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international commercial and investment arbitration, under the rules of all major arbitral institutions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamaa has been singled out by clients for being \u0026ldquo;spectacular\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;outstanding,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;energetic and determined,\u0026rdquo; a \u0026ldquo;magnificent lawyer,\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;really, really phenomenal\u0026rdquo; (\u003cem\u003eChambers USA\u003c/em\u003e). 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Representation involves securing favorable interim relief remedies before the DIFC Courts in Dubai.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Canadian construction company in an UNCITRAL construction arbitration under Saudi law, involving allegations of delay in the performance of a project.{{ FIELD }}Representing Hungary in an ICSID arbitration under the Hungary-Portugal BIT in relation to the bankruptcy of the investor.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Polish chemical manufacturer in a London-based ICC arbitration under New York law relating to the termination of a supply agreement.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Hungarian energy company in an ICSID arbitration under the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) involving the company's investments in Croatia.{{ FIELD }}Advising an American investor in an ICSID arbitration against the government of Egypt under the U.S.-Egypt bilateral investment treaty.{{ FIELD }}Representing a hotel management company in a London-based ICC arbitration under the laws of the United Arab Emirates relating to a hotel in the UAE.{{ FIELD }}Representing a large international organization in an ad hoc arbitration under the UNCITRAL rules involving allegations of breach of contract by one of its global vendors.{{ FIELD }}Representing a hotel management company in a Paris-based ICC arbitration relating to a hospitality project in Lebanon under the laws of Lebanon.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Malaysian joint venture in a dispute under the LCIA arbitration rules related to the supply of equipment to an offshore oil platform in Qatar.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Djiboutian company in ICDR arbitration proceedings governed by Texas law against a U.S. government contractor for breach of contract for the performance of personnel recruitment and management at a U.S. Navy base in Djibouti.{{ FIELD }}Representing an American aerospace, arms, defense and technology corporation in a dispute with a Western Asian government’s military, involving the manufacture and supply of helicopters.{{ FIELD }}Representing an American multinational aerospace and defense technology company in an ICC dispute against the Armed Forces of a Middle Eastern government, involving the supply of helicopter acoustic warning technology.{{ FIELD }}Representing a large international organization in an international commercial arbitration pursuant to the UNCITRAL arbitration rules involving a contractual dispute with an aircraft vendor servicing the international organization via helicopter in South Sudan.{{ FIELD }}Advising an American multinational aerospace and defense technology company regarding its obligations and remedies for delivery of aircraft fuselage parts to a European aircraft manufacturer.{{ FIELD }}Acting as Emergency Arbitrator in an AAA/ICDR dispute (New York law, New York seat) between a Swiss electromechanical repair and consulting company operating in the aviation industry, and a US developer of Brain Fingerprinting technology relating to allegations of fraudulent inducement and IP right violations in connection with a partnership agreement between the parties.{{ FIELD }}Samaa Haridi is a civil and common law-trained, trilingual lawyer with over 20 years of experience representing clients from all over the world in international commercial and investment arbitration, under the rules of all major arbitral institutions.\nSamaa has been singled out by clients for being “spectacular”, “outstanding,” “energetic and determined,” a “magnificent lawyer,” and “really, really phenomenal” (Chambers USA). Sources also acknowledge her as being a “first-class arbitration lawyer; one of the best in the region” (Who’s Who Legal) and a “global leader” whose “reputation is sky rocketing” (Who’s Who Legal). She is one of fifteen international arbitration practitioners in North America singled out by Who’s Who Legal as a Global Elite Thought Leader – Arbitration.\nIn addition to her work as counsel, Samaa frequently sits as an arbitrator in international commercial and investment disputes. She is also currently serving as an officer in a number of arbitral organizations, including as Vice President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, past Senior Co-Chair of the Arbitration Committee of the International Bar Association, and a member of ICCA’s Governing Board.\nSamaa is a member of the New York, California, and England \u0026amp; Wales bars. She is fluent in French and Arabic, and conversant in Spanish.\nPublications:\n\n“Force Majeure and Unforeseen Events in the Middle East and North Africa.”  