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Cuts through complicated and complex matters with her no-nonsense approach.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"LEGAL 500 UK, 2021\"}{{ FIELD }}Represented a major oil and gas company in consolidated ICC arbitration proceedings (seat Vienna) concerning significant claims and counterclaims under two EPC contracts for the development of a gas project in North Africa, including central processing facilities and 370km pipeline.{{ FIELD }}Advised a consortium of multinational owners on the assessment and resolution of significant claims and disputes relating to the construction of a mega LNG project in Qatar, including claims made under the respective contracts for the two LNG trains, common sulfur facility, storage tanks and the receiving terminal in the UK.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Canadian gas exploration company in respect of its rights under a Production Sharing Agreement granted by an African State Government, and other ancillary agreements, in anticipation of a significant dispute and consequential 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financial reorganisation procedure, in respect of LCIA arbitration proceedings (seat London) for sums alleged to be due under a joint venture agreement for a pipeline project in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Saudi Arabian contractor in respect of claims and counterclaims under a series of subcontracts for projects in Saudi Arabia, in respect of counterparties subject to a financial reorganisation procedure.{{ FIELD }}Advised a European contractor in connection with the assessment and resolution of potential claims by the owner, following an equipment failure at a power station, and the broader implications for the fleet.{{ FIELD }}Represented a Korean contractor in a dispute with a state entity, concerning delays and disruptions to a power project in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advised a leading Korean contractor on the assessment and resolution of claims for extensions of time and additional costs under a series of EPC contracts for a petrochemical expansion project in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Korean contractor in connection with its claims concerning the construction of an LPG facility at a refinery in Kuwait.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Korean contractor on the assessment and resolution of its various claims arising out of the design and construction of a large gas project in the UAE.{{ FIELD }}Advised a joint venture company on claims arising out of the construction of a polyethylene plant in the UAE.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Korean contractor regarding significant claims for additional time and costs on a Fertilizer plant project in the UAE.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Saudi Arabian contractor on potential claims against the main contractor in relation to an aluminum smelter project in Qatar.{{ FIELD }}Advised the EPC joint venture contractor in disputes with the owner concerning the design and construction of a copper project in Zambia.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Korean contractor in respect of the resolution of a dispute regarding its alleged failure to meet performance guarantees for a water treatment plant in the Middle East.{{ FIELD }}Advised an international contractor in respect of its significant claims against a state entity, and ancillary disputes with subcontractors, following the termination of its EPC contract for a waste facility in the UAE.{{ FIELD }}Represented a European contractor on the resolution of claims and disputes arising under an NEC3 contract for the upgrading and uprating of a nuclear power plant.{{ FIELD }}Advised a European contractor for a major nuclear power project, on the presentation and pursuit of its significant claims for additional time and costs.{{ FIELD }}Represented a leading German contractor in adjudication proceedings under a contract with the operator, for waste retrieval, processing and storage facilities at a nuclear power plant in Eastern Europe.{{ FIELD }}Advised a European consortium supplying major equipment as part of an upgrade of a nuclear power station in Northern Europe.{{ FIELD }}Advised a large renewable energy company in relation to disputes arising from the termination of a contract for the construction of a hydropower project in Turkey.{{ FIELD }}Advised a joint venture contractor in respect of its claims against a state entity concerning the design of a hydropower project in Pakistan.{{ FIELD }}Advised a global agribusiness on a series of disputes connected to the design and implementation of works to deliver energy savings at various of its plants around the world.{{ FIELD }}Represented a global agribusiness in NAI arbitration proceedings (seat Amsterdam) concerning a Romanian oil seed and biodiesel joint venture.{{ FIELD }}Represented a major commodities company in LCIA arbitration proceedings (seat London) concerning its claim for damages resulting from an equipment failure at an oil extraction plant in the Ukraine.{{ FIELD }}Represented an owner in an expert determination regarding claims for additional sums under a contract for a giga infrastructure project in Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Advised a European transportation and logistics company on claims and disputes arising under a contract for the construction of a port in South East Asia.{{ FIELD }}Advised a terminal operating company on claims and disputes arising under a concession agreement for a port in Nigeria.{{ FIELD }}Represented a Japanese contractor in ICC arbitration proceedings (seat Colombo) concerning its significant claims for time and costs against the owner of a major highway project in Sri Lanka.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Korean contractor on its claim for additional time and costs on an airport project in Oman.{{ FIELD }}Represented the owner in an ICC arbitration (seat London) against its Italian contractor concerning delay to the construction of a five-star hotel in Kiev.{{ FIELD }}Advised a global hospitality company in respect of claims and potential disputes arising during the execution phase of an offshore supply contract for a luxury hotel in KSA{{ FIELD }}Advised an asset management company in respect of the assessment of potential cladding claims for a number of hotels within its UK portfolio.{{ FIELD }}Advised an Italian subcontractor on its claim for recovery of a bonus payment relating to a major infrastructure project in Latin America.{{ FIELD }}Represented a US civil contractor in ICC arbitration proceedings (seat Geneva) concerning a Joint Venture Agreement for the construction of a bridge in the UK.{{ FIELD }}Represented a US aerospace company in UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings (seat London) against a state entity concerning its claims under an aircraft modification agreement.{{ FIELD }}Advised an owner in respect of the assessment and settlement of significant claims and counterclaims arising during the execution phase of an FLNG project.{{ FIELD }}Represented a Korean shipyard in LMAA arbitration proceedings (seat London) concerning the cancellation of a contract for the construction of a semi-submersible drilling rig.{{ FIELD }}Advised an oil major in respect of the assessment and resolution of claims against the contractor in relation to the delayed and defective construction of an FPSO vessel.{{ FIELD }}Represented a large European shipbuilding company in an LCIA arbitration (seat London) concerning the design and construction of a number of survey vessels.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Korean shipyard on the assessment and presentation of its claims for extensions of time and additional costs arising under a contract for the design and construction of a specialist decommissioning vessel.{{ FIELD }}Represented a European shipyard in LMAA arbitration proceedings (seat London) relating to the design and construction of a superyacht.{{ FIELD }}Shareena Edmonds is a construction lawyer, focusing on international arbitration and the resolution of disputes arising out of major international energy and infrastructure projects. She is Deputy Head of the firm's Global Construction and Infrastructure Disputes practice.  Shareena has represented owners and contractors in disputes concerning some of the most complex, high value projects around the world.\nShareena has acted as counsel in international arbitrations under most of the major arbitral rules (including ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, LMAA).\nAs well as representing clients throughout the dispute resolution process, Shareena provides strategic advice and acts as project counsel, assisting clients to manage, and minimise, risk on claims and disputes during project execution.\nShareena has been consistently recognised by the leading directories since 2021.  She is recommended for Construction: Contentious in Legal 500 UK and named as a Next Generation Partner. She is also recommended, and ranked Band 2, for Construction: International Arbitration in Chambers UK.  These directories note:\n“Shareena Edmonds is simply the best construction lawyer of her generation” (Legal 500 UK, 2024)\n“Professional and results-driven […] she orchestrates her client’s case to perfection. She is a top-class talent”. (Legal 500 UK, 2022)\n“She is an outstanding litigator with an excellent grasp of construction law and an innate instinct for the right answer.” (Chambers UK, 2021)\n“She's a formidable opponent” (Chambers UK, 2024)\n“Shareena Edmonds is excellent – focused, practical, clear advice and good at delivering to meet client needs.” (Legal 500 UK, 2023) Partner Recommended for Construction: Contentious Next Generation Partner LEGAL 500 UK, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022. 