Dispute between seller and purchaser of export LNG pursuant to long-term contract (ICC, appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2023-present).
Dispute between Greek company and global law firm involving legal services (AAA, appointed as Sole Arbitrator (New York, 2023-present).
Dispute between estate and trust and international bank arising from an insurance financing agreement (AAA, appointed by Respondents) (New York, 2023-present).
Dispute between U.S. and European pharmaceutical companies arising from license agreement (Ad hoc, appointed as a co-arbitrator by parties jointly) (New York, 2022-23).
Dispute between investors and U.S. company involving banking technology services (AAA, appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2022).
Dispute between subsidiary of English company and a European government concerning agreements to construct and operate an electric power plant (ICC, appointed as Chairman) (London, 2021-23).
Dispute between U.S. and Israeli parties to a Limited Liability Company Agreement (AAA, appointed as Emergency Arbitrator) (New York, 2021, 2023).
Dispute between U.S. and English companies concerning a Cooperation Agreement for development of financial products (AAA, appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2021-23).
Dispute between Chinese and U.S. companies alleging breach of an International Consumer Distribution Agreement (HKIAC, appointed as Chairman) (Hong Kong, 2021-present).
Dispute between Virgin Islands and Chinese-owned companies involving a petroleum storage Terminal Lease Agreement (AAA, appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2021-22).
Dispute between U.S. and Korean pharmaceutical companies arising from an Exclusive License and Supply Agreement (ICC, appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2020-21).
Dispute between intellectual property licensing groups over music royalty provisions (Ad hoc, appointed as sole arbitrator) (New York, 2020-21).
Dispute between Barbados and U.S. corporations arising from software licensing agreement in the airline industry (AAA; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2020-22).
Dispute between Egyptian former director and U.S. corporation regarding indemnification obligations (AAA; appointed as sole arbitrator) (New York, 2020-21).
Dispute between Panamanian financial advisory firm and Brazilian energy company arising from a professional engagement agreement (ICC; appointed as sole arbitrator) (New York, 2020-21).
Dispute between U.K. media firm and U.S. professional sports league licensing organization relating to electronic distribution rights (AAA; appointed as sole arbitrator) (New York, 2020).
Dispute between U.S. mineral royalty owner and ore producer involving U.S. and international trade (AAA; appointed by respondent ore producer) (New York, 2020-22).
Dispute among Curacao and U.S. financial firms arising from an agreement to purchase trade finance loans (ICC; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2019-22).Dispute among Korean/Ecuadorean purchasers and U.S. seller of oil and gas production company (AAA; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2019-22).
Dispute among shareholders of U.S./U.K. pharmaceutical companies (Ad hoc; appointed as Sole Arbitrator) (Stamford, Connecticut, 2019).
Dispute among Indian, Japanese and Singaporean companies arising from shareholders agreement involving a phosphate project (ICC; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2018-20).
More Arbitrations
Dispute between U.S. and Canadian companies arising from lithium supply agreement (ICC; appointed by the Canadian respondents) (New York, 2018-20).
Dispute between professional tennis player and international tennis organization (AAA; appointed as one of three neutral arbitrators) (Bradenton, Florida, 2018-present).
Dispute among U.S. company and U.K. insurers involving consumer product liability coverage (Ad hoc; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2018-19).
Dispute between U.S. and Bulgarian companies arising from agreements for production and delivery of a commercial communications satellite (AAA; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2018-19).
Dispute among investors in a U.S. professional baseball team (AAA; appointed as one of three neutral arbitrators) (New York, 2018-19).
Dispute between Japanese and U.S. chemical companies involving resin supply contract (AAA; appointed as Sole Arbitrator) (New York, 2018).
Dispute between U.S.-based international trading companies arising from a Master Power Purchase and Sale Agreement (AAA, appointed as Chairman) (Newark, New Jersey, 2017-18).
Dispute between U.S. employment placement companies and international professional services firm (AAA; appointed by ICDR as one of three neutral arbitrators) (New York, 2017).
Dispute among U.S. and South American banking companies arising from shareholder agreement (ICC; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2017-19).
