Miles Robinson

• Represented an international agrochemical company in a product liability dispute involving proceedings in Australia, with witnesses in the UK and Canada, relating to the allegedly defective formulation of an agrochemical product by a contractor.
• Represented a coatings manufacturer in various large-scale product liability disputes in Singapore, France and the UK, relating to alleged coatings failures on an offshore drilling platform, an offshore floating rig, bridges, a hospital and cruise liners.
• Represented a construction company in a multi-party dispute on a flagship development arising from the supply of defective materials leading to an increased risk of "concrete cancer."
• Represented a major European food group in respect of claims and regulatory issues arising from the Irish pork contamination incident. This involved coordinating initial communications with the regulators across several jurisdictions, advising on initial communications with the supply chain and on subsequent claims involving customers and suppliers.
• Represented a major music company in high-profile royalty disputes with The Beatles and Pink Floyd.
• Represented a global consumer goods company in disputes arising from a global IT outsourcing and transformation project. This involved working closely with the client and our transactional team on a strategy that leveraged the dispute in order to achieve a successful renegotiation of the deal terms.
• Represented a listed company on a large group claim by former factory workers relating to alleged failures in health and safety procedures leading to serious long term health issues.
• Represented a global mining company in relation to a large group claim by those allegedly affected by a mining project in Africa.
• Represented an oil refinery in LCIA arbitration proceedings in a multi million dollar dispute arising from an oil supply agreement.
• Represented a listed steel stockholder in ICC arbitration proceedings with a Turkish steel manufacturer arising out of a supply contract. Our client was successful in the arbitration and also in the manufacturer’s subsequent appeal of the decision to the High Court, in which the appeal was dismissed in full.
• Represented the investors in a joint venture in a dispute relating to exit arrangements. The dispute concerned a complex joint venture structure with investor parties in multiple jurisdictions, property assets in Russia, the application of right of first offer provisions and “drag” provisions. This involved working closely with our transactional team to achieve a negotiated resolution and exit for the investors.
• Represented the investors in a joint venture in a dispute relating to a Portuguese property development in High Court proceedings. We successfully obtained judgment for our client, upholding the operation of the exit provisions and ordering the counterparty to buy out our client at the amount determined by the contract.
• Represented a party to a joint venture agreement for a new technology content, media and e-commerce services business in a series of disputes relating the interpretation of non-compete provisions concerning territory and scope.
• Represented a global chemicals company in follow on damages claims arising from the vitamins cartel. Our client was successful in defeating the claims on limitation grounds, in the first competition damages claim heard in the UK Supreme Court. Also advised in this area (for different clients) on potential claims arising out of the polyurethane foam cartel.
• Represented a private equity investor in defending a minority shareholder unfair prejudice claim arising from an investee company.
• Represented a global automotive parts manufacturer in numerous supply related disputes, in particular threats to stop supply by suppliers, where urgent action is required to avoid interruption to the relevant manufacturers (OEMs).
• Represented various clients in relation to product safety, labelling and recall issues, including in relation to food, over the counter medicines, toys, clothing, solar panels, electrical consumer goods, automotive components and herbicides. This has often involved coordinating with our product liability specialists in Europe, the Americas and Asia.
• Represented a bulk shipping owner in a multi-party charter party dispute arising from an engine failure.
• Represented a shipping company in a dispute under LMAA rules with a shipyard relating to the construction of a cargo ship.
• Represented an operator and owner of high end bars and restaurants in a dispute regarding the termination of a restaurant management agreement.
• Represented a global chemicals company in defending a warranty claim arising from the sale of a production facility, and in relation to an alleged failure to register certain chemicals under the REACH regulations. We worked with our EU regulatory team to defend the claim and reach a favourable resolution for our client.
• Represented a financial services group in a warranty claim arising from their purchase of an investment management and research firm.
• Represented a major clothing and consumer goods supplier in defending a warranty claim arising from the purchase of a manufacturing company. The proceedings were brought under LCIA arbitration rules and our client successfully defeated the claim at a preliminary issues hearing.

Durham University

• England und Wales