Examples of work


  • International arbitration relating to collapsed steel frame building (Sarajevo - Bosnia) requiring significant liaison with Bosnian government and British Embassy. Contract was on amended form of dom/2 and the steel fabricator was also responsible for the erection- this was for a new European distribution and manufacturing base; dispute concerned the applicability of European snow codes and responsibility for this within the design; proceedings issued in London by distribution company and arbitration panel appointed- claims subrogated to insurers and retained to act for client insurer; matter settled following exchange of draft expert reports.
  • Advising local authority in relation to a land stabilisation scheme. - this was on NEC form; advising the client as to use of NEC and providing review of contract version proposed and  additional z clauses and also included the drafting of bespoke forms of appointment for EC Harris and Atkins who were the retained consultants on the project- both of whom had been working for some time  and therefore their appointments had to reflect the pre-existing work and future work- importance was the extent to which these consultants were prepared to accept liability for design without indemnity from the ODPM.- they were not prepared to accept full liability as they had been promised they would have limited risk for design; aspects of this project included the need to advise and draft several peripheral contracts such as an agreement with local land owners and operators re the location and use of brine pits and supply of pfa and cement for grout; the project also had several road and river crossings which required additional risks;
  • Acting on behalf of wind farm developer in ICC arbitration in relation to claim by turnkey contractor to recover £4.5m withheld in relation to delay damages and failure to achieve availability warranties- disputed by contractor on grounds that design changes by developer caused delay and the availability was subject to change; following the bespoke dispute resolution  procedure the parties agreed on appointment of arbitration panel, comprising 2 engineers and counsel; preliminary meeting and pleadings- then mediation and numerous informal and formal meetings before settlement was achieved.
  • International arbitration concerning loss and expense and contract delay claims for a harsh environment jack-up rig, claim valued at approximately $80m. Involved in review of initial advice from consultants re delay and disruption elements and instruction of counsel. Involvement in the establishment of the regime for review of documentation and preparation of further expert evidence and witness statements prior to team being sent to Korea.