Tim Chelmick

Application to set aside an arbitration award (for in excess of US$ 500 million) on the grounds of serious procedural irregularity regarding disclosure.

Acting for the employer in an ICC arbitration relating to the construction of a gas fired power station in Iraq. The claim raised issues of misrepresentation (including fraudulent misrepresentation) along with issues of delay and disruption. The sums claimed were in excess of US$ 100 million. Tim was instructed as the sole advocate on behalf of the employer at the final hearing before 3 arbitrators that lasted approximately 4 weeks.

Acting for the GMR-MAHB Consortium in a number of UNCITRAL arbitrations against the Maldives Government relating to the performance and termination a concession agreement relating to the main international airport in the Maldives (with Bankim Thanki QC and Justin Fenwick QC). The sum claimed for wrongful termination exceeded USD 1.4 billion. The claim has also involved two sets of proceedings before the High Court of Singapore for an anti-suit injunction and an injunction preventing termination of the Concession Agreement (Maldives Airports Co Ltd and Anor v GMR Male International Airport Pte Ltd [2013] SGCA 16).

Acting for the sub-contractor in an ICC arbitration relating to the construction of an oil processing facility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Acting for a JV partner in a dispute involving a site fabrication yard in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Acting for a high profile GCC individual in an LCIA arbitration relating to an investment in a telecommunications company. The claim is for in excess of US$ 500M. The claim also involved related proceedings in the GCC and an application for anti-suit relief to the Tribunal.

Acting for an insurer in an arbitration (in Dubai) regarding an insurance claim following a fire at commercial premises (policy governed by UAE law).

Acting as sole advocate for the main contractor in ADR proceedings in support of an ICC arbitration relating to the construction of a strategic oil pipeline across the UAE. The contract value was in excess of US$ 3 billion and the sum in dispute exceeded USD 500 million. The contract was subject to UAE law.

Acting for the contractor in an UNCITRAL arbitration relating to a claim brought by a contractor against an employer in respect of the construction of a shopping centre and hotel complex in Dubai following the termination of the main contract (governed by UAE law). The claim involved issues of wrongful termination, delay and disruption and there were also parallel proceedings in the Dubai courts relating to a performance bond.

Acting for the owners of a Bahraini construction company in an LCIA arbitration relating to a dispute involving a private equity investment in the company by an international investment fund. The claim involved allegations of breaches of warranty and allegations of fraud.

Acting for a Dubai subsidiary of a Singaporean contractor in a claim against a sub-contractor which involved allegations of defective architectural design work (contract governed by UAE law).

Acting for the employer in an ICC arbitration relating to the construction of a gas fired power station in Iraq. The claim raised issues of misrepresentation (including fraudulent misrepresentation) along with issues of delay and disruption. The sums claimed were in excess of US$ 100 million. Tim was instructed as the sole advocate on behalf of the employer at the final hearing before 3 arbitrators that lasted approximately 4 weeks.

Acting for the sub-contractor in an ICC arbitration relating to the construction of an oil processing facility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Acting as sole advocate for the main contractor in ADR proceedings in support of an ICC arbitration relating to the construction of a strategic oil pipeline across the UAE. The contract value was in excess of US$ 3 billion and the sum in dispute exceeded USD 500 million. The contract was subject to UAE law.

Acting for the contractor in an UNCITRAL arbitration relating to a claim brought by a contractor against an employer in respect of the construction of a shopping centre and hotel complex in Dubai following the termination of the main contract (governed by UAE law). The claim involved issues of wrongful termination, delay and disruption and there were also parallel proceedings in the Dubai courts relating to a performance bond.

Acting for a firm of structural engineers in respect of a dispute involving the design of substantial basements constructed beneath high-value residential property in central London. The case settled on the day the trial was listed to start.

Acting for a firm of structural engineers in respect of a dispute involving the design of staircases and transfer beams in a central London development. The claim involves issues of delay and disruption.

Acting for a firm of architects in a claim involving allegations of negligence regarding the design and construction of security measures at a jewellery shop in London following a raid where watches worth several million pounds were stolen.

Acting for a Dubai subsidiary of a Singaporean contractor in a claim against a sub-contractor which involved allegations of defective architectural design work (contract governed by UAE law).

Acting in an adjudication where the allegation was negligent certification of a final account by a quantity surveyor. The adjudication involved cross-examination of expert quantity surveyors.

