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John has represented clients in approximately 200 arbitrations around the world in 30\u0026nbsp;years of practice. He has particular expertise in complex, high-stakes corporate, investment and projects disputes, with an emphasis on the oil and gas, mining and power sectors. John has been lauded in the directories as \"a tremendously effective advocate\" with \"real global stature in arbitration.\" John was previously a vice president of the SIAC Court of Arbitration and a Director of the SIAC.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn has worked for high-profile clients including Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Dow Chemical, GE, Samsung C\u0026amp;T and Shell, and his recent successes for clients include some of the largest awards handed down in international arbitration. He also has substantial experience in mediation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn is a King's\u0026nbsp;Counsel in England, was admitted as a member of the Paris bar in 1997 and was one of the first foreign lawyers to gain rights of audience at the Singapore International Commercial Court. John spent 12 years in Singapore establishing himself as one of the leading arbitration lawyers in Asia, and has also practiced arbitration in Paris and Washington DC. John studied law and was admitted to practice in England and France and is equally comfortable in common and civil law environments.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn has been recognized for many years by Chambers Global as one of the world's top arbitration lawyers. 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All claims against the client were dismissed and it secured an award of all of its costs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eMalaysian Historical Salvors\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in its successful action to annul an ICSID award made in favour of Malaysia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eSGS\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;as claimant in its ICSID arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines, resulting in a settlement of CHF 150 million (of CHF 174 million claimed).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSamsung C\u0026amp;T Corporation\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in multiple arbitrations and adjudications against different parties arising out of the engineering and construction of the Roy Hill Iron Ore project in Western Australia. 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He has a mastery of the facts and cuts straight to what's important.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe-Wide 2024"},{"title":"\"He is a very astute, commercial lawyer.\"","detail":"Chambers Global, 2024"},{"title":"\"Experience, wisdom and unruffled.\"","detail":"Legal 500, 2024"},{"title":"\"He is a formidable advocate.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe-Wide (2023)"},{"title":"\"Measured, thoughtful and thinks deeply about opening cases.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe-Wide (2023)"},{"title":"\"His particular strengths are his strategy, cross-examination and he commands the respect of clients and co-counsel\"","detail":"Chambers Europe-Wide (2023)"},{"title":"\"He has an incredible and well-deserved reputation.\" ","detail":"Chambers Europe-Wide (2023)"},{"title":"\"He's an excellent cross-examiner who commands the respect of clients and co-counsel.\" ","detail":"Chambers UK (2022)"},{"title":"\"Very measured and thoughtful. He's someone who thinks deeply about how to make an opening case.\" ","detail":"Chambers UK (2022)"},{"title":"\"A master strategist, a terrific advocate, and truly among the best globally of his generation of practitioners\" ","detail":"Legal 500 UK (2022)"},{"title":"\"Comes into the case at the appropriate time and then advocates on your behalf in a manner that never fails to impress.\" ","detail":"Legal 500, 2021"},{"title":"“He sees a case from the lens of an a arbitrator, which makes him brilliant in anticipating the important issues.\"","detail":"Legal 500, 2021"},{"title":"\"He is exceptionally good. He's very astute, strategic and a very formidable litigator of large disputes.\" ","detail":"Chambers Global, 2020"},{"title":"\"One of the best advocates in the market... a very good cross-examiner.\"","detail":"Chambers Global, 2020"}],"linked_in_url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-savage-kc/","seodescription":null,"primary_title_id":15,"translated_fields":{"en":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Savage KC is a partner in our Paris and London offices, specializing in international arbitration. John has represented clients in approximately 200 arbitrations around the world in 30\u0026nbsp;years of practice. He has particular expertise in complex, high-stakes corporate, investment and projects disputes, with an emphasis on the oil and gas, mining and power sectors. John has been lauded in the directories as \"a tremendously effective advocate\" with \"real global stature in arbitration.\" John was previously a vice president of the SIAC Court of Arbitration and a Director of the SIAC.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn has worked for high-profile clients including Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Dow Chemical, GE, Samsung C\u0026amp;T and Shell, and his recent successes for clients include some of the largest awards handed down in international arbitration. He also has substantial experience in mediation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn is a King's\u0026nbsp;Counsel in England, was admitted as a member of the Paris bar in 1997 and was one of the first foreign lawyers to gain rights of audience at the Singapore International Commercial Court. John spent 12 years in Singapore establishing himself as one of the leading arbitration lawyers in Asia, and has also practiced arbitration in Paris and Washington DC. John studied law and was admitted to practice in England and France and is equally comfortable in common and civil law environments.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn has been recognized for many years by Chambers Global as one of the world's top arbitration lawyers. Among recent accolades, legal directories describe John as \"a tremendously effective advocate and fine arbitrator\" with \"real global stature in arbitration,\" \"a gifted strategist,\" \"hugely respected and extremely well-regarded\" and \"a talented advocate whose clear and effective arguments are often case-winning interventions.\" Legal 500 (2021) observes that\u0026nbsp;John \"is the type of lawyer that comes into the case at the appropriate time, learns everything, dispenses sage advice and then advocates on your behalf in a manner that never fails to impress.\u0026rdquo; and that John \"has the ability to absorb a lot of material in a short amount of time. He sees a case from the lens of an arbitrator, which makes him brilliant in anticipating the important issues that the arbitrators will focus on in deciding a case.\u0026rdquo; Chambers (2020) writes, \u0026ldquo;He is exceptionally good. He's very astute, strategic and a very formidable litigator of large disputes\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;From a client perspective, you couldn't want anyone better. He gives everything to a case.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eShell\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eChevron\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration in Manila against the Republic of the Philippines concerning the Malampaya gas project. Our clients secured an award valued at over US$ 4 billion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrently representing\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eShell\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a multibillion dollar ICSID arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines under the Netherlands-Philippines bilateral investment treaty concerning the mistreatment of Shell\u0026rsquo;s investment in the Malampaya gas-to-power project.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrently representing\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eCA Investment\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration in Sao Paulo against J\u0026amp;F Investimentos concerning the acquisition of Eldorado, a large Brazilian pulp company. Our client has secured a partial award valued at billions of US dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ea consortium of energy companies\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an LNG price review arbitration in Singapore against an Asian buyer. Our clients secured an award of most of the relief sought plus costs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGE Hitachi Nuclear Energy\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration in Taipei against Taiwan Power Company, concerning the design and construction of the Lungmen nuclear power plant in Taiwan. Our client secured an award of substantially all relief sought, including payment of US$ 158 million, which was received in full, and the dismissal of counterclaims valued at US$ 350 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrently representing\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSL Mining\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGerald International\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in ICC and ICSID arbitrations against the Republic of Sierra Leone, concerning the mistreatment by the state of our clients\u0026rsquo; investments in the Marampa Iron Ore Project in Sierra Leone. Over US$ 1.5 billion is in dispute, and SL Mining has already secured two favourable partial awards, as well as related judgments from the English High Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrently representing\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eInterGlobe Enterprises\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an LCIA arbitration against Rakesh Gangwal and related parties in relation to the ownership and management of IndiGo, India\u0026rsquo;s largest airline. The arbitration is seated in New Delhi and administered by the LCIA. The claimants seek damages of US$600 million as well as declarative and injunctive relief.