Shawn Kirby

Partner

Om Shawn Kirby

Shawn Kirby er partner ved Wikborg Reins London-kontor og er tilknyttet firmaets fagområde for Shipping Offshore.

Arbeidserfaring

  • 2018 -

    Partner, Wikborg Rein, London

  • 2016 - 2017

    Senioradvokat, Wikborg Rein, London

  • 2008 - 2016

    Associate/Senior Associate/Managing Associate, Ince & Co, London

  • 2004 - 2007

    Lawyer, DLA Piper, Wellington

Utdannelse

  • 2004

    LLB (Hons) BCom (Hons), University of Otago

Utvalgte prosjekter

  • Kontraktsrett, salg og drift av skip, rigger og offshoreinnretninger

  • Acting for the buyer of a series of chemical tankers in multiple LMAA arbitrations to recover damages in respect of the condition of tankers which had been delivered and refund of instalments for undelivered vessels.

  • Lead counsel for an oil company in an UNCITRAL arbitration subject to Brazilian law in relation to disputes between members of a consortium arising under a Joint Operating Agreement, including responsibility for delay, the right of forfeiture and compensation due in such circumstances.

  • Acting for a Chinese shipyard in a US$200 million dispute in relation to the termination of a contract for the construction of a drilling unit, including successfully seeking an ex parte injunction to prevent a call on refund guarantees issued.

  • Acting in LCIA arbitration for the designer and builder of a FPSO topside module to resolve disputes with its client as to delay and outstanding fees.

Publikasjoner

  • LexisNexis PSL Arbitration - Contributing Author on LMAA Arbitration

Utmerkelse

  • 2021

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  • 2021