Contentious
counsel experience
- A confidential Saudi contractor on two ICC arbitrations
- A confidential consultant on a major DIAC arbitration relating to one of the largest projects in Abu Dhabi
- A confidential insurance company on an ICC arbitration
- A confidential Dubai based major contractor in connection with a dispute and subsequent LCIA arbitration
- A confidential Dubai based contractor in connection with a dispute and subsequent ICC arbitration relating to complex M&E works.
- An Abu Dhabi based developer on over 50 separate ADCCAC arbitrations
- Government of the United Kingdom (Highways Agency) in connection with disputes on toll collection for the Queen Elizabeth II bridge over the Thames
- Government of the United Kingdom (Home Office) in connection with disputes arising from contracts under the private finance initiative relating to prisons
- Government of the United Kingdom (Home office) in connection with the termination of contracts for the provision of prisons
- A South Korean contractor in respect of claims and disputes on a new build nuclear power plant
- A confidential Chinese contractor on a major construction dispute and subsequent ICC arbitration
- A confidential client in connection with a multi-million Dirham claim against a Dubai developer and subsequent DIAC arbitration proceedings
- Confidential UAE Government body in connection with disputes over a major oil pipeline in the UAE
- A confidential client on a series of disputes in connection with design and construction of a cement manufacturing batching plant in the Republic of Ireland
- A confidential client in connection with variation and payment disputes on a major project in Abu Dhabi
- Emirates Steel Industries PSJC on various disputes, including a mediation with Italian contractors
- Weatherford on complex construction contract dispute issues, including both DIAC and ICC Arbitrations with a major national oil company and multiple sub-contractors
- Ajman Wastewater Project in connection with the construction of a wastewater plant and network, and on subsequent disputes
- A confidential subcontractor on multiple adjudications
- Weatherford on complex construction contract dispute issues, including both DIAC and ICC Arbitrations with a major national oil company and multiple sub-contractors
- A confidential client on a complex shareholder dispute including proceeding in multiple jurisdictions.
- A confidential client on a bilateral investment treaty arbitration
- Oman Oil Company S.A.O.C. and LG International Corp on all EPC and O&M issues in connection with a new petrochemical facility in Sohar, Oman
- A confidential private office: advising the developer generally on Etihad Towers project, Abu Dhabi, including advising on construction and development documentation, and a subsequent dispute with TDIC
- Rugby Football Union (RFC) on all construction documents for the redevelopment of the iconic stadium at Twickenham, and subsequently on a major dispute with the contractor
- the Japanese Korean Finnish bidding consortium on EPC and O&M contract issues in relation to Independent Power Project 3, Jordan
- Johnson Controls on disputes in connection with Doha Airport
- Johnson Controls in connection with a sub-contractor arbitration
- a major UK consultant on arbitration and related matters in relation to a dispute concerning a major project in Abu Dhabi. Led settlement discussions and subsequent ICC arbitration
Non-contentious
counsel experience
- Government of the United Kingdom as a lead advisor on four private finance prison concession agreements
- Government of the United Kingdom on the preparation of concession agreement documentation for the nationwide Emergency Control Centre project
- Government of the United Kingdom (Highways Agency) as lead advisor for the programme of new maintenance contracts for the trunk road network
- Abu Dhabi Airport Company (ADAC) on all construction and procurement documentation in relation to the new US$4bn Midfield Terminal Building at Abu Dhabi International Airport
- Abu Dhabi Government (ZonesCorp) in negotiating and agreement of complex PPP contracts and concession agreements in relation to the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi PPP, UAE. Advising in connection with subsequent disputes.
- Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises Co. LLC in connection with EPC construction documentation for the US$3.5bn Pearl Dubai project
- Besix Consortium in connection with procurement documentation for a new water treatment plant and associated works in Sharjah
- BP Exploration Operating Company on, and drafting tender documentation and consultancy contracts for, a fuel depot expansion project in Sharjah
- A confidential client on procurement options and contract documentation for a major district general hospital
- EADS in connection with real estate and related construction documentation for various projects in Saudi Arabia
- Gulf Power Limited (the project company) on the EPC and O&M contracts for a Kenyan PPA project
- Petro-Rabigh Petrochemicals and Refinery Complex, Saudi Arabia on EPC and O&M contracts for its US$6bn plus project in Saudi Arabia
- Ras Azzor IWPP, Saudi Arabia in connection with EPC and O&M contract issues
- Bombardier Group on construction and procurement documentation for the multi-million City Thameslink rail project, including station upgrades, signaling and other electronic infrastructure
- Hutchison Whampoa on procurement documentation in respect of a £100m mixed use development in Central London. Advising on multiple adjudications
- Westfield Shoppingtowns Limited on procurement documents and drafting the same for shopping centre developments in Derby, Tunbridge Wells, and Belfast, and the White City and Stratford developments. In addition, providing strategic advice on procurement options, generic form subcontracts and partnering, and advising on various disputes
- UK Local Authority in connection with waste management contracting arrangements
"David Risbridger is
highly responsive and holds in-depth expertise
in
engineering and major project matters."