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrently representing a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ebuyer of LNG\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a price review arbitration under the ICC rules in London against a Middle Eastern seller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ean Indian business house\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration in Singapore against its European joint venture partner. Indian law governed. Our client secured declaratory relief valued at over US$200 million and an award of US$5 million in costs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eDow Chemical\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;as claimant in an ICC arbitration in London against Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), which is wholly-owned by the State of Kuwait, arising out of a wide-ranging joint venture agreement. English law governed. The tribunal awarded our client damages, interest and costs of over US$2.4 billion\u0026mdash;one of the largest arbitration awards in history. Dow received US$2.2 billion in a direct cash payment from PIC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eone of the world\u0026rsquo;s largest multinationals\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;as claimant in an HKIAC arbitration in Hong Kong against a publicly-traded Chinese joint venture party in the renewable energy sector. New York law governed. The Tribunal awarded our client over US$360 million (100% of relief claimed).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eConocoPhillips China\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in two SIAC arbitrations in Singapore against an independent gas producer and its parent company. The dispute concerned coalbed methane assets in East Asia. The tribunal awarded our client US$50 million in damages, interest and costs, and dismissed counterclaims of US$150 million against it. English law governed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea large independent oil company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an UNCITRAL arbitration in London against a Southeast Asian pipeline operator. The tribunal awarded our client over US$70 million plus compound interest and most of its costs. We then represented our client in defeating an action to set aside the award in the English High Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea U.S. satellite communications provider\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration in Singapore against an Asian customer concerning the termination by the customer of our client\u0026rsquo;s project for shipboard communications. The client has secured an award of all of the relief it sought.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eGaranti Koza LLP\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003e,\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;a UK construction contractor, in an ICSID arbitration against Turkmenistan arising out of violations by Turkmenistan of its obligations under the UK-Turkmenistan BIT. Our client defeated Turkmenistan\u0026rsquo;s objections to jurisdiction and secured an award of compensation on the merits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ean Asian construction contractor\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration in Asia against a subcontractor arising out of the construction of a port in North Asia. All claims against the client were dismissed and it secured an award of all of its costs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eMalaysian Historical Salvors\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in its successful action to annul an ICSID award made in favour of Malaysia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eSGS\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;as claimant in its ICSID arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines, resulting in a settlement of CHF 150 million (of CHF 174 million claimed).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSamsung C\u0026amp;T Corporation\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in multiple arbitrations and adjudications against different parties arising out of the engineering and construction of the Roy Hill Iron Ore project in Western Australia. Over US$1 billion was in dispute.\u003c/p\u003e"],"recognitions":[{"title":"\"We are truly privileged to have him on our side.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe-Wide 2024"},{"title":"\"His invaluable counsel and advocacy finds its source in his extensive experience in arbitration across the globe.\" ","detail":"Chambers Europe-Wide 2024"},{"title":"\"He is a class act. 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He's someone who thinks deeply about how to make an opening case.\" ","detail":"Chambers UK (2022)"},{"title":"\"A master strategist, a terrific advocate, and truly among the best globally of his generation of practitioners\" ","detail":"Legal 500 UK (2022)"},{"title":"\"Comes into the case at the appropriate time and then advocates on your behalf in a manner that never fails to impress.\" ","detail":"Legal 500, 2021"},{"title":"“He sees a case from the lens of an a arbitrator, which makes him brilliant in anticipating the important issues.\"","detail":"Legal 500, 2021"},{"title":"\"He is exceptionally good. 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Our client has secured a partial award valued at billions of US dollars.{{ FIELD }}Represented a consortium of energy companies in an LNG price review arbitration in Singapore against an Asian buyer. Our clients secured an award of most of the relief sought plus costs.{{ FIELD }}Represented GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy in an ICC arbitration in Taipei against Taiwan Power Company, concerning the design and construction of the Lungmen nuclear power plant in Taiwan. Our client secured an award of substantially all relief sought, including payment of US$ 158 million, which was received in full, and the dismissal of counterclaims valued at US$ 350 million.{{ FIELD }}Currently representing SL Mining and Gerald International in ICC and ICSID arbitrations against the Republic of Sierra Leone, concerning the mistreatment by the state of our clients’ investments in the Marampa Iron Ore Project in Sierra Leone. Over US$ 1.5 billion is in dispute, and SL Mining has already secured two favourable partial awards, as well as related judgments from the English High Court.{{ FIELD }}Currently representing InterGlobe Enterprises in an LCIA arbitration against Rakesh Gangwal and related parties in relation to the ownership and management of IndiGo, India’s largest airline. The arbitration is seated in New Delhi and administered by the LCIA. The claimants seek damages of US$600 million as well as declarative and injunctive relief.{{ FIELD }}Currently representing a buyer of LNG in a price review arbitration under the ICC rules in London against a Middle Eastern seller.{{ FIELD }}Represented an Indian business house in an ICC arbitration in Singapore against its European joint venture partner. Indian law governed. Our client secured declaratory relief valued at over US$200 million and an award of US$5 million in costs.{{ FIELD }}Represented Dow Chemical as claimant in an ICC arbitration in London against Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), which is wholly-owned by the State of Kuwait, arising out of a wide-ranging joint venture agreement. English law governed. The tribunal awarded our client damages, interest and costs of over US$2.4 billion—one of the largest arbitration awards in history. Dow received US$2.2 billion in a direct cash payment from PIC.{{ FIELD }}Represented one of the world’s largest multinationals as claimant in an HKIAC arbitration in Hong Kong against a publicly-traded Chinese joint venture party in the renewable energy sector. New York law governed. The Tribunal awarded our client over US$360 million (100% of relief claimed).{{ FIELD }}Represented ConocoPhillips China in two SIAC arbitrations in Singapore against an independent gas producer and its parent company. The dispute concerned coalbed methane assets in East Asia. The tribunal awarded our client US$50 million in damages, interest and costs, and dismissed counterclaims of US$150 million against it. English law governed.{{ FIELD }}Represented a large independent oil company in an UNCITRAL arbitration in London against a Southeast Asian pipeline operator. The tribunal awarded our client over US$70 million plus compound interest and most of its costs. We then represented our client in defeating an action to set aside the award in the English High Court.{{ FIELD }}Represented a U.S. satellite communications provider in an ICC arbitration in Singapore against an Asian customer concerning the termination by the customer of our client’s project for shipboard communications. The client has secured an award of all of the relief it sought.{{ FIELD }}Represented Garanti Koza LLP, a UK construction contractor, in an ICSID arbitration against Turkmenistan arising out of violations by Turkmenistan of its obligations under the UK-Turkmenistan BIT. Our client defeated Turkmenistan’s objections to jurisdiction and secured an award of compensation on the merits.{{ FIELD }}Represented an Asian construction contractor in an ICC arbitration in Asia against a subcontractor arising out of the construction of a port in North Asia. All claims against the client were dismissed and it secured an award of all of its costs.{{ FIELD }}Represented Malaysian Historical Salvors in its successful action to annul an ICSID award made in favour of Malaysia.{{ FIELD }}Represented SGS as claimant in its ICSID arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines, resulting in a settlement of CHF 150 million (of CHF 174 million claimed).{{ FIELD }}Represented Samsung C\u0026amp;T Corporation in multiple arbitrations and adjudications against different parties arising out of the engineering and construction of the Roy Hill Iron Ore project in Western Australia. Over US$1 billion was in dispute.