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She understands that representing her clients’ interests requires understanding their business and objectives, and tailoring the strategy to achieve the best possible outcome, whether inside or out of the hearing room. Jessica represents clients in arbitrations before all major arbitral forums, including the AAA, ICC, ICDR, ICSID, JAMS, LCIA, and SCC as well as ad hoc arbitrations, such as UNCITRAL. She is experienced in all phases of international arbitration and award enforcement, and handles disputes from inception to collection. Jessica also regularly represents clients global award recognition and enforcement efforts as coordinating counsel and in litigations before U.S. courts under the New York Convention and the Federal Arbitration Act.\nJessica represents clients in jurisdictions across the world. 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In 2023, she was awarded the prestigious Smit-Lowenfeld Prize, which recognizes annually an outstanding article published in the previous year on any aspect of international arbitration, for her article on “The Illegality Objection in Investor-State Arbitration” (co-authored with Caline Mouawad, published in Arbitration International, Volume 37, Issue 1).\nJessica is fluent in English and German, and proficient in French and Spanish. She received her J.D. cum laude from Harvard Law School and her B.A. cum laude from Columbia University. She has conducted legal studies at Cambridge University. 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Representation of a Lebanese company in an ICC Arbitration against the French company Sodexho International, regarding a wrongful termination of a joint venture. Representation of the French leading hairdresser network company, Provalliance, in a litigation regarding wrongful termination of distribution contracts and trademark infringement. Representation of the French leading hairdresser network company, Provalliance, in a litigation brought by its main competitor for unfair business. 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The dispute concerns a silver, indium and gallium mining project.{{ FIELD }}Representing claimant The Renco Group in a UNCITRAL Arbitration against Peru brought under the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. The dispute concerns a copper mining project and poly-metallic smelting operation.{{ FIELD }}Representing claimant Bear Creek Mining Company in an ICSID arbitration against Peru in the first case brought under the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement. The dispute concerns a silver mining project.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Asian mining company in a potential investor-state arbitration against a Latin American state concerning a large iron ore mining project.{{ FIELD }}Representing a state-owned entity in a multibillion dollar ICC arbitration in a construction dispute relating to expansion of an oil refinery.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Latin American pharmaceutical company in an ICC arbitration related to claims arising out of the sale of the company to an international pharmaceutical company.{{ FIELD }}Representing an international telecommunications provider in ICC arbitration involving breach of contract and fraud claims concerning a master services IT agreement.{{ FIELD }}Representation of an international telecommunications provider in ad hoc arbitration under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules concerning breach of contract claims and counterclaims for monies allegedly owed for termination of international call traffic.{{ FIELD }}Representation of an Argentine client in ICDR arbitration against South American gas distribution company.{{ FIELD }}Representation of an international hospitality company in international disputes related to hotel properties in Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Korea and Guam.{{ FIELD }}Representation of Khan Resources Inc. in the jurisdictional phase of an Energy Charter Treaty arbitration (including contract and investment law claims) against Mongolia concerning a Uranium mining project.{{ FIELD }}Representation of an Asian electronics company in ICC arbitration against another Asian electronics company in dispute related to patent license agreement.{{ FIELD }}Representation of a multilateral, quasi-governmental entity in ad hoc arbitration under UNCITRAL Rules in a dispute with an Asian supplier.{{ FIELD }}Representation of a Brazilian product manufacturer against U.S. distributor in ICDR arbitration.{{ FIELD }}Representation of a Brazilian product manufacturer against U.S. joint-venture party in arbitration under the JAMS International Arbitration Rules.{{ FIELD }}Obtained arbitral award for a Brazilian product distributor in international arbitration (ICDR) after multiple hearing days, multiple expert witnesses and multiple languages in connection with complex claims, counterclaims and jurisdictional issues.