Andrew Sarraf

Andrew is a skilled advocate who has appeared unled before arbitral tribunals and the Courts.  He has been opposed to experienced senior and junior counsel and has led complicated and long hearings, including cross-examining various witnesses and experts.  

Andrew frequently publishes papers and is involved in talks and seminars relating to developments in Middle Eastern, English and Australian law. 

Prior to joining Mayer Brown in 2023, Andrew worked at a leading US disputes firm in London.

As well as English, Andrew is fluent in spoken and written Arabic and has worked on arbitrations and conducted advocacy in that language.  Andrew is also conversational in French.

• Acting for a contractor in relation to an arbitration regarding the construction of a waste to energy plant in the United Kingdom.
• Representing a large investor against a Middle Eastern state in relation to an ICSID investment treaty arbitration.
• Representing a large construction company in respect of various claims (including disruption, variations and extensions of time) in relation to a large infrastructure project in Saudi Arabia.
• Acting for a French contractor in relation to construction design and delay claims in respect of a large mining project in Canada. The proceedings are before the Canadian courts. Acting for a contractor in an English law governed, ICC dispute relating to the exclusive off take of large quantities of seamless steel products in Saudi Arabia.* 
• Representing a large construction company in an Omani law governed ICC arbitration.
• Representing a state-owned entity in a large-scale multi-billion pound, London seated, Qatari law governed, arbitration (ICC Rules) in respect of the construction of a large hospital in Doha, Qatar.*
• Acting in an AAA arbitration on behalf of the Owner of a large hospital project in Los Angeles, California in respect of disputes concerning delays and defects to the project.*
• Representing a UK based subsidiary to a major global power company in relation to an English law governed, LCIA arbitration arising from the management and operation of various solar power sites across the United Kingdom.*
• Acting for a state-owned entity in two separate ICC arbitrations in respect of the construction of a railway project in the Middle East.*
• Acting for the Owner in an ICC arbitration arising out of the construction of a solar power plant in Qatar.*
• Advising a Malaysian entity in relation to the construction of a medical facility in Malaysia.*
• Acting for G4S Australia in respect of the Manus Island Class Action, being the largest human rights class action in Australian history.*

*experience gained prior to joining Mayer Brown