London Court of International Arbitration

London-based International Arbitration Partner Maurice Kenton Joins Hunton Andrews Kurth in Continued Expansion of Firm’s Global Disputes Practice

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torsdag, oktober 5, 2023
Legal, Professional Services, Mining, American Arbitration Association, University of Kent, International Chamber of Commerce, ICC, Kniphofia, International Centre, Singapore International Arbitration Centre, UNCITRAL, Clyde & Co, Permanent Court of Arbitration, AAA, International arbitration, Commerce, University, London Court of International Arbitration, International trade law, Settlement, SIAC, LLB, ICDR, LCIA, International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, Lawyer, High Court of Justice, LLM, United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, International, Telecommunications, Practice of law, Industrial design, ICSID, The Hague

Maurice Kenton, a prominent international arbitration and disputes lawyer with significant experience representing clients in the mining, oil and gas, power, telecommunications, infrastructure and insurance sectors, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in London.

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  • Maurice Kenton, a prominent international arbitration and disputes lawyer with significant experience representing clients in the mining, oil and gas, power, telecommunications, infrastructure and insurance sectors, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in London.
  • Arriving with Kenton is disputes Counsel Edward Hamilton, whose practice includes international commercial and investor-State disputes.
  • “We are pleased to welcome them to the firm.”
    Kenton, who will lead the firm’s international arbitration practice, is the latest addition to Hunton Andrews Kurth’s London-based team.
  • The firm recently announced the arrivals of his longtime colleagues, international arbitration Partner David Hesse and corporate Partner Phillip Mace.

TWO MUSICK PEELER ATTORNEYS NAMED AMONG THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEGAL LEADERS IN AMERICA

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torsdag, juli 13, 2023
International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, London Court of International Arbitration, Employment, International, Failure, ICSID, International Center, Lawsuit, Planning committee, Citadelle, Construction, ICDR, International arbitration, International Centre, DIAC, ICC, Settlement, Partner, Diversity, Executive Committee, PAGA, International Chamber of Commerce, LCIA, Dispute resolution, Next Generation, Labour, Commerce, Ridesharing, Management

This seminal guide honors the burgeoning legal talent infusing traditional and innovative practices with fresh energy and forward-thinking perspectives.

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  • This seminal guide honors the burgeoning legal talent infusing traditional and innovative practices with fresh energy and forward-thinking perspectives.
  • "This is our inaugural guide dedicated to those who will define the future of the legal profession," states the publisher.
  • Managing Partner R. Joseph De Briyn adds, "We are so proud that two of our outstanding attorneys are being recognized among legal leaders.
  • Giorgio and Citadelle's inclusion in this guide is a testament to the bright future that awaits them in the field of law."

Seladore Legal: Jailed businessman Ziyavudin Magomedov resists Russian conspiracy with London court victory

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torsdag, mars 23, 2023
Transneft, London Court, International arbitration, Wall Street, Magomedov, Lawyer, London Court of International Arbitration, TPG, FSB, Hearing, Summa Group, LCIA, Betrayal, Death, Family, Proxy, TPG Inc., Security (finance), Cryptocurrency, FESCO

Mr Magomedov, owner of the Summa Group conglomerate, was arrested and jailed in Moscow in March 2018, pending a trial on unevidenced charges of embezzlement.

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  • Mr Magomedov, owner of the Summa Group conglomerate, was arrested and jailed in Moscow in March 2018, pending a trial on unevidenced charges of embezzlement.
  • The finding of wrongdoing by the LCIA Tribunal is welcomed by Mr Magomedov.
  • Rabinovich is alleged in court documents filed by Mr Magomedov to have been acting as a proxy for ROSATOM, the state atomic agency.
  • London-headquartered law firm Seladore Legal is advising Mr Magomedov.

DP World wins latest judgement in Hong Kong Court over Djibouti concession

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tisdag, september 20, 2022
Concession, DP World, London Court of International Arbitration, Doraleh Container Terminal, Republic, High Court, Partnership, Chief Judge of the High Court of Hong Kong, Court of Final Appeal (Hong Kong), Government, LCIA, Investment, Appeal, London Court, International arbitration, Solution, DP, Vice presidents of the Court of Appeal of Hong Kong, Court of Appeal (Hong Kong), Film, Online gambling, China Merchants Group

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DP World has won the latest in a string of court rulings, as it defends its rights as shareholder and concessionaire in Djibouti's Doraleh Container Terminal.