{{ FIELD }}Successfully represented a Brazilian claimant in enforcement action in the United States under the Panama Convention of an arbitral award rendered by a tribunal in an arbitration seated in Brazil.{{ FIELD }}Obtained dismissal on jurisdictional grounds of an ICC arbitration commenced against client, an Eastern European governmental entity, seeking over $40 million in damages for breach of contract and related claims.{{ FIELD }}Representation of an Eastern European government in parallel proceedings before two international arbitral institutions.{{ FIELD }}Obtained separate arbitral awards against telecommunications companies in two West Africa countries on behalf of an international voice and data communications company in ad hoc arbitrations under the UNCITRAL Rules.{{ FIELD }}Representation of an international voice and data communications company in two separate ICDR proceedings against South American telecommunications companies; obtained favorable settlements for client.{{ FIELD }}Representation of investor in case under NAFTA against one of the member states for violations of NAFTA and international law in connection with a mining project.{{ FIELD }}Successfully defeated anti-suit injunction action brought against client, a South American corporation, seeking to enjoin the client from proceeding with an action in South America.{{ FIELD }}President of arbitral tribunal in an ICC arbitration involving breach of contract and related claims between two Caribbean-based companies and their North American joint venture partner.{{ FIELD }}President of arbitral tribunal in between an ICC arbitration between Asian manufacturer of digital devices against North American reseller seeking amounts allegedly owed under supplier agreement.{{ FIELD }}Co-arbitrator in multiparty dispute under the ICDR Rules concerning claims to respective interests in an online gaming business.{{ FIELD }}Co-arbitrator in dispute between a South American party and an Australian party under the ICDR Rules related to breach of contract and related claims concerning shipments of coal.{{ FIELD }}Sole arbitrator in arbitration under the AAA Commercial Rules between a South American company and a North American company concerning breach of contract and related claims arising out of joint venture for the purchase and sale of pig iron.{{ FIELD }}Sole arbitrator in ICC arbitration between Asian manufacturer of office supplies and North American purchaser involving claims for breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and unjust enrichment.{{ FIELD }}Sole arbitrator in ICDR arbitration between a South American company and a North American company concerning breach of contract and related claims for failure to procure multiple performances in South America by internationally renowned recording artist.{{ FIELD }}Mediator in a real estate dispute between North American- and Caribbean-based company.{{ FIELD }}Sole Arbitrator in a dispute under the AAA Commercial Rules, administered by the ICDR, related to alleged breach of contract related to commission payments under referral agreement for raising financing. (Finance){{ FIELD }}Harry Burnett focuses on international commercial and investor-state arbitration matters, along with general domestic and international litigation. A partner in our International Arbitration practice, Harry represents clients in a broad array of international disputes and frequently serves as an arbitrator in international disputes.\nWith more than 25 years of litigation and arbitration experience, he represents clients in arbitration of international commercial disputes under rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), JAMS International and the CPR International Institute for Conflict Prevention \u0026amp; Resolution, and in investor-state arbitrations under the rules of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), the ICSID Additional Facility, the UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) and the ICC related to claims under bilateral investment treaties, the Energy Charter Treaty, multilateral investment instruments and local investment laws.\nIn addition, Harry frequently serves as a mediator as well as arbitrator in international disputes, whether as sole arbitrator, party-appointed arbitrator or chair.  He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.\nHarry has been ranked in Chambers Global, Chambers USA, Chambers Latin America and Legal 500 for International Arbitration. He has also been recognized by The International Who’s Who of Oil \u0026amp; Gas Lawyers and The International Who’s Who of Energy Lawyers and is an Approved Leading Private Practitioner in Arbitration – Latin American Corporate Counsel Association\nA frequent speaker and author, Harry is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.\n \nADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, AND ILLINOIS; AND FLORIDA Henry Burnett Partner Who's Who Legal: Mining 2024 WWL Inclusion in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in International Arbitration - Commercial The Best Lawyers in America® Chambers Brazil 2022 A Global Perspective: M\u0026amp;A Deals and Disputes Heading into 2022 Berkeley Research Group’s Publication, 2022 “He understands client service, how different cultures work, is always on top of the case and is easy to interact with.