{{ FIELD }}John Savage KC is a partner in our Paris and London offices, specializing in international arbitration. John has represented clients in approximately 200 arbitrations around the world in 30 years of practice. He has particular expertise in complex, high-stakes corporate, investment and projects disputes, with an emphasis on the oil and gas, mining and power sectors. John has been lauded in the directories as \"a tremendously effective advocate\" with \"real global stature in arbitration.\" John was previously a vice president of the SIAC Court of Arbitration and a Director of the SIAC.\nJohn has worked for high-profile clients including Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Dow Chemical, GE, Samsung C\u0026amp;T and Shell, and his recent successes for clients include some of the largest awards handed down in international arbitration. He also has substantial experience in mediation.\nJohn is a King's Counsel in England, was admitted as a member of the Paris bar in 1997 and was one of the first foreign lawyers to gain rights of audience at the Singapore International Commercial Court. John spent 12 years in Singapore establishing himself as one of the leading arbitration lawyers in Asia, and has also practiced arbitration in Paris and Washington DC. John studied law and was admitted to practice in England and France and is equally comfortable in common and civil law environments.\nJohn has been recognized for many years by Chambers Global as one of the world's top arbitration lawyers. Among recent accolades, legal directories describe John as \"a tremendously effective advocate and fine arbitrator\" with \"real global stature in arbitration,\" \"a gifted strategist,\" \"hugely respected and extremely well-regarded\" and \"a talented advocate whose clear and effective arguments are often case-winning interventions.\" Legal 500 (2021) observes that John \"is the type of lawyer that comes into the case at the appropriate time, learns everything, dispenses sage advice and then advocates on your behalf in a manner that never fails to impress.” and that John \"has the ability to absorb a lot of material in a short amount of time. He sees a case from the lens of an arbitrator, which makes him brilliant in anticipating the important issues that the arbitrators will focus on in deciding a case.” Chambers (2020) writes, “He is exceptionally good. He's very astute, strategic and a very formidable litigator of large disputes” and “From a client perspective, you couldn't want anyone better. He gives everything to a case.” John Savage Partner \"We are truly privileged to have him on our side.\" Chambers Europe-Wide 2024 \"His invaluable counsel and advocacy finds its source in his extensive experience in arbitration across the globe.\"  Chambers Europe-Wide 2024 \"He is a class act. He has a mastery of the facts and cuts straight to what's important.\" Chambers Europe-Wide 2024 \"He is a very astute, commercial lawyer.\" Chambers Global, 2024 \"Experience, wisdom and unruffled.\" Legal 500, 2024 \"He is a formidable advocate.\" Chambers Europe-Wide (2023) \"Measured, thoughtful and thinks deeply about opening cases.\" Chambers Europe-Wide (2023) \"His particular strengths are his strategy, cross-examination and he commands the respect of clients and co-counsel\" Chambers Europe-Wide (2023) \"He has an incredible and well-deserved reputation.\"  Chambers Europe-Wide (2023) \"He's an excellent cross-examiner who commands the respect of clients and co-counsel.\"  Chambers UK (2022) \"Very measured and thoughtful. He's someone who thinks deeply about how to make an opening case.\"  Chambers UK (2022) \"A master strategist, a terrific advocate, and truly among the best globally of his generation of practitioners\"  Legal 500 UK (2022) \"Comes into the case at the appropriate time and then advocates on your behalf in a manner that never fails to impress.\"  Legal 500, 2021 “He sees a case from the lens of an a arbitrator, which makes him brilliant in anticipating the important issues.\" Legal 500, 2021 \"He is exceptionally good. He's very astute, strategic and a very formidable litigator of large disputes.\"  Chambers Global, 2020 \"One of the best advocates in the market... a very good cross-examiner.\" Chambers Global, 2020 Guildhall University, London  King's College, University of London, UK  Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne  England and Wales France Represented Shell and Chevron in an ICC arbitration in Manila against the Republic of the Philippines concerning the Malampaya gas project. Our clients secured an award valued at over US$ 4 billion. Currently representing Shell in a multibillion dollar ICSID arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines under the Netherlands-Philippines bilateral investment treaty concerning the mistreatment of Shell’s investment in the Malampaya gas-to-power project. Currently representing CA Investment in an ICC arbitration in Sao Paulo against J\u0026amp;F Investimentos concerning the acquisition of Eldorado, a large Brazilian pulp company. Our client has secured a partial award valued at billions of US dollars. Represented a consortium of energy companies in an LNG price review arbitration in Singapore against an Asian buyer. Our clients secured an award of most of the relief sought plus costs. Represented GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy in an ICC arbitration in Taipei against Taiwan Power Company, concerning the design and construction of the Lungmen nuclear power plant in Taiwan. Our client secured an award of substantially all relief sought, including payment of US$ 158 million, which was received in full, and the dismissal of counterclaims valued at US$ 350 million. Currently representing SL Mining and Gerald International in ICC and ICSID arbitrations against the Republic of Sierra Leone, concerning the mistreatment by the state of our clients’ investments in the Marampa Iron Ore Project in Sierra Leone. Over US$ 1.5 billion is in dispute, and SL Mining has already secured two favourable partial awards, as well as related judgments from the English High Court. Currently representing InterGlobe Enterprises in an LCIA arbitration against Rakesh Gangwal and related parties in relation to the ownership and management of IndiGo, India’s largest airline. The arbitration is seated in New Delhi and administered by the LCIA. The claimants seek damages of US$600 million as well as declarative and injunctive relief. Currently representing a buyer of LNG in a price review arbitration under the ICC rules in London against a Middle Eastern seller. Represented an Indian business house in an ICC arbitration in Singapore against its European joint venture partner. Indian law governed. Our client secured declaratory relief valued at over US$200 million and an award of US$5 million in costs. Represented Dow Chemical as claimant in an ICC arbitration in London against Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), which is wholly-owned by the State of Kuwait, arising out of a wide-ranging joint venture agreement. English law governed. The tribunal awarded our client damages, interest and costs of over US$2.4 billion—one of the largest arbitration awards in history. Dow received US$2.2 billion in a direct cash payment from PIC. Represented one of the world’s largest multinationals as claimant in an HKIAC arbitration in Hong Kong against a publicly-traded Chinese joint venture party in the renewable energy sector. New York law governed. The Tribunal awarded our client over US$360 million (100% of relief claimed). Represented ConocoPhillips China in two SIAC arbitrations in Singapore against an independent gas producer and its parent company. The dispute concerned coalbed methane assets in East Asia. The tribunal awarded our client US$50 million in damages, interest and costs, and dismissed counterclaims of US$150 million against it. English law governed. Represented a large independent oil company in an UNCITRAL arbitration in London against a Southeast Asian pipeline operator. The tribunal awarded our client over US$70 million plus compound interest and most of its costs. We then represented our client in defeating an action to set aside the award in the English High Court. Represented a U.S. satellite communications provider in an ICC arbitration in Singapore against an Asian customer concerning the termination by the customer of our client’s project for shipboard communications. The client has secured an award of all of the relief it sought. Represented Garanti Koza LLP, a UK construction contractor, in an ICSID arbitration against Turkmenistan arising out of violations by Turkmenistan of its obligations under the UK-Turkmenistan BIT. Our client defeated Turkmenistan’s objections to jurisdiction and secured an award of compensation on the merits. Represented an Asian construction contractor in an ICC arbitration in Asia against a subcontractor arising out of the construction of a port in North Asia. All claims against the client were dismissed and it secured an award of all of its costs. Represented Malaysian Historical Salvors in its successful action to annul an ICSID award made in favour of Malaysia. Represented SGS as claimant in its ICSID arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines, resulting in a settlement of CHF 150 million (of CHF 174 million claimed). Represented Samsung C\u0026amp;T Corporation in multiple arbitrations and adjudications against different parties arising out of the engineering and construction of the Roy Hill Iron Ore project in Western Australia. Over US$1 billion was in dispute.","searchable_name":"John Savage, K.C.","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":441829,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":6470,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003ePatrick Schumann is a Partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding\u0026rsquo;s Corporate, Finance and Investments group, based in London. 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Young as administrators in the trading administration of the Ceona group, a multinational subsea contractor.{{ FIELD }}Advised Ingka Investments (Ikea’s investment arm) on the market-leading acquisition of Topshop’s flagship store out of the Arcadia administration.{{ FIELD }}Advised the coordinating committee of senior lenders on the restructuring of German recycling group Scholz Recycling.