2021 “Shareena Edmonds is simply the best construction lawyer in the market” LEGAL 500 UK, 2025 “a brilliant lawyer. She has brains, experience and commercial awareness...clients love working with her\" CHAMBERS UK, 2025 “Shareena’s collaboration is outstanding. She is quick to understand and absorb technical concepts”  CHAMBERS UK, 2025 “Shareena Edmonds is outstanding. Shareena orchestrates her client’s case to perfection.” LEGAL 500 UK, 2024 “impeccable at managing large, complex arbitrations…one of the best in the industry.” CHAMBERS UK, 2024 “Shareena Edmonds is excellent – focused, practical, clear advice and good at delivering to meet client needs.” LEGAL 500 UK, 2023 “an impressive ability to master the detail… an exceptional ability to deliver clear and concise advice.” LEGAL 500 UK, 2023 Recommended for Construction: International Arbitration Band 2 CHAMBERS UK, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 “cuts through the muddy waters of a case and gets to its core very quickly… definitely someone you want on your side.” CHAMBERS UK, 2023 Named in the Lawdragon Global Litigation 500 LAWDRAGON, 2023 “a pleasure to work with” … “an automatic choice for complex energy and process projects.”  LEGAL 500 UK, 2021 “very bright with brilliant client management and expert management skills”  LEGAL 500 UK, 2021 “She has command over her subject area. Her case management skills exhibit [a] strong grasp of both tactics \u0026amp; strategy” CHAMBERS UK, 2021 “Shareena’s strengths are her ability to make complex issues understandable and her exceptional client management.” CHAMBERS UK, 2021 “Extremely diligent and effective. Cuts through complicated and complex matters with her no-nonsense approach.” LEGAL 500 UK, 2021 University of Nottingham, England  Nottingham Law School, UK  England and Wales Arbitral Women Society of Construction Law Represented a major oil and gas company in consolidated ICC arbitration proceedings (seat Vienna) concerning significant claims and counterclaims under two EPC contracts for the development of a gas project in North Africa, including central processing facilities and 370km pipeline. Advised a consortium of multinational owners on the assessment and resolution of significant claims and disputes relating to the construction of a mega LNG project in Qatar, including claims made under the respective contracts for the two LNG trains, common sulfur facility, storage tanks and the receiving terminal in the UK. Advised a Canadian gas exploration company in respect of its rights under a Production Sharing Agreement granted by an African State Government, and other ancillary agreements, in anticipation of a significant dispute and consequential impacts to its investments in the region. Represented an oil major in UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings (seat London), concerning its rights to undertake Exclusive Operations under a Joint Operating Agreement for a field in North Africa. Advised an oil major in respect of its dispute with a drilling contractor, regarding the early demobilization of a drilling unit from a field in West Africa. Represented a U.S. contractor defending a claim in the UK courts (Technology and Construction Court) concerning the construction of a pipeline offshore of West Africa. Advised and represented an Indian construction company in respect of its claims under an EPC contract for a peat-fired power plant in East Africa, including in ICC emergency arbitration proceedings (seat Singapore) seeking to restrain a call on the bonds Represented a Saudi Arabian contractor in ICC arbitration proceedings (seat Jeddah) concerning the design and project management of a power station in Saudi Arabia. Represented a European contractor in UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings (seat Cairo) concerning works to upgrade the I\u0026amp;C systems at a power station in Egypt. Represented a U.S. energy company in UK court proceedings (Technology and Construction Court and Court of Appeal) against an engineering company concerning the design of foundations for a power station in the Philippines. Advised an Asian contractor undertaking early works in respect of a power plant in the Philippines, on the scope of its obligations and exposure in exiting the contract. Advised a Korean contractor on the assessment and presentation of a range of high value and complex claims arising under an EPC contract for a large power plant in Saudi Arabia. Advised a Korean contractor on a range of claims arising out of the construction of two major power plants in Saudi Arabia. Advised a Saudi Arabian contractor, subject to a financial reorganisation procedure, in respect of LCIA arbitration proceedings (seat London) for sums alleged to be due under a joint venture agreement for a pipeline project in Saudi Arabia. Advised a Saudi Arabian contractor in respect of claims and counterclaims under a series of subcontracts for projects in Saudi Arabia, in respect of counterparties subject to a financial reorganisation procedure. Advised a European contractor in connection with the assessment and resolution of potential claims by the owner, following an equipment failure at a power station, and the broader implications for the fleet. Represented a Korean contractor in a dispute with a state entity, concerning delays and disruptions to a power project in Saudi Arabia. Advised a leading Korean contractor on the assessment and resolution of claims for extensions of time and additional costs under a series of EPC contracts for a petrochemical expansion project in Saudi Arabia. Advised a Korean contractor in connection with its claims concerning the construction of an LPG facility at a refinery in Kuwait. Advised a Korean contractor on the assessment and resolution of its various claims arising out of the design and construction of a large gas project in the UAE. Advised a joint venture company on claims arising out of the construction of a polyethylene plant in the UAE. Advised a Korean contractor regarding significant claims for additional time and costs on a Fertilizer plant project in the UAE. Advised a Saudi Arabian contractor on potential claims against the main contractor in relation to an aluminum smelter project in Qatar. Advised the EPC joint venture contractor in disputes with the owner concerning the design and construction of a copper project in Zambia. Advised a Korean contractor in respect of the resolution of a dispute regarding its alleged failure to meet performance guarantees for a water treatment plant in the Middle East. Advised an international contractor in respect of its significant claims against a state entity, and ancillary disputes with subcontractors, following the termination of its EPC contract for a waste facility in the UAE. Represented a European contractor on the resolution of claims and disputes arising under an NEC3 contract for the upgrading and uprating of a nuclear power plant. Advised a European contractor for a major nuclear power project, on the presentation and pursuit of its significant claims for additional time and costs. Represented a leading German contractor in adjudication proceedings under a contract with the operator, for waste retrieval, processing and storage facilities at a nuclear power plant in Eastern Europe. Advised a European consortium supplying major equipment as part of an upgrade of a nuclear power station in Northern Europe. Advised a large renewable energy company in relation to disputes arising from the termination of a contract for the construction of a hydropower project in Turkey. Advised a joint venture contractor in respect of its claims against a state entity concerning the design of a hydropower project in Pakistan. Advised a global agribusiness on a series of disputes connected to the design and implementation of works to deliver energy savings at various of its plants around the world. Represented a global agribusiness in NAI arbitration proceedings (seat Amsterdam) concerning a Romanian oil seed and biodiesel joint venture. Represented a major commodities company in LCIA arbitration proceedings (seat London) concerning its claim for damages resulting from an equipment failure at an oil extraction plant in the Ukraine. Represented an owner in an expert determination regarding claims for additional sums under a contract for a giga infrastructure project in Saudi Arabia. Advised a European transportation and logistics company on claims and disputes arising under a contract for the construction of a port in South East Asia. Advised a terminal operating company on claims and disputes arising under a concession agreement for a port in Nigeria. Represented a Japanese contractor in ICC arbitration proceedings (seat Colombo) concerning its significant claims for time and costs against the owner of a major highway project in Sri Lanka. Advised a Korean contractor on its claim for additional time and costs on an airport project in Oman. Represented the owner in an ICC arbitration (seat London) against its Italian contractor concerning delay to the construction of a five-star hotel in Kiev. Advised a global hospitality company in respect of claims and potential disputes arising during the execution phase of an offshore supply contract for a luxury hotel in KSA Advised an asset management company in respect of the assessment of potential cladding claims for a number of hotels within its UK portfolio. Advised an Italian subcontractor on its claim for recovery of a bonus payment relating to a major infrastructure project in Latin America. Represented a US civil contractor in ICC arbitration proceedings (seat Geneva) concerning a Joint Venture Agreement for the construction of a bridge in the UK. Represented a US aerospace company in UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings (seat London) against a state entity concerning its claims under an aircraft modification agreement. Advised an owner in respect of the assessment and settlement of significant claims and counterclaims arising during the execution phase of an FLNG project. Represented a Korean shipyard in LMAA arbitration proceedings (seat London) concerning the cancellation of a contract for the construction of a semi-submersible drilling rig. Advised an oil major in respect of the assessment and resolution of claims against the contractor in relation to the delayed and defective construction of an FPSO vessel. Represented a large European shipbuilding company in an LCIA arbitration (seat London) concerning the design and construction of a number of survey vessels. Advised a Korean shipyard on the assessment and presentation of its claims for extensions of time and additional costs arising under a contract for