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International Arbitration Corporate Profile
Systech Solicitors offers a truly unique service – a complete global international arbitration solution from a single business.
Our solicitors and counsel combine with claims consultants, forensic planners and experts from Systech International to offer main contactors and subcontractors operating in the construction, infrastructure and energy sectors a complete international arbitration service from a single business.
Our consultants work together under a single point of responsibility to provide a fully co-ordinated and seamless service from the outset of a dispute to its conclusion, avoiding the abortive work that often arises when using multi-party advisors.
Our cost effective performance fee based service is half the cost of that charged by traditional solicitor practices and also be-nefits from full legal professional privilege.
We operate from our offices across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and the Americas, locations that are ideally placed for the global seats of arbitration.
International Chamber of Commerce, Paris [ICC]Dubai International Arbitration Centre [DIAC]Singapore International Arbitration Centre [SIAC]London Court of International Arbitration [LCIA]
A complete international arbitration service from a single business
We offer a truly unique service – a global international arbitration solution from a single source.
Systech has a team of 500 consultants who cover all the skills and expertise needed for international arbitrations
SolicitorsCounselAdvocatesParalegalsLitigation database operatorsClaims consultantsForensic programme / schedule analystsExpert witnessesVisualisers / model makers
Systech Solicitors is regulated by the SRA in London and a number of our team sit as part-time judges, arbitrators or adjudicators and on DAB and DRB.
Systech has over 50 legally qualified construction professionals whose primary aim is to avoid, manage and resolve disputes in the construction, infrastructure and energy sectors. They operate across different jurisdictions from both civil and common law systems.
We are a leading claims consultancy with a global track record of successful appointments. We prosecute and defend claims, preparing quantum and time analysis documentation to the standards demanded by a tribunal. Our consultants undertake expert appointments and are familiar with providing testimony under cross examination.
We respond quickly to client requests for support and our consultants work from project sites or client offices as required.
Arbitrations often cover complex issues and we use our in-house visualisations expertise to demonstrate the key issues pictorially, aiding communication with key decision makers and avoiding confusion caused by language issues.
We are proud of our loyal client base who have chosen to work with us because of our continued success in representing them in international dispute resolution forums over the past 20 years.
A fully coordinated and responsive cost effective service
Operate globally
Successful international arbitration track record
Office locations ideally located for major seats of arbitration
MEA and APAC expertise
Complete, co-ordinated international arbitration service from a single business
Single point of responsibility and contact for all services
Relationships with other major legal practices with whom we can operate as co-counsel
Legal professional privilege for all services
Cost effective performance related fees half the cost of traditional solicitor practices
Contractor / subcontractor focus
Quick response to client requirements
Your worksite is our office
High impact visualisations and apps
Training programmes
International arbitration services
We offer a complete single source international arbitration service from the outset of a dispute to its conclusion. Our consultants work together under a single point of responsibility to provide a co-ordinated service, avoiding the abortive work that often arises when using multi-party advisors. Our cost effective performance fee based service also benefits from full legal professional privilege.