{{ FIELD }}Acted for Duff \u0026amp; Phelps as liquidators in the liquidation of Czech coal miner OKD a.s.{{ FIELD }}Advised Chenavari Investment Managers on its enforcement options with respect to a South Asian shipping investment.{{ FIELD }}Advised Freepoint Commodities as lender in connection with the receivables financing of the Prax Group, an oil refining and distribution conglomerate.{{ FIELD }}Represented a London special situations fund on its enforcement strategy with respect to its investment in a telecommunications company.{{ FIELD }}Represented Wilmington Trust as trustee of Hertz’s €225m and €500m senior notes in connection with the car rental company’s Chapter 11 restructuring.{{ FIELD }}Advised the administrators Alvarez \u0026amp; Marsal in connection with the administration of UAE based crypto exchange DEX Holdings.{{ FIELD }}\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRepresented aircraft lessor Kirk Aviation in connection with Nordic Aviation Capital’s Chapter 11 restructuring.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n{{ FIELD }}Acted for Deutsche Bank as agent in connection with the refinancing of car park operator Apcoa Parking’s $650 million bank debt.{{ FIELD }}Patrick Schumann is a Partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding’s Corporate, Finance and Investments group, based in London. His practice focuses on restructuring and insolvency.\nPatrick has broad experience advising clients on complex cross-border restructurings, formal insolvencies and distressed debt situations and has acted on a number of high profile restructurings in a variety of sectors, including energy, construction and commodities.\nHis clients include asset managers, banks, insolvency practitioners, creditors, contract counterparties and debtors.  He also has experience in banking and structured finance transactions, in particular in leveraged financings, structured products as well as derivatives. Partner Patrick was part of the team awarded Deal of the Year: Restructuring 2022 IFLR Europe Awards for the DeepOcean Group restructuring plan “deep knowledge of English insolvency law issues which he puts to good use in structuring complex transactions” Legal500 BPP Law School BPP Law School London London School of Economics and Political Science, UK  England and Wales Germany Advised Refineria de Cartagena (Reficar), owned by Colombia’s energy producer Ecopetrol, on its successful challenge to McDermott International’s landmark restructuring plan. Acted creditor side on the precedent-setting DeepOcean Group Part 26A restructuring plan (the first restructuring plan to utilize the cram-down mechanism under English law). Acted for Turkish construction conglomerate Yuksel Insaat in restructuring its $200m high yield bond by way of a Part 26 scheme of arrangement. Represented a London hedge fund in its distressed acquisition of a Dutch electricity producer. Advised Goldman Sachs as principal shareholder and subsequently Ernst \u0026amp; Young as administrators in the trading administration of the Ceona group, a multinational subsea contractor. Advised Ingka Investments (Ikea’s investment arm) on the market-leading acquisition of Topshop’s flagship store out of the Arcadia administration. Advised the coordinating committee of senior lenders on the restructuring of German recycling group Scholz Recycling. Acted for Duff \u0026amp; Phelps as liquidators in the liquidation of Czech coal miner OKD a.s. Advised Chenavari Investment Managers on its enforcement options with respect to a South Asian shipping investment. Advised Freepoint Commodities as lender in connection with the receivables financing of the Prax Group, an oil refining and distribution conglomerate. Represented a London special situations fund on its enforcement strategy with respect to its investment in a telecommunications company. Represented Wilmington Trust as trustee of Hertz’s €225m and €500m senior notes in connection with the car rental company’s Chapter 11 restructuring. 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Highlights include:\nGP fund formation mandates:NextEnergy on its Next Power III and Next Power UK fundraisingsBroadwell Capital on its fundraisingsNewstead Capital on its Real Estate Lending FundLetterOne Technology on its $16 billion Technology FundLetterOne Retail on its $3 billion Retail Fund\nAdvisory Mandates:GAM on the suspension and liquidation of its CHF11billion Absolute Return Bond Fund range","searchable_name":"Stephen Sims","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":32,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":426370,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":2965,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eTom Sprange KC provides advocacy and strategic advice in significant, high-value and complex disputes for\u0026nbsp; a diverse range of clients, including corporations, sovereign states, financial institutions and individuals. 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He is described as: \u0026ldquo;a unique coming together of legal insight, commercial nous and practical living/implementation\u0026rdquo;,\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;a superb advocate\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;class act\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;remarkable,\u0026rdquo; a \u0026ldquo;super lawyer,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;a real star,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;fantastic,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;impressive,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;smart, percipient and energetic, \u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;commercially astute and a great lawyer\u0026rdquo; with sources adding that \u0026ldquo;his advocacy skills are brilliant\u0026rdquo; and he has \u0026ldquo;experience in a range of sectors, including aviation, energy and finance.\u0026rdquo; and that \u0026ldquo;he is very responsive, sharp and quick to seize the key issues\u0026rdquo;, that \"He has good, sharp comments at every stage of proceedings and really contributes a lot,\" \"He's smart - he thinks and understands quickly and he's good at forming case strategy.\" \"He is a top-level litigator with years of experience and he is extremely responsive.\" \"He is very effective as arbitration counsel.\" Sources also say Thomas is a \u0026ldquo;thoroughbred arbitrator who is incredibly smart, \u0026rdquo; a \u0026ldquo;heavyweight arbitration lawyer\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;technically excellent and very creative, with a strong knowledge base and good problem-solving skills\u0026rdquo;.\u0026nbsp; Furthermore, Thomas is said to combine a \u0026ldquo;Mensa-like intellect with a down-to-earth attitude\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;an unparalleled work ethic and outstanding attention to client needs\u0026rdquo;; possess \u0026ldquo;extensive commercial arbitration expertise\u0026rdquo;; to \u0026ldquo;not just go the extra yard in defending his client\u0026rsquo;s position, but the extra mile\u0026rdquo;; to be an \u0026ldquo;accomplished solicitor advocate\u0026rdquo;; \"Tom is an extraordinary litigator. He has a sharp intellect from a legal standpoint and is commercially astute.\" \"He is sensible as a solicitor and impressive as an advocate\"; \"He is an extremely high-quality advocate and his work is very impressive in this space\". \"An A-star advocate, he just walks in and understands everything\". \"He is clever, fast, reasonable, logical, knowledgeable, experienced and creative\" and has \"great cross-examination skills.\"\u0026nbsp; \"He is so sharp and understands how to bring across difficult and complex issues in a pretty easy and very clear manner.\"\u0026nbsp; \"He is very knowledgeable and creative in his approach.\"\u0026nbsp; \"Tom Sprange is not afraid to argue anything but with a certain charm.\"\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\"He is a master cross-examiner with in-depth knowledge of financial and commercial issues.\"\u0026nbsp; \"He is a very good lead advocate but equally adept at managing the team.\" he is \"fearless and has a very strong awareness of both the legal and commercial aspects involved\" he is a \"superb advocate full of energy and tenacity. He gets great results for major clients in hearings across the glove\" he \"provides very complete, practical and realistic advice\" he is described as an \"insightful solicitor and extremely confident in the delivery of his case in a court room\" and his knowledge and memory skills are \"truly magnificent\".\u0026nbsp; Tom has been described as a \"brilliant mind, hard-working and a pleasure to work with\" his clients \"like dealing with him and he can explain complex situations in simple terms\"\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","slug":"thomas-sprange","email":"tsprange@kslaw.com","phone":null,"matters":["\u003cp\u003eActing for the Republic of Turkey in the largest ever public international law dispute between two sovereigns which involved a $40 billion treaty claim, public and private international law issues and related proceedings in a number of jurisdictions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish Court proceedings relating to terrorist financing, state attribution and sovereign immunity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eICSID proceedings involving claims for $3.5 billion arising from claims for expropriation and breaches of national security, acts of terrorism and acts of state.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUNCITRAL proceedings against the Government of India relating to $35 billion claims arising under local and international law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish Court proceedings relating to a $3.5 billion fraud and enforcement claim including freezing orders and actions in 25 jurisdictions worldwide.