Henry Spence

Acting for the Republic of Kazakhstan in a multibillion UNCITRAL arbitration arising out of a consortium of oil majors’ alleged failure to develop an oil field, recovery of costs in breach of their obligations under a production sharing agreement and multiple breaches of their environmental obligations.

Acting for a BVI investment company in an SIAC arbitration arising out of non-disclosure and non-circumvention agreements related to the exploration of a Russian coal mine with claim values exceeding US$1 billion.

Acting for a Chinese LNG buyer in a UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) arbitration administered by the HKIAC arising out of an LNG sale and purchase agreement (SPA) regarding the use of additional shipping capacity.

Acting for a Singaporean LNG buyer in an LCIA arbitration arising out of an LNG SPA and confirmation notices regarding an alleged failure to take delivery of LNG Cargoes.

Advising multiple Asia-based energy buyers in ongoing LNG price review negotiations and pre-dispute contract review processes.

Represented a Japanese energy company in an LNG gas price review arbitration under the LCIA Rules.

Acting for a Chinese LNG buyer in an ICC arbitration in relation to cargo deliveries under a long-term gas supply contract with an Asia Pacific-based seller.

Advising an Angolan oil and gas company in relation to arbitration claims valued in excess of US$250 million arising out of contracts for the supply of services and tools.

Representing a Saudi Arabian conglomerate in enforcement proceedings before the Senior Courts of England & Wales arising out of an Egyptian arbitration award.

Acting for the Cameroonian national oil refinery in complex litigation valued at over US$100 million arising out of contracts for the supply of crude oil to a Nigerian energy conglomerate.

Acting for a Middle Eastern defence company in an ICC arbitration related to the improper termination of a contract for provision of long-term after-sales support and logistics services in a large-scale defence project for the national armed forces.

Providing ad hoc advice in connection with a potential claim under Article 1 of Protocol 1 of the European Convention on Human Rights arising from an expropriation of assets.

Counsel to the Federal Republic of Nigeria in enforcement proceedings arising out of a Nigerian arbitration award relating to the development of a free trade zone.

Counsel to a Nigerian state entity in enforcement proceedings arising out of a Nigerian arbitration award before the Technology and Construction Court in London.

Counsel to a Korean trading company in an SIAC arbitration arising out of an agency agreement with an Australian grain trader.

Acted for the local subsidiary of a Japanese medical services company in an SIAC arbitration against a Mongolian SOE for damages for the wrongful termination of a long-term hospital management contract.