Valerie is an associate in the Construction and Infrastructure Disputes practice within the International Arbitration Group.
Valerie advises clients across a variety of industries including construction and infrastructure, mining and energy, and transportation. She has experience in international commercial arbitration, having acted in arbitrations under the rules of various institutions including the ICC, LCIA, SIAC, DIAC and HKIAC.
Background
Valerie holds a BA (Hons) in Jurisprudence from the University of Oxford. She completed the Legal Practice Course (obtaining a Distinction) and, having trained with the firm, qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales in 2023.
Experience & expertise
Selected matters
- acting for a global EPC contractor based in Asia in relation to an ICC arbitration relating to a liquefied natural gas terminal
- a Korean contractor in respect of an ad hoc arbitration regarding claims arising from the construction of an power plant in Saudi Arabia
- an Italian contractor regarding an ICC arbitration concerning a fertiliser plant in northern Europe
- acting for a global energy company based in Europe in LCIA arbitration proceedings seated in London concerning works on a multibillion-dollar offshore gas project in Africa
- acting for the developer of a biomass power plant in ICC arbitration proceedings relating to delays and defective works
- advising a confidential energy company on potential claims with its contractors on a major new nuclear project
- a Korean contractor in DIAC arbitration proceedings commenced by its former subcontractor in relation to the design, manufacturing, and installation of one of the largest construction projects in Dubai
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