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReficar in English Court proceedings relating to the McDermott restructuring where a $1.3 billion New York Convention Award was extinguished in return for a $900 million equity interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish Court proceedings and related appeals with regards to $68 billion sovereign wealth fund and the act of state and one voice doctrines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecent English and International Court Experience\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2025] EWHC 257 (Comm), 23 January 2025\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlta Trading UK Ltd (formerly Arcadia Petroleum Ltd) v Bosworth [2025] EWHC 91 (Comm), 22 January 2025\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFW Aviation (Holdings) 1 Ltd v VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Co [2024] EWHC 3337 (Comm), 23 December 2024\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLiberty Steel East Europe (Holdco) Ltd, Re [2024] 11 WLUK 454, 26 November 2024\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMotorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2024] EWHC 2891 (Comm), 14 November 2024\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlobal Steel Holdings Ltd (In liquidation), Re [2024] 11 WLUK 112, 6 November 2024\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTWC Aviation Limited v. 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King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2023] EWHC 1393 (Comm)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepublic of Iraq v. Republic of Turkey ICC Case 20273/AGF/ZF/AYZ/ELU\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIpek Investment Limited v. Republic of Turkey, ICSID Case No. ARB/18/18\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWestwater Resources Inc. v. Republic of Turkey, ICSID Case No. ARB/18/46\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRockhopper Italia S.p.A., Rockhopper Mediterranean Ltd., and Rockhopper Exploration Plc v. Republic of Italy ICSID Case No. ARB/17/14\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMotorola Solutions Limited v. Hytera Communications Corp Limited [2022] EWHC 2887 (Comm)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHashwah v. Qatar National Bank Limited [2023] 2 W.L.R. 815\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEVG v. HVF [2022] EWHC (Comm) 1012\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOtuska Pharma Co. Limited v. GW Pharma Limited [2022] EWHC 102 (Pat)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCascade Investments NV v. Republic of Turkey (ICSID Case No. ARB/18/4)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHexagon Holdings (Cayman) Limited v (1) Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (2) Dubai International Financial Centre Investments LLC [2019] DIFC CFI 013, 2 March 2022\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] 12 WLUK 562\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWorld Anti-Doping Agency v. Swimming Australia, Sport Integrity Australia \u0026amp; Shayna Jack CAS 2020/A/7579 / CAS 2020/A/7580\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] EWHC 2330 (Comm)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlta Trading UK Ltd (formerly Arcadia Petroleum Ltd) v Bosworth [2021] 4 W.L.R. 72\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] EWHC 2904 (Comm)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSierra Leone v. 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A partner in our Trial and Global Disputes practice, Tom acts in a broad array of matters\u0026nbsp;under local, private and public international law.\u0026nbsp; He is described by his peers as: \u0026ldquo;Mensa-like intellect with a down-to-earth attitude\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;the best of the best\u0026ldquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;He's just a pleasure to watch, I feel sad for the other side,\"\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;A-star advocate, he just walks in and understands everything\" ,\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;a superb advocate\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;class act\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;remarkable,\u0026rdquo; a \u0026ldquo;super lawyer,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;a real star,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;fantastic\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;a very sharp legal mind\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;an excellent advocacy choice across dispute resolution forums\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;a sharp intellect\" who praise \"the precision, energy and tenacity he projects in front of tribunals and judges\" \u0026ldquo;, and highlight his \"great cross-examination skills\", describing him as \u0026ldquo;a unique coming together of legal insight, commercial nous and practical living/implementation\u0026rdquo; and noting that \"He is a master cross-examiner with in-depth knowledge of financial and commercial issues.\"\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;He has a magnificent talent in cross-examination\u0026ldquo;\u0026nbsp;and that \"He is a very good lead advocate but equally adept at managing the team.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom has appeared in over 100\u0026nbsp;cases in the Chancery and King's Bench divisions of the High Court and the Court of Appeal, including\u0026nbsp;cases relating to sovereign immunity, acts of state, conflicts of law, interpretation of contracts, civil fraud, injunctive relief and claims arising from arbitration proceedings.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has acted as Counsel in more than 300 international arbitrations in the leading arbitration institutes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has experience working with clients in numerous sectors, including energy, mining, projects, construction, telecommunications, technology, financial services, real estate, pharmaceuticals, fashion and sports.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom is the Managing Partner of the London Office and is a former member of the Firm's Policy Committee.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is highly ranked in the latest editions of the Chambers Global, Chambers UK, Chambers Europe, Legal 500 UK and Who\u0026rsquo;s Who of Commercial Arbitration, Asset Recovery and Construction directories for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, as well as listing for Civil Fraud and Energy in the former. He is described as: \u0026ldquo;a unique coming together of legal insight, commercial nous and practical living/implementation\u0026rdquo;,\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;a superb advocate\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;class act\u0026rdquo;, \u0026ldquo;remarkable,\u0026rdquo; a \u0026ldquo;super lawyer,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;a real star,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;fantastic,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;impressive,\u0026rdquo; \u0026ldquo;smart, percipient and energetic, \u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;commercially astute and a great lawyer\u0026rdquo; with sources adding that \u0026ldquo;his advocacy skills are brilliant\u0026rdquo; and he has \u0026ldquo;experience in a range of sectors, including aviation, energy and finance.\u0026rdquo; and that \u0026ldquo;he is very responsive, sharp and quick to seize the key issues\u0026rdquo;, that \"He has good, sharp comments at every stage of proceedings and really contributes a lot,\" \"He's smart - he thinks and understands quickly and he's good at forming case strategy.\" \"He is a top-level litigator with years of experience and he is extremely responsive.\" \"He is very effective as arbitration counsel.\" Sources also say Thomas is a \u0026ldquo;thoroughbred arbitrator who is incredibly smart, \u0026rdquo; a \u0026ldquo;heavyweight arbitration lawyer\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;technically excellent and very creative, with a strong knowledge base and good problem-solving skills\u0026rdquo;.\u0026nbsp; Furthermore, Thomas is said to combine a \u0026ldquo;Mensa-like intellect with a down-to-earth attitude\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;an unparalleled work ethic and outstanding attention to client needs\u0026rdquo;; possess \u0026ldquo;extensive commercial arbitration expertise\u0026rdquo;; to \u0026ldquo;not just go the extra yard in defending his client\u0026rsquo;s position, but the extra mile\u0026rdquo;; to be an \u0026ldquo;accomplished solicitor advocate\u0026rdquo;; \"Tom is an extraordinary litigator. He has a sharp intellect from a legal standpoint and is commercially astute.\" \"He is sensible as a solicitor and impressive as an advocate\"; \"He is an extremely high-quality advocate and his work is very impressive in this space\". \"An A-star advocate, he just walks in and understands everything\". \"He is clever, fast, reasonable, logical, knowledgeable, experienced and creative\" and has \"great cross-examination skills.\"\u0026nbsp; \"He is so sharp and understands how to bring across difficult and complex issues in a pretty easy and very clear manner.\"\u0026nbsp; \"He is very knowledgeable and creative in his approach.\"\u0026nbsp; \"Tom Sprange is not afraid to argue anything but with a certain charm.\"\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\"He is a master cross-examiner with in-depth knowledge of financial and commercial issues.\"\u0026nbsp; \"He is a very good lead advocate but equally adept at managing the team.\" he is \"fearless and has a very strong awareness of both the legal and commercial aspects involved\" he is a \"superb advocate full of energy and tenacity. He gets great results for major clients in hearings across the glove\" he \"provides very complete, practical and realistic advice\" he is described as an \"insightful solicitor and extremely confident in the delivery of his case in a court room\" and his knowledge and memory skills are \"truly magnificent\".