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Arbitration

What our barristers offer

39 Essex Chambers has substantial experience in resolving disputes under most forms of arbitration rules, both domestic and international, including the rules of the AAA, CIETAC, DIAC, HKIAC, ICC, LCIA, SIAC, UNCITRAL and WIPO.

Our arbitration team members have appeared before arbitral tribunals around the world, including the Middle East, the Far East, India, Southern Africa, Europe (Eastern and Central) and the Caribbean.

As advocates and advisors, members of Chambers assist at every stage and level of arbitrations, from preliminary advice through to hearings and in related court work including appeals.

Our experience

Significant cases in which our barristers have represented clients include:

representing the employer in a prolongation claim/LAD counterclaim before an ICC Arbitral Tribunal sitting in Dubai
acting in three large international arbitrations on behalf of the world’s leading manufacturer of military flight training equipment, against the UK government, the most recent of which, conducted under LCIA rules, involved a $15m claim for damages for breach of a government procurement contract for the design and supply of both hardware and software for aviation maintenance trainers
acting for a Chinese investor in an ICC arbitration concerning a joint venture project in a copper mine in Spain
advising and representing a major Turkish government agency in arbitration proceedings concerning an EPM contract for a combined cycle gas power station in Turkey
advising and representing a Caribbean government agency in ICC arbitration proceedings in a dispute concerning claims brought by a main contractor in connection with a major infrastructure project
acting in an LCIA arbitration for a large metals producer and trader in relation to world wide anti-suit injunctions
acting in an UNCITRAL arbitration over the development of oil and gas fields in Egypt
acting in an ICC arbitration over a US$10m letter of credit supporting infrastructure works in the Middle East.

What the directories say

The Legal 500 2009 describes 39 Essex Chambers as “developing a competitive international arbitration practice”.

Who to contact

Niki Merison is the Senior Practice Manager for the Arbitration team and will, along with the clerking team below, be able to help you with any questions.

Niki Merison