Christopher Birks

Acting for the central command of an intergovernmental military organisation in asserting its immunity from civil proceedings before the English courts.

Acting for several designated entities in relation to applications for OFSI licences and the review of sanctions designations.

Acted for an Italian company in ICSID arbitration proceedings against the Arab Republic of Egypt relating to a waste management project.

Acted for an Asian investor in enforcing a high-value arbitral award against an African State. Coordinated enforcement actions in State in six different jurisdictions, including the seizure of multiple private jets.

Acted for a Belgian partnership in defending an application in the Queen's Bench Division for a third party debt order in respect of several works of art.

Acted on behalf of an aircraft leasing group in a Commercial Court dispute with a Southeast Asian airline group arising out of the non-payment of sums due under various leases and guarantees. The claim involved connected insolvency proceedings before the Paris Commercial Court.

Acted on behalf of a contractor in an eleven-party dispute in the Technology and Construction Court arising out of faulty electrical work in an industrial fire suppression system.

Acted for a manufacturer in a high-value CIArb commercial arbitration involving connected proceedings in the United States.