• Republic of Mozambique v Credit Suisse and others (2020-): (Commercial Court) acting for Republic in ongoing US$2 billion civil fraud dispute concerning the enforceability of sovereign guarantees, issues of state immunity and claims in conspiracy, bribery, deceit, dishonest assistance and knowing receipt.
• Alfa-Bank v Kipford Ventures (2021-22): for the claimant bank in US$180 million fraudulent conspiracy claim relating to the financing of the acquisition of a Siberian coal mine (EC Court of Appeal and BVI Commercial Division).
• Country Gold v Farm Investments Corporation SA (2021): (Commercial Court) instructed as sole counsel on behalf of the successful applicant for default judgment, raising novel issues as to the proper construction of a jurisdiction clause in favour of “Great Britain” (a case note on the decision can be found here).
• LCIA Arbitration (2021): acted for successful buyers in US$40 million claim for undelivered quantities of crude oil against state- owned oil producer.
• SCMA Arbitration (2021): acted for successful claimant in wrongful termination of a long-term bareboat charter in three-week trial worth- over US$27 million.

• Republic of Mozambique v Credit Suisse and others (2020-): (Commercial Court) acting for Republic in ongoing US$2 billion civil fraud dispute concerning the enforceability of sovereign guarantees, issues of state immunity and claims in conspiracy, bribery, deceit, dishonest assistance and knowing receipt.
• Alfa-Bank v Kipford Ventures (2020-22): for the claimant bank in this US$180 million fraudulent conspiracy claim relating to the financing of the acquisition of a Siberian coal mine (EC Court of Appeal and BVI Commercial Division).
• Acting on behalf of Citigroup defending various County Court consumer claims over alleged PPI mis-selling, including issues concerning deliberate concealment and reliance on section 32 of the Limitation Act 1980.
• Assisted in Chancery Division dispute concerning an allegedly fraudulent alteration of loan and interest-rate swap transaction documents.

• Republic of Mozambique v Credit Suisse and others (2020-): (Commercial Court) acting for the Republic in ongoing US$2 billion civil fraud dispute concerning the enforceability of sovereign guarantees, issues of state immunity and claims in conspiracy, bribery, deceit, dishonest assistance and knowing receipt.
• Alfa-Bank v Kipford Ventures (2021-22): for the claimant bank in this US$180 million fraudulent conspiracy claim relating to the financing of the acquisition of a Siberian coal mine (EC Court of Appeal and BVI Commercial Division).
• A v B (2022-): (Commercial Court) letter of request application brought by Silicon Valley billionaire hedge fund manager for evidence in support of Californian proceedings.
• A v B (2021-): (Commercial Court) acting for US investment fund in Norwich Pharmacal and pre-action disclosure application brought in the Commercial Court against blue-chip insurance brokerage concerning its role in a fraudulent scheme conducted against the applicant.
• Equity Real Estate and others v Verdi Construction (in liquidation) (2020-2021): acted for successful applicants in application under s. 130(2) of the Insolvency Act and Norwich Pharmacal application against insolvent defendant for disclosure in relation to substantial fraud conducted against applicants.
• A v B (2020-): ongoing billion-dollar joint venture dispute in BVI relating to Russian businessmen.
• Advised on liability of and extradition of Singapore resident for contempt of court, following breaches of Commercial Court orders by company of which he is a director.
• Advised on and drafted the settlement agreement for a complex multi-million-pound dispute involving seven parties and four separate proceedings involving claims in contract, for breaches of fiduciary and directors’ duties and common intention constructive trust.
• Assisted in Commercial Court application seeking an inquiry into damages following the successful discharge of a US$3 billion worldwide freezing and proprietary injunction.
• Assisted in LCIA-MIAC arbitration acting on behalf of a number of African private equity funds in a dispute raising issues of fraud and partnership law.