the design and construction of a specialist decommissioning vessel. Represented a European shipyard in LMAA arbitration proceedings (seat London) relating to the design and construction of a superyacht.","searchable_name":"Shareena Edmonds","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":445138,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":6236,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eNils Eliasson, a partner in the firm\u0026rsquo;s International Arbitration group, advises clients on commercial and investment treaty disputes in Asia and around the world across a wide range of industry sectors, including energy, construction, private equity and telecommunications. In addition to acting as counsel, he is frequently appointed as arbitrator in international proceedings. Nils\u0026rsquo; experience as a leading arbitration practitioner is widely recognized by independent legal directories, including\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eWho\u0026rsquo;s Who Legal\u003c/em\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eChambers \u0026amp; Partners\u003c/em\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eLegal 500\u003c/em\u003e, and\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eBest Lawyers\u003c/em\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNils acts as counsel in commercial and investment treaty disputes conducted under the auspices of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Center (HKIAC), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Singapore International Arbitration Center (SIAC), London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), Vienna International Arbitration Center (VIAC), German International Arbitration Institute (DIS) and the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC), as well as in\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003ead hoc\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;proceedings under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNils\u0026rsquo; experience includes disputes related to joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, energy, oil and gas, infrastructure, construction, engineering, license disputes, telecommunications, and real estate. He has also handled investment treaty arbitrations under various bilateral investment treaties and the Energy Charter Treaty. He serves as Vice-Chair of HKIAC and is a member of the HKIAC Council.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNils has been presiding arbitrator, sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator and emergency arbitrator in international arbitration proceedings under the rules of the ICC, HKIAC, SCC, KCAB, CIETAC, and UNCITRAL in disputes arising from sales agreements, supply agreements, joint ventures, asset transfer agreements, share subscription and share purchase agreements, shareholder agreements and ship building contracts.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNils was named \u0026ldquo;Lawyer of the Year\u0026rdquo; for Arbitration and Mediation (International Firms) in Beijing by\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eBest Lawyers in China (2020)\u003c/em\u003e. He is also featured as a Global Leader in\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eWho\u0026rsquo;s Who Legal: Arbitration\u003c/em\u003e, which describes him as a \u0026ldquo;\u0026lsquo;very smart\u0026rsquo; arbitration specialist who is highly recommended for his impressive experience handling disputes under various arbitral rules from HKIAC to ICC and LCIA\u0026rdquo; (2020). Previous editions note that \u0026ldquo;Nils Eliasson comes \u0026lsquo;highly recommended\u0026rsquo; thanks to his \u0026lsquo;practical approach and strong legal mindset\u0026rsquo;.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eChambers Asia-Pacific 2021\u003c/em\u003e, where he is ranked in Band 1, noted that \u0026ldquo;Nils Eliasson is held in high esteem for his veteran experience on investment treaty arbitrations, construction and project development disputes and commercial disputes for both domestic and international corporates.\u0026rdquo; A client reports: \u0026ldquo;He's a brilliant lawyer who is extremely smart and talented, but very humble with clients and very present while working with us.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecent Publications\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Levelling the International Arbitration Playing Field: Outcome-Related Fee Structure Reform in Hong Kong and Singapore,\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eAsian Dispute Review\u003c/em\u003e, April 2021 (with E. 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Bao eds., Kluwer, 2020)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Some Reflections on Hong Kong from an Investment Treaty Perspective,\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eForward!, - B?e???! \u0026ndash; Fram\u0026aring;t! \u0026ndash; Essays in Honour of Prof Dr Kaj Hob\u0026eacute;r\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;(Lustus, 2019)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Review of Investment Treaty Awards by Municipal Courts,\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eArbitration under International Investment Agreements\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;2 (Oxford, 2nd\u0026nbsp;ed., 2018) \u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;China\u0026rsquo;s Investment Treaty Programme: Past, present and future,\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eChina Business Law Journal\u003c/em\u003e, Apr. 2017, at 23 (with E. Jacomy)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Hong Kong,\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;Asia Arbitration Guide\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;(Respondek \u0026amp; Fan, 3rd ed., 2017)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Investment Arbitration and Hong Kong,\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eArbitration in Hong Kong: A Practical Guide\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;(Chief Justice Ma \u0026amp; D. Brock eds., 2nd, 3rd\u0026nbsp;and 4th\u0026nbsp;ed., Sweet \u0026amp; Maxwell, 2011, 2014 and 2017)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaking Engagements\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Will Asia Change International Arbitration?,\u0026rdquo; Maxwell Conversations, October 2021\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Let's talk arbitration in the Philippines,\u0026rdquo; HKIAC Virtual Brown Bag Series, April 2021\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Making Virtual Hearing Work,\u0026rdquo; Roundtable discussion (Chair), Hong Kong, March 2021\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Sovereign States and Foreign Investors: How to Mitigate (the new) Risks of Disputes?,\u0026ldquo; ICC Belgium /CEPANI webinar, December 2020\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Year One of the New Normal: What has changed, what must change, and are these changes here to stay?,\u0026rdquo; 9th\u0026nbsp;Asia-Pacific ADR Virtual Conference - The New Arbitration Landscape: 2020 and Beyond, November 2020\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;HKIAC\u0026rsquo;s Virtual Hearing Capabilities and Hong Kong as seat of Arbitration,\u0026rdquo; HKIAC-JIDRC Collaborative Webinar, September 2020\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Win-Win Collaboration of ADRs,\u0026rdquo; Shanghai International Arbitration Summit organized by SHIAC, Shanghai, November 2019\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Recognition and Enforcement of the Arbitration Agreement - Article II of the New York Convention,\u0026rdquo; 3rd\u0026nbsp;UNCITRAL Asia Pacific Judicial Summit 2019, Hong Kong, November 2019\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;How urgent is emergency relief? Predictability and substantive standards,\u0026rdquo; Launch of the ICC Commission Report on Emergency Arbitrator Proceedings, Seoul, September 2019\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Investment Arbitration \u0026ndash; Issues and Insights\u0026rdquo; panel discussion, at the BIICL (British Institute of International and Comparative Law) conference on International Dispute Resolution: Reflections and Redirections, Hong Kong, July 2019\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Key features of the new 2018 HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules,\u0026rdquo; co-led panel discussion with representatives of the HKIAC, HKIAC Road Show Event, New York, June 2019\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Arbitrator conflicts and challenges,\u0026rdquo; at the HKIAC | LCIA Joint Seminar: Arbitrator appointments, conflicts and challenges, Hong Kong, January 2019\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDebate on the Future of ISDS: Arbitration vs Mediation, Hong Kong Forum - 60th\u0026nbsp;Anniversary of New York Convention, Hong Kong, September 2018\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","slug":"nils-rolandsson-eliasson","email":"neliasson@kslaw.com","phone":null,"matters":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAsian energy company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its contractual and investment treaty rights in relation to a dispute with a South East Asian state-owned company. The dispute arises from a Production Sharing Contract. The contract provides for ad hoc arbitration in Singapore under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAsian LNG buyer\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in relation to gas price review mechanism and risks in the Asia-Pacific LNG market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented the\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003esubsidiary of an Asian State-owned company in the energy sector\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ein two parallel ICC arbitrations in Singapore initiated by its Asian co-shareholder and its parent company. The dispute arose from two agreements related to the development of an oil storage facility and related port facilities in Asia. English law and the law of the Claimants\u0026rsquo; State applied.