore office and a member of the firm’s International Arbitration group. Ms. Dulac has represented clients in commercial and investment arbitrations around the world, with a particular focus on Asia, where she has been based for 18 years. She has worked on international arbitrations under the rules of the ICC, ICSID, SCC, SIAC, and UNCITRAL.  In addition to her work as counsel, Ms. Dulac has been appointed as an arbitrator in over 30 arbitrations (HKIAC, ICC, SIAC, AIAC, KIAC and ad hoc).  She has particular expertise in energy, mining, joint venture/shareholder and investor-State disputes, as well as Asia-Africa disputes. Ms. Dulac is a Singapore representative on the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR, a Vice-Chair of the Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Committee of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association and a Member of the Investment Arbitration Committee of the International Bar Association.  She has been named as a leading lawyer for international arbitration in Chambers Asia Pacific 2025, Legal500 2025, Arbitration Powerlist - Southeast Asia 2025, Lexology/Who's Who Legal 2024 (Thought Leader) and Lexology/Who's Who Legal Southeast Asia 2025. \nMs. Dulac is admitted to practice in England \u0026amp; Wales (Solicitor-Advocate), Paris, France and Cambodia (Foreign Lawyer).  She is a Registered Foreign Lawyer at the Singapore International Commercial Court.\nPro Bono:\n\nCivil Party Lawyer, Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (Khmer Rouge Tribunal), Phnom Penh, Cambodia\nVisiting Lecturer, Settlement of International Disputes, Addis Ababa University School of Law, Ethiopia\nVisiting Lecturer, International Arbitration Course, University of Bahir Dar, Ethiopia\nVisiting Lecturer, International Investment Law Course, University of Mekelle, Ethiopia\nSecondment to the Office of the Prosecutor at the UN International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, Arusha, Tanzania\n Elodie Dulac Partner “Elodie’s command of investment treaty arbitration and commercial arbitration across Asia is unmatched.”  LEGAL 500 ASIA-PACIFIC, INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION, SINGAPORE 2026 “Elodie Dulac brings an exceptional blend of analytical depth and client-focused pragmatism to complex int'l disputes.\"  LEGAL 500 ASIA-PACIFIC, INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION, SINGAPORE 2026 “Elodie Dulac is our key contact point and has vast experience.”  LEGAL 500 ASIA-PACIFIC, INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION, SINGAPORE 2026 \"Elodie Dulac has “laser-sharp intellect, strategic finesse, and genuine passion for advocacy.\"  LEGAL 500 ASIA-PACIFIC, INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION, SINGAPORE 2026 “I have worked extensively with Elodie Dulac.\"  LEGAL 500 ASIA-PACIFIC, FOREIGN FIRMS, PHILIPPINES 2026 \"Elodie is excellent in advocacy, especially in arbitration, and provides clear and concise advice to her clients.\"  LEGAL 500 ASIA-PACIFIC, FOREIGN FIRMS, PHILIPPINES 2026 \"Elodie is a very good and well-rounded lawyer\" CHAMBERS ASIA-PACIFIC, DISPUTE RESOLUTION: ARBITRATION, SINGAPORE 2026 Leading Partner - International Arbitration  Legal 500 2025 \"Elodie Dulac noted for her expertise within the region in energy, mining, and investor state disputes\"  Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Foreign Firms: Philippines 2025 Leading individual - International Arbitration Chambers Asia Pacific 2017-2025 “Elodie is a very good arbitration lawyer. She was on top of the matter and read into it well.”  Chambers Asia Pacific, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Singapore 2025 “Elodie provides excellent support and reliable legal advice in relation to international arbitration matters.”  Chambers Asia Pacific, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Singapore 2025 \"Elodie is an extremely knowledgeable arbitrator. She is highly recommended in international arbitration\" LEXOLOGY/WHO'S WHO LEGAL ARBITRATION 2025 Thought Leader - International Arbitration  LEXOLOGY/WHO'S WHO LEGAL ARBITRATION 2025 Leading individual  LEXOLOGY/WHO'S WHO LEGAL SOUTHEAST ASIA 2025 \"Elodie is highly professional and delivers results.\" Chambers Asia Pacific 2024 \"Elodie has niche expertise in investment treaty arbitrations\"  Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Foreign Firms, Philippines 2024 “Very happy with Elodie’s skill in advocacy and communication\" Legal 500 2024 \"[S]he impresses market observers with her 'skill in advocacy ''. \"She is outstanding in treaty arbitration\". Who's Who Legal -- Thought Leaders -- Arbitration 2023 Global Leader Who's Who Legal Arbitration 2023 \"Elodie has a very good reputation. She is a very sharp lawyer\" Chambers Asia Pacific 2023 \"[Elodie] has real expertise in the field of investment arbitration\" Chambers Asia Pacific 2023 \"[Elodie's] forte is investment treaty arbitrations\"  Legal500 2023 Ranked BEST LAWYERS 2023 - Singapore - Arbitration Next Generation Partner Legal500 2023 - International Arbitration Singapore \"She is noted by market sources for her expertise in investor-state matters and described as a \"very, very good\" lawyer\" Chambers Asia Pacific 2022 Top 10 Most-Highly Regarded Asia-Pacific wide Arbitration Future Leaders - Who's Who Legal Arbitration 2021 \"Elodie Dulac is a 'reference in regional investor-state dispute\" Who’s Who Legal: Southeast Asia 2021 - Arbitration 2021 \"One impressed source notes, 'She is the best chair so far that I have served with'\" Who’s Who Legal: Southeast Asia 2021 -- Arbitration 2021 \"She is 'well recognised for investor state disputes'” Arbitration Future Leaders -- Who's Who Legal 2020 Ranked Expert Euromoney Expert Guides 2020 - Commercial Arbitration, Singapore A \"very good lawyer and particularly good for investor-state work\" ChambersAsia Pacific 2020 Ranked Expert Euromoney Expert Guides 2020 - Women in Business Law, Singapore \"[A] class act, with a world of experience and good instincts\" Chambers Asia Pacific 2019 “Elodie Dulac is highlighted for her growing profile in investment treaty cases across the region” Chambers Asia Pacific 2018 \"She is very, very good, a first-rate lawyer” Chambers Asia Pacific 2018 An “‘outstanding practitioner’ who is recognised for her broad knowledge of investment law” Arbitration Future Leaders -- Who's Who Legal 2018 Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne  King's College, University of London, UK  England and Wales Paris Cambodia Foreign Lawyer Singapore International Commercial Court, Registered Foreign Lawyer Asia-Pacific Forum for International Arbitration (AFIA), Member of Executive Committee Member, Panel of Arbitrators, Thailand Arbitration Centre Member, Panel of Arbitrators, Japan Commercial Arbitration Association Singapore representative, ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR Member, Singapore International Arbitration Centre’s Users Council Member, Panel of Arbitrators, Singapore International Arbitration Centre Member, List of Arbitrators, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Member, Panel of Arbitrators, Asian International Arbitration Centre (former KLRCA) Regional Leader, Legal and Business Women for Africa (www.labfa.org) Founding Member, East Africa International Arbitration Conference Member, Panel of Arbitrators, Kigali International Arbitration Centre Member, Panel of Arbitrators, Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration Won an award for declaratory relief worth over USD 4 billion in an ICC arbitration on behalf of two international oil majors against a Southeast Asian government arising out of a revenue-allocation dispute under a gas service contract. Won an award for declaratory relief on behalf of a Southeast Asian conglomerate in an SIAC arbitration over share ownership in a joint venture that owns and manages the tollways in Manila. Representing Prime Energy in a multibillion dollar ICSID arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines under the Netherlands-Philippines bilateral investment treaty. The dispute concerns revenue allocation for the Malampaya gas to power project. We recently obtained provisional measures in favour of our client. Representing a major Philippine conglomerate in an SIAC arbitration against its Indonesian joint venture partner, arising out of a dispute over shares in a Dutch venture that owns and operates the major toll roads in and around Manila. Representing a Southeast Asian conglomerate in five SIAC arbitrations against European contractors in relation to an infrastructure project in Southeast Asia. Representing a European company in an SIAC arbitration against a Chinese company arising out of the EU sanctions against Russia. Representing Chevron in multibillion dollar UNCITRAL arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines under the Switzerland-Philippines bilateral investment treaty. The dispute concerns revenue allocation for the Malampaya gas to power project. Representing two Singapore companies in an investment treaty dispute against a North Asian State arising out of a mining project. Representing a South East Asian mining company in an SIAC arbitration in Singapore against its joint venture partner. The dispute concerns the termination of