John’s extensive international arbitration experience includes highly complex matters across a wide range of industries. A representative list of cases is below:
Aviation
- Appointment as co-arbitrator in an ICDR arbitration between a US company and a UK company regarding allegations of breach of representation and warranties in relation to a share purchase agreement in the aircraft fueling industry.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration involving, on the one hand, a US company, a Cayman Islands company, and a Bermuda company, and, on the other hand, a French company in relation to a purchase agreement and a guarantee regarding aircrafts.
Biotechnology
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICDR arbitration involving a US company and a Danish company in relation to a license agreement regarding the license of gene therapy technologies for treating disease in humans.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an AAA arbitration between US companies in relation to a license agreement regarding the license of plasmid DNA technology for treating disease in humans.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between a US company and a French company regarding an asset purchase agreement for the purchase of antibody technology.
Chemical Industry
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration involving, on the one hand, a US company and a Luxembourg company, and, on the other hand, three French companies in relation to a joint venture agreement in the chemical industry and involving allegations of the misappropriation of trade secrets by a joint venture partner.
- Appointed as Chairman in a ICDR arbitration between a US company and a German company in relation to a distribution of chemical products in the fields of silane, silicon and metal-organics.
Construction
- Appointed as presiding arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between, on the one hand, Spanish and UK companies and, on the other hand, a UK in relation to an EPC Contract for the design, engineering, construction, commissioning and testing of a biomass power plant.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between an Italian company and a Turkish company in relation to the design and construction of a portion of a subway line in Turkey
- Appointed as presiding arbitrator in an AAA arbitration between, on the one hand, an Argentine company, and, on the other hand, some Indian companies in relation to agreements with an EPC contractor and the suppliers regarding the construction, procurement, supply, and operation of a photovoltaic solar energy generation facility.
- Appointed as Chairman in LCIA arbitration between a Brazilian company and a Trinidad and Tobago company in relation to contracts for the construction of a road in Trinidad and Tobago.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICDR arbitration between, on the one hand, a German company and a US company and, on the other hand, a German company regarding the construction of an oil pipeline in the United Arab Emirates.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an UNICTRAL arbitration between a Swedish company, on the one hand, and various US companies, on the other, in relation to a construction contract regarding various commercial buildings in New York City.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between a Spanish company and a US company regarding the construction of a powerplant.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between a Spanish company and a Guatemalan company regarding the construction of a hydro-electric powerplant in Guatemala.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in CAM-CCBC arbitration between a US company and Brazilian company in relation to a contract for the construction of a powerplant.
- Appointed as sole arbitrator in an ICDR arbitration between a US company and a Nicaraguan company in relation to construction of a geothermal plant in Nicaragua.
- Appointed as Chairman in an ICDR arbitration between, on the one hand, a US company and, on the other hand, a Cayman Islands company and a Hong Kong company in relation to the construction of a coal blending facility in China for the production of coal..
Energy (see also Construction)
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an SCC arbitration between a French company and a Russian company regarding a requested revision of the contract price provisions in contracts for the long terms supply of gas.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between a German company and an Italian company in relation to an LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement regarding allegations of failures to make scheduled deliveries.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICDR arbitration between a US company and a Trinidad and Tobago company in connection with a joint venture dispute in connection with the supply of liquid natural gas.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICDR arbitration between a US company and two Korean companies in relation two turbine supply agreements alleging the supply of defective wind turbines.
- Appointment as co-arbitrator in an ICDR arbitration between, on the one hand, a UK company, and, on the other hand, a Barbados company and a Canadian company, in relation to a joint venture agreement regarding the production of methanol.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between a Cayman Islands company and a Channel Islands company in relation to a joint operating agreement regarding offshore oil exploration in Africa.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an UNICTRAL arbitration between a US company and a Trinidad and Tobago company in relation to the supply of liquified natural gas.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an UNICTRAL arbitration between a Moldovan company and a Netherlands company in relation to a joint operating agreement governing the operation of a liquified petroleum gas facility in Kazakhstan.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between two Nigerian companies in relation to a joint operating agreement regarding offshore oil exploration in Africa.
Entertainment
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between a US company and a German company in relation to the live concert industry.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICDR arbitration between, on the one hand, a US company and, on the other hand, an English individual and English company in relation to the provision of services in the music publishing industry.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICDR arbitration between, on the one hand, a US company and, on the other hand, a US individual and a Netherlands company in relation to the funding of television programming.
Environmental
- Appointed as Chairman in an ICC arbitration between, on the one hand, a US company and a Brazilian company, and, on the other hand, a Brazilian company, in relation to liability for environmental liabilities under a joint venture agreement.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in ICDR arbitration between a Japanese company and a Brazilian company in relation to a certified emission reduction sales agreement regarding the sale of carbon credits.
- Appointed as sole arbitrator in an ICDR arbitration between a US company and a Canadian company relating to a license agreement for water purification technology.
Fashion
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an AAA arbitration between a US company and a US company in relation to a license agreement licensing the use of a fashion brand name.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICDR arbitration between a Italian company and a US company in relation to a franchise agreement for a store operating under a fashion brand name.