Dispute between U.S. and Mauritius companies involving iron ore supply contract (ICC; appointed as Chairman) (Minneapolis, 2017).
Dispute among Brazilian and Netherlands/U.S. corporate group companies involving shareholdings in an oil refinery (AAA; appointed by the Dutch/U.S. respondents) (Houston, 2016-present).
Dispute arising from joint venture between U.S. and Indian pharmaceutical companies (AAA; appointed by the U.S. claimant) (New York, 2016-19).
Dispute among Russian and U.S. parties arising from a corporate share purchase transaction involving the energy sector (ICC; appointed by the Russian claimant) (New York, 2016-17).
Dispute between U.S. buyer and Japanese/U.S. sellers of restaurant business arising from post-closing adjustments (AAA; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2015-17).
Dispute between U.S. insured/captive insurer and Swiss reinsurer involving Superstorm Sandy property damage (Ad hoc; appointed by the U.S. insured) (London, 2015-16).
Dispute between Bermuda and U.S. telecommunications companies involving service to an African country (Ad hoc; appointed as Sole Arbitrator) (New York, 2015-16).
Dispute among U.S. and U.K. partners in investment advisory firm concerning management issues (AAA; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2015).
Dispute between U.S. insured and Bermuda excess insurers involving coverage for herbicide product liability claims (Ad hoc; appointed by the U.S. insured) (London, 2015-16).
Dispute between individuals and a trust sponsored by a European bank arising from an insurance financing agreement (AAA; appointed by the respondent trust) (Minneapolis, 2015-18).
Dispute between Japanese and Chinese electronics companies involving a patent license dispute (AAA; appointed as Sole Arbitrator) (New York, 2015).
Dispute among Chinese, Hong Kong and Singapore companies concerning purchase of on-line gaming business (HKIAC; appointed by Singapore and Chinese respondents) (Hong Kong, 2015).
Dispute between U.S. and Mexican food product companies arising from a license agreement (AAA; appointed as Sole Arbitrator) (New York, 2013).
Dispute between Mexican and U.K. chemical companies arising from an asset purchase agreement and environmental claims (ICC; appointed as Chairman) (London, 2013-15).
Dispute between U.S. and Hong Kong companies involving sale and shipment of luxury consumer goods (AAA; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2013-14).
Dispute between U.S. and Mexican auto parts companies concerning escrow agreement resulting from asset purchase transaction (ICC; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2013-14).
Dispute between German and U.S. companies concerning sale of a subsidiary company in automobile parts business (DIS; appointed by the U.S. respondent) (Frankfurt, 2013-15).
Dispute among corporate shareholders involving alleged breach of fiduciary duty with respect to certain works of art. (AAA; appointed by AAA as a co-arbitrator) (New York, 2013).
Dispute between registered broker-dealer firm and IPO company alleging violation of underwriting agreements (AAA; appointed by ICDR as a co-arbitrator) (New York, 2013-14).
Dispute between Swiss and U.S. companies and U.S. insurer arising from a trade credit insurance policy involving transactions in Mexico (Ad hoc; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2013-15).
Dispute between English and U.S. industrial companies arising from international supply and distribution agreement (AAA; appointed as Sole Arbitrator) (New York, 2013).
Dispute between U.S. insured and London market insurers involving asbestos liability coverage (AAA; appointed as Sole Arbitrator) (Washington, 2013-14).
Dispute between U.S. and U.K. pharmaceutical companies arising from patent license agreement (Ad hoc; appointed by parties jointly as a co-arbitrator) (New York, 2012-13).
Dispute between U.S. subsidiaries of Taiwanese and Japanese companies relating to design and manufacture of steam-turbine generators for petrochemical plant (AAA; appointed by ICDR as a co-arbitrator) (New York, 2012-13).
Dispute among Mauritius, U.S. and U.K. financial industry parties involving ownership of shares of a bank in India (AAA; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2012-15).
Dispute between U.S. and French companies arising from contract for construction of telecommunications satellites (Ad hoc; appointed as Sole Arbitrator) (New York, 2012).