the joint venture agreement and the ownership of shares. Representing a South East Asian company against a South East Asian Government in an ad hoc arbitration arising out of a light rail project. Won an USD 85 million award for ConocoPhillips in an UNCITRAL arbitration concerning the proper tariff charged by a gas pipeline in Indonesia. The case involved the application of a contract various representations and warranties to hold the gas transporter liable for a tariff increase decreed by Indonesia's pipeline regulators. Representing Garanti Koza, a UK construction contractor, in an ICSID arbitration against Turkmenistan arising out of violations by Turkmenistan of its obligations under the UK- Turkmenistan BIT. Our client recently defeated Turkmenistan’s objection to jurisdiction in a pioneering decision by the Tribunal based on the BIT’s most favoured nation provision and prevailed on the merits. Representing Astro All Asia Networks and South Asia Entertainment Holdings in two UNCITRAL arbitrations against India under bilateral investment treaties. The dispute concerns mistreatment by India of our clients’ investments in the satellite television and radio sectors in India. Representing an Asian production sharing contractor in multiple disputes against the host government all subject to ad hoc arbitration in Asia. Representing an oil major in cost recovery disputes against an Asian host government. Representing Dow Chemical Company in an ICC arbitration in London against Petrochemical Industries Company, which is wholly-owned by the State of Kuwait, arising out of a wide-ranging joint venture agreement. English law governed. The tribunal awarded our client damages, interest and costs of over USD 2.48 billion – one of the largest arbitration awards in history. Dow received USD 2.2 billion in a direct cash payment from PIC in May 2013. Representing an Asian construction contractor in an ICC arbitration in Geneva against a European subcontractor concerning an LNG project in Asia. Representing a downstream subsidiary of an oil major in an ICC arbitration in Singapore against one of its Indonesian distributors. Indonesian law governed. Our client obtained the dismissal of all claims and an award of most of its costs. Representing a European industrial company in an ICC arbitration in Zurich against a Korean company concerning a joint venture in China. Korean law governed. Representing two Vietnamese textile companies in an ICC arbitration in Singapore against a North American company concerning a joint venture in Vietnam. Vietnamese law governed. Representing a Russian industrial company in an ICC arbitration in Istanbul against a French company, arising out of the opposing party’s failure to close the sale of a business. Turkish law governed. Representing a US private equity house in an UNCITRAL arbitration in Singapore against an investee company from South Asia. Our client prevailed on all its claims. Representing an Asian automobile manufacturer in an ICC arbitration in Singapore against a Middle Eastern distributor. Korean law governed. All claims against our client were dismissed and an award of costs was made in our client’s favor. Representing a South East Asian investor in an arbitration against a South East Asian state under the ASEAN Investment Agreement. Over USD 100 million is in dispute. Representing African State in an ICSID arbitration brought by European investor. Representing North American investors in an ICSID arbitration against Egypt. Representing Malaysian Historical Salvors in its successful action to annul an ICSID award made in favour of Malaysia. Representing SGS as claimant in its ICSID arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines, resulting in a settlement of CHF 150 million (of CHF 174 million claimed). Representing European investors in an SCC arbitration brought under the Energy Charter Treaty. Expert Consultant for the World Bank on the reform of the international arbitration regime in Vietnam.","searchable_name":"Elodie Dulac","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":443593,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":3474,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eEgishe Dzhazoyan is a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding\u0026rsquo;s London office and specializes in international arbitration and litigation. A dual-qualified lawyer in common law and civil law, Egishe can handle matters in five different languages and is uniquely placed to provide strategic legal advice concerning large and complex disputes, often involving a cross-border element and enforcement issues.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring 25 years of practice, Egishe has advised and represented clients in more than 250 arbitration and litigation proceedings across a host of various jurisdictions and in a broad range of industries. Egishe also sits as arbitrator and has particular experience in this capacity with disputes involving sanctions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgishe is consistently recognised in all major legal rankings which describe him as \u0026ldquo;\u003cem\u003ea\u003c/em\u003e \u003cem\u003ebrilliant lawyer with a very sharp legal mind, immense intellectual curiosity and commercial awareness, which is matched by his impressive work ethic and client dedication\u003c/em\u003e\u0026rdquo; noting that\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003e\u0026ldquo;Egishe\u0026rsquo;s l\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eevels of commercial awareness and client service are exemplary, helped by his ability to perform tasks in five different languages\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026rdquo; \u003c/em\u003e(Chambers UK); \u0026ldquo;\u003cem\u003ea truly extraordinary lawyer\u003c/em\u003e\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;\u003cem\u003esimply phenomenal and a dream lawyer for any client to have\u003c/em\u003e\u0026rdquo; (Legal 500 UK).\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgishe frequently advises clients in court proceedings and has particular experience in matters involving enforcement of arbitral awards against sovereign states, as well as complex offshore commercial fraud and asset recovery disputes. An example of this type of work was his role as lead global litigation counsel in helping to secure what is believed to be the largest ever court mandated asset attachment in legal history (US$22.6 billion) involving a freeze of the Republic of Kazakhstan\u0026rsquo;s National Fund assets in Belgium and the Netherlands in October 2017.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgishe has been ranked in International Arbitration by Chambers UK 2022-2026\u0026nbsp;editions and has been consistently recognized in International Arbitration by Legal 500 UK for 2012\u0026ndash;2024, as an expert by ExpertGuides Commercial Arbitration in the 2018-2021 editions, and has also featured in the inaugural Legal 500 International Arbitration Powerlist UK 2019. In addition, Egishe has been ranked as a Recommended lawyer by Legal 500 UK 2025 in the Public International Law and Civil Fraud categories and by Legal 500 UK 2024 in the Commercial Litigation: Premium category.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to his law practice, Egishe frequently appears as a guest lecturer on various arbitration related topics at the American University of Armenia and has published a number of articles in leading arbitration journals.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgishe is fluent in English, Russian and Armenian and has a working knowledge of German and French.\u003c/p\u003e","slug":"egishe-dzhazoyan","email":"edzhazoyan@kslaw.com","phone":null,"matters":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected Arbitrator Appointments\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSole arbitrator in a Stockholm seated SCC arbitration (in the Russian language) involving Georgian parties under Georgian law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCo-arbitrator in an English law governed London seated LCIA arbitration involving a dispute arising out of a debt restructuring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCo-arbitrator in a German law governed Munich seated ICC arbitration involving German and Russian parties concerning sanctions issues.