\u0026nbsp; Tom has been described as a \"brilliant mind, hard-working and a pleasure to work with\" his clients \"like dealing with him and he can explain complex situations in simple terms\"\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003eActing for the Republic of Turkey in the largest ever public international law dispute between two sovereigns which involved a $40 billion treaty claim, public and private international law issues and related proceedings in a number of jurisdictions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish Court proceedings relating to terrorist financing, state attribution and sovereign immunity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eICSID proceedings involving claims for $3.5 billion arising from claims for expropriation and breaches of national security, acts of terrorism and acts of state.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUNCITRAL proceedings against the Government of India relating to $35 billion claims arising under local and international law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish Court proceedings relating to a $3.5 billion fraud and enforcement claim including freezing orders and actions in 25 jurisdictions worldwide.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReficar in English Court proceedings relating to the McDermott restructuring where a $1.3 billion New York Convention Award was extinguished in return for a $900 million equity interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnglish Court proceedings and related appeals with regards to $68 billion sovereign wealth fund and the act of state and one voice doctrines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecent English and International Court Experience\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2025] EWHC 257 (Comm), 23 January 2025\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlta Trading UK Ltd (formerly Arcadia Petroleum Ltd) v Bosworth [2025] EWHC 91 (Comm), 22 January 2025\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFW Aviation (Holdings) 1 Ltd v VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Co [2024] EWHC 3337 (Comm), 23 December 2024\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLiberty Steel East Europe (Holdco) Ltd, Re [2024] 11 WLUK 454, 26 November 2024\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMotorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2024] EWHC 2891 (Comm), 14 November 2024\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlobal Steel Holdings Ltd (In liquidation), Re [2024] 11 WLUK 112, 6 November 2024\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTWC Aviation Limited v. SpiceJet Limited [2024] EWHC 721 (Comm)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCB\u0026amp;I UK Ltd. re Chancery Division [2024] EHWC 398 (Ch)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMotorola Solutions Inc. v. Hytera Communications Corp Ltd. King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2024] EWHC 149 (Comm)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJensen v. World Rugby CAS 2023/A/9377\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVedanta Limited and Cairn Energy Limited v. Government of India [2023] PCA Case N 2020-39\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMotorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd. King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2023] EWHC 2882 (Comm)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePinewood Technologies Asia Pacific Ltd v Pinewood Technologies Plc King's Bench Division (Technology \u0026amp; Construction Court) [2023] EHWC 2506 (TCC)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMotorola Solutions Inc. v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd. King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2023] EWHC 1393 (Comm)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepublic of Iraq v. Republic of Turkey ICC Case 20273/AGF/ZF/AYZ/ELU\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIpek Investment Limited v. Republic of Turkey, ICSID Case No. ARB/18/18\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWestwater Resources Inc. v. Republic of Turkey, ICSID Case No. ARB/18/46\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRockhopper Italia S.p.A., Rockhopper Mediterranean Ltd., and Rockhopper Exploration Plc v. Republic of Italy ICSID Case No. ARB/17/14\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMotorola Solutions Limited v. Hytera Communications Corp Limited [2022] EWHC 2887 (Comm)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHashwah v. Qatar National Bank Limited [2023] 2 W.L.R. 815\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEVG v. HVF [2022] EWHC (Comm) 1012\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOtuska Pharma Co. Limited v. GW Pharma Limited [2022] EWHC 102 (Pat)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCascade Investments NV v. Republic of Turkey (ICSID Case No. ARB/18/4)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHexagon Holdings (Cayman) Limited v (1) Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (2) Dubai International Financial Centre Investments LLC [2019] DIFC CFI 013, 2 March 2022\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] 12 WLUK 562\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWorld Anti-Doping Agency v. Swimming Australia, Sport Integrity Australia \u0026amp; Shayna Jack CAS 2020/A/7579 / CAS 2020/A/7580\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] EWHC 2330 (Comm)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlta Trading UK Ltd (formerly Arcadia Petroleum Ltd) v Bosworth [2021] 4 W.L.R. 72\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] EWHC 2904 (Comm)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSierra Leone v. 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SpiceJet Limited [2024] EWHC 721 (Comm){{ FIELD }}CB\u0026amp;I UK Ltd. re Chancery Division [2024] EHWC 398 (Ch){{ FIELD }}Motorola Solutions Inc. v. Hytera Communications Corp Ltd. King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2024] EWHC 149 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Jensen v. World Rugby CAS 2023/A/9377{{ FIELD }}Vedanta Limited and Cairn Energy Limited v. Government of India [2023] PCA Case N 2020-39{{ FIELD }}Motorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd. King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2023] EWHC 2882 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Pinewood Technologies Asia Pacific Ltd v Pinewood Technologies Plc King's Bench Division (Technology \u0026amp; Construction Court) [2023] EHWC 2506 (TCC){{ FIELD }}Motorola Solutions Inc. v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd. King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2023] EWHC 1393 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Republic of Iraq v. Republic of Turkey ICC Case 20273/AGF/ZF/AYZ/ELU{{ FIELD }}Ipek Investment Limited v. Republic of Turkey, ICSID Case No. ARB/18/18{{ FIELD }}Westwater Resources Inc. v. Republic of Turkey, ICSID Case No. ARB/18/46{{ FIELD }}Rockhopper Italia S.p.A., Rockhopper Mediterranean Ltd., and Rockhopper Exploration Plc v. Republic of Italy ICSID Case No. ARB/17/14{{ FIELD }}Motorola Solutions Limited v. Hytera Communications Corp Limited [2022] EWHC 2887 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Hashwah v. Qatar National Bank Limited [2023] 2 W.L.R. 815{{ FIELD }}EVG v. HVF [2022] EWHC (Comm) 1012{{ FIELD }}Otuska Pharma Co. Limited v. GW Pharma Limited [2022] EWHC 102 (Pat){{ FIELD }}Cascade Investments NV v. Republic of Turkey (ICSID Case No. ARB/18/4){{ FIELD }}Hexagon Holdings (Cayman) Limited v (1) Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (2) Dubai International Financial Centre Investments LLC [2019] DIFC CFI 013, 2 March 2022{{ FIELD }}Various Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] 12 WLUK 562{{ FIELD }}World Anti-Doping Agency v. Swimming Australia, Sport Integrity Australia \u0026amp; Shayna Jack CAS 2020/A/7579 / CAS 2020/A/7580{{ FIELD }}Various Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] EWHC 2330 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Alta Trading UK Ltd (formerly Arcadia Petroleum Ltd) v Bosworth [2021] 4 W.L.R. 72{{ FIELD }}Various Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] EWHC 2904 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Sierra Leone v. SL Mining [2021] EWHC 929 ( Comm){{ FIELD }}Shapoorji Pallonji and Co Pvt Ltd v Yumn Limited [2021] EWHC 862 (Comm){{ FIELD }}ConocoPhillips v. Chrysaor E\u0026amp;P Limited [2021] 3 WLUK 524{{ FIELD }}Sierra Leone v. SL Mining [2021] EWHC 286 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Motorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 11{{ FIELD }}Hexagon Holdings (Cayman) Limited v. DIFC [2020] DIFCoA CFI 013/2019{{ FIELD }}C v. D Ltd and X [2020] EWHC 1283 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Mohamed v. Breish [2020] EWCA Civ 637{{ FIELD }}Motorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2020] EWHC 980 (Comm){{ FIELD }}National Bank of Kazakhstan v Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV London Branch [2020] EWHC 916 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Hexagon Holdings (Cayman) Limited v. DIFC [2019] DIFC CFI 013{{ FIELD }}Mohamed v. Breish [2020] EWHC 696 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Tsareva v Ananyev [2019] EWHC 2414 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Mohamed v Breish [2019] EWHC 1765 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Chung v Silver Dry Bulk Co Ltd [2019] EWHC 1479 (Comm){{ FIELD }}National Bank of Kazakhstan v Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV [2018] EWHC 3282 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Stati v Kazakhstan [2018] EWCA Civ 1896{{ FIELD }}Montvale Invest Ltd (In Liquidation) v Terra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd [2018] EWHC 1507 (Ch){{ FIELD }}Stati v Kazakhstan [2018] EWHC 1130 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Monde Petroleum SA v Westernzagros [2018] EWCA Civ 25{{ FIELD }}Bank and Clients Plc v King [2017] EWHC 3099 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Arcadia Energy Petroleum Ltd v Bosworth [2017] EWHC 3160 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Stati v Kazakhstan [2017] EWHC 1348 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Silver Dry Bulk Co Ltd v Homer Hulbert Maritime Co Ltd [2017] EWHC 44 (Comm){{ FIELD }}Tom Sprange KC provides advocacy and strategic advice in significant, high-value and complex disputes for  a diverse range of clients, including corporations, sovereign states, financial institutions and individuals. A partner in our Trial and Global Disputes practice, Tom acts in a broad array of matters under local, private and public international law.  