Dispute between Singapore subsidiaries of German and U.S. companies involving a contract for the sale of industrial gas (ICC; appointed by the German claimant’s subsidiary) (New York, 2012-14).
Dispute between U.S. companies concerning distribution and sale of cosmetics in Korea. (AAA; appointed by ICDR as a co-arbitrator) (New York, 2012).
Dispute between Swiss and Brazilian companies arising from contract for sale of petroleum products (AAA; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2012-13).
Dispute between U.S. medical technology company and U.K./U.S. former stockholders relating to disclosure in a corporate transaction. (AAA; appointed by ICDR as a co-arbitrator) (New York, 2011-13).
Dispute between international law firm and U.S. semiconductor company relating to agreement for legal services (AAA; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2011-12).
Dispute between Bahamian tennis management company and international tennis player involving professional management agreement (CAS; appointed by the Bahamian claimant) (Lausanne, 2011-12).
Dispute between U.S. company and English-owned company arising from joint venture agreement involving automotive equipment. (ICC; appointed by the U.S. claimant) (New York, 2011-12).
Dispute between U.S. pharmaceutical companies concerning licensing agreement with Japanese company (ICC; appointed by respondent) (Tokyo, 2011-12).
Dispute between U.S. and French companies arising from contract for construction of telecommunications satellites (AAA; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2011-12).
Dispute between Cayman Islands and Spanish companies concerning purchase and sale of solar energy equipment (ICC; appointed as Sole Arbitrator) (Hong Kong, 2011).
Dispute between U.S. company and subsidiary of Hong Kong company arising from ethanol purchase and sale agreement (AAA; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2011-12).
Dispute between U.S. and U.K. pharmaceutical companies arising from patent license agreement (AAA; appointed by the U.S. claimant) (New York, 2011-12).
Dispute between U.S. and Dutch companies concerning indemnities under a securities purchase escrow agreement involving a producer of calcinated petroleum coke (AAA; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2011).
Disputes between U.S. state power authority and U.K. company arising from transmission system management services agreement (Ad hoc; appointed as Sole Arbitrator) (New York, 2010).
Dispute between Cayman Islands and Indian companies arising from share subscription and shareholders agreement involving financial services industry (AAA; appointed by the Cayman Islands claimant) (New York, 2010-11).
Dispute between Spanish purchasers and U.S. sellers of an airport services company (ICC; appointed by the Spanish purchasers) (Miami, 2010-16).
Dispute between Indian and U.S. companies concerning equipment for wind turbine generators (AAA; appointed by the Indian claimant) (New York, 2010-12).
Dispute between British Virgin Islands and U.S. companies concerning specialty aircraft conversion work (AAA; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2010-12).
Dispute between U.S./Bermuda and U.S. pharmaceutical companies arising under biotechnology licensing agreement (CPR; appointed as Sole Arbitrator) (New York, 2009-10).
Dispute between U.S. and Indian pharmaceutical companies arising from drug development and marketing agreements (ICC; appointed by the U.S. claimant) (New York, 2009-11).
Dispute between Chinese and U.S. companies arising from purchase and sale of solar energy equipment (AAA; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2009-10).
Dispute between Maltese and Singapore companies arising from charter of a floating oil production storage and off-take vessel (Institute of Arbitrators & Mediators Australia; appointed as Chairman) (Melbourne 2009-11).
Dispute between Channel Islands trust and Indonesian companies arising from agreements to supply paper pulp (SIAC; appointed by the Indonesian respondents) (Singapore, 2009-11).
Dispute between U.S. and German medical equipment manufacturers arising from post-closing adjustment matters. (AAA; appointed as Sole Arbitrator) (New York, 2009).
Dispute between U.S. and Swiss companies arising from alumina tolling agreement (AAA; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2009).
Dispute between Canadian and U.S./Bermuda biopharmaceutical companies involving license agreement for patented compounds (ICC; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2009).
Dispute between European and U.S. publishing companies involving escrow claims following purchase of a business (AAA; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2009).
Dispute among South American, U.S. and U.K. member firms of international professional services organization (ICC; appointed by the U.S./U.K. respondents) (London, 2008-09).
