Zelda Hunter

Examples of representations include:

Advising an Asian state-owned company operating in the mining & metals industry in respect of an LCIA arbitration arising out of an offtake agreement. The dispute involved failure to perform, as well as ancillary conflict of law issues.

Advising an EPC contractor in respect of arbitral proceedings against a state-owned utility in North Africa in respect of claims for delay and suspension.

Advising a European bank in respect of a dispute arising out of a software license. The dispute involved termination of the contract for defects.

Representing a multinational testing, inspection and certification company in Swiss Rules arbitration proceedings.

Representing a joint venture EPC contractor in ICC arbitral proceedings arising out of the termination of a FIDIC Silver Book contract for the construction of a renewables power plant project in Europe. The dispute involves claims for delay and disruption, as well as defects (including in respect of first-of-its-kind technology).

Advising a UK biotechnology company in respect of a dispute with a European multinational company arising out of a joint development agreement.

Representing a contractor in ICC arbitration proceedings against its mechanical, electrical and instrumentation subcontractor on in respect of the construction of an ammonia process plant. The dispute involved claims of negligence, and claims for delay, disruption, and disputed quantities.

Advising a European bank in respect of a dispute arising out of representations and warranties following the sale of receivables.

Representing a general contractor in an ICC arbitration against the joint-venture owner of a process plant in Australia in respect of claims for completion of the works, defects, and breaches of confidence in respect of process technology.

Representing a contractor in ICC arbitration proceedings against its civil works subcontractor on a gas-fired power plant construction project in the Middle East. The dispute involved claims of negligence, and for delay, disruption, and the remeasurement of quantities.

Representing a contractor in mediation proceedings with the owner for delayed completion of an industrial plant. A settlement was achieved.

Representing a global shipping company in an LCIA arbitration arising out of a joint venture agreement in the Middle East.

Representing a contractor in ICC arbitration proceedings against its mechanical subcontractor involving claims for repudiatory breach of contract, claims on a quantum meruit basis, and claims for the remeasurement of quantities of work, and variations.

Representing an African state in an arbitration against a European contractor for the delayed completion of a hospital project. A settlement was achieved.

Representing a contractor in an ICC arbitration arising out of an EPCM contract for the upgrade of an oil refinery in Europe.

Acting for an African state in an ICC arbitration against a Chinese investor in the telecommunications sector. Following an award on a preliminary issue in favour of the African state, a settlement was achieved.

Representing an Eastern European utility in an ICC arbitration against a state-owned Russian contractor for the design and construction of a nuclear power plant. The dispute involved claims arising out of the termination of the contract.

Representing a global investment firm in three parallel LCIA arbitrations with its joint venture partner arising out of a real estate redevelopment project in South Asia.

Representing an Asian owner in an arbitration against a contractor in respect of a road construction project. The dispute involved claims for delay and defects. Through negotiations, a settlement was achieved.

Representing and advising award creditors and debtors in enforcement and annulment proceedings in various jurisdictions, including England & Wales, Cyprus, Mauritius, the Isle of Man, India and Switzerland. Enforcement strategies included navigating jurisdictional issues and seeking relief for the disclosure of assets, worldwide freezing orders, orders appointing receivers by way of equitable execution, third party debt orders, and proceedings seeking Chabra-styled relief.