\" Chambers Global 2022 Who’s Who Legal: Oil \u0026amp; GAS GAR Who’s Who Legal: Energy GAR Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders – Arbitration GAR Leading Individual Legal 500 Latin America 2022 Named a leading lawyer for International Arbitration by The Latin American Corporate Counsel Association LACCA International Arbitration Chambers Global \"He is a tough negotiator and he helped us get a really great deal.\" Chambers USA \"He knows how to fight, how to analyze the case as a whole and how to go into detail.\" Chambers Latin America He has \"invaluable expertise,\" \"was really exceptional,\" and \"really led the way...\" Chambers Latin America \"Henry Burnett has a long experience and good reputation in the region.\" Latin Lawyer 250 The Legal 500 Latin America  The International Who's Who of Oil \u0026amp; Gas Lawyers  The International Who's Who of Energy Lawyers  University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Law School Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University School of Law Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Florida Illinois New Jersey New York Approved Leading Private Practitioner in Arbitration – Latin American Corporate Counsel Association Director, Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce, New York Visiting Professor, \"Investor-State Arbitration\", Vanderbilt Law School Director, Miami International Arbitration Society, 2023 Adjunct Professor, University of Miami School of Law Representing claimant South American Silver Ltd. in a UNCITRAL arbitration brought under the UK-Bolivia bilateral investment treaty. The dispute concerns a silver, indium and gallium mining project. Representing claimant The Renco Group in a UNCITRAL Arbitration against Peru brought under the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. The dispute concerns a copper mining project and poly-metallic smelting operation. Representing claimant Bear Creek Mining Company in an ICSID arbitration against Peru in the first case brought under the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement. The dispute concerns a silver mining project. Representing a Asian mining company in a potential investor-state arbitration against a Latin American state concerning a large iron ore mining project. Representing a state-owned entity in a multibillion dollar ICC arbitration in a construction dispute relating to expansion of an oil refinery. Representing a Latin American pharmaceutical company in an ICC arbitration related to claims arising out of the sale of the company to an international pharmaceutical company. Representing an international telecommunications provider in ICC arbitration involving breach of contract and fraud claims concerning a master services IT agreement. Representation of an international telecommunications provider in ad hoc arbitration under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules concerning breach of contract claims and counterclaims for monies allegedly owed for termination of international call traffic. Representation of an Argentine client in ICDR arbitration against South American gas distribution company. Representation of an international hospitality company in international disputes related to hotel properties in Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Korea and Guam. Representation of Khan Resources Inc. in the jurisdictional phase of an Energy Charter Treaty arbitration (including contract and investment law claims) against Mongolia concerning a Uranium mining project. Representation of an Asian electronics company in ICC arbitration against another Asian electronics company in dispute related to patent license agreement. Representation of a multilateral, quasi-governmental entity in ad hoc arbitration under UNCITRAL Rules in a dispute with an Asian supplier. Representation of a Brazilian product manufacturer against U.S. distributor in ICDR arbitration. Representation of a Brazilian product manufacturer against U.S. joint-venture party in arbitration under the JAMS International Arbitration Rules. Obtained arbitral award for a Brazilian product distributor in international arbitration (ICDR) after multiple hearing days, multiple expert witnesses and multiple languages in connection with complex claims, counterclaims and jurisdictional issues. Successfully represented a Brazilian claimant in enforcement action in the United States under the Panama Convention of an arbitral award rendered by a tribunal in an arbitration seated in Brazil. Obtained dismissal on jurisdictional grounds of an ICC arbitration commenced against client, an Eastern European governmental entity, seeking over $40 million in damages for breach of contract and related claims. Representation of an Eastern European government in parallel