The Herbert Smith Freehills LLP international arbitration team are an established group, currently observing an increase in set aside cases and private equity disputes. Simon Chapman KC heads the team, leading in an array of high-value and complex matters with a strong focus on private equity disputes. Justin D’Agostino is active across the China and the wider Asia region, and acts as the firm’s global CEO. Kathryn Sanger specialises in joint venture and M&A disputes, private equity and China-related proceedings. May Tai brings vast skill to the team, acting in high value SIAC arbitrations. Antony Crockett acts for government bodies and international organisations. Helen Tang is also recommended.
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‘A client cannot ask for more - always on top of the game when managing your dispute, in tune with the tides of time and has an eye on strategic demands.’
‘Helen Tang - perfect when it comes to translating "China" for the rest of the world.’
Key clients
- Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration and Production Corporation (SIPC)
- Addax Petroleum UK Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for SIPC and Addax (subsidiaries of the Sinopec Group) in the largest claim ever filed with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, valued in excess of USD 5.5 billion. The claim arises from the purchase of a 49% stake in UK North Sea joint venture, now majority owned by Spanish oil major Repsol.
- Acting for Andes Petroleum Ecuador Ltd in an arbitration in which Andes sought to recover its 40% share of a $1.06 billion arbitral award from Occidental Exploration and Production Company.