Financial Services
- Appointed as chairman in an LCIA arbitration in a dispute between an Italian company and a US company arising out of a credit agreement.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in UNCITRAL arbitration between, on the one hand, a Cyprus company and, on the other hand, a US company, a BVI company and a Russian individual in relation to a loan agreement.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICDR arbitration between an Hong Kong company and a Bahamian company in relation to a loan agreement.
Food and Beverage
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICDR arbitration between a US company and UK company regarding a manufacturing and supply agreement in the beverage industry.
Hotels
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between a US company and an Ethiopian company in relation to a hotel management agreement.
- Appointed as chairman in LCIA arbitration between a US company and a Moroccan company in relation to a hotel management agreement.
- Appointed as sole arbitrator in an ICDR arbitration between a US company and a Dominican Republic company in relation to a hotel management agreement.
Insurance and Reinsurance
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in ad hoc arbitration involving various US companies and a Bermuda company regarding insurance coverage for liability for personal injury arising out of alleged mercury poisoning.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICDR arbitration involving a Korean company and a US company in relation to a license agreement regarding the license of technology relating to LCD and QLED displays.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in ad hoc arbitration between various US companies and a Bermuda company in relation to a Bermuda form policy regarding insurance coverage for environmental liability arising from a chemical spill in the US.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in ad hoc arbitration between a Bermuda insurance company and various reinsurance companies regarding the reinsurance coverage for the costs of clean up following an oil spill.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in ad hoc arbitration between an English company and a Bermuda company in relation to a Bermuda form policy regarding insurance coverage for products liability litigation in the US regarding pharmaceutical.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in ad hoc arbitration between an English company and a Bermuda company in relation to a Bermuda form policy regarding insurance coverage for products liability litigation in the US regarding medical device.
International Sale of Goods
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between a Bahrain company and a Brazilian company in relation to a contract for the sale of iron ore.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between a Brazilian company and a Chinese company in relation to agreement to supply modules for use in a photovoltaic solar energy generation facility
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICDR arbitration between a Italian company and a US company in relation to a franchise agreement for a store operating under a fashion brand name.
Manufacturing
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between US companies in relation to a site services agreement for the provision of steam for a manufacturing facility.
Mergers and Acquisitions, Earnouts and Purchase Price Adjustments
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an SIAC arbitration between a Canadian company and an Indian company in relation to a claim for breach of representations and warranties arising out of share purchase agreement.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between, on the one hand, a French company and a German company, and, on the other hand, a Brazilian company regarding a purchase price adjustment dispute following an acquisition.
- Appointment as co-arbitrator in an ICDR arbitration between a US company and a UK company regarding allegations of breach of representation and warranties in relation to a share purchase agreement in the aircraft fueling industry.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between a US company and a UK company regarding allegations of breach of representation and warranties in connection with a share purchase agreement in the cosmetics industry.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICDR arbitration between an Italian Company and a UK company regarding allegations of breach of representations and warranties in connection with a share purchase agreement in the fashion industry.
Mining
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration involving a Netherlands company and a US company in relation to a mining services contract regarding a bauxite mine in Suriname.
- Appointed as Chairman in an ICC arbitration involving a Canadian company and a Korean company in relation to a offtake agreement regarding an iron ore mine in Canada.
Patents and Intellectual Property
- Appointment as chairman in an ICDR arbitration between a Japanese company and a Korean company in relation to a patent license agreement regarding light emitting diode (LED) technology.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in ICDR arbitration between a US company and a Canadian company in relation to a patent license agreement relating to the use of 3-D technology.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between a Korean company and a US company in relation to alleged copyright infringement of software code.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between a Finnish company and a Canadian company in relation to a patent license agreement regarding cross-license of technology.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in ICDR arbitration between a US company and a Taiwan company in relation to a patent license agreement relating to wireless communications technology.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in ICDR arbitration between a US company and a French company in relation breach of NDA involving review of software code during due diligence.
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices
- Appointed as chairman in an ICDR arbitration between, on the one hand, a UK company and a US company and, on the other hand, a US company and an Italian company and an Italian company regarding the supply of blood plasma.
- Appointed as Chairman in an ICC arbitration between a French company and a US company in relation to a license agreement regarding a chemical compound to be developed and sold as a medicinal product.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICDR arbitration involving a US company and a Canadian company in relation to a cross-license agreement regarding a chemical compound to be developed and sold as a medicinal product.
- Appointed as sole arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between a US company and a Korean company regarding the manufacture of a medical device.
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between a Japanese company and a US company in relation to a collaboration and license agreement regarding a drug for the treatment of a medical condition.
Shipping
- Appointed as Chairman in an LCIA arbitration between a Italian company and five Brazilian companies relating to the shipping of petroleum coke.
Sport
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration involving a Netherlands company and a Chilean company in relation to a sponsorship and license agreement involving a sports team.
Telecommunications
- Appointed as co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration involving, on the one hand, a US company and, on the other hand, two Barbados companies in relations to a share purchase agreement and a put agreement regarding a telecommunications company.