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eChinese State-owned Enterprise\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an SCC arbitration governed by Swedish law arising under a long-term gas supply agreement. Over $2 billion was at stake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eU.S. oil and gas company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an arbitration under the UNCITRAL Rules against a sovereign State regarding a production-sharing agreement for the extraction of hydrocarbons. Over $100 million was at stake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eChinese oil company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in arbitration proceedings in London against a Russian oil company under the LCIA Rules. The dispute concerned pricing issues for oil transportation over the Eastern Siberia Pacific Ocean Oil Pipeline. Over $150 million was at stake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction and Engineering\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eheavy equipment supplier and contractor\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in relation to an arbitration and a number of delay, disruption, defects and other disputes arising out of two energy construction projects in Africa with claims and counterclaims of over $2 billion. The law of the country of the projects applies.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAsian State-owned entity and its joint venture partners\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a dispute with a Middle Eastern State-owned entity. The dispute arises from an EPC contract for the construction of a large petrochemical project.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAsian contractor and its subsidiary\u003c/strong\u003e, Claimants in parallel HKIAC arbitration proceedings in Hong Kong against an owner company. The dispute arose from an EPC contract and related contracts for the construction of a power plant in the Philippines. Philippines law applied.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAsian State-owned entity and its subsidiaries\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a UNCITRAL arbitration in Stockholm against a State-owned entity in a Central Asian State. The dispute arose from an agreement for the construction of a plant on a turnkey (EPC) basis. The amount at stake exceeded $200 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eFrench-German consortium\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration in Stockholm against a Finnish utility company. The dispute arose from an agreement for the construction of a nuclear power plant in Finland. Finnish law governed. Over \u0026euro;6.1 billion was at stake.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvising\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003emultiple Asian companies\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a dispute against an American consortium concerning the construction of a nuclear power plant. Over $3 billion is at stake.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eChinese State-owned enterprises\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a dispute against a European chemical company in an SCC arbitration governed by Swedish law arising out of a series of engineering services contracts for the design and construction of a petrochemical plant. $1.8 billion was at stake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness Combination Disputes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented an\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003einternational professional services company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a dispute with a European consulting company. The dispute concerns the earn out provision of a share purchase agreement. The contract is governed by Danish law and provides for arbitration under the Rules of the Danish Institute of Arbitration.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvised a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ehigh-profile recording artist and media entrepreneur\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;and their Delaware incorporated company in parallel joint venture disputes with Cayman Islands\u0026rsquo; corporate entities. The disputes arose from joint venture agreements concerning media and technology businesses in Mainland China and North America. The agreements were governed by Hong Kong law and provided for HKIAC arbitration in Hong Kong.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eHong Kong, Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands corporate entities and directors\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;as Claimants in ICC arbitration and Emergency Arbitrator proceedings in Hong Kong and as Respondents in parallel High Court of Hong Kong proceedings. The dispute arises from a private equity co-investment agreement. Hong Kong law applies.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eprivate equity fund and its founder\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in ICC and HKIAC arbitrations initiated by the fund\u0026rsquo;s general partner and an alleged investor in the fund, as well as in related domestic court proceedings in multiple jurisdictions. The arbitrations each concerned ownership of various entities in the fund structure. Hong Kong and Cayman Islands law applied.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eChinese company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in HKIAC arbitration proceedings against a U.S. company concerning a joint venture and technology transfer. 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The dispute arose from a long-term services agreement. Singapore law applied.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvised an\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAfrican telecom infrastructure company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a dispute with an African telecom provider. The dispute arose from an infrastructure license agreement. The contract was governed by New York law and provided for ICC arbitration in Paris.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in ICC arbitration proceedings in Singapore against a Chinese company concerning the breach of license agreements for minerals and metal processing technology. Over \u0026euro;100 million was at stake.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eChinese telecommunication solution provider\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in five parallel SCC and UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings in Hong Kong and Stockholm against a Ukrainian mobile phone operator. 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Nils\u0026rsquo; experience as a leading arbitration practitioner is widely recognized by independent legal directories, including\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eWho\u0026rsquo;s Who Legal\u003c/em\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eChambers \u0026amp; Partners\u003c/em\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eLegal 500\u003c/em\u003e, and\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eBest Lawyers\u003c/em\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNils acts as counsel in commercial and investment treaty disputes conducted under the auspices of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Center (HKIAC), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Singapore International Arbitration Center (SIAC), London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), Vienna International Arbitration Center (VIAC), German International Arbitration Institute (DIS) and the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC), as well as in\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003ead hoc\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;proceedings under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNils\u0026rsquo; experience includes disputes related to joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, energy, oil and gas, infrastructure, construction, engineering, license disputes, telecommunications, and real estate. He has also handled investment treaty arbitrations under various bilateral investment treaties and the Energy Charter Treaty. He serves as Vice-Chair of HKIAC and is a member of the HKIAC Council.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNils has been presiding arbitrator, sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator and emergency arbitrator in international arbitration proceedings under the rules of the ICC, HKIAC, SCC, KCAB, CIETAC, and UNCITRAL in disputes arising from sales agreements, supply agreements, joint ventures, asset transfer agreements, share subscription and share purchase agreements, shareholder agreements and ship building contracts.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNils was named \u0026ldquo;Lawyer of the Year\u0026rdquo; for Arbitration and Mediation (International Firms) in Beijing by\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eBest Lawyers in China (2020)\u003c/em\u003e. He is also featured as a Global Leader in\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eWho\u0026rsquo;s Who Legal: Arbitration\u003c/em\u003e, which describes him as a \u0026ldquo;\u0026lsquo;very smart\u0026rsquo; arbitration specialist who is highly recommended for his impressive experience handling disputes under various arbitral rules from HKIAC to ICC and LCIA\u0026rdquo; (2020). Previous editions note that \u0026ldquo;Nils Eliasson comes \u0026lsquo;highly recommended\u0026rsquo; thanks to his \u0026lsquo;practical approach and strong legal mindset\u0026rsquo;.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eChambers Asia-Pacific 2021\u003c/em\u003e, where he is ranked in Band 1, noted that \u0026ldquo;Nils Eliasson is held in high esteem for his veteran experience on investment treaty arbitrations, construction and project development disputes and commercial disputes for both domestic and international corporates.\u0026rdquo; A client reports: \u0026ldquo;He's a brilliant lawyer who is extremely smart and talented, but very humble with clients and very present while working with us.