Dispute between U.S./Cayman Islands companies and U.S. individuals arising from acquisition of electric power industry technology company (AAA; appointed as Sole Arbitrator) (Atlanta, 2008-09).
Dispute between U.S. insureds and Bermuda insurer involving claim for indemnity for environmental liability (Ad hoc; appointed by the claimant U.S. insureds) (London, 2008-09).
Dispute between Israeli and U.S. companies concerning shareholder claim for “earnout” payment under merger agreement involving the automated speech recognition industry. (AAA; appointed by the U.S. respondent) (New York, 2008-09).
Dispute between individual and international consulting firm regarding a non-compete agreement involving professional services. (ICC; appointed as Sole Arbitrator) (New York, 2008-10).
Dispute between Thailand company and Asian Government concerning development of a lignite mine and electric power plant (Ad hoc, UNCITRAL Rules; appointed as Chairman) (Kuala Lumpur, 2008-09).
Dispute between Cayman Islands and U.S. companies, both suppliers to pharmaceutical companies, involving alleged breach of confidentiality and non-compete agreement between them (AAA; appointed as Sole Arbitrator) (New York, 2008).
Dispute between U.S./Bermuda and U.S. pharmaceutical companies concerning biotechnology patent licensing agreement (CPR; appointed as Sole Arbitrator) (New York, 2008).
Dispute between British Virgin Islands and U.S. companies arising from joint venture to operate glass container manufacturing plants (AAA; appointed by the U.S. respondent) (New York, 2007-12).
Dispute between Korean and U.S. companies arising from patent license agreement involving cellular telephone technology (ICC; appointed by the U.S. party) (Paris; 2007-09).
Dispute between Ecuadorian and U.S. companies involving distribution of electronics products (ICC; appointed as Chairman) (Miami; 2007-08).
Dispute between law firm and client over adequacy of legal services (AAA; appointed as Chairman) (New York; 2006-07).
Dispute between U.S. and multinational biotechnology companies arising from collaboration agreement (AAA; appointed by the U.S. claimant) (San Francisco; 2006-07).
Dispute between U.S. and U.K. aircraft equipment manufacturers over terms of teaming agreement (AAA; appointed by the U.S. party) (Delaware, 2006-07).
Dispute between Hong Kong and British Virgin Islands companies involving property sales in China (ICC; appointed by the Hong Kong claimant) (Hong Kong, 2006-09).
Dispute between Luxembourg and Russian companies arising from three loan agreements (ICC; appointed by the Luxembourg party) (New York, 2006).
Dispute between nuclear power plant owner and insurer (Ad hoc; appointed by the insurer) (New York, 2006-07).
Dispute between U.S. and Cyprus companies arising from contract for construction and delivery of a telecommunications satellite. (LCIA; appointed by the Cypriot party) (London, 2005-06).
Dispute between U.S. equipment manufacturer and operator of Australian power project over performance of components (LCIA; appointed as Sole Arbitrator) (London, 2005-07).
Youngquist v. U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (CAS; appointed as Chairman) (Lausanne, 2005-06).
Dispute between U.S. and European consumer products companies over alleged breach of representations and warranties in agreement for sale of a division. (Ad hoc; appointed jointly by both parties as a co-arbitrator) (New York, 2005).
Dispute between U.S. and multinational co-owners of gambling casino properties over debt/equity conversion provisions (AAA; appointed by the U.S. party) (New York, 2005).
Dispute between U.K. and U.S. aerospace companies concerning weapons system workshare agreement. (AAA; appointed as Chairman) (Washington, 2005-2011).
Dispute between German insured and U.S. insurer involving construction of ships in a European country. (AAA; appointed by the U.S. insurer) (New York, 2004-06).
President and Fellows of Harvard College v. JSC Surgutneftegaz, dispute between U.S. investor and Russian company arising from investment in Russian oil industry, asserted as alleged class action. (AAA; appointed by the U.S. party) (New York, 2004-05).
Dispute between world champion professional boxer and boxing promoter (AAA; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2004-05).
