Representative Experience
    • Iraq: Represented an American firm in an ICDR proceeding against a Kuwaiti subcontractor involving Iraq war logistical support.

      China: Represented a client in international arbitration in Beijing concerning product liability claims; represented the joint venture that constructed a major embassy project in China.

      Numerous countries: Represented the U.S. builder of embassies in a number of countries, most recently South Africa, assisting with currency issues, licensing issues, subcontract negotiations, contract administration, and, in a few cases, formal dispute resolution.

      United Kingdom: Successfully prosecuted a London arbitration against a Bermuda-based insurance company over the meaning of specialized policy terms.

      Germany: Represented a major distributor of musical instruments in arbitration arising out of termination of its agreement with its German distributor.

      United Kingdom: Successfully initiated proceedings in London’s Technology and Construction Court on behalf of a contractor, involving a major LPNG project in Africa.

      Dominican Republic and Mexico: Initiated related claims against a transformer manufacturer in the Dominican Republic and in Mexico.

      Mexico: Successfully arbitrated multiple construction disputes between U.S. contractors and Mexican subcontractors arising out of cross-border construction projects.

      Taiwan: Successfully arbitrated substantial case arising out of a military base project in Taiwan.

      Jordan: Representing U.S. contractor in connection with closing out major solar project in Jordan.

      Aruba: Represented U.S. contractor with claim preparation and litigation in Aruban courts regarding the construction of a coke handling facility.

      Canada: Represented U.S. contractor and its subsidiary in a party-administered contract dispute arbitration under the Canadian Arbitration Act.

      United Kingdom: Represented U.S. mining company in a dispute regarding the purchase of coal by an Egyptian corporation; arbitration filed in the International Court of Arbitration and decided under Rules of the International Chamber of Commerce.

      Japan: Represented trading and energy conglomerate in a dispute with a Colombian corporation concerning the construction of a dam

      Panama: Represented owner entity in pursuit of claims against the contractor after the collapse of a hydro-power tunnel

      Chile: Represented EPC contractor in administering construction of a solar power farm in Chile

      Canada: Pursued EPC Canadian contractor on behalf of Canadian EPC sub-contractor in a Canadian arbitration forum, seeking recovery of cost overruns during construction of a solar farm in northern Ontario

      Taiwan: Favorably defended GC when a subcontractor brought $100 million in claims with respect to construction of a large project on Taiwan, tried before an ICDR panel.

      Indonesia: Assisting GC with drafting REA arising out of construction for U.S. government in Indonesia.

      Kyrgyzstan: Assisted client with negotiated resolution of warranty claims by government of Kyrgyzstan related to construction of air traffic control towers.

      Qatar: Currently assisting and previously assisted turnkey general contractor in negotiation of design and construction subcontracts for significant and varied projects for the government of Qatar.