proceedings before two international arbitral institutions. Obtained separate arbitral awards against telecommunications companies in two West Africa countries on behalf of an international voice and data communications company in ad hoc arbitrations under the UNCITRAL Rules. Representation of an international voice and data communications company in two separate ICDR proceedings against South American telecommunications companies; obtained favorable settlements for client. Representation of investor in case under NAFTA against one of the member states for violations of NAFTA and international law in connection with a mining project. Successfully defeated anti-suit injunction action brought against client, a South American corporation, seeking to enjoin the client from proceeding with an action in South America. President of arbitral tribunal in an ICC arbitration involving breach of contract and related claims between two Caribbean-based companies and their North American joint venture partner. President of arbitral tribunal in between an ICC arbitration between Asian manufacturer of digital devices against North American reseller seeking amounts allegedly owed under supplier agreement. Co-arbitrator in multiparty dispute under the ICDR Rules concerning claims to respective interests in an online gaming business. Co-arbitrator in dispute between a South American party and an Australian party under the ICDR Rules related to breach of contract and related claims concerning shipments of coal. Sole arbitrator in arbitration under the AAA Commercial Rules between a South American company and a North American company concerning breach of contract and related claims arising out of joint venture for the purchase and sale of pig iron. Sole arbitrator in ICC arbitration between Asian manufacturer of office supplies and North American purchaser involving claims for breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and unjust enrichment. Sole arbitrator in ICDR arbitration between a South American company and a North American company concerning breach of contract and related claims for failure to procure multiple performances in South America by internationally renowned recording artist. Mediator in a real estate dispute between North American- and Caribbean-based company. Sole Arbitrator in a dispute under the AAA Commercial Rules, administered by the ICDR, related to alleged breach of contract related to commission payments under referral agreement for raising financing. 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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. 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. 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include leading telecommunications, mining, financial services, software, luxury goods and manufacturing firms.  Shouvik has represented clients at numerous procedural and merits hearings.  Clients and peers have described him as an \"invaluable asset in any matter\"; a \"sharp and great cross-examiner\"; and a \"brilliant arbitration lawyer\".  His cases are sited in both common law and civil law jurisdictions, and he has broad familiarity with the leading institutional and ad hoc rules.\nShouvik has represented clients before the European Court of Human Rights and has advised on cases before the Court of Justice of the European Union.\nShouvik regularly teaches and speaks about arbitration, including at Harvard Law School, the University of Miami, the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences and the National Law University, Delhi.  His scholarship has appeared in the Journal of International Arbitration, Global Energy Law and Sustainability and the Yale Journal of 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Schofield (S.D.N.Y.).\n  Shouvik Bhattacharya lawyer Counsel \"Shouvik has an extensive grasp of the workings of the business, which makes him an invaluable asset in any matter\" Lexology Index: Arbitration 2026 \"He very effectively draws together evidence that spans years\"  Lexology Index: Arbitration 2026 \"He has ample experience having helped to secure numerous investor-state and commercial arbitration victories\" Lexology Index: Arbitration 2026 Named Leading Associate Legal 500 UK 2026 \"He is excellent, sharp and a great cross-examiner.\" Lexology Index: Arbitration 2025 \"He has an impressive practice with particular expertise in India-related disputes.\" Lexology Index: Arbitration 2025 \"Shouvik is a brilliant arbitration lawyer with deep knowledge and great experience\" Who's Who Legal: Arbitration, 2024 \"His ... understanding of the business and its technical aspects to formulate legal arguments is remarkable\" Who's Who Legal: Arbitration, 2024 \"He is a great cross-examiner\" Who's Who Legal: Arbitration, 2024 \"He is always on top of his cases and extremely quick on his feet\"  Who's Who Legal: Arbitration, 2024 Future Leader Who's Who Legal: Arbitration, 2024 Ranked as the next generation of arbitration. 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Amount in dispute: more than $1 billion (Algerian law).