Dispute between Russian and U.S. telecommunications companies arising from sale and purchase of shares of Russian companies. (AAA; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2004-05).
Dispute between U.S. petroleum company insureds and Bermuda insurer over claim for environmental coverage (Ad hoc; appointed by the insureds) (London, 2004-06).
Pohang Steelers Football Club v. Federation Internationale de Football Association (CAS; appointed by the Korean sports club) (Lausanne, 2003-04).
Dispute between U.S. investors and Asian government entities arising from shareholders’ agreement concerning an electric power plant (ICC; appointed by the U.S. investors) (New York; 2003-05).
Dispute between U.S. insured and insurer under trade credit policy involving a South American country (AAA; appointed by the insurer) (New York, 2003-04).
Dispute between Venezuelan and Cayman Islands companies (both with European parents) involving ownership interests in an oil and gas production joint venture in Venezuela (ICC; appointed by the Cayman Islands party) (New York, 2002-04).
Dispute between Colombian and U.S. companies concerning sales commissions for aircraft parts in Colombia (ICC; appointed by the U.S. party) (New York, 2002-04).
Dispute between U.S. and Swiss companies relating to a contract for the sale of chemicals (AAA; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2002-04).
Dispute between U.S. and Dutch companies concerning South American food products distribution agreement (ICC; appointed by the Dutch party) (Paris, 2002-03).
Dispute between U.S. investor and Asian Government arising from concession agreement to operate an oil refinery (Stockholm Chamber of Commerce; appointed by the U.S. party) (Stockholm, 2001-04).
MTD Equity Sdn. Bhd. and MTD Chile S.A. v. Republic of Chile; dispute between Malaysian investors and Chile concerning a construction project (ICSID Case No. ARB/01/07; appointed by the Malaysian party) (Washington, 2001-02).
Dispute between U.S. computer equipment manufacturer and Japanese distributor (AAA; appointed as Chairman) (San Jose, CA, 2001-02).
Dispute between Korean and U.S. parties under a truck distribution joint venture agreement (Ad hoc; appointed as Chairman) (Toronto, 2001-04).
Dispute between Argentine and Swedish parties arising from a proposed joint corporate acquisition in Argentina. (ICC; appointed by the Swedish party) (Geneva, 2001-03).
Dispute between European/American and Mexican parties arising from consortium agreement involving technology for construction of a steel mill (ICC; appointed by the Mexican party) (Dallas, 2001-02).
Dispute between Venezuelan and U.S. parties arising from automotive parts manufacturing joint venture. (ICC; appointed by the U.S. parties) (New York, 2000-03).
Dispute among Canadian parties involving sale of an automotive manufacturing business (ICC; appointed as Chairman) (Montreal, 2000-01).
Dispute between U.S. and Mexican parties under mineral sales contract (Ad hoc; appointed by the Mexican party) (New York, 2000-01).
Dispute between Indonesian and U.S. parties involving telecommunications satellite technology (Ad hoc under UNCITRAL Rules, with ICC as appointing authority; appointed by the U.S. party) (Honolulu, 2000-02).
Dispute between Saudi/Kuwaiti and U.S. parties arising from a chemical production joint venture (LCIA; appointed by the U.S. party) (London, 2000).
Dispute between U.S. and Israeli parties over liabilities under an Asset Purchase Agreement in the telecommunications industry (AAA; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 2000).
Dispute under agreement between U.S. and Japanese parties governing shareholdings in a Japanese corporation (AAA; appointed by the U.S. party) (New York, 2000).
Dispute under U.S./Mexico cross-border liquified petroleum gas sale and purchase agreement (AAA; appointed by a U.S. party) (Houston, 1999-2000).
Dispute under Strategic Alliance Agreement for international aircraft parts manufacture involving U.S. and Canadian parties (AAA; appointed by a U.S. party) (New York, 1999).
Dispute involving joint venture between U.S. and Korean parties to provide electronic communications services in Korea (ICC; appointed by the U.S. party) (Paris, 1998).
Dispute over occurrence of post-closing conditions in the sale of a business relating to a joint venture in Turkey (CPR; appointed by a U.S. party) (New York, 1998).
