Peter Harris has helped multiple clients navigate cross-border business disputes through litigation, arbitration, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
He regularly acts for clients in the energy, resources, construction and infrastructure sectors but also has recent experience of resolving disputes relating to tech, financial services, shipping and commodities. Peter is an experienced oral advocate who regularly appears before international tribunals. Peter also has experience sitting as an arbitrator.
国際仲裁問題を専門としており、プロジェクト紛争、国際商事仲裁及び投資協定仲裁に係わる。エネルギー、資源、建設及びインフラ分野の経験も有する。
Peter’s experience includes advising:
- Churchill Mining PLC and Planet Mining Pty Ltd in ICSID proceedings (arbitration and annulment) against the Republic of Indonesia, the dispute concerning the East Kutai Coal Project in Kalimantan (ICSID Case Nos. ARB/12/14 and ARB/12/40)
- Oleovest Pte Ltd in an ICSID arbitration against the Republic of Indonesia (under the Singapore-Indonesia BIT), the dispute concerning certain investments in the palm oil sector (ICSID No. ARB/16/26)
- Kingsgate Consolidated Limited in an UNCITRAL arbitration against the Kingdom of Thailand under the Australia-Thailand FTA, the dispute concerning the Chatree Gold Mine in northern Thailand (PCA Case No. 2017-36/AA684)
- Sundance Resources Limited and Congo Iron SA in an ongoing ICC arbitration against the Republic of Congo following the revocation of its mining licence for the Nabeba-Mbalam Iron Ore Project (ICC Case No. 26145/DDA/AZO)
- Sundance Resources Limited and Cam Iron SA in an ongoing ICC arbitration against the Republic of Cameroon concerning the Mbalam-Nabeba Iron Ore Project (ICC Case No. 26291/AZO)
- Greenland Minerals Ltd in an ongoing arbitration against the Government of Greenland and the Government of Denmark regarding the right to develop the Kvanefjeld Technology Metals Project (ad hoc)
- Cortec Mining Kenya Ltd and its affiliates in ICSID proceedings (arbitration and annulment) against the Republic of Kenya, concerning the Mrima Hill rare earths and niobium project (ICSID Case No. ARB/15/29)
- an East Asian government department in relation to international investment law and investor-state arbitration practice.
- a Japanese trading house in relation to risk management, anti-bribery and corruption issues and dispute resolution arising out of an offshore wind project in the UK.
- a Japanese industrial contractor in relation to a dispute and ICC Rules arbitration proceedings arising out of the construction of a power plant in Bangladesh. The dispute included disputed variations and delays.
- a global EPC contractor in relation to a dispute arising out of the delayed completion of a solar power project in Japan (ICC Rules, Japan seated arbitration).
- a Japanese and Southeast Asian consortium in relation to claims arising out of a Time Charterparty for a Floating Storage Offloading vessel.
- a Japanese energy consortium in relation to a dispute arising out of the sale of offshore oil assets in West Africa.
- a major international oil company on investment treaty protection and corporate structuring in relation to projected projects in Myanmar, China and the Philippines bilateral investment treaties respectively.
- a global oil & gas contractor in a USD 1.8 billion dispute arising out of a contract for the construction of an LNG loading jetty (UNCITRAL Rules, Perth seat).
- a US-based solar company on a high-value ICC arbitration against a Taiwanese company involving worldwide breach of contract and misappropriation of confidential information claims as well as a range of antitrust and intellectual property matters (ICC Case No. 20391/RD).
- a UK-listed fit-out contractor in SIAC arbitration proceedings against a US-based developer in relation to a dispute arising out of the development of a landmark casino and integrated resort development. The dispute was resolved through a mediation using a co-mediator process.
- a global insulation contractor in relation to a disputed final account claim and contemplated adjudication proceedings involving contested variations and completion issues.
- an Australian energy company as the employer on a major biodiesel project in Malaysian in relation SIAC arbitration proceedings involving a number of issues and claims surrounding payment security, liquidated damages and extensions of time.
- a PRC-based manufacturer of sapphire crystals used in the semi-conductor industry in LCIA arbitration proceedings against a US-supplier.