• Republic of Mozambique v Credit Suisse and others (2020-): (Commercial Court) acting for Republic in ongoing US$2 billion civil fraud dispute concerning the enforceability of sovereign guarantees, issues of state immunity and claims in conspiracy, bribery, deceit, dishonest assistance and knowing receipt.
• Alfa-Bank v Kipford Ventures (2021-22): for the claimant bank in this US$180 million fraudulent conspiracy claim relating to the financing of the acquisition of a Siberian coal mine (EC Court of Appeal and BVI Commercial Division).
• A v B (2022-): (Commercial Court) letter of request application brought by Silicon Valley billionaire hedge fund manager for evidence in support of Californian proceedings.
• A v B (2021-): (Commercial Court) acting for US investment fund in Norwich Pharmacal and pre-action disclosure application brought in the Commercial Court against blue-chip insurance brokerage concerning its role in a fraudulent scheme conducted against the applicant.
• Country Gold v Farm Investments Corporation SA (2021): (Commercial Court) Instructed as sole counsel acting on behalf of the successful applicant for default judgment in claim worth over US$1.8million, raising novel issues as to the proper construction of a jurisdiction clause in favour of “Great Britain” (a case note on the decision can be found here).
• A v B (2021): Sole counsel in London Circuit Commercial Court claim worth c. £500,000 for breach of contract and negligence against blue-chip security company for failure to prevent damage to cars stored at the Claimant’s vehicle storage facility.

• Alfa-Bank v Kipford Ventures (2020-22): for the claimant bank in this US$180 million fraudulent conspiracy claim relating to the financing of the acquisition of a Siberian coal mine, raising complex factual and expert issues as to the viability of the mine’s coal production (EC Court of Appeal and BVI Commercial Division).
• Advised on alleged wrongful termination of joint venture agreement for the supply of renewable energy to the UK retail market.
• Assisted in advising on termination of long-term joint venture agreement for the on-shore and off-shore exploration and development of hydrocarbons.
• Assisted in advising hull & machinery underwriters in relation to the accidental sinking of an oil rig off the coast of India.

• LCIA Arbitration (2020-2021): acted for successful buyers in US$40 million claim for undelivered quantities of crude oil against state-owned oil producer.
• LMAA Arbitrations (2019-2022): Advised on a number of issues in arbitration claims brought against state defendants worth €4.5 billion arising out of major oil spill, including issues of State Immunity.
• SCMA Arbitration (2019-2020): acted for successful claimant in wrongful termination of a bareboat charter in three-week trial worth over US$27 million.
• Assisted in LCIA-MIAC arbitration acting on behalf of a number of African private equity funds in a dispute raising issues of fraud and partnership law.
• Assisted in dispute concerning the enforcement of a £100 million BIT arbitration award against a state raising issues of public policy, issue estoppel and state immunity, as well as the application of the CJEU’s significant decision in Slovak Republic v Achmea BV (Case C-284/16).

Edward is admitted to the bar of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, BVI and has a significant offshore practice. Recent instructions include:

• Alfa-Bank v Kipford Ventures (2020-22): for the claimant bank in this US$180 million fraudulent conspiracy claim relating to the financing of the acquisition of a Siberian coal mine (EC Court of Appeal and BVI Commercial Division).
• A v B (2020-): ongoing billion-dollar joint venture dispute in BVI between Russian businessmen.

Edward has substantial experience advising and acting in a variety of shipbuilding, charterparty, bill of lading and cargo disputes. Notable recent and ongoing experience includes:

• The Histria Giada (2020-2022): (Commercial Court) acting for owners in claim against charterers for repayment of a customs fine and for time and expenses incurred on a voyage.
• LCIA Arbitration (2021-2022): acted for successful buyers in US$40 million claim for undelivered quantities of crude oil against state- owned oil producer.
• SCMA Arbitration (2019-2020): acted for successful claimant in wrongful termination of a bareboat charter in three-week trial worth over US$27 million.