Oscar is an associate in the London office. He has experience in a number of significant investment treaty and commercial arbitrations conducted under a range of institutional rules, including ICC, LCIA, and ICSID.
His experience spans a broad range of industry sectors, including oil and gas, construction, transport, and financial services. Oscar has acted on matters covering diverse geographic regions, including Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East.
Oscar is admitted in England & Wales. He holds a first-class honours degree in English from University College London, and completed his legal studies at the College of Law, BPP, and the University of London.
Bar and court admissions
Languages
English
Acting for a consortium of private equity investors in an ICC arbitration arising from a Korean-law governed shareholders agreement, with over US$1 billion at stake
Acting for a European energy wholesaler in a dispute with a gas importer, involving a gas price revision, a dispute about take-or-pay liabilities, and alleged breaches of competition law
Advising various energy companies on issues arising under long-term sales agreements, particularly in relation to price revisions, take-or-pay obligations, and force majeure
Acting for an Eastern European State in relation to a number of treaty claims
Acting for a European construction company in a Belarusian-law governed ICC arbitration arising from a delayed urban development project
Representing a major international company in a series of arbitrations against Russia arising from the restriction of its rights under a long-term investment agreement and transfer of those rights
Advising various clients in relation to issues arising from the sanctions and countersanctions imposed following the outbreak of war in Ukraine
Acting for a European energy company in an LCIA arbitration regarding an English-law governed oil and gas joint venture agreement in the Middle East
Acting for a hedge fund in an LCIA arbitration relating to a post-M&A dispute following the set-aside of a substantial arbitration award
Acting for a private equity company in an LCIA arbitration relating to a post-M&A dispute arising under an English-law governed SPA
- BA, English, University College London (1st class)
- Legal Practice Course, BPP Law School
- GDL, The College of Law
- Bar Professional Training Course, City, University of London