He is described by his peers as: “Mensa-like intellect with a down-to-earth attitude”, “the best of the best“  “He's just a pleasure to watch, I feel sad for the other side,\"  “A-star advocate, he just walks in and understands everything\" ,  “a superb advocate”, “class act”, “remarkable,” a “super lawyer,” “a real star,” “fantastic”, “a very sharp legal mind”, “an excellent advocacy choice across dispute resolution forums”, “a sharp intellect\" who praise \"the precision, energy and tenacity he projects in front of tribunals and judges\" “, and highlight his \"great cross-examination skills\", describing him as “a unique coming together of legal insight, commercial nous and practical living/implementation” and noting that \"He is a master cross-examiner with in-depth knowledge of financial and commercial issues.\"  “He has a magnificent talent in cross-examination“ and that \"He is a very good lead advocate but equally adept at managing the team.\"\nTom has appeared in over 100 cases in the Chancery and King's Bench divisions of the High Court and the Court of Appeal, including cases relating to sovereign immunity, acts of state, conflicts of law, interpretation of contracts, civil fraud, injunctive relief and claims arising from arbitration proceedings. \nHe has acted as Counsel in more than 300 international arbitrations in the leading arbitration institutes.\nHe has experience working with clients in numerous sectors, including energy, mining, projects, construction, telecommunications, technology, financial services, real estate, pharmaceuticals, fashion and sports.\nTom is the Managing Partner of the London Office and is a former member of the Firm's Policy Committee.\nHe is highly ranked in the latest editions of the Chambers Global, Chambers UK, Chambers Europe, Legal 500 UK and Who’s Who of Commercial Arbitration, Asset Recovery and Construction directories for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, as well as listing for Civil Fraud and Energy in the former. He is described as: “a unique coming together of legal insight, commercial nous and practical living/implementation”,  “a superb advocate”, “class act”, “remarkable,” a “super lawyer,” “a real star,” “fantastic,” “impressive,” “smart, percipient and energetic, ” and “commercially astute and a great lawyer” with sources adding that “his advocacy skills are brilliant” and he has “experience in a range of sectors, including aviation, energy and finance.” and that “he is very responsive, sharp and quick to seize the key issues”, that \"He has good, sharp comments at every stage of proceedings and really contributes a lot,\" \"He's smart - he thinks and understands quickly and he's good at forming case strategy.\" \"He is a top-level litigator with years of experience and he is extremely responsive.\" \"He is very effective as arbitration counsel.\" Sources also say Thomas is a “thoroughbred arbitrator who is incredibly smart, ” a “heavyweight arbitration lawyer” and “technically excellent and very creative, with a strong knowledge base and good problem-solving skills”.  Furthermore, Thomas is said to combine a “Mensa-like intellect with a down-to-earth attitude” and “an unparalleled work ethic and outstanding attention to client needs”; possess “extensive commercial arbitration expertise”; to “not just go the extra yard in defending his client’s position, but the extra mile”; to be an “accomplished solicitor advocate”; \"Tom is an extraordinary litigator. He has a sharp intellect from a legal standpoint and is commercially astute.\" \"He is sensible as a solicitor and impressive as an advocate\"; \"He is an extremely high-quality advocate and his work is very impressive in this space\". \"An A-star advocate, he just walks in and understands everything\". \"He is clever, fast, reasonable, logical, knowledgeable, experienced and creative\" and has \"great cross-examination skills.\"  \"He is so sharp and understands how to bring across difficult and complex issues in a pretty easy and very clear manner.\"  \"He is very knowledgeable and creative in his approach.\"  \"Tom Sprange is not afraid to argue anything but with a certain charm.\"   \"He is a master cross-examiner with in-depth knowledge of financial and commercial issues.\"  \"He is a very good lead advocate but equally adept at managing the team.\" he is \"fearless and has a very strong awareness of both the legal and commercial aspects involved\" he is a \"superb advocate full of energy and tenacity. He gets great results for major clients in hearings across the glove\" he \"provides very complete, practical and realistic advice\" he is described as an \"insightful solicitor and extremely confident in the delivery of his case in a court room\" and his knowledge and memory skills are \"truly magnificent\".  Tom has been described as a \"brilliant mind, hard-working and a pleasure to work with\" his clients \"like dealing with him and he can explain complex situations in simple terms\"  Thomas K Sprange Partner Ranked for International Arbitration CHAMBERS EUROPE, 2022 Ranked for International Arbitration, Energy and Fraud CHAMBERS UK, 2022 Ranked for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution CHAMBERS GLOBAL, 2022 Ranked for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Chambers Global, 2017 Ranked for International Arbitration and London Fraud Chambers UK, 2017 Ranked for International Arbitration Chambers Europe, 2017 Ranked for International Arbitration, Dispute Resolution and Civil Fraud Legal 500 UK, 2017 Ranked for International Arbitration and Commercial Litigation Who’s Who Legal University of Sydney, Australia  University of New South Wales  Dubai International Financial Centre Courts England and Wales Law Society of New South Wales New South Wales Ireland Acting for the Republic of Turkey in the largest ever public international law dispute between two sovereigns which involved a $40 billion treaty claim, public and private international law issues and related proceedings in a number of jurisdictions. English Court proceedings relating to terrorist financing, state attribution and sovereign immunity. ICSID proceedings involving claims for $3.5 billion arising from claims for expropriation and breaches of national security, acts of terrorism and acts of state. UNCITRAL proceedings against the Government of India relating to $35 billion claims arising under local and international law. English Court proceedings relating to a $3.5 billion fraud and enforcement claim including freezing orders and actions in 25 jurisdictions worldwide. Reficar in English Court proceedings relating to the McDermott restructuring where a $1.3 billion New York Convention Award was extinguished in return for a $900 million equity interest. English Court proceedings and related appeals with regards to $68 billion sovereign wealth fund and the act of state and one voice doctrines. Recent English and International Court Experience\nMotorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2025] EWHC 257 (Comm), 23 January 2025 Alta Trading UK Ltd (formerly Arcadia Petroleum Ltd) v Bosworth [2025] EWHC 91 (Comm), 22 January 2025 FW Aviation (Holdings) 1 Ltd v VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Co [2024] EWHC 3337 (Comm), 23 December 2024 Liberty Steel East Europe (Holdco) Ltd, Re [2024] 11 WLUK 454, 26 November 2024 Motorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd [2024] EWHC 2891 (Comm), 14 November 2024 Global Steel Holdings Ltd (In liquidation), Re [2024] 11 WLUK 112, 6 November 2024 TWC Aviation Limited v. SpiceJet Limited [2024] EWHC 721 (Comm) CB\u0026amp;I UK Ltd. re Chancery Division [2024] EHWC 398 (Ch) Motorola Solutions Inc. v. Hytera Communications Corp Ltd. King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2024] EWHC 149 (Comm) Jensen v. World Rugby CAS 2023/A/9377 Vedanta Limited and Cairn Energy Limited v. Government of India [2023] PCA Case N 2020-39 Motorola Solutions Inc v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd. King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2023] EWHC 2882 (Comm) Pinewood Technologies Asia Pacific Ltd v Pinewood Technologies Plc King's Bench Division (Technology \u0026amp; Construction Court) [2023] EHWC 2506 (TCC) Motorola Solutions Inc. v Hytera Communications Corp Ltd. King's Bench Division (Commercial Court) [2023] EWHC 1393 (Comm) Republic of Iraq v. Republic of Turkey ICC Case 20273/AGF/ZF/AYZ/ELU Ipek Investment Limited v. Republic of Turkey, ICSID Case No. ARB/18/18 Westwater Resources Inc. v. Republic of Turkey, ICSID Case No. ARB/18/46 Rockhopper Italia S.p.A., Rockhopper Mediterranean Ltd., and Rockhopper Exploration Plc v. Republic of Italy ICSID Case No. ARB/17/14 Motorola Solutions Limited v. Hytera Communications Corp Limited [2022] EWHC 2887 (Comm) Hashwah v. Qatar National Bank Limited [2023] 2 W.L.R. 815 EVG v. HVF [2022] EWHC (Comm) 1012 Otuska Pharma Co. Limited v. GW Pharma Limited [2022] EWHC 102 (Pat) Cascade Investments NV v. Republic of Turkey (ICSID Case No. ARB/18/4) Hexagon Holdings (Cayman) Limited v (1) Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (2) Dubai International Financial Centre Investments LLC [2019] DIFC CFI 013, 2 March 2022 Various Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] 12 WLUK 562 World Anti-Doping Agency v. Swimming Australia, Sport Integrity Australia \u0026amp; Shayna Jack CAS 2020/A/7579 / CAS 2020/A/7580 Various Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] EWHC 2330 (Comm) Alta Trading UK Ltd (formerly Arcadia Petroleum Ltd) v Bosworth [2021] 4 W.L.R. 72 Various Airfinance Leasing Companies v Saudi Arabian Airlines Corp [2021] EWHC 2904 (Comm) Sierra Leone v. SL Mining [2021] EWHC 929 ( Comm) Shapoorji Pallonji and Co Pvt Ltd v Yumn Limited [2021] EWHC 862 (Comm) ConocoPhillips v. Chrysaor E\u0026amp;P Limited [2021] 3 WLUK 524 Sierra Leone v. 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The arbitration is seated in London and governed by English law.