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecent Publications\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Levelling the International Arbitration Playing Field: Outcome-Related Fee Structure Reform in Hong Kong and Singapore,\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eAsian Dispute Review\u003c/em\u003e, April 2021 (with E. Taylor)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;The Strong Foundations on which Hong Kong\u0026rsquo;s Status as a Leading Seat of International Arbitration Rests Remain Intact,\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eHong Kong Lawyer\u003c/em\u003e, April 2021\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Investment Treaty Remedies,\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eManaging \u0026lsquo;Belt and Road\u0026rsquo; Business Disputes\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;(M. Moser and C. Bao eds., Kluwer, 2021)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Chinese Outbound Investments in the Belt and Road: What Protection Do China\u0026rsquo;s Investment Treaties Have to Offer?,\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eInternational Arbitration: When East Meets West: Liber Amicorum Michael Moser\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e(N. Kaplan, M. Pryles, C. Bao eds., Kluwer, 2020)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Some Reflections on Hong Kong from an Investment Treaty Perspective,\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eForward!, - B?e???! \u0026ndash; Fram\u0026aring;t! \u0026ndash; Essays in Honour of Prof Dr Kaj Hob\u0026eacute;r\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;(Lustus, 2019)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Review of Investment Treaty Awards by Municipal Courts,\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eArbitration under International Investment Agreements\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;2 (Oxford, 2nd\u0026nbsp;ed., 2018) \u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;China\u0026rsquo;s Investment Treaty Programme: Past, present and future,\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eChina Business Law Journal\u003c/em\u003e, Apr. 2017, at 23 (with E. Jacomy)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Hong Kong,\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;Asia Arbitration Guide\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;(Respondek \u0026amp; Fan, 3rd ed., 2017)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Investment Arbitration and Hong Kong,\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eArbitration in Hong Kong: A Practical Guide\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;(Chief Justice Ma \u0026amp; D. Brock eds., 2nd, 3rd\u0026nbsp;and 4th\u0026nbsp;ed., Sweet \u0026amp; Maxwell, 2011, 2014 and 2017)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaking Engagements\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Will Asia Change International Arbitration?,\u0026rdquo; Maxwell Conversations, October 2021\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Let's talk arbitration in the Philippines,\u0026rdquo; HKIAC Virtual Brown Bag Series, April 2021\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Making Virtual Hearing Work,\u0026rdquo; Roundtable discussion (Chair), Hong Kong, March 2021\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Sovereign States and Foreign Investors: How to Mitigate (the new) Risks of Disputes?,\u0026ldquo; ICC Belgium /CEPANI webinar, December 2020\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Year One of the New Normal: What has changed, what must change, and are these changes here to stay?,\u0026rdquo; 9th\u0026nbsp;Asia-Pacific ADR Virtual Conference - The New Arbitration Landscape: 2020 and Beyond, November 2020\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;HKIAC\u0026rsquo;s Virtual Hearing Capabilities and Hong Kong as seat of Arbitration,\u0026rdquo; HKIAC-JIDRC Collaborative Webinar, September 2020\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Win-Win Collaboration of ADRs,\u0026rdquo; Shanghai International Arbitration Summit organized by SHIAC, Shanghai, November 2019\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Recognition and Enforcement of the Arbitration Agreement - Article II of the New York Convention,\u0026rdquo; 3rd\u0026nbsp;UNCITRAL Asia Pacific Judicial Summit 2019, Hong Kong, November 2019\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;How urgent is emergency relief? Predictability and substantive standards,\u0026rdquo; Launch of the ICC Commission Report on Emergency Arbitrator Proceedings, Seoul, September 2019\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Investment Arbitration \u0026ndash; Issues and Insights\u0026rdquo; panel discussion, at the BIICL (British Institute of International and Comparative Law) conference on International Dispute Resolution: Reflections and Redirections, Hong Kong, July 2019\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Key features of the new 2018 HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules,\u0026rdquo; co-led panel discussion with representatives of the HKIAC, HKIAC Road Show Event, New York, June 2019\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u0026ldquo;Arbitrator conflicts and challenges,\u0026rdquo; at the HKIAC | LCIA Joint Seminar: Arbitrator appointments, conflicts and challenges, Hong Kong, January 2019\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDebate on the Future of ISDS: Arbitration vs Mediation, Hong Kong Forum - 60th\u0026nbsp;Anniversary of New York Convention, Hong Kong, September 2018\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAsian energy company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on its contractual and investment treaty rights in relation to a dispute with a South East Asian state-owned company. The dispute arises from a Production Sharing Contract. The contract provides for ad hoc arbitration in Singapore under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAsian LNG buyer\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in relation to gas price review mechanism and risks in the Asia-Pacific LNG market.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented the\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003esubsidiary of an Asian State-owned company in the energy sector\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003ein two parallel ICC arbitrations in Singapore initiated by its Asian co-shareholder and its parent company. The dispute arose from two agreements related to the development of an oil storage facility and related port facilities in Asia. English law and the law of the Claimants\u0026rsquo; State applied.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eChinese State-owned Enterprise\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an SCC arbitration governed by Swedish law arising under a long-term gas supply agreement. Over $2 billion was at stake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eU.S. oil and gas company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an arbitration under the UNCITRAL Rules against a sovereign State regarding a production-sharing agreement for the extraction of hydrocarbons. Over $100 million was at stake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eChinese oil company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in arbitration proceedings in London against a Russian oil company under the LCIA Rules. The dispute concerned pricing issues for oil transportation over the Eastern Siberia Pacific Ocean Oil Pipeline. Over $150 million was at stake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction and Engineering\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eheavy equipment supplier and contractor\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in relation to an arbitration and a number of delay, disruption, defects and other disputes arising out of two energy construction projects in Africa with claims and counterclaims of over $2 billion. The law of the country of the projects applies.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAsian State-owned entity and its joint venture partners\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a dispute with a Middle Eastern State-owned entity. The dispute arises from an EPC contract for the construction of a large petrochemical project.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAsian contractor and its subsidiary\u003c/strong\u003e, Claimants in parallel HKIAC arbitration proceedings in Hong Kong against an owner company. The dispute arose from an EPC contract and related contracts for the construction of a power plant in the Philippines. Philippines law applied.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAsian State-owned entity and its subsidiaries\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a UNCITRAL arbitration in Stockholm against a State-owned entity in a Central Asian State. The dispute arose from an agreement for the construction of a plant on a turnkey (EPC) basis. The amount at stake exceeded $200 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eFrench-German consortium\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration in Stockholm against a Finnish utility company. The dispute arose from an agreement for the construction of a nuclear power plant in Finland. Finnish law governed. Over \u0026euro;6.1 billion was at stake.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvising\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003emultiple Asian companies\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a dispute against an American consortium concerning the construction of a nuclear power plant. Over $3 billion is at stake.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eChinese State-owned enterprises\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a dispute against a European chemical company in an SCC arbitration governed by Swedish law arising out of a series of engineering services contracts for the design and construction of a petrochemical plant. $1.8 billion was at stake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness Combination Disputes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented an\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003einternational professional services company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a dispute with a European consulting company. The dispute concerns the earn out provision of a share purchase agreement. The contract is governed by Danish law and provides for arbitration under the Rules of the Danish Institute of Arbitration.