Legal Full services from the crystallisation of a dispute to the delivery and enforcement of an arbitration awardProviding opinions on the merits of a client’s case to enable effective strategic planning of a dispute, including the introduction of processes to maximise recovery by improving available evidence and materialsIndependent strategy reviewsPreparation of all requisite notices, applications and submissions required to proceed to arbitrationAttendance and advocacy at preliminary hearings and fi-nal hearingsProvision and management of experts from our in-house team or externallyDrafting of all pleadings including statements of case, defences, counterclaims and witness statementsPreparation and administration of all supporting doc-umentary evidence including compliance with rules of disclosureCompilation of trial bundlesFull attendance at the hearing and management of the client witnessesAdvocacy at the tribunalDealing with the awards including ratification of awards as required in certain legal jurisdictions and enforcing awards as necessary
Claims Assessment of quantum entitlements and preparation of supporting evidenceProgramme and delay analysis using accepted techniquesForensic planningAwareness of documentation standards required for arbitrationNegotiation of entitlements
Expert Witness Independent analysis of maters in disputeExperts have a hands-on project background and offer a practical approach Quantum, delay analysisExpert reports, statementsExpert meetingsOral testimony under cross examinationCross examination of opposing expertsFamiliar with local jurisdictions, practicesUp to date with case law and legislation
Visualisation High impact presentations and animationsAid communication of key pointsSupport expert testimonyAlleviates multi-language issues
Clients
Alstom
Amec
Ansaldo
Aveng Grinaker
Balfour Beatty
Bouygues
Carillion
Chevron
Doosan
Hitachi
Hyundai
Laing O’Rourke
Leighton
McConnell Dowell
Mitsubishi
Obayashi
Samsung
Shimizu
Siemens
Strabag
International arbitration experience
Client: Large International Construction Joint VentureLocation: India Seat of Arbitration: Value: £ undisclosed
Details: Systech Solicitors represent a large international construction Joint Venture on a hydroelectric power project in India. Several disputes have been referred to arbitration. Systech Solicitors are instructed on behalf of a European JV member and is working with local JV partner lawyers to achieve the maximum recovery of entitlements.
Outcome: The dispute is progressing.
Client: Large International Construction GroupLocation: Seat of Arbitration: ICC, Paris Value: £ undisclosed
Details: Systech Solicitors represent a large international construction group in an ICC arbitration. The proceedings included jurisdictional challenges in 2 separate domestic courts. The arbitration is ongoing and is parallel to active court proceedings in a non UK jurisdiction all managed by the Systech Solicitors team.
Outcome: The dispute is proceeding in line with the anticipated timetable and budget whilst efforts to settle aspects of the dispute continue.
Client: Large International Construction Joint VentureLocation: Singapore Seat of Arbitration: Value: $100 million Details: Systech Solicitors represented a large international construction Joint Venture in DAB hearings and a prospective arbitration
on a metro project in Asia (Singapore). The issues in dispute were many and looked destined for a long and expensive arbitration. By the use of targeted referrals to DAB, which were successful, an overall settlement of the claim referred to arbitration was achieved of $100 million that allowed the parties to work together on following phases of the metro.
Outcome: The dispute was settled in mediation.
International arbitration experience
Client: Large International Communications CompanyLocation: Oman Seat of Arbitration: LCIA, London Value: £ undisclosed
Details: Represented a large international communications company in a multi million pound arbitration/mediation issued by a large international contractor. The claim was for negligence in the design and subsequent project management of the construction of an overhead electricity supply line linking a substation with the national grid.
Outcome: The dispute settled against the large contractors insurers.
Client: Large International Energy ContractorLocation: Seat of Arbitration: Value: £ undisclosed
Details: Defended arbitration proceedings issued by a major energy provider in a claim for breaches of contract relating to the installation of high pressure pipelines, and the erection and protection of an over building located within a contaminated section of a power station.
Outcome: Successfully applied to stay the adjudication and commenced mediation bringing in four sub contractors and supplies to gain a settlement of £1m.
Client: Large International Contractor - Middle EastLocation: Seat of Arbitration: DIAC, Dubai Value: $ undisclosed
Details: Arbitration in DIAC in Dubai in relation to non-payment and variations for a design, delivery, installation and O&M contract for a large scale residential development.
Outcome: The case was settled successfully prior to the arbitration.
Client: National GovernmentLocation: Gibraltar Seat of Arbitration: LCIA, London Value: £ undisclosed
Details: Acted for a national government against an international contractor on an arbitration concerning major defects claim concerning a housing development in Gibraltar.
Outcome: Conducted in the TCC with a successful outcome.
Client: International Pipeline ContractorsLocation: Seat of Arbitration: Value: £ undisclosed
Details: Advised on dispute resolution process and settling of arbitration between a UK manufacturing company and a large contractor.
Outcome: Matter was resolved prior to commencement of the arbitration.
Client: Large International Contractor - Middle EastLocation: Seat of Arbitration: DIAC, Dubai Value: $ undisclosed
Details: Arbitration proceedings in DIAC in Dubai in relation to a claim for non payment and variations on a commissioning and O&M contract awarded on a major regional airport.