Peter’s experience includes advising:
- Churchill Mining PLC and Planet Mining Pty Ltd in ICSID proceedings (arbitration and annulment) against the Republic of Indonesia, the dispute concerning the East Kutai Coal Project in Kalimantan (ICSID Case Nos. ARB/12/14 and ARB/12/40)
- Oleovest Pte Ltd in an ICSID arbitration against the Republic of Indonesia (under the Singapore-Indonesia BIT), the dispute concerning certain investments in the palm oil sector (ICSID No. ARB/16/26)
- Kingsgate Consolidated Limited in an UNCITRAL arbitration against the Kingdom of Thailand under the Australia-Thailand FTA, the dispute concerning the Chatree Gold Mine in northern Thailand (PCA Case No. 2017-36/AA684)
- Sundance Resources Limited and Congo Iron SA in an ongoing ICC arbitration against the Republic of Congo following the revocation of its mining licence for the Nabeba-Mbalam Iron Ore Project (ICC Case No. 26145/DDA/AZO)
- Sundance Resources Limited and Cam Iron SA in an ongoing ICC arbitration against the Republic of Cameroon concerning the Mbalam-Nabeba Iron Ore Project (ICC Case No. 26291/AZO)
- Greenland Minerals Ltd in an ongoing arbitration against the Government of Greenland and the Government of Denmark regarding the right to develop the Kvanefjeld Technology Metals Project (ad hoc)
- Cortec Mining Kenya Ltd and its affiliates in ICSID proceedings (arbitration and annulment) against the Republic of Kenya, concerning the Mrima Hill rare earths and niobium project (ICSID Case No. ARB/15/29)
- an East Asian government department in relation to international investment law and investor-state arbitration practice.
- a Japanese trading house in relation to risk management, anti-bribery and corruption issues and dispute resolution arising out of an offshore wind project in the UK.
- a Japanese industrial contractor in relation to a dispute and ICC Rules arbitration proceedings arising out of the construction of a power plant in Bangladesh. The dispute included disputed variations and delays.
- a global EPC contractor in relation to a dispute arising out of the delayed completion of a solar power project in Japan (ICC Rules, Japan seated arbitration).
- a Japanese and Southeast Asian consortium in relation to claims arising out of a Time Charterparty for a Floating Storage Offloading vessel.
- a Japanese energy consortium in relation to a dispute arising out of the sale of offshore oil assets in West Africa.
- a major international oil company on investment treaty protection and corporate structuring in relation to projected projects in Myanmar, China and the Philippines bilateral investment treaties respectively.
- a global oil & gas contractor in a USD 1.8 billion dispute arising out of a contract for the construction of an LNG loading jetty (UNCITRAL Rules, Perth seat).
- a US-based solar company on a high-value ICC arbitration against a Taiwanese company involving worldwide breach of contract and misappropriation of confidential information claims as well as a range of antitrust and intellectual property matters (ICC Case No. 20391/RD).
- a UK-listed fit-out contractor in SIAC arbitration proceedings against a US-based developer in relation to a dispute arising out of the development of a landmark casino and integrated resort development. The dispute was resolved through a mediation using a co-mediator process.
- a global insulation contractor in relation to a disputed final account claim and contemplated adjudication proceedings involving contested variations and completion issues.
- an Australian energy company as the employer on a major biodiesel project in Malaysian in relation SIAC arbitration proceedings involving a number of issues and claims surrounding payment security, liquidated damages and extensions of time.
- a PRC-based manufacturer of sapphire crystals used in the semi-conductor industry in LCIA arbitration proceedings against a US-supplier.
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Contact details
お問い合わせ先
- Clifford Chance, Tokyo
- +81366326635
- Email me
- Practice area Litigation, dispute resolution & risk management
Career and qualifications
- University of Oxford (MA) 2002
経歴、資格
- 2002年 オックスフォード大学 (M.A.) 修了
Professional bodies
- Member of the Law Society of England and Wales
- Foreign member of Daini Tokyo Bar Association
- Member of the Law Society of Northern Ireland
- Member of the Law Society of Scotland
所属
- イングランドおよびウェールズ弁護士会
- 第二東京弁護士会
- 北アイルランド弁護士会
- スコットランド弁護士会
Awards and citations
- "Peter Harris of Clifford Chance is described by peers as ‘a highly skilled professional of top quality in the Japanese market’ and ‘very responsive, knowledgeable and always on point"
Who’s Who Legal, Asia Pacific 2022 - Construction / Infrastructure
Best Lawyers Australia 2021 - “an impressive arbitration lawyer for construction and mining disputes”
Who’s Who Legal – Future Leader - Arbitration (2018)
受賞、表彰
- "Peter Harris of Clifford Chance is described by peers as ‘a highly skilled professional of top quality in the Japanese market’ and ‘very responsive, knowledgeable and always on point"
Who’s Who Legal, Asia Pacific 2022 - Construction / Infrastructure
Best Lawyers Australia 2021 - “an impressive arbitration lawyer for construction and mining disputes”
Who’s Who Legal – Future Leader - Arbitration (2018)