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Defending an Asian private equity firm

against a US$1 billion claim in fraud, negligent misstatement and breach of warranty connected to the sale of an insurance company under the ICC Rules in Hong Kong

An Asian airline

In relation to claims concerning Covid 19-induced force majeure under a contract for passenger and ticketing services and software

BP

Advising BP on contentious issues in contract and in tort, and in multiple jurisdictions and fora including the UK inquest proceedings, arising from the terrorist incident at the In Amenas gas facility in Algeria between 16-19 January 2013

SCF II

Advising SCF II, a subsidiary of the major African urban land development group, Rendeavour, in an LCIA arbitration in relation to the Tatu City project in Kenya. SCF II succeeded in the arbitration in relation to its claims for fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of contract. We have also assisted SCF II in relation to enforcement of the award in Mauritius

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An international restaurant franchise chain

Representing an international restaurant franchise chain in defending an ICC arbitral claim brought against it by a former franchisee in Asia who alleged that the franchise agreement had been wrongfully terminated

Leading global hotel chain

Advising in relation to a DIFC-LCIA arbitration against an Owner arising out of disputes regarding non-payment of fees and alleged mismanagement. The arbitration included a number of complex issues regarding hotel management and applications for interim relief and partial summary judgment

Our global arbitration practice:

A snapshot of 2021 – 2023

Key contacts

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Simon Chapman KC

Partner, Regional Head of Practice - Dispute Resolution, Asia, Global Co-Head of International Arbitration, Hong Kong

Simon Chapman KC
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Andrew Cannon

Partner, Global Co-Head of International Arbitration and of Public International Law, London

Andrew Cannon
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Dr Patricia Nacimiento

Partner, Germany

Dr Patricia Nacimiento
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Helen Tang

Partner, Shanghai

Helen Tang
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Craig Tevendale

Partner, London

Craig Tevendale
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Kathryn Sanger

合伙人, 香港

Kathryn Sanger
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Thierry Tomasi

Partner, Paris

Thierry Tomasi
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Alastair Henderson

Partner, Singapore

Alastair Henderson