Outcome: Proceedings ongoing.
International arbitration experience
Client: Major International ContractorLocation: Russia Seat of Arbitration: LCIA, London Value: $ undisclosed
Details: Arbitration in relation to a Russian based project undertaken for a major petrochemical company. Claim related to the wrongful calling of bonds, non-payment and variations and involved arbitration and court proceedings in support of arbitration as well as cross border issues with parties in USA, Russia, France, Japan and Italy.
Outcome: The dispute was successfully settled.
Client: International ContractorLocation: Dubai Seat of Arbitration: DIAC, Dubai Value: £ undisclosed
Details: Proceedings before the specially formed Dubai World Tribunal in the Dubai International Financial Centre in relation to a freezing injunction on a bond call.
Outcome: Interim injunction successfully obtained.
Client: Turkish Civil Engineering Contractor (part of a consortium)Location: Turkey Seat of Arbitration: ICC, Paris Value: £ undisclosed Details: Provided quantum advice in relation to an ICC Arbitration on a major urban rail renewal project.
Outcome: Proceedings ongoing.
International arbitration experience
Client: Taiwan Shinkansen Trackwork
Location: Taiwan Seat of Arbitration: Taiwan Value: $ undisclosed
Details: A dispute relating to the core system and trackwork contracts on the high speed rail along the western coast of Taiwan let under New York and ROC law. Provided dispute resolution service to the joint venture and which included several conciliations and a major arbitration against the owner.
Outcome: Confidential.
Client: Large International ContractorLocation: Seat of Arbitration: Value: £ undisclosed
Details: Assisted with the preparation of injunction proceedings in support of arbitration to prevent payment to the Russian subsidiary of a French contractor of a performance bond.
Outcome: Successfully settled the case.
Client: Large Cladding ContractorLocation: Seat of Arbitration: ICC, Paris Value: £ undisclosed
Details: Defended a large cladding contractor in a multi party arbitration in Paris. The claim involved allegations of defects.
Outcome: The case was successfully settled with contributions from different parties.
Client: Chemical Engineering Process OperatorsLocation: Seat of Arbitration: ICC, Paris Value: £ undisclosed
Details: Represented a large chemical engineering process operator in arbitration, under the ICC form of contract, for defective plant design and installation against French suppliers and designers.
Outcome: The case settled successfully.
Client: Government SPV for Metro projectLocation: Denmark Seat of Arbitration: Value: £ undisclosed
Details: Systech Solicitors represented a European Government body in the resolution of extensive disputes on a city centre metro project. Systech Solicitors provided full representation in successful DAB hearings and supported local lawyers in arbitration hearings in the national courts of the jurisdiction.
Outcome: The arbitration award was made in favour of the Client.
Client: Major Local Contractor - Middle EastLocation: Seat of Arbitration: DIAC, Dubai Value: $ undisclosed
Details: Arbitration in Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) in Dubai relating to a claim for non-payment, wrongful termination and wrongful calling of bonds. Acted for a local contractor against a large local developer on a mixed use leisure and residential project.
Outcome: Proceedings ongoing.
Mark Woodward-Smith
Group Managing Director
UK, Europe & Americas
Chapter House18 –20 Crucifix LaneLondon, SE1 3JW, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7940 7656Fax: +44 (0) 20 7940 7657
Stephen Rayment
Group Managing Director
Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific
1109 & 1110, 11th Floor,Executive Heights Building,Barsha Heights, PO Box 213787Dubai, UAE
Tel: (+971) 4420 8900 Fax: (+971) 4439 0280
www.systech-int.com
Contacts
Middle East and Africa
Dubai
Doha
Damman
Europe
London
Paris*
Manchester
Leeds
MadridAsia Pacific
Hong Kong
Singapore
Yokohama*
Seoul*
Sydney
Melbourne
Perth
Brisbane
Americas
Toronto
Atlanta
Houston
Irvine
Americas
Rio de Janeiro
Santiago
*Representative Office