MENA Leading Arbitrators’ Guide to International Arbitration, JURIS (2023)\n“Security for Costs and Claims in International Arbitration.” Provisional and Emergency Measures in International Arbitration, Edward Elgar Publishing (2023)\n “Arbitration as a Key Tool for Businesses in the MENA Region.” African Business (2023)\n“COVID-19 and Energy Disputes.” International Arbitration and the COVID-19 Revolution, Kluwer Law International (2020)\n“Security for Costs and Claim Under the ICC Rules of Arbitration: Rare but Possible.” ICC Dispute Resolution Bulletin (2020)\nChapter Publication, “The Agreement on Promotion, Protection and Guarantee of Investments Among Member States of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC),” World Arbitration Reporter (2019)\nChapter Publication, “Article 26 of the Convention on The Settlement of Investment Disputes Between States and Nationals of Other States,” published in The ICSID Convention, Regulation and Rules – A Practical Commentary, Edward Elgar Publishing (2019)\nChapter Publication “Enforcement of ICSID Awards” published in International Arbitration in the United States, Wolter’s Kluwer (2017)\n“Public Policy: Can the Unruly Horse be Tamed?” The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediation, and Dispute Management (2017)\n“Using New York Fora to Enforce Judgments After Motorola Credit Corp. v. Standard Chartered Bank and Daimler AG v. Bauman.” New York Dispute Resolution Lawyer (2016)\n“Towards Greater Gender and Ethnic Diversity in International Arbitration.” International Arbitration Review of the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (2016)\n“The Public Policy Exception Under the New York Convention: The Unruly Arabian Horse in the Middle East Region.” Transnational Dispute Management (2015)\n“New York Courts Revisit the Balance Between Debtors and Creditors in Enforcement Proceedings.” International Bar Association Arbitration News (2014)\n Partner Global Elite Thought Leader (Arbitration) Who's Who Legal, 2022 International Arbitration (Counsel)  Chambers USA, 2015-2022 International Arbitration Legal 500 US, 2015, 2017-2022 Advocate of the Year  Muslim Bar Association of New York, 2020 Notable Women in Law for professional skills, exemplary leadership skills and impact on the local community Crain’s New York Business, 2019 Thought Leader (Arbitration) Who's Who Legal, 2017-2019 Future Star Benchmark Litigation, 2015 Burton Award (Excellence in Legal Writing) Burton Foundation, 2009 University of Paris I, Panthéon-Sorbonne  University of San Diego University of San Diego School of Law University of Paris I, Panthéon-Sorbonne  U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Central District of California U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York California New York England and Wales Vice President, ICC Court of Arbitration Member, Advisory Council of Africa Arbitration (AA) Member, Arbitral Women Member, New York International Arbitration Club Member, French-American Bar Association (FABA) Former Vice President, LCIA Arab Users' Council Former Co-Editor-in-Chief, ICC Dispute Resolution Bulletin Former Editorial Board Member, Kluwer Journal of International Arbitration Panel of Arbitrators, Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA) Panel of Arbitrators, International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA/ICDR) Panel of Arbitrators, Dubai International Arbitration Center (DIAC) Member, ICCA Governing Board Past Senior Co-Chair, Arbitration Committee, International Bar Association Executive Committee Member, Foundation for International Arbitration Advocacy (FIAA) Global Steering Committee Member, Equal Representation in Arbitration Pledge Advisory Committee Member, Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA) Vice President of Arbitration Committee, Lagos Court of Arbitration Users Council Member, Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) Former Member (Egypt), ICC Court of Arbitration Representing Canadian and Lebanese investors in an ICSID arbitration against the Republic of Armenia, in connection with the expropriation of waste management contracts in the country's capital. Representing a large international organization in an international commercial arbitration pursuant to the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules involving a contractual dispute with an aircraft vendor servicing the international organization in South Sudan. Representing a leading China-based conglomerate and its affiliates in an AAA-ICDR arbitration under Delaware law (San Francisco seat) brought by former business partners in relation to a failed U.S.-based online travel agency. Representing a Spanish contractor in a Paris-based ICC arbitration under Greek law involving the upgrade of an oil refinery in Greece. Representing a large Japanese telecommunications company an ICC arbitration under English law with a voice termination services provider involving alleged breaches of an international voice service agreement. Representing a French disposable consumer products manufacturer in a SIAC arbitration under Indian law against an Indian former joint venture partner in relation to the French company's failed investment in India. Representing a French car maker in a dispute governed by California law against a film production company in relation to the placement of the car's brand and logo in a major motion picture. Representing an Emirati hospitality company against a Mexican construction company in an UNCITRAL arbitration governed by Mexican law and administered by the PCA, in relation to allegations of delay in the construction of a hotel in Mexico. Representing a Hungarian energy company in an UNCITRAL arbitration administered by the PCA, in relation to allegations of corruption and related efforts to terminate agreements to acquire shares of a large energy company in Croatia. 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Settled during jury selection for unique settlement allowing client to pay a fraction of damages of other directors.{{ FIELD }}Defended Little League International in bet-the-company litigation alleging that the youth baseball organization was responsible for the actions of a Texas baseball coach who was convicted for assaulting numerous of his young players. Case settled before trial on confidential and favorable terms.{{ FIELD }}Represented Cook Children’s Hospital in employment discrimination suit against pediatric surgeon claiming tens of millions in damages. Obtained summary judgment on the eve of trial vindicating the hospital’s employment practices, which was upheld on appeal.