{{ FIELD }}A Spanish company against an Algerian company in an ICC arbitration arising out of the purchase of a stake in a fertilizer plant and the exercice of a pre-emptive right in a shareholder agreement (Algerian law).{{ FIELD }}Two leading Algerian beverage companies against a German mould manufacturer in an ICC arbitration relating to a bottling plant and mould defects (French law).{{ FIELD }}Representing an Algerian company in an ICC arbitration relating to a brick factory (Swiss law).{{ FIELD }}Representing a subsidiary of a French construction group against a Monaco company in an ICC arbitration relating to an offshore extension project (Monaco law).{{ FIELD }}Representing a French oil group against a Gabonese company in an ICC arbitration concerning a hydrocarbons exploration and production sharing contract (French and Gabonese laws).{{ FIELD }}Representing a Congolese mining company against a South African company in an ICC arbitration relating to the development of a cobalt deposit (Congolese law - dispute value greater than EUR 790 million).{{ FIELD }}Representing a French energy company in an AFA arbitration relating to gas price revision of a long-term contract concluded with a French oil group (French law).{{ FIELD }}Representing a Moroccan food company in an ICC arbitration regarding breach of representations and warranties of a share purchase agreement and wrongful termination of a distribution contract (Moroccan law).{{ FIELD }}Representing a French pharmaceutical company in an ICC arbitration regarding the wrongful termination of a contract pertaining to the development of anti-wrinkle fillers (French law).{{ FIELD }}Representing SolEs Badajoz GmbH against the Kingdom of Spain in an ICSID arbitration in the field of photovoltaic energy, on the ground of the Energy Charter.{{ FIELD }}Representing Société des Mines de Loulo against the Republic of Mali in an ICSID arbitration relating to a gold mine and tax claims imposed in breach of a stabilization clause in a concession agreement.{{ FIELD }}Representing Indonesian investors in an ICSID arbitration against a West African State relating to the State’s revocation of an iron ore mining license, on the basis of a mining agreement and a mining code.{{ FIELD }}Representing the Republic of Guinea against BSGR in an ICSID arbitration relating to an alleged expropriation of the rights to exploit an iron mine, on the basis of an investment law (dispute value greater than USD 5 billion).{{ FIELD }}Representing the Republic of Guinea against Getma International in two arbitration proceedings concerning the Government’s termination of a concession agreement relating to management and operation of a port terminal. Arbitration proceedings were administrated by ICSID on the basis of an investment law and by the CCJA on the basis of the concession agreement.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Republic of Guinea in an ICC arbitration against a Russian investor relating to the sale and exploitation of a bauxite plant (dispute value greater than EUR 800 million).{{ FIELD }}Representing the Republic of Guinea against the Société Industrielle des Boissons de Guinée in an ICSID arbitration relating to the alleged expropriation of a beverage factory, on the basis of an investment law.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Spanish company against an Algerian entity in an ICC arbitration relating to the construction of a railway in North Africa (Algerian law).{{ FIELD }}Representing a French company in an ICC arbitration relating to the construction of an LNG terminal (French admnistrative law).{{ FIELD }}Representing British investors against Uruguay in a set aside proceeding before the Paris Court of Appeal (the BIT claim was related to expropriation of an iron ore mine) (value of the dispute greater than EUR 3 billion).{{ FIELD }}Representing a Canadian airline in a set aside proceeding before the Paris Court of Appeal (the BIT claim was related to transfer of funds).{{ FIELD }}Representing a French company against the Municipality of Lima in a set aside proceeding before the Paris Court of Appeal relating to the construction of highway project (value of the dispute greater than EUR 1.5 billion).{{ FIELD }}Representing a French energy company against a consortium of European companies in an ICC arbitration relating to the construction of a gas terminal in the south of France, before the French Council of State in a set aside proceeding.{{ FIELD }}Representing a French energy company against a consortium of European companies in enforcement proceedings before French court.{{ FIELD }}Secretary to arbitral tribunals in three ICC arbitrations relating to the construction of a road and a stadium in a West African country.{{ FIELD }}Agnès Bizard is an International Arbitration Counsel in King \u0026amp; Spalding’s Paris office. Her practice focuses on investment, construction and commercial disputes, with particular focus on energy, infrastructure and manufacturing sectors.