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected Arbitration Matters\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvising a Swiss fertiliser company in an LCIA arbitration with a UK counterparty involving sanctions issues concerning delivery of the goods from an EU country. Value US$1+ million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvising a Swiss fertiliser company in a series of related LCIA arbitrations with counterparties from the UK and Ireland involving sanctions issues. Value US$39 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvising a Swiss fertiliser company in an LCIA arbitration with a counterparty from Western Africa involving sanctions issues. Value US$12 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuccessfully representing an Armenian businessman in LCIA arbitration proceedings involving a claim under an option agreement relating to the parties\u0026rsquo; failed joint venture project to develop a copper and molybdenum mine in the Armenian province of Lori. Value US$40 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting two corporate respondents from Vallex Group in LCIA arbitration proceedings against Russia\u0026rsquo;s VTB Bank relating to the parties\u0026rsquo; failed joint venture project to develop a copper and molybdenum mine in the Armenian province of Lori. Value US$300+ million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvising a U.S. investment adviser with respect to a potential investment arbitration claim against the government of an Eastern European country arising out of a concession operation in the mining sector. Value US$250+ million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActing for investors in ICSID arbitration proceedings against the Italian Republic arising out of the Energy Charter Treaty. Value \u0026euro;200+ million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvising a state-owned oil company in an SCC arbitration against a U.S. oil and gas company regarding a failed joint venture project in Western Siberia involving complex issues of Swedish and Russian law. Value: US$200 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a Cypriot investor in ICSID arbitration proceedings against the Government of Montenegro. Value US$200+ million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActing for a European subsidiary of a major Russian bank in an LCIA arbitration against a major commodity trading company. Value \u0026euro;28+ million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActing for a European subsidiary of a major Russian bank in an LCIA arbitration against a Montenegrin aluminium smelter. Value \u0026euro;28 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuccessfully representing a Cyprus-based claimant company in LCIA proceedings with a Singapore counterparty arising out of the parties\u0026rsquo; failed joint venture in a Russian coal mining project. The award obtained upheld the entirety of the claimant's claims, including legal costs and interest. Value US$8 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuccessfully representing an individual respondent in LCIA proceedings arising out of the parties\u0026rsquo; dispute in relation to a Russian cardboard mill. The claims were fully dismissed on jurisdictional grounds with costs awarded in the client\u0026rsquo;s favour. Value US$10 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting an Eastern European energy company in a London-based UNCITRAL arbitration with a major commodity trading company. Value US$100 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActing for a large Russian automobile manufacturer in a LCIA arbitration dispute against a major European investment bank involving a guarantee. Obtained a favourable settlement for the client. Value US$100+ million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting two Russian claimants in a SCC arbitration against the government of an Eastern European state relating to expropriation of the claimants' shares in a major local bank. Value US$8 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuccessfully representing three claimant companies against a Bermuda-based affiliate of a leading Russian investment bank following the market crisis of 2008 in three related LCIA arbitrations. The awards obtained upheld the entirety of the claimants' claims, including legal costs and interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSCC arbitration in Stockholm on behalf of a Swiss trading company arising from a shareholder dispute and consequent fraud under various agreements associated with the Russian aluminium industry. Obtained a favourable settlement for the client. Value US$380 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected Litigation Matters\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTolkynneftegaz LLP et al v Terra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd et al\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e2023/GSC/003 - successfully challenging the jurisdiction of the Gibraltar Court on behalf of Moldovan and BVI oil \u0026amp; gas investors. Value US$500+ million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvising a U.S. oil \u0026amp; gas company on the enforcement of an arbitral award against a South American sovereign state. Value US$11 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKeith O\u0026rsquo;Loughlin v The Registrar of Companies and GCG Manager S.A. Luxco S.C.A.\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;- successfully representing an individual claimant in an application to restore a dissolved company for the purposes of asserting a claim against the newly restored company.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVTB Bank PJSC v Mejlumyan\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2021] EWHC 1386 (Comm) - acting for the defendant to an anti-suit injunction claim concerning Armenian court proceedings arising out of the termination of a share pledge agreement between the parties governed by Armenian law.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNational Bank of Kazakhstan and another v Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV, London Branch and others\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2020] EWHC 916 (Comm) - acting for the Second to Fifth Defendants in a complex award enforcement dispute arising out of related Belgian attachment proceedings involving the same parties. This dispute saw the first ever virtual trial in English legal history and was named in The Lawyer\u0026rsquo;s Top 20 Cases of 2020 list. Value US$545 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeidos Inc v the Hellenic Republic\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e[2019] EWHC 2738 (Comm) - successful enforcement of an \u0026euro;55 million ICC arbitral award arising out of a breach of contract claim relating to the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTsareva and others v Ananyev and others; Galagaev and others v Ananyev and other\u003c/em\u003es [2019] EWHC 2414 (Comm) - successful strike out of claims for fraud and conspiracy on behalf of the Third, Fourth and Fifth Defendants concerning certain securities issued by an affiliate of a major Russian bank. Value US$79 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNational Bank of Kazakhstan and another v Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV, London Branch and others\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2018] All ER (D) 103 (Dec) - acting for the Second to Fifth Defendants in a jurisdictional challenge concerning a claim for declarations which arose out of related Belgian conservatory attachment proceedings involving the same parties. Value US$540 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresenting Moldovan investors in enforcement proceedings in relation to an US$540 million Energy Charter Treaty arbitral award against the Republic of Kazakhstan\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003e- Stati and others v Republic of Kazakhstan\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2018] EWCA Civ 1896.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a subsidiary of the Libyan sovereign wealth fund in High Court proceedings with a Dubai-based counterparty involving allegations of breach of contract, fraud and conspiracy -\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eCatalyst Management Services v Libya Africa Investment Portfolio\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2018] EWCA Civ 1676. Value US$500 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvising a private Russian client in a dispute arising out of a failed joint venture property development project in Morocco -\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eBaturina v Chistyakov\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e[2017] EWHC 1049 (Comm). Value \u0026euro;74 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresenting defendants in freezing order and related proceedings in the English High Court brought by the liquidator of a BVI entity -\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eMontvale Invest Ltd (In Liquidation) v Terra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd and another\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2016] EWHC 1664 (Ch). Value US$24.7 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvising a private Russian client in High Court of Justice proceedings brought by a liquidator of a major Russian bank -\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eJSC Mezhdunarodniy Promyshelnniy Bank and another v Pugachev amd others\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2015] EWHC 2623 (Ch). Value US$1.5 billion.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresenting VTB Bank (Austria) AG in High Court proceedings against a foreign liquidator under the Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006 -\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eRe Kombinat Aluminijuma Podgorica AD (in bankruptcy)\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2015] EWHC 750 (Ch).