Key Achievements

Arbitrator

Served as arbitrator (sole, co-arbitrator, tribunal secretary) in cases under CRCICA, ICC, and ad hoc rules, involving parties from the Middle East, the U.S., and Europe.
Cases spanned diverse sectors including oil & gas, construction, franchise, services, and sales agreements.

Counsel

Represented States (Venezuela, Ukraine, an African State) in high-stakes ICSID and enforcement proceedings before French courts.
Acted as counsel in multiple ICSID, CRCICA and ICC cases involving shareholder agreements, hospitality contracts, oil & gas, agency, and construction.
Assisted corporates in debt recovery and enforcement of arbitral awards across jurisdictions.

Advisory for regulatory reforms

Provided legal counsel for projects in supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), focusing on investment laws and cultural heritage tourism.
Advised public authorities on regulatory digitalisation initiatives under internationally supported programs aimed at strengthening the legal infrastructure for economic growth.
Advised national investment authorities in the MENA region on initiatives related to cross-border investment frameworks and the potential hosting of an international advisory centre on ISDS.
Contributed to legal projects based on UNCITRAL frameworks, supporting greater regulatory alignment across the Middle East and Africa.

Advised multinational companies (China, UAE, France, EU, UK, US, Canada) on contracts, debt recovery, and compliance projects.
Experience includes solar energy, franchising, polymers, and international investigations.