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvised a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ehigh-profile recording artist and media entrepreneur\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;and their Delaware incorporated company in parallel joint venture disputes with Cayman Islands\u0026rsquo; corporate entities. The disputes arose from joint venture agreements concerning media and technology businesses in Mainland China and North America. The agreements were governed by Hong Kong law and provided for HKIAC arbitration in Hong Kong.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eHong Kong, Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands corporate entities and directors\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;as Claimants in ICC arbitration and Emergency Arbitrator proceedings in Hong Kong and as Respondents in parallel High Court of Hong Kong proceedings. The dispute arises from a private equity co-investment agreement. Hong Kong law applies.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eprivate equity fund and its founder\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in ICC and HKIAC arbitrations initiated by the fund\u0026rsquo;s general partner and an alleged investor in the fund, as well as in related domestic court proceedings in multiple jurisdictions. The arbitrations each concerned ownership of various entities in the fund structure. Hong Kong and Cayman Islands law applied.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eChinese company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in HKIAC arbitration proceedings against a U.S. company concerning a joint venture and technology transfer. Over $150 million was at stake.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSri Lankan company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in arbitration proceedings in Singapore under the SIAC Rules against a European supplier and developer of business systems. The dispute concerned the control and management of a Sri Lankan joint venture company and $120 million was at stake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Commercial Disputes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eNorth American technology company\u003c/strong\u003e, Respondent in an ICC arbitration in Hong Kong brought by an Asian electronics manufacturer. The dispute arises from a manufacturing agreement and related guarantee. Hong Kong law applies.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eChinese State-owned telecommunication provider\u003c/strong\u003e, Respondent in SIAC arbitration in Hong Kong. The dispute arose from a long-term services agreement. Singapore law applied.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvised an\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAfrican telecom infrastructure company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a dispute with an African telecom provider. The dispute arose from an infrastructure license agreement. The contract was governed by New York law and provided for ICC arbitration in Paris.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in ICC arbitration proceedings in Singapore against a Chinese company concerning the breach of license agreements for minerals and metal processing technology. Over \u0026euro;100 million was at stake.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eChinese telecommunication solution provider\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in five parallel SCC and UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings in Hong Kong and Stockholm against a Ukrainian mobile phone operator. Over $50 million was at stake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvestment Treaty Arbitrations\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresenting the\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;People\u0026rsquo;s Republic of China\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICSID arbitration brought by Hela Schwarz GmbH (ICSID Case No. ARB/17/19). The claims are brought under the China-Germany bilateral investment treaty.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented a\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;shareholder of Yukos\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an investment treaty arbitration against the Russian Federation based on a bilateral investment treaty. Over $75 million was at stake.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresented a\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;European energy company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an investment treaty arbitration against a European State under the Energy Charter Treaty and the ICSID Convention. Over \u0026euro;1.4 billion was at stake.\u003c/p\u003e"],"recognitions":[{"title":"“Nils Eliasson is extremely capable in predictions regarding fees, timelines.”","detail":"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2026"},{"title":"“Nils Eliasson is extremely capable in prep and conduct of hearing.” ","detail":"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2026"},{"title":"“Nils Eliasson is able to digest the essence of a commercial.” ","detail":"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2026"},{"title":"“Extremely skilled legal and arbitration professionals led by Nils Eliasson.” ","detail":" Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2026"},{"title":"Nils Eliasson – Recommended Lawyer","detail":"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2026"},{"title":"\"Nils Eliasson is extremely capable, an industry leader and very effective team leader as well.” ","detail":"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2026"},{"title":"\"Nils is a highly skilled, detail-oriented and serious litigator.\"","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Singapore 2026"},{"title":"“Nils is very comprehensive in his analysis. He is easy to work with.”","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Singapore 2026"},{"title":"“Nils' advice is always practical and persuasive. 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The dispute arises from a Production Sharing Contract. The contract provides for ad hoc arbitration in Singapore under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules.{{ FIELD }}Advised Asian LNG buyer in relation to gas price review mechanism and risks in the Asia-Pacific LNG market.{{ FIELD }}Represented the subsidiary of an Asian State-owned company in the energy sector in two parallel ICC arbitrations in Singapore initiated by its Asian co-shareholder and its parent company. The dispute arose from two agreements related to the development of an oil storage facility and related port facilities in Asia. English law and the law of the Claimants’ State applied.{{ FIELD }}Represented Chinese State-owned Enterprise in an SCC arbitration governed by Swedish law arising under a long-term gas supply agreement. Over $2 billion was at stake.{{ FIELD }}Represented a U.S. oil and gas company in an arbitration under the UNCITRAL Rules against a sovereign State regarding a production-sharing agreement for the extraction of hydrocarbons. Over $100 million was at stake.{{ FIELD }}Represented Chinese oil company in arbitration proceedings in London against a Russian oil company under the LCIA Rules. The dispute concerned pricing issues for oil transportation over the Eastern Siberia Pacific Ocean Oil Pipeline. Over $150 million was at stake.{{ FIELD }}Construction and Engineering\nRepresenting heavy equipment supplier and contractor in relation to an arbitration and a number of delay, disruption, defects and other disputes arising out of two energy construction projects in Africa with claims and counterclaims of over $2 billion. The law of the country of the projects applies.\nRepresenting Asian State-owned entity and its joint venture partners in a dispute with a Middle Eastern State-owned entity. The dispute arises from an EPC contract for the construction of a large petrochemical project.\nRepresented Asian contractor and its subsidiary, Claimants in parallel HKIAC arbitration proceedings in Hong Kong against an owner company. The dispute arose from an EPC contract and related contracts for the construction of a power plant in the Philippines. Philippines law applied.\nRepresented Asian State-owned entity and its subsidiaries in a UNCITRAL arbitration in Stockholm against a State-owned entity in a Central Asian State. The dispute arose from an agreement for the construction of a plant on a turnkey (EPC) basis. The amount at stake exceeded $200 million.\nRepresented French-German consortium in an ICC arbitration in Stockholm against a Finnish utility company. The dispute arose from an agreement for the construction of a nuclear power plant in Finland. Finnish law governed. Over €6.1 billion was at stake.\nAdvising multiple Asian companies in a dispute against an American consortium concerning the construction of a nuclear power plant. Over $3 billion is at stake.\nRepresented Chinese State-owned enterprises in a dispute against a European chemical company in an SCC arbitration governed by Swedish law arising out of a series of engineering services contracts for the design and construction of a petrochemical plant. $1.8 billion was at stake.{{ FIELD }}Business Combination Disputes\nRepresented an international professional services company in a dispute with a European consulting company. The dispute concerns the earn out provision of a share purchase agreement. The contract is governed by Danish law and provides for arbitration under the Rules of the Danish Institute of Arbitration.\nAdvised a high-profile recording artist and media entrepreneur and their Delaware incorporated company in parallel joint venture disputes with Cayman Islands’ corporate entities. The disputes arose from joint venture agreements concerning media and technology businesses in Mainland China and North America. The agreements were governed by Hong Kong law and provided for HKIAC arbitration in Hong Kong.