Shareholders

Advising the clients in a London-seated ICC arbitration relating to a shareholders’ agreement with respect to an African bank.

Representing share purchaser in post-acquisition dispute concerning breach of warranty and misrepresentation concerning industrial action taken by workers in factories in China.

Advising on an ICC arbitration seeking to recover US$3 million paid in shares under an investment contract to develop a nickel mining operation in Indonesia.

Acting for a US Fund Manager in ICC arbitration against East African institutional investors regarding the management and operation of a telecom asset-focused fund.

Obtaining a freezing injunction in the Commercial Court on behalf of a leading agribusiness client, restraining the disposal of shares in a Russian company in aid of a London seat LCIA arbitration in which we also acted.

Advising a Ukrainian investor on his claim against a former USSR republic in relation to his investments structured via acquisition of the plant in that republic via a Swiss company.

Acting for a Greek energy company in an UNCITRAL arbitration in relation to the exercise of its rights under an indemnity clause pursuant to a share sale and purchase agreement.

Acting for an Omani company (as claimant) in connection with a dispute arising from a share purchase agreement. The arbitration is valued at approximately US$74,900,000.  

Acting for an individual as claimant in an arbitration against a substantial retail and hospitality business concerning investments made in the shares of the respondent.