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessfully representing a Gibraltar-based company in High Court proceedings against a number of Kazakh defendants arising out of a loan agreement \u0026ndash;\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eTerra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd v Aidar Assaubayev\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eand Ors\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2014] EWHC 4211 (Comm). Value US$7.3 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresenting an Eastern European energy company in worldwide freezing order proceedings in aid of a London-based UNCITRAL arbitration with a major commodity trading company. Value US$100 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivy Council proceedings on behalf of a Kyrgyz telecom holding company on appeal from the Isle of Man concerning a dispute over a Kyrgyz mobile operator -\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eAltimo Holdings and Investment Ltd and others v Kyrgyz Mobil Tel Ltd and others\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2011] UKPC 7. Value US$600 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnti-suit proceedings in the High Court of Justice relating to an LCIA arbitration involving a large Russian automobile manufacturer and a major European investment bank -\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eBNP Paribas SA v Open Joint Stock Co Russian Machines and another\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2011] EWHC 308 (Comm).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvising a number of Russian parties in Bermuda court proceedings against a Bermuda-based investment fund in a dispute involving alleged breach of contract, fraud and tort arising out of the parties' joint venture in Russia. Value US$84 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresenting two Cypriot entities in English court proceedings concerning breach of agreements about the transfer of shares in a Russian company and related proceedings in Cyprus for negative declarations -\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eKolden Holdings Ltd v Rodette Commerce Ltd and another\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2008] EWCA Civ 10.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvising a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil in freezing order proceedings under section 44 of the Arbitration Act 1996 against a Venezuelan state owned oil \u0026amp; gas company -\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eMobil Cerro Negro Ltd v Petroleos De Venezuela SA\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2008] EWHC 532 (Comm). Value US$12 billion.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFraud and conspiracy proceedings before the High Court of Justice in London on behalf of France, Cyprus and Dubai based investors in the Tajik aluminum plant. Proceedings involving claims under six separate governing laws -\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eIntermet FZCO and others v Ansol Ltd and others\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2007] EWHC 226 (Comm). 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A dual-qualified lawyer in common law and civil law, Egishe can handle matters in five different languages and is uniquely placed to provide strategic legal advice concerning large and complex disputes, often involving a cross-border element and enforcement issues.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring 25 years of practice, Egishe has advised and represented clients in more than 250 arbitration and litigation proceedings across a host of various jurisdictions and in a broad range of industries. Egishe also sits as arbitrator and has particular experience in this capacity with disputes involving sanctions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgishe is consistently recognised in all major legal rankings which describe him as \u0026ldquo;\u003cem\u003ea\u003c/em\u003e \u003cem\u003ebrilliant lawyer with a very sharp legal mind, immense intellectual curiosity and commercial awareness, which is matched by his impressive work ethic and client dedication\u003c/em\u003e\u0026rdquo; noting that\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003e\u0026ldquo;Egishe\u0026rsquo;s l\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eevels of commercial awareness and client service are exemplary, helped by his ability to perform tasks in five different languages\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026rdquo; \u003c/em\u003e(Chambers UK); \u0026ldquo;\u003cem\u003ea truly extraordinary lawyer\u003c/em\u003e\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;\u003cem\u003esimply phenomenal and a dream lawyer for any client to have\u003c/em\u003e\u0026rdquo; (Legal 500 UK).\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgishe frequently advises clients in court proceedings and has particular experience in matters involving enforcement of arbitral awards against sovereign states, as well as complex offshore commercial fraud and asset recovery disputes. An example of this type of work was his role as lead global litigation counsel in helping to secure what is believed to be the largest ever court mandated asset attachment in legal history (US$22.6 billion) involving a freeze of the Republic of Kazakhstan\u0026rsquo;s National Fund assets in Belgium and the Netherlands in October 2017.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgishe has been ranked in International Arbitration by Chambers UK 2022-2026\u0026nbsp;editions and has been consistently recognized in International Arbitration by Legal 500 UK for 2012\u0026ndash;2024, as an expert by ExpertGuides Commercial Arbitration in the 2018-2021 editions, and has also featured in the inaugural Legal 500 International Arbitration Powerlist UK 2019. In addition, Egishe has been ranked as a Recommended lawyer by Legal 500 UK 2025 in the Public International Law and Civil Fraud categories and by Legal 500 UK 2024 in the Commercial Litigation: Premium category.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to his law practice, Egishe frequently appears as a guest lecturer on various arbitration related topics at the American University of Armenia and has published a number of articles in leading arbitration journals.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgishe is fluent in English, Russian and Armenian and has a working knowledge of German and French.\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected Arbitrator Appointments\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSole arbitrator in a Stockholm seated SCC arbitration (in the Russian language) involving Georgian parties under Georgian law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCo-arbitrator in an English law governed London seated LCIA arbitration involving a dispute arising out of a debt restructuring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCo-arbitrator in a German law governed Munich seated ICC arbitration involving German and Russian parties concerning sanctions issues.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected Arbitration Matters\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvising a Swiss fertiliser company in an LCIA arbitration with a UK counterparty involving sanctions issues concerning delivery of the goods from an EU country. Value US$1+ million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvising a Swiss fertiliser company in a series of related LCIA arbitrations with counterparties from the UK and Ireland involving sanctions issues. Value US$39 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvising a Swiss fertiliser company in an LCIA arbitration with a counterparty from Western Africa involving sanctions issues. Value US$12 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuccessfully representing an Armenian businessman in LCIA arbitration proceedings involving a claim under an option agreement relating to the parties\u0026rsquo; failed joint venture project to develop a copper and molybdenum mine in the Armenian province of Lori. Value US$40 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting two corporate respondents from Vallex Group in LCIA arbitration proceedings against Russia\u0026rsquo;s VTB Bank relating to the parties\u0026rsquo; failed joint venture project to develop a copper and molybdenum mine in the Armenian province of Lori. Value US$300+ million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvising a U.S. investment adviser with respect to a potential investment arbitration claim against the government of an Eastern European country arising out of a concession operation in the mining sector. Value US$250+ million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActing for investors in ICSID arbitration proceedings against the Italian Republic arising out of the Energy Charter Treaty. Value \u0026euro;200+ million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvising a state-owned oil company in an SCC arbitration against a U.S. oil and gas company regarding a failed joint venture project in Western Siberia involving complex issues of Swedish and Russian law. Value: US$200 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a Cypriot investor in ICSID arbitration proceedings against the Government of Montenegro. Value US$200+ million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActing for a European subsidiary of a major Russian bank in an LCIA arbitration against a major commodity trading company. Value \u0026euro;28+ million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActing for a European subsidiary of a major Russian bank in an LCIA arbitration against a Montenegrin aluminium smelter. Value \u0026euro;28 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuccessfully representing a Cyprus-based claimant company in LCIA proceedings with a Singapore counterparty arising out of the parties\u0026rsquo; failed joint venture in a Russian coal mining project. The award obtained upheld the entirety of the claimant's claims, including legal costs and interest. Value US$8 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuccessfully representing an individual respondent in LCIA proceedings arising out of the parties\u0026rsquo; dispute in relation to a Russian cardboard mill. The claims were fully dismissed on jurisdictional grounds with costs awarded in the client\u0026rsquo;s favour. Value US$10 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting an Eastern European energy company in a London-based UNCITRAL arbitration with a major commodity trading company. Value US$100 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActing for a large Russian automobile manufacturer in a LCIA arbitration dispute against a major European investment bank involving a guarantee. Obtained a favourable settlement for the client. Value US$100+ million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting two Russian claimants in a SCC arbitration against the government of an Eastern European state relating to expropriation of the claimants' shares in a major local bank. Value US$8 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuccessfully representing three claimant companies against a Bermuda-based affiliate of a leading Russian investment bank following the market crisis of 2008 in three related LCIA arbitrations. The awards obtained upheld the entirety of the claimants' claims, including legal costs and interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSCC arbitration in Stockholm on behalf of a Swiss trading company arising from a shareholder dispute and consequent fraud under various agreements associated with the Russian aluminium industry. Obtained a favourable settlement for the client. Value US$380 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected Litigation Matters\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTolkynneftegaz LLP et al v Terra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd et al\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e2023/GSC/003 - successfully challenging the jurisdiction of the Gibraltar Court on behalf of Moldovan and BVI oil \u0026amp; gas investors. Value US$500+ million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvising a U.S. oil \u0026amp; gas company on the enforcement of an arbitral award against a South American sovereign state. Value US$11 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKeith O\u0026rsquo;Loughlin v The Registrar of Companies and GCG Manager S.A. Luxco S.C.A.\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;- successfully representing an individual claimant in an application to restore a dissolved company for the purposes of asserting a claim against the newly restored company.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVTB Bank PJSC v Mejlumyan\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2021] EWHC 1386 (Comm) - acting for the defendant to an anti-suit injunction claim concerning Armenian court proceedings arising out of the termination of a share pledge agreement between the parties governed by Armenian law.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNational Bank of Kazakhstan and another v Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV, London Branch and others\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2020] EWHC 916 (Comm) - acting for the Second to Fifth Defendants in a complex award enforcement dispute arising out of related Belgian attachment proceedings involving the same parties. This dispute saw the first ever virtual trial in English legal history and was named in The Lawyer\u0026rsquo;s Top 20 Cases of 2020 list. Value US$545 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeidos Inc v the Hellenic Republic\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e[2019] EWHC 2738 (Comm) - successful enforcement of an \u0026euro;55 million ICC arbitral award arising out of a breach of contract claim relating to the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTsareva and others v Ananyev and others; Galagaev and others v Ananyev and other\u003c/em\u003es [2019] EWHC 2414 (Comm) - successful strike out of claims for fraud and conspiracy on behalf of the Third, Fourth and Fifth Defendants concerning certain securities issued by an affiliate of a major Russian bank. Value US$79 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNational Bank of Kazakhstan and another v Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV, London Branch and others\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2018] All ER (D) 103 (Dec) - acting for the Second to Fifth Defendants in a jurisdictional challenge concerning a claim for declarations which arose out of related Belgian conservatory attachment proceedings involving the same parties. Value US$540 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresenting Moldovan investors in enforcement proceedings in relation to an US$540 million Energy Charter Treaty arbitral award against the Republic of Kazakhstan\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003e- Stati and others v Republic of Kazakhstan\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2018] EWCA Civ 1896.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a subsidiary of the Libyan sovereign wealth fund in High Court proceedings with a Dubai-based counterparty involving allegations of breach of contract, fraud and conspiracy -\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eCatalyst Management Services v Libya Africa Investment Portfolio\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2018] EWCA Civ 1676. Value US$500 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvising a private Russian client in a dispute arising out of a failed joint venture property development project in Morocco -\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eBaturina v Chistyakov\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e[2017] EWHC 1049 (Comm). Value \u0026euro;74 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresenting defendants in freezing order and related proceedings in the English High Court brought by the liquidator of a BVI entity -\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eMontvale Invest Ltd (In Liquidation) v Terra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd and another\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2016] EWHC 1664 (Ch). Value US$24.7 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvising a private Russian client in High Court of Justice proceedings brought by a liquidator of a major Russian bank -\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eJSC Mezhdunarodniy Promyshelnniy Bank and another v Pugachev amd others\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2015] EWHC 2623 (Ch). Value US$1.5 billion.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresenting VTB Bank (Austria) AG in High Court proceedings against a foreign liquidator under the Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006 -\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eRe Kombinat Aluminijuma Podgorica AD (in bankruptcy)\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2015] EWHC 750 (Ch).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessfully representing a Gibraltar-based company in High Court proceedings against a number of Kazakh defendants arising out of a loan agreement \u0026ndash;\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eTerra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd v Aidar Assaubayev\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eand Ors\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2014] EWHC 4211 (Comm). Value US$7.3 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresenting an Eastern European energy company in worldwide freezing order proceedings in aid of a London-based UNCITRAL arbitration with a major commodity trading company. Value US$100 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivy Council proceedings on behalf of a Kyrgyz telecom holding company on appeal from the Isle of Man concerning a dispute over a Kyrgyz mobile operator -\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eAltimo Holdings and Investment Ltd and others v Kyrgyz Mobil Tel Ltd and others\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2011] UKPC 7. Value US$600 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnti-suit proceedings in the High Court of Justice relating to an LCIA arbitration involving a large Russian automobile manufacturer and a major European investment bank -\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eBNP Paribas SA v Open Joint Stock Co Russian Machines and another\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2011] EWHC 308 (Comm).