\nRepresented Hong Kong, Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands corporate entities and directors as Claimants in ICC arbitration and Emergency Arbitrator proceedings in Hong Kong and as Respondents in parallel High Court of Hong Kong proceedings. The dispute arises from a private equity co-investment agreement. Hong Kong law applies.\nRepresented a private equity fund and its founder in ICC and HKIAC arbitrations initiated by the fund’s general partner and an alleged investor in the fund, as well as in related domestic court proceedings in multiple jurisdictions. The arbitrations each concerned ownership of various entities in the fund structure. Hong Kong and Cayman Islands law applied.\nRepresented a Chinese company in HKIAC arbitration proceedings against a U.S. company concerning a joint venture and technology transfer. Over $150 million was at stake.\nRepresented a Sri Lankan company in arbitration proceedings in Singapore under the SIAC Rules against a European supplier and developer of business systems. The dispute concerned the control and management of a Sri Lankan joint venture company and $120 million was at stake.{{ FIELD }}General Commercial Disputes\nRepresenting North American technology company, Respondent in an ICC arbitration in Hong Kong brought by an Asian electronics manufacturer. The dispute arises from a manufacturing agreement and related guarantee. Hong Kong law applies.\nRepresented Chinese State-owned telecommunication provider, Respondent in SIAC arbitration in Hong Kong. The dispute arose from a long-term services agreement. Singapore law applied.\nAdvised an African telecom infrastructure company in a dispute with an African telecom provider. The dispute arose from an infrastructure license agreement. The contract was governed by New York law and provided for ICC arbitration in Paris.\nRepresented European company in ICC arbitration proceedings in Singapore against a Chinese company concerning the breach of license agreements for minerals and metal processing technology. Over €100 million was at stake.\nRepresented Chinese telecommunication solution provider in five parallel SCC and UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings in Hong Kong and Stockholm against a Ukrainian mobile phone operator. Over $50 million was at stake.{{ FIELD }}Investment Treaty Arbitrations\nRepresenting the People’s Republic of China in an ICSID arbitration brought by Hela Schwarz GmbH (ICSID Case No. ARB/17/19). The claims are brought under the China-Germany bilateral investment treaty.\nRepresented a shareholder of Yukos in an investment treaty arbitration against the Russian Federation based on a bilateral investment treaty. Over $75 million was at stake.\nRepresented a European energy company in an investment treaty arbitration against a European State under the Energy Charter Treaty and the ICSID Convention. Over €1.4 billion was at stake.{{ FIELD }}Nils Eliasson, a partner in the firm’s International Arbitration group, advises clients on commercial and investment treaty disputes in Asia and around the world across a wide range of industry sectors, including energy, construction, private equity and telecommunications. In addition to acting as counsel, he is frequently appointed as arbitrator in international proceedings. Nils’ experience as a leading arbitration practitioner is widely recognized by independent legal directories, including Who’s Who Legal, Chambers \u0026amp; Partners, Legal 500, and Best Lawyers.   \nNils acts as counsel in commercial and investment treaty disputes conducted under the auspices of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Center (HKIAC), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Singapore International Arbitration Center (SIAC), London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), Vienna International Arbitration Center (VIAC), German International Arbitration Institute (DIS) and the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC), as well as in ad hoc proceedings under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules.\nNils’ experience includes disputes related to joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, energy, oil and gas, infrastructure, construction, engineering, license disputes, telecommunications, and real estate. He has also handled investment treaty arbitrations under various bilateral investment treaties and the Energy Charter Treaty. He serves as Vice-Chair of HKIAC and is a member of the HKIAC Council.\nNils has been presiding arbitrator, sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator and emergency arbitrator in international arbitration proceedings under the rules of the ICC, HKIAC, SCC, KCAB, CIETAC, and UNCITRAL in disputes arising from sales agreements, supply agreements, joint ventures, asset transfer agreements, share subscription and share purchase agreements, shareholder agreements and ship building contracts.\nNils was named “Lawyer of the Year” for Arbitration and Mediation (International Firms) in Beijing by Best Lawyers in China (2020). He is also featured as a Global Leader in Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration, which describes him as a “‘very smart’ arbitration specialist who is highly recommended for his impressive experience handling disputes under various arbitral rules from HKIAC to ICC and LCIA” (2020). Previous editions note that “Nils Eliasson comes ‘highly recommended’ thanks to his ‘practical approach and strong legal mindset’.” Chambers Asia-Pacific 2021, where he is ranked in Band 1, noted that “Nils Eliasson is held in high esteem for his veteran experience on investment treaty arbitrations, construction and project development disputes and commercial disputes for both domestic and international corporates.” A client reports: “He's a brilliant lawyer who is extremely smart and talented, but very humble with clients and very present while working with us.”\nRecent Publications\n\n“Levelling the International Arbitration Playing Field: Outcome-Related Fee Structure Reform in Hong Kong and Singapore,” Asian Dispute Review, April 2021 (with E. Taylor)\n“The Strong Foundations on which Hong Kong’s Status as a Leading Seat of International Arbitration Rests Remain Intact,” Hong Kong Lawyer, April 2021\n“Investment Treaty Remedies,” Managing ‘Belt and Road’ Business Disputes (M. Moser and C. Bao eds., Kluwer, 2021)\n“Chinese Outbound Investments in the Belt and Road: What Protection Do China’s Investment Treaties Have to Offer?,” International Arbitration: When East Meets West: Liber Amicorum Michael Moser (N. Kaplan, M. Pryles, C. Bao eds., Kluwer, 2020)\n“Some Reflections on Hong Kong from an Investment Treaty Perspective,” Forward!, - B?e???! – Framåt! – Essays in Honour of Prof Dr Kaj Hobér (Lustus, 2019) \n“Review of Investment Treaty Awards by Municipal Courts,” Arbitration under International Investment Agreements 2 (Oxford, 2nd ed., 2018)  “China’s Investment Treaty Programme: Past, present and future,” China Business Law Journal, Apr. 2017, at 23 (with E. Jacomy)\n“Hong Kong,”  Asia Arbitration Guide (Respondek \u0026amp; Fan, 3rd ed., 2017)\n“Investment Arbitration and Hong Kong,” Arbitration in Hong Kong: A Practical Guide (Chief Justice Ma \u0026amp; D. Brock eds., 2nd, 3rd and 4th ed., Sweet \u0026amp; Maxwell, 2011, 2014 and 2017)\n\nSpeaking Engagements\n\n“Will Asia Change International Arbitration?,” Maxwell Conversations, October 2021\n“Let's talk arbitration in the Philippines,” HKIAC Virtual Brown Bag Series, April 2021\n“Making Virtual Hearing Work,” Roundtable discussion (Chair), Hong Kong, March 2021\n“Sovereign States and Foreign Investors: How to Mitigate (the new) Risks of Disputes?,“ ICC Belgium /CEPANI webinar, December 2020\n“Year One of the New Normal: What has changed, what must change, and are these changes here to stay?,” 9th Asia-Pacific ADR Virtual Conference - The New Arbitration Landscape: 2020 and Beyond, November 2020 \n“HKIAC’s Virtual Hearing Capabilities and Hong Kong as seat of Arbitration,” HKIAC-JIDRC Collaborative Webinar, September 2020\n“Win-Win Collaboration of ADRs,” Shanghai International Arbitration Summit organized by SHIAC, Shanghai, November 2019 \n“Recognition and Enforcement of the Arbitration Agreement - Article II of the New York Convention,” 3rd UNCITRAL Asia Pacific Judicial Summit 2019, Hong Kong, November 2019 \n“How urgent is emergency relief? Predictability and substantive standards,” Launch of the ICC Commission Report on Emergency Arbitrator Proceedings, Seoul, September 2019\n“Investment Arbitration – Issues and Insights” panel discussion, at the BIICL (British Institute of International and Comparative Law) conference on International Dispute Resolution: Reflections and Redirections, Hong Kong, July 2019\n“Key features of the new 2018 HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules,” co-led panel discussion with representatives of the HKIAC, HKIAC Road Show Event, New York, June 2019\n“Arbitrator conflicts and challenges,” at the HKIAC | LCIA Joint Seminar: Arbitrator appointments, conflicts and challenges, Hong Kong, January 2019\nDebate on the Future of ISDS: Arbitration vs Mediation, Hong Kong Forum - 60th Anniversary of New York Convention, Hong Kong, September 2018\n Nils Eliasson lawyer Partner “Nils Eliasson is extremely capable in predictions regarding fees, timelines.” Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2026 “Nils Eliasson is extremely capable in prep and conduct of hearing.”  Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2026 “Nils Eliasson is able to digest the essence of a commercial.”  Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2026 “Extremely skilled legal and arbitration professionals led by Nils Eliasson.”   Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2026 Nils Eliasson – Recommended Lawyer Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2026 \"Nils Eliasson is extremely capable, an industry leader and very effective team leader as well.”  Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2026 \"Nils is a highly skilled, detail-oriented and serious litigator.