Dispute under aircraft engine development agreement between Korean and U.S. parties (ICC appointed by the U.S. party) (New York, 1997-98).
Dispute under copper concentrates supply contract between Mexican and Belgian parties (AAA; appointed jointly by both parties as a co-arbitrator) (New York, 1997-98).
Dispute involving computer hardware patent license between Danish and Dutch parties (ICC; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 1995-96).
Series of four arbitrations between U.S. and Bermuda parties concerning insurance coverage (Ad hoc; appointed by the U.S. party) (London, 1994-95).
Dispute involving industrial products distribution contract between Canadian and French parties (AAA; appointed by the French party) (New York, 1993).
Dispute involving fishing contract between Japanese and U.S. parties (Ad hoc; appointed by the Japanese party) (New York, 1989-91).
Dispute involving coal supply contract between Asian and U.S. parties (ICC; appointed as Chairman) (New York, 1986-88).
Dispute involving long-term crude oil supply contract between Japanese and U.S. parties (AAA; appointed jointly by both parties as a co-arbitrator) (New York, 1986-87).
Dispute between international pharmaceutical company and academic medical researchers over rights to a biotechnology invention (New York, 2001-2002).
Dispute involving automotive technology licensing in Japan (AAA); (Washington, 1998).
Dispute involving sale of oil field equipment by U.S. party to European party for use in former Soviet Union (CPR); (New York, 1995).
As Counsel in Litigated Arbitration Proceedings
Dispute between German chemical companies concerning shared site expenses (AAA; counsel for respondent) (New York, 2020-22).
Dispute between Canadian and British Virgin Islands companies arising from share purchase agreement involving renewable energy projects in Latin America (ICC; counsel for respondent seller) (New York, 2020-21).
Dispute between German chemical companies involving environmental credits (AAA; counsel for claimant) (New York, 2020-22).
Dispute between Dutch chemical companies concerning shared site expense accounting matters (AAA; counsel for claimant) (New York, 2020-22).
Dispute among European and Latin American aircraft manufacturer, airline and reinsurers relating to an aviation accident (AAA; counsel for a respondent airline) (Geneva/New York, 2018-19).
Dispute between Asian government and construction contractors involving highway construction (SIAC; counsel for the claimant government) (Singapore, 2017-22).
Dispute among members of standard-setting organization concerning fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms for electronic products patent licenses (AAA; counsel for European and Asian parties) (New York, 2015-18).
Nusa Tenggara Partnership BV and PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara v. Republic of Indonesia (ICSID; claim relating to copper concentrate export rights; counsel for the claimant investors) (Washington, 2014).
Dispute among international pharmaceutical companies arising under a patent license agreement (WIPO; counsel for claimants) (Zurich, 2012-14).
Dispute between Korean and British Virgin Islands companies concerning technology licensing agreement (ICC; counsel for the BVI respondent) (Singapore, 2011-12).
Ioannis Kardassopoulos and Ron Fuchs v. Georgia (ICSID; revision proceedings relating to oil pipeline investment dispute; counsel for respondent Government; counsel for the respondent government) (London, 2011).
More as counsel
Dispute between U.S. and Japanese companies arising from tire purchase and sale agreement (AAA; counsel for the Japanese respondent) (New York, 2010-11).
Dispute between U.S. manufacturer and international airline concerning agreement to manufacture and sell commercial aircraft jet engine parts (AAA; counsel for U.S. claimant) (New York, 2010).
Dispute between Cyprus company and Eastern European government agency arising from Kyoto Protocol projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (PCA Environmental Rules; counsel for claimant) (The Hague, 2009-10).
Dispute between Canadian company and Asian government arising from mineral investment (PCA, UNCITRAL Rules; counsel for claimant) (Stockholm, 2006-09).
Dispute among U.S./European electronic information providers over allocation of shared tax liabilities (AAA; counsel for a respondent) (New York, 2006-08).
Dispute between Dutch and Turkish companies arising from a cell phone joint venture (ICC; counsel for Dutch claimant) (Geneva and Vienna, 2005-10).
