Inigo Kwan-Parsons

Senior Associate

Perth, Australia

Inigo specialises in all aspects of dispute resolution.

Inigo’s practice centres on the resolution of complex disputes in all key fora, with a particular focus on international arbitration. He is associated with leading arbitral institutions, and is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Inigo has a range of experience spanning multiple sectors, with significant experience in construction and infrastructure, energy, and the public sector. Inigo has also authored several articles regarding public international law, international arbitration, and indigenous rights.

Background

Inigo is dual-qualified in Aotearoa New Zealand (2016) and Australia (2019). He holds a LL.M. (Hons) from the University of Melbourne, and a LL.M. from the University of Miami where he attended as a full-scholarship recipient.

Experience & expertise

Selected matters

a global energy company in an ICC arbitration seated in Australia, regarding information technology services
a government body in a AUDmulti-million-dollar dispute, regarding the construction of a hospital in Perth, Western Australia
a head contractor in adjudication, and subsequent appeal, proceedings regarding the construction of a luxury apartment complex in Queensland, Australia
an EPC contractor in a AUDbillion-dollar ICC arbitration seated in Singapore, regarding the construction of a power plant for an LNG facility in the Northern Territory, Australia
a group of farmers in judicial review proceedings before the High Court of New Zealand, regarding the legitimacy of a government body’s decision to destroy imported tree grafts
a principal in a NZDmillion-dollar AMINZ arbitration, regarding the construction of a luxury apartment complex in Auckland, New Zealand
a group of fruit tree growers in a class action NZDmulti-million-dollar dispute before the High Court of New Zealand, regarding a negligence claim against the New Zealand government
an indigenous group in judicial review proceedings before the High Court of New Zealand, regarding the legitimacy of a government body’s decision to hand over culturally significant land to a third-party