\" Chambers Asia-Pacific, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Singapore 2026 “Nils is very comprehensive in his analysis. He is easy to work with.” Chambers Asia-Pacific, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Singapore 2026 “Nils' advice is always practical and persuasive. We trust him and value his advice.” Chambers Asia-Pacific, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Singapore 2026 “Nils Eliasson is an extremely effective advocate with comprehensive experience.”  Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2025 \"Nils Eliasson who is recommended for his expertise in M\u0026amp;A, private equity investments, and joint ventures.\" Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Foreign Firms, Philippines 2025 Ranked “Global Elite Thought Leader” LEXOLOGY INDEX: SOUTHEAST ASIA - ARBITRATION, 2025 “Nils is extremely smart, hard-working and easy to work with, and he thinks deeply about the issues facing his clients” Chambers Asia Pacific, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Singapore 2025 “Nils is a very skilled, strong and engaged lawyer” Chambers Asia Pacific, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Singapore 2025 “Nils is top notch in all elements” Chambers Asia Pacific, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Singapore 2025 “Very happy with Nils Eliasson’s timeliness and quality of his work product, and skill in advocacy and communication“  Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2024 \"Nils was very responsive, hard-working on a matter that was super-urgent and arose at an inconvenient time\"  Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, International Arbitration, Singapore 2024 \"Nils has great cultural insights and is clear in what he thinks and his reasoning\" Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2024 \"Academically Nils is very strong and has a lot of insight into arbitration in Asia\" Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2024 \"Nils has vast experience in commercial arbitration and is very easy to work with\" Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2024 Ranked Band 1 in Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms) Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2017-2022 Top ranked in Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms) China and Dispute Resolution – Sweden Chambers Global, 2017-2022 Named a Global Leader Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration, 2018 - 2021 Named Lawyer of the Year for Arbitration and Mediation (International Firms) in Beijing Best Lawyers in China 1st edition, 2020 Recognized in The A-List China’s Elite 100 Lawyers (Foreign Firms)” China Business Law Journal, 2019 - 2020 Named a Litigation Star in Hong Kong Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific, 2020 Named a Leading Individual The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Utrecht University Utrecht University Lund University  Lund University  Hong Kong Sweden Member, Hong Kong Government Advisory Committee on Arbitration (2019–2021) Member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Founder and Past Executive Committee Member, HK45 Member, Swedish Arbitration Association (SAA) Member, Hong Kong Law Society Member, Swedish Bar Association Member, International Bar Association (IBA) Member, Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) Vice-Chair, HKIAC Chairman, HKIAC Proceedings Committee (2015-2021) Member, ICC Commission on Arbitration Member, ICC Task Force on Decisions as to Costs Member, ICC Task Force on Emergency Arbitrator Proceedings Member, ICC Arbitration Committee, Hong Kong Member, LCIA Member, International Arbitration Institute (IAI) Energy\nAdvised Asian energy company on its contractual and investment treaty rights in relation to a dispute with a South East Asian state-owned company. The dispute arises from a Production Sharing Contract. The contract provides for ad hoc arbitration in Singapore under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules. Advised Asian LNG buyer in relation to gas price review mechanism and risks in the Asia-Pacific LNG market. Represented the subsidiary of an Asian State-owned company in the energy sector in two parallel ICC arbitrations in Singapore initiated by its Asian co-shareholder and its parent company. The dispute arose from two agreements related to the development of an oil storage facility and related port facilities in Asia. English law and the law of the Claimants’ State applied. Represented Chinese State-owned Enterprise in an SCC arbitration governed by Swedish law arising under a long-term gas supply agreement. Over $2 billion was at stake. Represented a U.S. oil and gas company in an arbitration under the UNCITRAL Rules against a sovereign State regarding a production-sharing agreement for the extraction of hydrocarbons. Over $100 million was at stake. Represented Chinese oil company in arbitration proceedings in London against a Russian oil company under the LCIA Rules. The dispute concerned pricing issues for oil transportation over the Eastern Siberia Pacific Ocean Oil Pipeline. Over $150 million was at stake. Construction and Engineering\nRepresenting heavy equipment supplier and contractor in relation to an arbitration and a number of delay, disruption, defects and other disputes arising out of two energy construction projects in Africa with claims and counterclaims of over $2 billion. The law of the country of the projects applies.\nRepresenting Asian State-owned entity and its joint venture partners in a dispute with a Middle Eastern State-owned entity. The dispute arises from an EPC contract for the construction of a large petrochemical project.\nRepresented Asian contractor and its subsidiary, Claimants in parallel HKIAC arbitration proceedings in Hong Kong against an owner company. The dispute arose from an EPC contract and related contracts for the construction of a power plant in the Philippines. Philippines law applied.\nRepresented Asian State-owned entity and its subsidiaries in a UNCITRAL arbitration in Stockholm against a State-owned entity in a Central Asian State. The dispute arose from an agreement for the construction of a plant on a turnkey (EPC) basis. The amount at stake exceeded $200 million.\nRepresented French-German consortium in an ICC arbitration in Stockholm against a Finnish utility company. The dispute arose from an agreement for the construction of a nuclear power plant in Finland. Finnish law governed. Over €6.1 billion was at stake.\nAdvising multiple Asian companies in a dispute against an American consortium concerning the construction of a nuclear power plant. Over $3 billion is at stake.\nRepresented Chinese State-owned enterprises in a dispute against a European chemical company in an SCC arbitration governed by Swedish law arising out of a series of engineering services contracts for the design and construction of a petrochemical plant. $1.8 billion was at stake. Business Combination Disputes\nRepresented an international professional services company in a dispute with a European consulting company. The dispute concerns the earn out provision of a share purchase agreement. The contract is governed by Danish law and provides for arbitration under the Rules of the Danish Institute of Arbitration.\nAdvised a high-profile recording artist and media entrepreneur and their Delaware incorporated company in parallel joint venture disputes with Cayman Islands’ corporate entities. The disputes arose from joint venture agreements concerning media and technology businesses in Mainland China and North America. The agreements were governed by Hong Kong law and provided for HKIAC arbitration in Hong Kong.\nRepresented Hong Kong, Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands corporate entities and directors as Claimants in ICC arbitration and Emergency Arbitrator proceedings in Hong Kong and as Respondents in parallel High Court of Hong Kong proceedings. The dispute arises from a private equity co-investment agreement. Hong Kong law applies.\nRepresented a private equity fund and its founder in ICC and HKIAC arbitrations initiated by the fund’s general partner and an alleged investor in the fund, as well as in related domestic court proceedings in multiple jurisdictions. The arbitrations each concerned ownership of various entities in the fund structure. Hong Kong and Cayman Islands law applied.\nRepresented a Chinese company in HKIAC arbitration proceedings against a U.S. company concerning a joint venture and technology transfer. Over $150 million was at stake.\nRepresented a Sri Lankan company in arbitration proceedings in Singapore under the SIAC Rules against a European supplier and developer of business systems. The dispute concerned the control and management of a Sri Lankan joint venture company and $120 million was at stake. General Commercial Disputes\nRepresenting North American technology company, Respondent in an ICC arbitration in Hong Kong brought by an Asian electronics manufacturer. The dispute arises from a manufacturing agreement and related guarantee. Hong Kong law applies.\nRepresented Chinese State-owned telecommunication provider, Respondent in SIAC arbitration in Hong Kong. The dispute arose from a long-term services agreement. Singapore law applied.\nAdvised an African telecom infrastructure company in a dispute with an African telecom provider. The dispute arose from an infrastructure license agreement. The contract was governed by New York law and provided for ICC arbitration in Paris.\nRepresented European company in ICC arbitration proceedings in Singapore against a Chinese company concerning the breach of license agreements for minerals and metal processing technology. Over €100 million was at stake.\nRepresented Chinese telecommunication solution provider in five parallel SCC and UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings in Hong Kong and Stockholm against a Ukrainian mobile phone operator. Over $50 million was at stake. Investment Treaty Arbitrations\nRepresenting the People’s Republic of China in an ICSID arbitration brought by Hela Schwarz GmbH (ICSID Case No. ARB/17/19). The claims are brought under the China-Germany bilateral investment treaty.\nRepresented a shareholder of Yukos in an investment treaty arbitration against the Russian Federation based on a bilateral investment treaty. 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