Dispute between U.S. and Canadian energy futures trading companies (AAA; counsel for the U.S. party) (New York, 2005-06).
Dispute between U.S. and Canadian parties arising from corporate “golden parachute” agreements (AAA; counsel for Canadian respondent) (Boston, 2004-05).
Dispute between Dutch and Israeli companies concerning provisions of an asset purchase agreement (Ad hoc; counsel for Dutch claimant) (New York, 2003-04).
Dispute between Canadian insured and Bermuda insurer over business interruption claim (Ad hoc; counsel for Canadian insured) (London, 2003-06).
Dispute between U.S./Canadian investors and South American government-owned oil company (ICC; counsel for U.S./Canadian claimants) (New York, 2003).
Dispute between German and U.S. companies arising from put/call provisions of joint ownership agreement for asset management company (Ad hoc; counsel for the German party) (New York, 2003-05).
Dispute between U.K. and U.S. companies arising from joint venture ownership of a petroleum refinery (Ad hoc; counsel for the U.K. party) (New York, 2002-03).
Dispute between U.S. and Japanese parties arising from international telecommunications joint venture agreements. (AAA; counsel for the Japanese respondent) (New York, 2002-03).
Dispute between U.S. parties under computer graphics chip development and international manufacturing agreements. (AAA; counsel for claimant) (New York, 2002-03).
Dispute among U.S. and U.S./Dutch information industry parties over allocation of liabilities resulting from corporate spin-off transactions (AAA; counsel for U.S. claimant) (New York, 2001-03).
Dispute between European consumer electronics manufacturer and U.S.-based distributor under worldwide distribution agreement (AAA; counsel for the European party) (Dallas, 2000-01).
Dispute between Australian and U.S. parties under an agreement to acquire and develop a European mineral deposit (ICC; counsel for U.S. respondent) (The Hague, 2000-01).
Dispute between U.S./Canadian investors and South American government-owned oil company (ICC; counsel for U.S./Canadian claimants) (New York, 2000-01).
Dispute arising from real estate limited partnership agreements (AAA; counsel for a U.S. respondent group) (New York, 2000-01).
Dispute between executive and English/U.S. companies arising from employment contract’s non-compete provisions involving electronic communications networks (AAA; counsel for English/U.S. respondents) (New York, 2000).
P.T. Paiton Energy Co. v. Perusahaan Listrik Negara and The Republic of Indonesia (Ad hoc, UNCITRAL Rules, with ICSID as appointing authority; electric power purchase agreement; counsel for claimant) (Stockholm, 1999-2000).
Dispute between U.S. and multinational pharmaceutical companies arising from European Distribution Agreement (LCIA; counsel for respondent) (London, 1999).
Dispute between Canadian company and Asian government concerning tax aspects of a mineral investment (Ad hoc, UNCITRAL Rules; counsel for claimant) (Stockholm, 1999).
Dispute between U.S. industrial products company and its former parent company arising from corporate spin-off transaction (CPR; counsel for claimant) (Dallas, 1999-2000).
Dispute between Asian government and Canadian company concerning liabilities in relation to mineral investment (AAA; counsel for respondent) (New York, 1998-99).
Dispute between two Japanese parties over financing of real estate development project (AAA; counsel for respondent) (New York, 1997-98).
Dispute between U.S. law firm and a former partner in a foreign office under partnership agreement (AAA; counsel for respondent) (New York, 1997-98).
Dispute between U.S. company and Swedish company over termination of long-term manufacturing agreement for pharmaceutical product (AAA; counsel for Swedish respondent) (San Francisco, 1997-98).
Dispute between U.S. company and French company over sale of Japanese patent rights (AAA; counsel for U.S. claimant) (New York, 1997-98).
Dispute between U.S. company and multinational pharmaceutical company arising from new drug distribution and license agreement (LCIA; counsel for respondent) (London, 1996-97).
Dispute between U.S. mining company and German equipment designer (ICC; counsel for U.S. claimant) (New York, 1996-99).