{{ FIELD }}Represented architect William Croft in suit against world’s largest architecture firm for fraud and breach of employment contract. After two-week trial, obtained jury verdict for more than $4 million representing 120% of requested award. Listed as one of the verdicts of the year by the Dallas Business Journal.{{ FIELD }}Hired after client received ex-parte TRO at 5:30 PM on December 23 ordering, among other things, Yahoo, Inc. to turn off its website. Obtained dissolution of TRO in less than 24 hours (after locating judge to conduct adversary hearing on a holiday). Case then traveled through multiple judges and jurisdictions with plaintiffs trying to reinstate injunctive relief (and recused judge). Obtained summary judgment of all claims against represented directors.{{ FIELD }}Defended Excel Transportation in suit against former employees seeking more than $50 million for breach of contract and fraud. After two-week trial, jury awarded less than $1.5 million. Obtained complete defense verdict award of no damages on appeal.{{ FIELD }}Representing Hunt Asset Management in litigation against investors in a telecommunications company. Case settled before trial for exchange of releases and no monies from Hunt.{{ FIELD }}Hired by Sterling Infosystem, Inc. after existing counsel and magistrate judge recommended settlement of FCRA class action for $40 million. Altered case strategy, asserted new defenses, and engaged in minimal discovery. The day after filing the brief in opposition to plaintiff’s motion for class certification, plaintiff called and asked to settle. Case settled for $20,000.{{ FIELD }}After obtaining the settlement above, was hired by Sterling Infosystems, Inc. to take over seven class actions seeking more than $1 billion in damages pending in Virginia, California, Ohio, New York, and Illinois. Obtained dismissals of multiple matters and stays in others. The remaining matters settled on extremely favorable terms.{{ FIELD }}In a case recognized as one of the top 40 jury verdicts of the year by Texas Lawyer magazine, represented Lighthouse Programs LLC as plaintiff in infringement case that resulted in $5.5 million jury award.{{ FIELD }}In re Cool Partners - Represented group of shareholders and bankruptcy estate in litigation against members of board of directors for fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. Case settled during summary judgment argument for US$9 million, representing 90% of corporate liability insurance policies.{{ FIELD }}Geoffrey Harper is a highly sought after trial lawyer that focuses on complex commercial disputes.  Representing individuals and businesses as plaintiffs and defendants, Geoffrey has litigated cases in 29 states and five countries with a lengthy record of success. As one client noted after hiring Geoffrey just three days before trial to take over his defense, “I will never go to trial without Geoffrey Harper again.” \nGeoffrey has tried more than 30 cases to verdict as lead counsel and is known for his ability to manage bet-the-company litigation under the most difficult of circumstances. His litigation philosophy involves preparing every case for trial from the very beginning of the engagement while focusing on his client’s goals and needs. While the majority of cases will be resolved long before trial, Geoffrey believes that the best way to achieve optimal results for his clients is to always focus on how the case would be tried.\nGeoffrey concentrates his practice on commercial litigation lawsuits and has extensive experience in areas such as contractual disputes, class actions, securities litigation, intellectual property disputes, employment disputes, arbitrations, internal investigations, and healthcare matters.\nClients frequently seek Geoffrey’s counsel while facing significant crises or when needing new and creative approaches. He has been retained numerous times shortly before trial by clients seeking help after obtaining adverse rulings and needing to revamp the trial strategy. He has represented clients in some of the largest and highest stake cases in the country as well as other high-profile matters.\n  Counsel Emory University Emory University School of Law The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas School of Law U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas Texas Judicial Clerk, Chief Judge Procter Hug, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Utah Contract Action—Hired three days before trial after disastrous pretrial hearing which included summary judgment ruling on liability, sanctions orders, and evidence exclusions. Took over trial team and obtained jury verdict for half of last settlement offer and less than 10% of claimed damages. Represented Francesco Galesi, director and member of the finance committee at Worldcom, in multiple class actions seeking more than $1 trillion for fraud and violations of securities laws. Settled during jury selection for unique settlement allowing client to pay a fraction of damages of other directors. Defended Little League International in bet-the-company litigation alleging that the youth baseball organization was responsible for the actions of a Texas baseball coach who was convicted for assaulting numerous of his young players. Case settled before trial on confidential and favorable terms. Represented Cook Children’s Hospital in employment discrimination suit against pediatric surgeon claiming tens of millions in damages. Obtained summary judgment on the eve of trial vindicating the hospital’s employment practices, which was upheld on appeal. Represented architect William Croft in suit against world’s largest architecture firm for fraud and breach of employment contract. After two-week trial, obtained jury verdict for more than $4 million representing 120% of requested award. Listed as one of the verdicts of the year by the Dallas Business Journal. Hired after client received ex-parte TRO at 5:30 PM on December 23 ordering, among other things, Yahoo, Inc. to turn off its website. Obtained dissolution of TRO in less than 24 hours (after locating judge to conduct adversary hearing