\nAgnès has participated in numerous arbitral proceedings conducted under the ICSID, ICC, AFA and CCJA arbitration rules, in which she delivered opening and closing arguments and cross-examined witnesses, quantum and technical experts. She has substantial experience in multiple jurisdictions, in West and North Africa especially. She also frequently appears before French courts in set aside proceedings.\nIn addition to her work as counsel, Agnès sits as an arbitrator. \nAgnès is also serving as an officer in several arbitral organizations, including as Court Member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, Co-Chair of the IBA Subcommittee on Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards and Co-Chair of the CFA40. Agnès Bizard counsel Counsel Rising Star – International Arbitration Law 360 Future Leader - International Arbitration Lexology (WWL Legal) 2024-2025 International Arbitration Rising Star Legal 500 MENA - France, 2024 Ones to Watch - International Arbitration - Best Lawyers France - 2022 / 2025 London School of Economics and Political Science, UK  Sorbonne University, Paris I, France  France Co-Chair IBA Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards Subcommittee Co-Chair CFA40 Member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration Board member of the ICC Observatory (France) Representing a Middle Eastern State against another Middle Eastern State in a set aside proceeding before the Paris Court of Appeal regarding a $35 billion treaty dispute relating to oil and gas transportation rights, acts of state and local law issues A Spanish contractor in an ICC arbitration against an Algerian State affiliated joint venture arising out of the construction and commissioning of a gas processing plant in North Africa. Amount in dispute: more than $1 billion (Algerian law). A Spanish company against an Algerian company in an ICC arbitration arising out of the purchase of a stake in a fertilizer plant and the exercice of a pre-emptive right in a shareholder agreement (Algerian law). Two leading Algerian beverage companies against a German mould manufacturer in an ICC arbitration relating to a bottling plant and mould defects (French law). Representing an Algerian company in an ICC arbitration relating to a brick factory (Swiss law). Representing a subsidiary of a French construction group against a Monaco company in an ICC arbitration relating to an offshore extension project (Monaco law). Representing a French oil group against a Gabonese company in an ICC arbitration concerning a hydrocarbons exploration and production sharing contract (French and Gabonese laws). Representing a Congolese mining company against a South African company in an ICC arbitration relating to the development of a cobalt deposit (Congolese law - dispute value greater than EUR 790 million). Representing a French energy company in an AFA arbitration relating to gas price revision of a long-term contract concluded with a French oil group (French law). Representing a Moroccan food company in an ICC arbitration regarding breach of representations and warranties of a share purchase agreement and wrongful termination of a distribution contract (Moroccan law). Representing a French pharmaceutical company in an ICC arbitration regarding the wrongful termination of a contract pertaining to the development of anti-wrinkle fillers (French law). Representing SolEs Badajoz GmbH against the Kingdom of Spain in an ICSID arbitration in the field of photovoltaic energy, on the ground of the Energy Charter. Representing Société des Mines de Loulo against the Republic of Mali in an ICSID arbitration relating to a gold mine and tax claims imposed in breach of a stabilization clause in a concession agreement. Representing Indonesian investors in an ICSID arbitration against a West African State relating to the State’s revocation of an iron ore mining license, on the basis of a mining agreement and a mining code. Representing the Republic of Guinea against BSGR in an ICSID arbitration relating to an alleged expropriation of the rights to exploit an iron mine, on the basis of an investment law (dispute value greater than USD 5 billion). Representing the Republic of Guinea against Getma International in two arbitration proceedings concerning the Government’s termination of a concession agreement relating to management and operation of a port terminal. Arbitration proceedings were administrated by ICSID on the basis of an investment law and by the CCJA on the basis of the concession agreement. Representing a Republic of Guinea in an ICC arbitration against a Russian investor relating to the sale and exploitation of a bauxite plant (dispute value greater than EUR 800 million). Representing the Republic of Guinea against the Société Industrielle des Boissons de Guinée in an ICSID arbitration relating to the alleged expropriation of a beverage factory, on the basis of an investment law. Representing a Spanish company against an Algerian entity in an ICC arbitration relating to the construction of a railway in