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvising a number of Russian parties in Bermuda court proceedings against a Bermuda-based investment fund in a dispute involving alleged breach of contract, fraud and tort arising out of the parties' joint venture in Russia. Value US$84 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresenting two Cypriot entities in English court proceedings concerning breach of agreements about the transfer of shares in a Russian company and related proceedings in Cyprus for negative declarations -\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eKolden Holdings Ltd v Rodette Commerce Ltd and another\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2008] EWCA Civ 10.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvising a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil in freezing order proceedings under section 44 of the Arbitration Act 1996 against a Venezuelan state owned oil \u0026amp; gas company -\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eMobil Cerro Negro Ltd v Petroleos De Venezuela SA\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2008] EWHC 532 (Comm). Value US$12 billion.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFraud and conspiracy proceedings before the High Court of Justice in London on behalf of France, Cyprus and Dubai based investors in the Tajik aluminum plant. Proceedings involving claims under six separate governing laws -\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eIntermet FZCO and others v Ansol Ltd and others\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2007] EWHC 226 (Comm). Value US$65 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBase Metal Trading Ltd v Shamurin\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;[2004] EWCA Civ 1316 - imposition of a tortious/equitable duty of care and a voluntary assumption of responsibility; director's duties to his company and related governing law issues.\u003c/p\u003e"],"recognitions":[{"title":"Recognized as an Arbitration Future Leader","detail":"Lexology Index, 2026 Edition"},{"title":"Ranked Lawyer: International Arbitration ","detail":"Chambers UK, 2026 Edition"},{"title":"Recognized as an Arbitration Future Leader","detail":"Lexology Index, 2025 Edition"},{"title":"Ranked Lawyer: International Arbitration","detail":"Chambers UK, 2025 Edition"},{"title":"Recommended Lawyer: Public International Law","detail":"Legal 500 UK, 2025 Edition"},{"title":"Recommended Lawyer: Civil Fraud ","detail":"Legal 500 UK, 2025 Edition"},{"title":"Named as an \"Arbitration Future Leader\"","detail":"Who's Who Legal, 2024 edition"},{"title":"Named as 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:detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers UK, 2012 edition\"}{{ FIELD }}Selected Arbitrator Appointments{{ FIELD }}Sole arbitrator in a Stockholm seated SCC arbitration (in the Russian language) involving Georgian parties under Georgian law.{{ FIELD }}Co-arbitrator in an English law governed London seated LCIA arbitration involving a dispute arising out of a debt restructuring.{{ FIELD }}Co-arbitrator in a German law governed Munich seated ICC arbitration involving German and Russian parties concerning sanctions issues.{{ FIELD }}Selected Arbitration Matters\nAdvising a Swiss fertiliser company in an LCIA arbitration with a UK counterparty involving sanctions issues concerning delivery of the goods from an EU country. Value US$1+ million.{{ FIELD }}Advising a Swiss fertiliser company in a series of related LCIA arbitrations with counterparties from the UK and Ireland involving sanctions issues. Value US$39 million.{{ FIELD }}Advising a Swiss fertiliser company in an LCIA arbitration with a counterparty from Western Africa involving sanctions issues. Value US$12 million.{{ FIELD }}Successfully representing an Armenian businessman in LCIA arbitration proceedings involving a claim under an option agreement relating to the parties’ failed joint venture project to develop a copper and molybdenum mine in the Armenian province of Lori. Value US$40 million.{{ FIELD }}Representing two corporate respondents from Vallex Group in LCIA arbitration proceedings against Russia’s VTB Bank relating to the parties’ failed joint venture project to develop a copper and molybdenum mine in the Armenian province of Lori. Value US$300+ million.{{ FIELD }}Advising a U.S. investment adviser with respect to a potential investment arbitration claim against the government of an Eastern European country arising out of a concession operation in the mining sector. Value US$250+ million.{{ FIELD }}Acting for investors in ICSID arbitration proceedings against the Italian Republic arising out of the Energy Charter Treaty. Value €200+ million.{{ FIELD }}Advising a state-owned oil company in an SCC arbitration against a U.S. oil and gas company regarding a failed joint venture project in Western Siberia involving complex issues of Swedish and Russian law. Value: US$200 million.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Cypriot investor in ICSID arbitration proceedings against the Government of Montenegro. Value US$200+ million.{{ FIELD }}Acting for a European subsidiary of a major Russian bank in an LCIA arbitration against a major commodity trading company. Value €28+ million.{{ FIELD }}Acting for a European subsidiary of a major Russian bank in an LCIA arbitration against a Montenegrin aluminium smelter. Value €28 million.{{ FIELD }}Successfully representing a Cyprus-based claimant company in LCIA proceedings with a Singapore counterparty arising out of the parties’ failed joint venture in a Russian coal mining project. The award obtained upheld the entirety of the claimant's claims, including legal costs and interest. Value US$8 million.{{ FIELD }}Successfully representing an individual respondent in LCIA proceedings arising out of the parties’ dispute in relation to a Russian cardboard mill. The claims were fully dismissed on jurisdictional grounds with costs awarded in the client’s favour. Value US$10 million.{{ FIELD }}Representing an Eastern European energy company in a London-based UNCITRAL arbitration with a major commodity trading company. Value US$100 million.{{ FIELD }}Acting for a large Russian automobile manufacturer in a LCIA arbitration dispute against a major European investment bank involving a guarantee. Obtained a favourable settlement for the client. Value US$100+ million.{{ FIELD }}Representing two Russian claimants in a SCC arbitration against the government of an Eastern European state relating to expropriation of the claimants' shares in a major local bank. Value US$8 million.{{ FIELD }}Successfully representing three claimant companies against a Bermuda-based affiliate of a leading Russian investment bank following the market crisis of 2008 in three related LCIA arbitrations. The awards obtained upheld the entirety of the claimants' claims, including legal costs and interest.{{ FIELD }}SCC arbitration in Stockholm on behalf of a Swiss trading company arising from a shareholder dispute and consequent fraud under various agreements associated with the Russian aluminium industry. Obtained a favourable settlement for the client. Value US$380 million.{{ FIELD }}Selected Litigation Matters\nTolkynneftegaz LLP et al v Terra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd et al 2023/GSC/003 - successfully challenging the jurisdiction of the Gibraltar Court on behalf of Moldovan and BVI oil \u0026amp; gas investors. Value US$500+ million.\nAdvising a U.S. oil \u0026amp; gas company on the enforcement of an arbitral award against a South American sovereign state. Value US$11 million.\nKeith O’Loughlin v The Registrar of Companies and GCG Manager S.A. Luxco S.C.A. - successfully representing an individual claimant in an application to restore a dissolved company for the purposes of asserting a claim against the newly restored company.\nVTB Bank PJSC v Mejlumyan [2021] EWHC 1386 (Comm) - acting for the defendant to an anti-suit injunction claim concerning Armenian court proceedings arising out of the termination of a share pledge agreement between the parties governed by Armenian law.\nNational Bank of Kazakhstan and another v Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV, London Branch and others [2020] EWHC 916 (Comm) - acting for the Second to Fifth Defendants in a complex award enforcement dispute arising out of related Belgian attachment proceedings involving the same parties. This dispute saw the first ever virtual trial in English legal history and was named in The Lawyer’s Top 20 Cases of 2020 list. Value US$545 million.\nLeidos Inc v the Hellenic Republic [2019] EWHC 2738 (Comm) - successful enforcement of an €55 million ICC arbitral award arising out of a breach of contract claim relating to the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.\nTsareva and others v Ananyev and others; Galagaev and others v Ananyev and others [2019] EWHC 2414 (Comm) - successful strike out of claims for fraud and conspiracy on behalf of the Third, Fourth and Fifth Defendants concerning certain securities issued by an affiliate of a major Russian bank. Value US$79 million.