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  • DP World has been in litigation with China Merchants Port Holdings in Hong Kong since 2019 over the unlawful interference with its rights in Djibouti.
  • Ruling means DP World can finally move to a full hearing on the merits against China Merchants before Hong Kong Courts.
  • The Court of Appeal of Hong Kong has dismissed the latest request by China Merchants Port Holdings seeking permission to file a second appeal before the Court of Final Appeal, against its previous decision that DP World's suit against the company should be heard before Hong Kong Courts, and not the courts of Djibouti.
  • The High Court of Hong Kong agreed with DP World's arguments that the case should proceed in Hong Kong and ordered China Merchants to pay its legal costs.

NORNICKEL SETTLES DISPUTE WITH BOTSWANA GOVERNMENT AND BCL

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måndag, november 22, 2021
International arbitration, Mining, Sale, ADR Institute of Alberta, Company, Rhodium, Gold, Platinum, Nkomati mine, High Court of Botswana, Iridium, Ruthenium, Cobalt, London Court of International Arbitration, Government of Botswana, LCIA, Copper, Government, BCL, Palladium, High Court, Selenium, Tellurium, London Court, Ural Mining and Metallurgical Company, Silver, Security (finance)

As a result, Nornickel has withdrawn its claim against BCL Group in the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) and is in the process of terminating its court proceedings in Botswana against the Government.

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  • As a result, Nornickel has withdrawn its claim against BCL Group in the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) and is in the process of terminating its court proceedings in Botswana against the Government.
  • In October 2016, the Government of Botswana (the ultimate shareholder of BCL Group) successfully petitioned the High Court of Botswana to place BCL Group into provisional liquidation.
  • Nornickel subsequently filed a claim against BCL Group in the LCIA and a claim against the Government of Botswana in the High Court of Botswana, claiming that Government was liable for BCL's debts to Nornickel.
  • In 2018, Nornickel terminated the sale agreement in light of BCL Group's breach of contract, but continued its claims against the Government of Botswana and BCL Group.

BVI International Arbitration Centre Expands Global Representation, Welcomes Dr. John J. Maalouf to Arbitration Panel

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måndag, februari 22, 2021
Law, Articles, Business law, Diplomacy, International arbitration, London Court of International Arbitration, Arbitration, Arbitral tribunal, American Arbitration Association, International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, Janet Walker

Dr. Maalouf has served as an arbitrator on over 70 cases around the globe, and is a distinguished arbitrator with 15 Courts of International Arbitration and Arbitration Centers worldwide including: The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), the Dubai International Financial Center/LCIA Court of International Arbitration (DIFC/LCIA), Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), Abu Dhabi Global Markets Arbitration Centre (ADGM), Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre (EMAC), New York International Arbitration Center (NYIAC - Member), Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA), International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA - The Hague, The Netherlands), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA - United States), Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA), British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre (BCICAC), GCC Arbitration Centre (Bahrain), Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB) and most recently the BVI International Arbitration Centre.

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  • Dr. Maalouf has served as an arbitrator on over 70 cases around the globe, and is a distinguished arbitrator with 15 Courts of International Arbitration and Arbitration Centers worldwide including: The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), the Dubai International Financial Center/LCIA Court of International Arbitration (DIFC/LCIA), Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), Abu Dhabi Global Markets Arbitration Centre (ADGM), Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre (EMAC), New York International Arbitration Center (NYIAC - Member), Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA), International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA - The Hague, The Netherlands), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA - United States), Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA), British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre (BCICAC), GCC Arbitration Centre (Bahrain), Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB) and most recently the BVI International Arbitration Centre.
  • The 10 new arbitrators represent nine countries, further expanding the skillset and diversity of the BVI International Arbitration Centre Panel.
  • Mr. Chin has served as counsel in disputes at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, Singapore International Arbitration Centre, International Chamber of Commerce and the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Centre.
  • As an arbitrator, Mr. Rooney has resolved disputes under the rules of Inter-American Commercial Arbitration Commission, International Centre for Dispute Resolution, International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes, International Chamber of Commerce and London Court of International Arbitration.