Andrew Halliwell

Principal Associate | Commercial Disputes

Andrew is a Principal Associate in our Commercial Disputes team.

An experienced disputes lawyer, he helps clients to navigate and resolve disputes effectively and efficiently. He has a successful track record representing a broad range of clients (from private and public companies and shareholders and directors to sovereign states and state-owned enterprises) across a number of sectors.

Andrew has considerable experience acting in the arena of arbitration (under a variety of rules) and in relation to complex, high-value and cross-border disputes.

Expertise

  • Arbitration
  • Commercial disputes
  • International
  • Alternative dispute resolution
  • Commercial contracts
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Recent work

Arbitration law
Drafted a new arbitration law for a sovereign state.

Counter-claim valued in excess of USD 3.8 billion
Acted for an international conglomerate in relation to claims and counter-claims valued in excess of USD 3.8 billion arising out of a failed joint-venture project.

Online games company
Acted for an online games company in relation to claims valued in excess of USD 2 billion for alleged breaches of software license agreements and conspiracy.

Biopharma company
Acted for a listed biopharma company in relation to a claim concerning alleged breaches of contract and economic torts regarding cutting-edge medical treatments.

Private-equity investor
Acted for a private-equity investor in relation to a claim arising out of the exercise of a put option.

OEM manufacturer
Acted for a major OEM manufacturer in relation to a claim for breach of contract concerning the exploitation of intellectual property.

Property investment company
Acted for a property investment company regarding a dispute related to the construction and management of an international five-star hotel.

Solar infrastructure project
Acted for a majority shareholder in relation to a claim arising out of a solar infrastructure project.

Testimonials

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    Besides being experts in UK law, and the whole process involved, Capital Law was able to understand cybersecurity concepts really quickly, help us find the best experts in the field as well as understand the commercial implications of the overall process for our company and provide the best council possible.

    Jordi Torras | CEO
    Inbenta Technologies