\nNational Bank of Kazakhstan and another v Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV, London Branch and others [2018] All ER (D) 103 (Dec) - acting for the Second to Fifth Defendants in a jurisdictional challenge concerning a claim for declarations which arose out of related Belgian conservatory attachment proceedings involving the same parties. Value US$540 million.\nRepresenting Moldovan investors in enforcement proceedings in relation to an US$540 million Energy Charter Treaty arbitral award against the Republic of Kazakhstan - Stati and others v Republic of Kazakhstan [2018] EWCA Civ 1896.\nRepresenting a subsidiary of the Libyan sovereign wealth fund in High Court proceedings with a Dubai-based counterparty involving allegations of breach of contract, fraud and conspiracy - Catalyst Management Services v Libya Africa Investment Portfolio [2018] EWCA Civ 1676. Value US$500 million.\nAdvising a private Russian client in a dispute arising out of a failed joint venture property development project in Morocco - Baturina v Chistyakov [2017] EWHC 1049 (Comm). Value €74 million.\nRepresenting defendants in freezing order and related proceedings in the English High Court brought by the liquidator of a BVI entity - Montvale Invest Ltd (In Liquidation) v Terra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd and another [2016] EWHC 1664 (Ch). Value US$24.7 million.\nAdvising a private Russian client in High Court of Justice proceedings brought by a liquidator of a major Russian bank - JSC Mezhdunarodniy Promyshelnniy Bank and another v Pugachev amd others [2015] EWHC 2623 (Ch). Value US$1.5 billion.\nRepresenting VTB Bank (Austria) AG in High Court proceedings against a foreign liquidator under the Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006 - Re Kombinat Aluminijuma Podgorica AD (in bankruptcy) [2015] EWHC 750 (Ch).\nSuccessfully representing a Gibraltar-based company in High Court proceedings against a number of Kazakh defendants arising out of a loan agreement – Terra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd v Aidar Assaubayev and Ors [2014] EWHC 4211 (Comm). Value US$7.3 million.\nRepresenting an Eastern European energy company in worldwide freezing order proceedings in aid of a London-based UNCITRAL arbitration with a major commodity trading company. Value US$100 million.\nPrivy Council proceedings on behalf of a Kyrgyz telecom holding company on appeal from the Isle of Man concerning a dispute over a Kyrgyz mobile operator - Altimo Holdings and Investment Ltd and others v Kyrgyz Mobil Tel Ltd and others [2011] UKPC 7. Value US$600 million.\nAnti-suit proceedings in the High Court of Justice relating to an LCIA arbitration involving a large Russian automobile manufacturer and a major European investment bank - BNP Paribas SA v Open Joint Stock Co Russian Machines and another [2011] EWHC 308 (Comm).\nAdvising a number of Russian parties in Bermuda court proceedings against a Bermuda-based investment fund in a dispute involving alleged breach of contract, fraud and tort arising out of the parties' joint venture in Russia. Value US$84 million.\nRepresenting two Cypriot entities in English court proceedings concerning breach of agreements about the transfer of shares in a Russian company and related proceedings in Cyprus for negative declarations - Kolden Holdings Ltd v Rodette Commerce Ltd and another [2008] EWCA Civ 10.\nAdvising a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil in freezing order proceedings under section 44 of the Arbitration Act 1996 against a Venezuelan state owned oil \u0026amp; gas company - Mobil Cerro Negro Ltd v Petroleos De Venezuela SA [2008] EWHC 532 (Comm). Value US$12 billion.\nFraud and conspiracy proceedings before the High Court of Justice in London on behalf of France, Cyprus and Dubai based investors in the Tajik aluminum plant. Proceedings involving claims under six separate governing laws - Intermet FZCO and others v Ansol Ltd and others [2007] EWHC 226 (Comm). Value US$65 million.\nBase Metal Trading Ltd v Shamurin [2004] EWCA Civ 1316 - imposition of a tortious/equitable duty of care and a voluntary assumption of responsibility; director's duties to his company and related governing law issues.{{ FIELD }}Egishe Dzhazoyan is a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding’s London office and specializes in international arbitration and litigation. A dual-qualified lawyer in common law and civil law, Egishe can handle matters in five different languages and is uniquely placed to provide strategic legal advice concerning large and complex disputes, often involving a cross-border element and enforcement issues.\nDuring 25 years of practice, Egishe has advised and represented clients in more than 250 arbitration and litigation proceedings across a host of various jurisdictions and in a broad range of industries. Egishe also sits as arbitrator and has particular experience in this capacity with disputes involving sanctions.\nEgishe is consistently recognised in all major legal rankings which describe him as “a brilliant lawyer with a very sharp legal mind, immense intellectual curiosity and commercial awareness, which is matched by his impressive work ethic and client dedication” noting that “Egishe’s levels of commercial awareness and client service are exemplary, helped by his ability to perform tasks in five different languages” (Chambers UK); “a truly extraordinary lawyer”, “simply phenomenal and a dream lawyer for any client to have” (Legal 500 UK). \nEgishe frequently advises clients in court proceedings and has particular experience in matters involving enforcement of arbitral awards against sovereign states, as well as complex offshore commercial fraud and asset recovery disputes. An example of this type of work was his role as lead global litigation counsel in helping to secure what is believed to be the largest ever court mandated asset attachment in legal history (US$22.6 billion) involving a freeze of the Republic of Kazakhstan’s National Fund assets in Belgium and the Netherlands in October 2017.\nEgishe has been ranked in International Arbitration by Chambers UK 2022-2026 editions and has been consistently recognized in International Arbitration by Legal 500 UK for 2012–2024, as an expert by ExpertGuides Commercial Arbitration in the 2018-2021 editions, and has also featured in the inaugural Legal 500 International Arbitration Powerlist UK 2019. In addition, Egishe has been ranked as a Recommended lawyer by Legal 500 UK 2025 in the Public International Law and Civil Fraud categories and by Legal 500 UK 2024 in the Commercial Litigation: Premium category.\nIn addition to his law practice, Egishe frequently appears as a guest lecturer on various arbitration related topics at the American University of Armenia and has published a number of articles in leading arbitration journals.\nEgishe is fluent in English, Russian and Armenian and has a working knowledge of German and French. Egishe Dzhazoyan Partner Recognized as an Arbitration Future Leader Lexology Index, 2026 Edition Ranked Lawyer: International Arbitration  Chambers UK, 2026 Edition Recognized as an Arbitration Future Leader Lexology Index, 2025 Edition Ranked Lawyer: International Arbitration Chambers UK, 2025 Edition Recommended Lawyer: Public International Law Legal 500 UK, 2025 Edition Recommended Lawyer: Civil Fraud  Legal 500 UK, 2025 Edition Named as an \"Arbitration Future Leader\" Who's Who Legal, 2024 edition Named as a \"Recommended\" lawyer in the Commercial Litigation: Premium Tier 5 category Legal 500 UK, 2024 edition Recommended Lawyer: International Arbitration Legal 500 UK, 2024 edition Ranked Lawyer: International Arbitration Chambers UK, 2024 edition Recommended Lawyer: International Arbitration Legal 500 UK, 2023 edition Ranked Lawyer: International Arbitration Chambers UK, 2023 edition Recognised Lawyer: International Arbitration Legal 500 UK, 2022 edition Ranked Lawyer: International Arbitration Chambers UK, 2022 edition Recognised lawyer in the International Arbitration and Commercial Litigation: Premium categories Legal 500, 2021 Cited in Arbitration category Legal 500, 2012–2020 Included in The Legal 500 Private Powerlist 2019 Legal 500 UK, 2019 “Expert”: Commercial Arbitration Euromoney's Expert Guide, 2018-2020 “Up and Coming” lawyer, International Arbitration Chambers UK, 2013 Leading Individual: Arbitration Chambers UK, 2012 edition College of Law, London, UK  Moscow State University Moscow State University University of Cambridge, UK  Moscow State University Moscow State University England and Wales Russia Law Society of England and Wales Moscow City Bar, Russia Selected Arbitrator Appointments Sole arbitrator in a Stockholm seated SCC arbitration (in the Russian language) involving Georgian parties under Georgian law. Co-arbitrator in an English law governed London seated LCIA arbitration involving a dispute arising out of a debt restructuring. Co-arbitrator in a German law governed Munich seated ICC arbitration involving German and Russian parties concerning sanctions issues. Selected Arbitration Matters\nAdvising a Swiss fertiliser company in an LCIA arbitration with a UK counterparty involving sanctions issues concerning delivery of the goods from an EU country. Value US$1+ million. Advising a Swiss fertiliser company in a series of related LCIA arbitrations with counterparties from the UK and Ireland involving sanctions issues. Value US$39 million. Advising a Swiss fertiliser company