Acting in a substantial adjudication involving allegations of defective  works in the construction of the development used as the Olympic Village for the 2012 games.

Acting in a number of related adjudications in relation to the long term PFI contracts regarding sewage processing in Northern Ireland (with Anneliese Day QC).

Acting in adjudication proceedings relating to the contract to supply and install water meters in Central London.

Acting (with Anneliese Day QC) in Part 8 Proceedings relating to the true construction of a settlement agreement that terminated a long term supply agreement for maintenance services in respect of social housing. Also instructed in related adjudications.

Acting for the main contractor in a dispute involving the construction of a railway bridge.

Acting (as adjudicator) in respect of a payment dispute regarding works connected with a railway.

Acting (as adjudicator) in an adjudication involving allegations of wrongful termination of a ground works contract.

Acting for a main contractor on the true construction of an agency agreement and a bank guarantee.

Application to set aside an arbitration award (for in excess of US$ 500 million) on the grounds of serious procedural irregularity regarding disclosure.

Acting for the GMR-MAHB Consortium in a number of UNCITRAL arbitrations against the Maldives Government relating to the performance and termination a concession agreement relating to the main international airport in the Maldives (with Bankim Thanki QC and Justin Fenwick QC). The sum claimed for wrongful termination exceeded USD 1.4 billion. The claim has also involved two sets of proceedings before the High Court of Singapore for an anti-suit injunction and an injunction preventing termination of the Concession Agreement (Maldives Airports Co Ltd and Anor v GMR Male International Airport Pte Ltd [2013] SGCA 16).

Acting for a JV partner in a dispute involving a site fabrication yard in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Acting for a high profile GCC individual in an LCIA arbitration relating to an investment in a telecommunications company. The claim is for in excess of US$ 500M. The claim also involved related proceedings in the GCC and an application for anti-suit relief to the Tribunal.

Acting for the owners of a Bahraini construction company in an LCIA arbitration relating to a dispute involving a private equity investment in the company by an international investment fund. The claim involved allegations of breaches of warranty and allegations of fraud.

Acting for a firm of valuers who provided a valuation of a technology business for the purposes of a tax scheme (with Jamie Smith QC).

Representing an individual seeking a declaration in High Court Proceedings that he is the beneficial owner of shares that were the subject of a fraudulent transfer.

Acting for a company director accused of misconduct in the course of preparation of company accounts in a claim worth in excess of £20 million (with Graeme McPherson QC).

Acting for an insurer in an arbitration (in Dubai) regarding an insurance claim following a fire at commercial premises (policy governed by UAE law).

Acting as sole counsel for the successful Claimant in a trial in the Mercantile Court in a claim involving allegations of failure to advise on minimum security standards.

Acting for a producer of industrial chemicals in a claim against its insurance broker following a fire in the course of the construction of a new chemical plant.

Acting for the claimant in a claim against their insurance brokers involving allegations of failure to advise about material terms in the policy.

Acting for a commercial laundry in a claim against its broker involving allegations of under-insurance.

Acting for the claimant in a multi-million pound claim against an insurance broker resulting from the avoidance of a buildings insurance policy following a fire by underwriters.

Acting for the claimant in a claim for against insurers for wrongfully repudiating cover following a fire in the course of the construction of a chemical factory.

Acting for claimants in a number of appeals relating to the correct operation of the Pre-Action Protocol for Low Value Personal Injury Claims in Road Traffic Accidents (including Mulholand in the Newcastle County Court and Phillips in the Court of Appeal, both with Nick Bacon QC).

Acting for the Claimants in the costs budgeting aspects of multi-party litigation involving mesothelioma claims.

Acting for a Defendant in an application for relief from sanction where there had been non-disclosure of a CFA.

Acting in Part 8 Proceedings where beneficiaries under a will seek detailed assessment of the fees of the former professional trustee.

Acting for the successful appellant in an appeal relating to the grant of permission to accept a Part 36 offer after the conclusion of a preliminary issue. Permission was granted by the Court of Appeal for a second appeal but the case settled before the appeal was heard.

Acting in an appeal in a case involving an allegation that there had been an unreasonable failure to mediate and that there should hence no order as to costs.

Acting as sole advocate at all levels in proceedings that ended in the Court of Appeal where the client successfully challenged the recoverability of an uplift on fees charged by a solicitor at the conclusion of a retainer.