North Africa (Algerian law). Representing a French company in an ICC arbitration relating to the construction of an LNG terminal (French admnistrative law). Representing British investors against Uruguay in a set aside proceeding before the Paris Court of Appeal (the BIT claim was related to expropriation of an iron ore mine) (value of the dispute greater than EUR 3 billion). Representing a Canadian airline in a set aside proceeding before the Paris Court of Appeal (the BIT claim was related to transfer of funds). Representing a French company against the Municipality of Lima in a set aside proceeding before the Paris Court of Appeal relating to the construction of highway project (value of the dispute greater than EUR 1.5 billion). Representing a French energy company against a consortium of European companies in an ICC arbitration relating to the construction of a gas terminal in the south of France, before the French Council of State in a set aside proceeding. Representing a French energy company against a consortium of European companies in enforcement proceedings before French court. Secretary to arbitral tribunals in three ICC arbitrations relating to the construction of a road and a stadium in a West African country.","searchable_name":"Agnès Bizard","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":447258,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":5631,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eCarson is a Senior\u0026nbsp;Associate in King \u0026amp; Spalding's International Disputes practice. 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The case was successfully dismissed on forum non conveniens grounds.{{ FIELD }}Represented a UK-based pharmaceutical company against a sublicensee regarding unpaid royalties and sublicense fees; the parties settled on terms favorable to the client.{{ FIELD }}Represented a major Spanish energy company in an UNCITRAL arbitration involving a force majeure declaration resulting from an earthquake in the Caribbean and a utility's inability to take regasified LNG.{{ FIELD }}Represented ICE detainees in a Religious Liberty case stemming from state and federal authorities restricting the detainees' ability to practice their faith while in custody.{{ FIELD }}Carson is a Senior Associate in King \u0026amp; Spalding's International Disputes practice. He represents clients in high-stakes international commercial disputes, investment treaty arbitrations, and global award enforcement actions.  Carson regularly represents clients in international disputes in the oil and gas, renewable energy, and aerospace sectors.  Carson is licensed in New York, Georgia, and Washington, D.C. \nCommitted to the latest developments in the field, Carson has served as a delegate to the U.N. Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) during its discussion on reforms to Investor-State Dispute Settlement. He handles disputes before major arbitral forums, including the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID); the American Arbitration Association and its International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA/ICDR), and the Swiss Arbitration Centre (SAC).  \nCarson received his J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Dispute Resolution Law Journal. Carson earned his B.A. from Brigham Young University and graduated with University Honors, the highest academic distinction awarded to undergraduates. \nDuring law school, Carson served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Dolly M. Gee of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California in Los Angeles. He also interned in the chambers of Presiding Justice Tricia A. Bigelow of the California Court of Appeal.\nCarson is fluent in Portuguese. Carson Bennett lawyer Senior Associate Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School Pepperdine University Pepperdine University School of Law Supreme Court of the United States U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia District of Columbia Georgia New York American Society of International Law Young ICCA J. Reuben Clark Law Society Representing The Coca-Cola Company in a Europe-based commercial arbitration under a long-term sponsorship agreement. Representing Chevron Thailand Exploration \u0026amp; Production Co. in a Zurich-seated ad hoc arbitration against the Government of Thailand, concerning a dispute in excess of US$ 2 billion regarding the decommissioning of offshore assets in the Gulf of Thailand. Enforcing a US$ 77 million ICSID award against the Kingdom of Spain in U.S. federal court on behalf of Blasket Renewable Investments Part of the commercial arbitration team that won declaratory relief worth over US$ 600 million for a U.S.