{{ FIELD }}Representing an international EPC contractor in an ICC arbitration against an oil and gas company (part-State owned) concerning delays in the construction of a gas processing plant in Northern Africa. The arbitration is seated in Paris and governed by Algerian law.{{ FIELD }}Representing a major oil and gas company in an ICC arbitration relating to disputed delay, disruption and variation claims arising from the construction of a gas processing plant and pipeline in Northern Africa. The arbitration is seated in Vienna and governed by English law.{{ FIELD }}Representing an Indian airline in a SIAC arbitration against a US engine manufacturer. The arbitration is seated in Singapore and governed by English law.{{ FIELD }}Advised a major oil and gas service provider with respect to claims involving termination of a contract on grounds of force majeure arising from COVID-19 on a project in the Middle East.{{ FIELD }}Represented for a major chemical company in relation to disputed delay, variation and defect claims and entitlement to liquidated damages arising from the construction of a process plant. The amount in dispute was over USD 300 million and the contract was governed by the laws of England and Wales.{{ FIELD }}Represented a developer of renewable energy projects in an LCIA arbitration relating to the construction of a solar photovoltaic power plant in Mongolia. 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The amount in dispute was over AUD 2.5 billion.{{ FIELD }}Represented a major Indian oil and gas company in ad hoc UNCITRAL arbitration in New Delhi against the Government of India in relation to the company’s right to cost recovery under a PSC.{{ FIELD }}Represented a U.S. engineering and construction firm in a LCIA arbitration seated in London with regard to force majeure and delay claims arising from the construction of an oil processing plant in the Middle East.{{ FIELD }}Represented an international contractor in an ad hoc arbitration under UNCITRAL Rules involving claims for delay and disruption, variations and cost overruns arising from the construction of a gas-fired power station.{{ FIELD }}Represented a civil infrastructure contractor in contractual dispute resolution procedures and a subsequent arbitration against a government authority relating to the construction of a highway.{{ FIELD }}Represented an East Asian company in a SIAC arbitration in relation to a dispute about taxation obligations in India under a consortium agreement.{{ FIELD }}Represented a U.S. satellite telecommunications firm in an ICC arbitration against a Philippine telecommunications company concerning satellite communications products and services for merchant ships.{{ FIELD }}Andrea Stauber is a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding’s International Disputes practice group, based in London. Andrea focuses on resolving complex international commercial disputes, particularly relating to high-value engineering and construction projects in the energy, infrastructure and mining sectors in jurisdictions around the world.\nShe advises both owners and contractors on a variety of major projects, including power plants, oil and gas processing facilities and pipelines, waste-to-energy plants, airports, roads and elevated highways, chemical plants, as well as wind and solar renewable energy projects.\nAndrea is a Solicitor Advocate and represents clients in arbitral proceedings under all major institutional rules including ICC, LCIA, SIAC, AAA, UNCITRAL and ICSID. She is also experienced in litigation, adjudication, mediation and expert determination.\nIn addition to her disputes practice, Andrea provides strategic risk management and pragmatic dispute avoidance advice throughout the execution phase of projects, with a view to achieving commercial solutions in line with her clients’ business needs. Where a dispute is unavoidable, Andrea works seamlessly with her clients’ project and legal teams to put them in the best possible position for any subsequent proceeding.\nAndrea had the opportunity to complete a secondment with a multi-national joint venture comprising two leading engineering and construction companies, during which she provided ongoing practical and strategic advice to project teams and management about contract administration, dispute avoidance and dispute resolution in relation to the construction of a combined-cycle power plant within a LNG facility.\nAndrea is ranked as an 'Up and Coming' Partner by Chambers UK in Construction: International Arbitration 2025. She is recommended by Legal 500 as a Key Lawyer for International Arbitration and Construction - Contentious, and was recognised as a Rising Star on their International Arbitration Powerlist in 2019. She is noted as a \"Future Leader\" in Arbitration by Who's Who Legal. Her clients describe her as \"remarkable\" and \"a pleasure to work with\", and note that she \"quickly understands and orchestrates her client's case to perfection\".Andrea is an elected member of Council for the Society of Construction Law UK, and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA). She is also on the faculty of the Brunel University International Arbitration Summer School and the Delos Remote Oral Advocacy Program, where she teaches oral and written advocacy. 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Represented for a major chemical company in relation to disputed delay, variation and defect claims and entitlement to liquidated damages arising from the construction of a process plant. The amount in dispute was over USD 300 million and the contract was governed by the laws of England and Wales. Represented a developer of renewable energy projects in an LCIA arbitration relating to the construction of a solar photovoltaic power plant in Mongolia. The arbitration is seated in London and governed by Mongolian law. Represented an international contractor in an ICSID arbitration against the State of Kuwait concerning the construction of a major infrastructure project in Kuwait. Advised international contractor in relation to a force majeure claim under an EPC contract for the development of a power plant in Ghana. Represented a US-based manufacturing company in a dispute concerning commissions due on the sale of products and related services in Oman. Advised a major oil \u0026amp; gas equipment and services provider in relation to the termination of a subcontract with a drilling services provider on a project in Kuwait. Represented a major oil \u0026amp; gas equipment provider with respect to a dispute involving the sale of drilling technology. Represented a leading international equipment supplier for the power, oil and gas industry in a series of AAA arbitrations seated in New York regarding a small-sale LNG plant project in Nigeria. Represented a Korean contractor in an UNCITRAL arbitration arising out of disputes concerning the construction of a mine in Western Australia. The arbitration is seated in Singapore and the governing law is the law of Western Australia. The amount in dispute was over AUD 2.5 billion. Represented a major Indian oil and gas company in ad hoc UNCITRAL arbitration in New Delhi against the Government of India in relation to the company’s right to cost recovery under a PSC. 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He has a particular focus on anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, market abuse and fraud, and with commentators saying that \"Aaron Stephens is hugely likeable, very focused and always available\" (Legal 500 2025), that \"he has a strong financial services practice and brings infectious enthusiasm to every case\" (Legal 500 2025), that \"he understands complex matters and finds practical solutions ... he is brilliant, a responsive and reassuring person to have on your side\" (Chambers UK 2020), he is \"very easy to communicate with and finds solutions to complex problems\" (Chambers UK 2022), and \"Aaron has been highly knowledgeable, pragmatic and responsive.\" (Chambers UK 2026 - Corporate Crime \u0026amp; Investigations). 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He has considerable experience of the real estate market and in all stages of the commercial real estate life-cycle including working closely with the disputes team on contentious matters. \nHe advises domestic and international clients, including owner occupiers, investment managers, private funds and REITs in respect of acquisitions and disposals of individual real estate assets and property portfolios. He also has complementary expertise in real estate finance, where he acts for borrowers and lenders on development financings, acquisition financings and re-financings. Olie also advises on complex developments and re-developments matters and landlord and tenant matters. 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His practice focuses on technology transactions and complex commercial contracts matters, including sourcing and\u0026nbsp;distribution deals;\u0026nbsp;business process outsourcing arrangements; cloud services agreements\u0026nbsp;in relation to\u0026nbsp;IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS; digital transformation projects; software licensing and transfer agreements; development and collaboration agreements and other technology and IP-rich transactions. Aadam also has expertise in advising on the technology, data protection and intellectual property aspects of M\u0026amp;A transactions, including on transitional services agreements and migration plans in the context of business acquisitions and carve-outs. 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His practice focuses on technology transactions and complex commercial contracts matters, including sourcing and distribution deals; business process outsourcing arrangements; cloud services agreements in relation to IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS; digital transformation projects; software licensing and transfer agreements; development and collaboration agreements and other technology and IP-rich transactions. Aadam also has expertise in advising on the technology, data protection and intellectual property aspects of M\u0026amp;A transactions, including on transitional services agreements and migration plans in the context of business acquisitions and carve-outs. 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