on a holiday). Case then traveled through multiple judges and jurisdictions with plaintiffs trying to reinstate injunctive relief (and recused judge). Obtained summary judgment of all claims against represented directors. Defended Excel Transportation in suit against former employees seeking more than $50 million for breach of contract and fraud. After two-week trial, jury awarded less than $1.5 million. Obtained complete defense verdict award of no damages on appeal. Representing Hunt Asset Management in litigation against investors in a telecommunications company. Case settled before trial for exchange of releases and no monies from Hunt. Hired by Sterling Infosystem, Inc. after existing counsel and magistrate judge recommended settlement of FCRA class action for $40 million. Altered case strategy, asserted new defenses, and engaged in minimal discovery. The day after filing the brief in opposition to plaintiff’s motion for class certification, plaintiff called and asked to settle. Case settled for $20,000. After obtaining the settlement above, was hired by Sterling Infosystems, Inc. to take over seven class actions seeking more than $1 billion in damages pending in Virginia, California, Ohio, New York, and Illinois. Obtained dismissals of multiple matters and stays in others. The remaining matters settled on extremely favorable terms. In a case recognized as one of the top 40 jury verdicts of the year by Texas Lawyer magazine, represented Lighthouse Programs LLC as plaintiff in infringement case that resulted in $5.5 million jury award. 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Advising the same client in relation to amendments to its client screening and performance standards{{ FIELD }}Peter is counsel in King \u0026amp; Spalding’s London office, specializing in public international law, ESG, sanctions and business and human rights.  He has represented states, businesses and individuals in some of the leading cases in his field, in the UK and internationally.  In addition to his disputes practice, Peter advises States and multinationals on a range of public international law issues, including human rights, immunities and climate change. \nSpecializing in complex, geopolitical disputes, Peter's disputes practice ranges across jurisdictions and disciplines.  He has represented States in proceedings at the ICJ, ITLOS, and the European Court of Human Rights (including in the leading international cases on climate change). He has represented businesses and individuals in war crimes prosecutions, tort claims involving extra-territorial environmental harm, cases relating to sovereign immunity and in EU and UK sanctions annulment proceedings.  Both in private practice and as a legal adviser to the UK Foreign Office, Peter has considerable experience advising on cross-cutting issues of extra-territorial jurisdiction and conflict of laws. \nDrawing on his disputes practice, Peter provides strategic advice to businesses on how to navigate complex, shifting and multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements relating to human rights and climate change. He has supported some of the largest companies in the world to design and implement due diligence programs to identify and address human rights and environmental impacts in their supply chains and operations. He has counselled business clients in the automotive, construction, financial services and energy sectors on issues relating to human trafficking, child and forced labor. He has advised clients in the AI and telecommunications sectors on issues relating to State interception, network shutdowns and misuse of services by end users and, he has counselled clients in the financial sector on links to environmental impacts caused by clients.\nPeter works with clients on drafting public disclosures relating to ESG issues which minimize legal risk associated with  greenwashing. He also advises businesses on how to put in place robust ESG governance procedures which conform with international standards and applicable regulation. \nAside from his corporate advisory practice, Peter advises States on international human rights and humanitarian law and has worked on a number of high profile regulatory reform projects (including in relation to labour rights, major sporting events and business and human rights more generally).\nPeter has published widely and spoken at events in the UK, USA, at the UN, across Europe, as well as in Uganda and South Africa.\nPeter is ranked by Chambers \u0026amp; Partners in Business and Human Rights Law – Global Market Leaders (Band 3) and Public International Law (Band 3), as well as by Legal 500 in Public International Law.  Citations note that:\n“Peter has excellent expertise at the intersection of international law and business and human rights, which makes him a go-to lawyer in this field\"\n\"Peter has deep and broad expertise, a keen awareness of our commercial needs, phenomenal communication skills and offers practical advice. He's a pleasure to work with.\"\nSelected Articles\nJuly 2025 \"Modern Slavery: mitigating the risks in global supply chains\" Practical Law\nSeptember 2024 “Climate Change and Human Rights: European Court Hands Down Landmark Ruling With Consequences for European States and Businesses” Energy Law Report\nMarch 2024 \"The New EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive: What Does It Mean For Non-EU Companies?\" LexisNexis Practical Guidance\nAugust 2023 \"Identifying and Addressing Child Labor in International Supply Chains\" Practical Law\nOctober 2022 \"EU Joins US in Banning Forced Labour Products: Supply Chain Human Rights Due Diligence\" Practical Law\nSeptember 2022 \"Using Contractual Clauses to Manage Supply Chain Human Rights Issues\", Practical Law\nJune 2020 “Business Views on Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence Regulation: A Comparative Analysis of Two Recent Studies” Smit, L., Bright, C., Pietropaoli, I. Jughes-Jennett, J. Hood, P. 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