-based natural gas liquefaction company in a AAA arbitration involving a disputed payment calculation. Representing Chevron Corporation in a treaty arbitration against the Republic of Ecuador seated in The Hague, concerning the fraudulent US$ 9 billion \"Lago Agrio\" environmental judgment issued by the Ecuadorian courts. Represented an American LNG company in an ICDR arbitration governed by New York law concerning the scheduling terms of a long-term Sale and Purchase Agreement. Represented an American storage company in an ICC arbitration concerning the purchase price of a Brazilian joint venture. Prior to the merits hearing, the parties settled on terms favorable to the client. Represented a major U.S.-based electric utility in an ICDR arbitration involving a contract dispute with its Canadian supplier of nuclear fuel. Prior to the merits hearing, the parties settled the dispute on terms favorable to the client. Represented a U.A.E-based retailer in U.S. federal court against its American franchisee over alleged breaches of contract. The case was successfully dismissed on forum non conveniens grounds. Represented a UK-based pharmaceutical company against a sublicensee regarding unpaid royalties and sublicense fees; the parties settled on terms favorable to the client. Represented a major Spanish energy company in an UNCITRAL arbitration involving a force majeure declaration resulting from an earthquake in the Caribbean and a utility's inability to take regasified LNG. Represented ICE detainees in a Religious Liberty case stemming from state and federal authorities restricting the detainees' ability to practice their faith while in custody.","searchable_name":"Carson W. Bennett","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":436470,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":5083,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eKabir Bhalla is an associate and barrister in the London office of King \u0026amp; Spalding. A member of the firm\u0026rsquo;s International Arbitration and Litigation group, Kabir has appeared as counsel before the Privy Council, Court of Appeal, High Court and Employment Appeal Tribunal, and has acted in numerous ICC, LCIA and LMAA arbitrations, in the energy sector and beyond. 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A member of the firm’s International Arbitration and Litigation group, Kabir has appeared as counsel before the Privy Council, Court of Appeal, High Court and Employment Appeal Tribunal, and has acted in numerous ICC, LCIA and LMAA arbitrations, in the energy sector and beyond. \nPrior to joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Kabir worked as a barrister at two of the leading sets of London commercial barristers’ chambers; 20 Essex Street and 11 King’s Bench Walk. He has a particular interest in the shipping, oil \u0026amp; gas and commodities sectors, in both arbitration and arbitration-related litigation. He has advised and appeared in significant disputes involving major international energy companies, such as the landmark Ocensa pipeline litigation in the English High Court.  \nFrom 2015-2016 he was Judicial Assistant (Law Clerk) to Lord Sumption and Lord Clarke at the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom and the Privy Council, where he worked on high-profile commercial and public and private international law matters, including the leading cases on penalty clauses (Cavendish Square Holding BV v El Makdessi [2015] UKSC 67), implied terms (Marks and Spencer Plc v BNP Paribas Securities Services Trust (Jersey) Ltd [2015] UKSC 72), and the foreign act of state doctrine and state immunity (Belhaj and anr. v Straw and ors. [2017] 2 WLR 456).\nKabir graduated with a starred first-class degree in History from the University of Oxford, winning a Gibbs Prize for academic achievement. He subsequently undertook the Graduate Diploma in Law and Bar Course at City Law School in London, placing second in his year for commercial law. Awarded a Lord Diplock Scholarship by the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, he represented the Inn at the 21st Willem C. Vis. International Commercial Arbitration Moot, coached by Stewart Boyd CBE QC. He has also held a Guest Fellowship at the National Law University of India, Jodhpur, where he has lectured in international arbitration law and practice.  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Acting against a state in ICC arbitral proceedings claiming declaratory relief concerning the construction of an oil pipeline.   Acting for a major insurer in arbitral proceedings concerning the death of a racehorse, raising complex conflict of laws points.   Acting for major energy, commodities and shipping companies in LMAA and LCIA arbitrations, including maritime disputes concerning demurrage, cargo shortage, cargo quality, hire and breach of charter. Acting for a major shipping line in an arbitration concerning the construction of call options in seven oil tanker purchase contracts. Advising a major international corporation in an arbitration under the 2013 UNCITRAL Rules concerning the construction of a mine. Litigation\nAppeared before the Privy Council on behalf of the Jamaican National Competition Regulator in a major telecoms competition matter: Fair Trading Commission v Digicel Jamaica Ltd [2017] UKPC 28. 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