Dispute between U.S. biotechnology company and multinational pharmaceutical company concerning new drug development and license agreement (AAA; counsel for respondent) (New York, 1996-98).
Dispute between U.S. and Italian parties arising from semiconductor development joint venture (ICC; counsel for Italian respondent) (New York, 1995-96).
Dispute between U.S. mining company and French mining company involving responsibility for environmental liabilities (ICC; counsel for U.S. claimant) (London, 1994-96).
Claim by Exxon Corporation against various multinational insurers involving insurance for Valdez marine oil pollution losses (Ad hoc; co-counsel for claimant) (New York, 1993-97).
Dispute between U.S. insured and English insurers involving political risk insurance in former Soviet Union (AAA; counsel for U.S. claimant) (New York, 1993-94).
Dispute between English and U.S. parties to computer software development contract (AAA; counsel for English claimant) (New York, 1993).
Dispute between U.S. and Australian parties over European mining joint venture (Ad hoc; counsel for Australian respondent) (New York, 1990-92).
Dispute between U.S. and Japanese parties over accounting issues in acquisition of medical technology assets (Ad hoc; counsel for Japanese respondent) (San Francisco, 1990).
Dispute between Canadian and U.S. parties under reinsurance treaty (Ad hoc; counsel for U.S. respondent) (Los Angeles, 1989).
Dispute involving pharmaceuticals distribution arrangements between U.S. and Italian parties (AAA; counsel for Italian respondent) (New York, 1988-89).
Oil Basins Limited v. BHP Petroleum Pty. Ltd., The Broken Hill Proprietary Co. Ltd. and Esso Exploration & Production Australia Inc. (Ad hoc; oil and gas royalty agreement; co-counsel for respondents) (Melbourne; successive arbitrations, 1984-89, 1991-94).
Lachmar v. Trunkline LNG Co. and Trunkline Gas Co. (Ad hoc, with AAA as appointing authority; LNG transportation agreement; counsel for respondents) (New York, 1984-86).
Dispute involving middle eastern LPG supply contract (Ad hoc; counsel for U.S. claimant) (New York, 1983-84).
BP Alaska Exploration Inc. v. Sohio Alaska Petroleum Co. (AAA; oil exploration agreement; counsel for claimant) (New York, 1982-83).
As Expert Witness (New York Law/Arbitration Procedure)
Latham & Watkins and Riker, Danzig, Scherer, Hyland & Perretti, LLP v. Light Age, Inc. (Superior Court of New Jersey) (2003-04).
Confidential matter involving pharmaceutical agreement (Arbitral Tribunal of the Zurich Chamber of Commerce) (1998).
Sun Oil Trading Co. and Sun International Ltd. v. Bulk Oil (Zug) A.G. (London Court of International Arbitration) (1984).
Lonrho Limited and Compania do Pipeline Macambique Rodesian SARL v. Shell Petroleum Co. Ltd. and The British Petroleum Co. Ltd. (London Court of Arbitration) (1980).
As Rules Drafter and Trainer
Member, CPR Arbitration Rules Revision Committee, 1999-00, CPR Arbitration Committee, 2007-present (drafted various CPR rules, protocols and guidelines).
Chair, American Arbitration Association “Drafting Dispute Resolution Clauses” Committee, 1997 (drafted AAA Guide for Clause Drafting).
Member, American Arbitration Association Task Force on the International Rules, 1996-97 (drafted 1997 AAA International Rules).
Member, American Arbitration Association Task Force on the Commercial Rules, 1998-99 (drafted 1999 AAA Commercial Rules).
Member, American Arbitration Association/American Bar Association Special Committee to Revise The Code of Ethics for Arbitrators in Commercial Disputes (2002-03).
Member, International Bar Association Arbitration Committee Working Group, 2002-04 (drafted IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration).
Co-Chair, International Centre for Dispute Resolution Task Force on Exchange of Documentary and Electronic Materials (2007-08) (created ICDR Guidelines for Information Exchanges in International Arbitration).
Chair, American Arbitration Association International Arbitrator Training Planning Group, 1998-Present (created international arbitrator training program and materials and act as arbitrator trainers).