LEGAL EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
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multiple institutional (LCIA, ICC, SCC) and ad hoc arbitrations, acting for claimants or defendants, in disputes arising from breach of various contractual undertakings, including loan documentation, warranties and shareholders agreements
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High Court proceedings for a global commodities trader in respect of various contractual disputes
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acting for a consortium of private equity houses in High Court injunction proceedings arising from a breach of contract
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acting for a UK subsidiary of a major Belgian financial group in respect of High Court proceedings, subsequent insolvency proceedings and related Serious Fraud Office investigation arising out of a high scale financial fraud
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advising a UK building society in relation to a Serious Fraud Office investigation relating to allegations of market manipulation
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advising a global investment bank on managing legal risks in relation to potential improper disclosure of insider information
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advising a global media and telecoms holding on potential consequences of allegations of bribery by its former employees and senior management
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advising a global bank on applicable anti-bribery legislation and managing bribery-related risks in respect of its operations in the Middle East
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advising a public oil and gas company on management of bribery and corruption risks in respect of contemplated acquisitions of oil assets in Africa
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advising clients on various EU sanctions regimes and related issues of liability management
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routinely advising clients in respect of interpretation of contractual provisions, contractual rights, available recourse and potential liability arising from various forms of commercial agreements
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advising a large public company on risks of and basis for severance of a senior executive operating overseas