in an LCIA arbitration with a counterparty from Western Africa involving sanctions issues. Value US$12 million. Successfully representing an Armenian businessman in LCIA arbitration proceedings involving a claim under an option agreement relating to the parties’ failed joint venture project to develop a copper and molybdenum mine in the Armenian province of Lori. Value US$40 million. Representing two corporate respondents from Vallex Group in LCIA arbitration proceedings against Russia’s VTB Bank relating to the parties’ failed joint venture project to develop a copper and molybdenum mine in the Armenian province of Lori. Value US$300+ million. Advising a U.S. investment adviser with respect to a potential investment arbitration claim against the government of an Eastern European country arising out of a concession operation in the mining sector. Value US$250+ million. Acting for investors in ICSID arbitration proceedings against the Italian Republic arising out of the Energy Charter Treaty. Value €200+ million. Advising a state-owned oil company in an SCC arbitration against a U.S. oil and gas company regarding a failed joint venture project in Western Siberia involving complex issues of Swedish and Russian law. Value: US$200 million. Representing a Cypriot investor in ICSID arbitration proceedings against the Government of Montenegro. Value US$200+ million. Acting for a European subsidiary of a major Russian bank in an LCIA arbitration against a major commodity trading company. Value €28+ million. Acting for a European subsidiary of a major Russian bank in an LCIA arbitration against a Montenegrin aluminium smelter. Value €28 million. Successfully representing a Cyprus-based claimant company in LCIA proceedings with a Singapore counterparty arising out of the parties’ failed joint venture in a Russian coal mining project. The award obtained upheld the entirety of the claimant's claims, including legal costs and interest. Value US$8 million. Successfully representing an individual respondent in LCIA proceedings arising out of the parties’ dispute in relation to a Russian cardboard mill. The claims were fully dismissed on jurisdictional grounds with costs awarded in the client’s favour. Value US$10 million. Representing an Eastern European energy company in a London-based UNCITRAL arbitration with a major commodity trading company. Value US$100 million. Acting for a large Russian automobile manufacturer in a LCIA arbitration dispute against a major European investment bank involving a guarantee. Obtained a favourable settlement for the client. Value US$100+ million. Representing two Russian claimants in a SCC arbitration against the government of an Eastern European state relating to expropriation of the claimants' shares in a major local bank. Value US$8 million. Successfully representing three claimant companies against a Bermuda-based affiliate of a leading Russian investment bank following the market crisis of 2008 in three related LCIA arbitrations. The awards obtained upheld the entirety of the claimants' claims, including legal costs and interest. SCC arbitration in Stockholm on behalf of a Swiss trading company arising from a shareholder dispute and consequent fraud under various agreements associated with the Russian aluminium industry. Obtained a favourable settlement for the client. Value US$380 million. Selected Litigation Matters\nTolkynneftegaz LLP et al v Terra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd et al 2023/GSC/003 - successfully challenging the jurisdiction of the Gibraltar Court on behalf of Moldovan and BVI oil \u0026amp; gas investors. Value US$500+ million.\nAdvising a U.S. oil \u0026amp; gas company on the enforcement of an arbitral award against a South American sovereign state. Value US$11 million.\nKeith O’Loughlin v The Registrar of Companies and GCG Manager S.A. Luxco S.C.A. - successfully representing an individual claimant in an application to restore a dissolved company for the purposes of asserting a claim against the newly restored company.\nVTB Bank PJSC v Mejlumyan [2021] EWHC 1386 (Comm) - acting for the defendant to an anti-suit injunction claim concerning Armenian court proceedings arising out of the termination of a share pledge agreement between the parties governed by Armenian law.\nNational Bank of Kazakhstan and another v Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV, London Branch and others [2020] EWHC 916 (Comm) - acting for the Second to Fifth Defendants in a complex award enforcement dispute arising out of related Belgian attachment proceedings involving the same parties. This dispute saw the first ever virtual trial in English legal history and was named in The Lawyer’s Top 20 Cases of 2020 list. Value US$545 million.\nLeidos Inc v the Hellenic Republic [2019] EWHC 2738 (Comm) - successful enforcement of an €55 million ICC arbitral award arising out of a breach of contract claim relating to the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.\nTsareva and others v Ananyev and others; Galagaev and others v Ananyev and others [2019] EWHC 2414 (Comm) - successful strike out of claims for fraud and conspiracy on behalf of the Third, Fourth and Fifth Defendants concerning certain securities issued by an affiliate of a major Russian bank. Value US$79 million.\nNational Bank of Kazakhstan and another v Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV, London Branch and others [2018] All ER (D) 103 (Dec) - acting for the Second to Fifth Defendants in a jurisdictional challenge concerning a claim for declarations which arose out of related Belgian conservatory attachment proceedings involving the same parties. Value US$540 million.\nRepresenting Moldovan investors in enforcement proceedings in relation to an US$540 million Energy Charter Treaty arbitral award against the Republic of Kazakhstan - Stati and others v Republic of Kazakhstan [2018] EWCA Civ 1896.\nRepresenting a subsidiary of the Libyan sovereign wealth fund in High Court proceedings with a Dubai-based counterparty involving allegations of breach of contract, fraud and conspiracy - Catalyst Management Services v Libya Africa Investment Portfolio [2018] EWCA Civ 1676. Value US$500 million.\nAdvising a private Russian client in a dispute arising out of a failed joint venture property development project in Morocco - Baturina v Chistyakov [2017] EWHC 1049 (Comm). Value €74 million.\nRepresenting defendants in freezing order and related proceedings in the English High Court brought by the liquidator of a BVI entity - Montvale Invest Ltd (In Liquidation) v Terra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd and another [2016] EWHC 1664 (Ch). Value US$24.7 million.\nAdvising a private Russian client in High Court of Justice proceedings brought by a liquidator of a major Russian bank - JSC Mezhdunarodniy Promyshelnniy Bank and another v Pugachev amd others [2015] EWHC 2623 (Ch). Value US$1.5 billion.\nRepresenting VTB Bank (Austria) AG in High Court proceedings against a foreign liquidator under the Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006 - Re Kombinat Aluminijuma Podgorica AD (in bankruptcy) [2015] EWHC 750 (Ch).\nSuccessfully representing a Gibraltar-based company in High Court proceedings against a number of Kazakh defendants arising out of a loan agreement – Terra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd v Aidar Assaubayev and Ors [2014] EWHC 4211 (Comm). Value US$7.3 million.\nRepresenting an Eastern European energy company in worldwide freezing order proceedings in aid of a London-based UNCITRAL arbitration with a major commodity trading company. Value US$100 million.\nPrivy Council proceedings on behalf of a Kyrgyz telecom holding company on appeal from the Isle of Man concerning a dispute over a Kyrgyz mobile operator - Altimo Holdings and Investment Ltd and others v Kyrgyz Mobil Tel Ltd and others [2011] UKPC 7. Value US$600 million.\nAnti-suit proceedings in the High Court of Justice relating to an LCIA arbitration involving a large Russian automobile manufacturer and a major European investment bank - BNP Paribas SA v Open Joint Stock Co Russian Machines and another [2011] EWHC 308 (Comm).\nAdvising a number of Russian parties in Bermuda court proceedings against a Bermuda-based investment fund in a dispute involving alleged breach of contract, fraud and tort arising out of the parties' joint venture in Russia. Value US$84 million.\nRepresenting two Cypriot entities in English court proceedings concerning breach of agreements about the transfer of shares in a Russian company and related proceedings in Cyprus for negative declarations - Kolden Holdings Ltd v Rodette Commerce Ltd and another [2008] EWCA Civ 10.\nAdvising a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil in freezing order proceedings under section 44 of the Arbitration Act 1996 against a Venezuelan state owned oil \u0026amp; gas company - Mobil Cerro Negro Ltd v Petroleos De Venezuela SA [2008] EWHC 532 (Comm). Value US$12 billion.\nFraud and conspiracy proceedings before the High Court of Justice in London on behalf of France, Cyprus and Dubai based investors in the Tajik aluminum plant. Proceedings involving claims under six separate governing laws - Intermet FZCO and others v Ansol Ltd and others [2007] EWHC 226 (Comm). 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