Representative examples of Arun's commercial/construction disputes experience include:

• Representing an employer on a construction dispute with the main contractor relating to a landmark development in the UAE. Claims valued over AED 700 million.
• Representing a regional employer on a USD 60million construction arbitration relating to a LNG project (ICC arbitration). 
• Representing a KSA company on the termination of a long-term distribution contract and advising on the claim against the counterparty (DIFC Courts).
• Defending a large UAE company in arbitration claims brought under a cement supply agreement (DIAC arbitration).
• Successfully defended a UAE Government-related developer in defending an AED 200 million claim commenced by a sub-developer relating to a marine development project (DIAC arbitration). Advising this entity on other similar matters. 

Representative examples of Arun's commercial/construction disputes experience include:

• Acted for a Middle East government linked employer in defending various claims by EPC contractors arising from the construction of an oil refinery with claims over US$900 million. Claims involved issues relating to ground conditions, technical defects, force majeure, change in law and related delay and quantum claims (Dispute Boards and ICC arbitration)
• Acted for a Qatari Government linked developer in defending a US$200 million delay and quantum claim by the contractor of an infrastructure project in Doha (ICC Dispute Board and ICC arbitration)
• Acted for an Abu Dhabi employer in the defence of claims for extension of time and prolongation costs totalling US$360 million concerning a mixed-use development in Kazakhstan (ADCCAC Arbitration)  
• Advising an Abu Dhabi developer in relation to claims by the EPC contractor for over US$40 million relating to a mixed-use stadium in UAE (ADDCAC arbitration)
• Acted as UAE counsel for a Korean conglomerate on a JV dispute relating to the construction of a major attraction in Dubai, UAE (SIAC arbitration)
• Acted for Standard Chartered Bank in a landmark US$110million claim for recovery of sums due under a loan agreement and a share pledge before the DIFC Courts and the UAE Court. Successfully advocated before the DIFC Court of Appeal  (SCB v IGPL and SCB v Fal Oil).
• Represented a Dubai Government entity in relation to a claim for over AED 200 million by a sub-developer arising out of a real estate musataha contract (DIAC arbitration). 

Representing a large education conglomerate in the termination of a long-term services supply contract. 

• Advised an Abu Dhabi developer in relation to claims by the Contractor involving multiple disputed variations in relation to the construction of a world-scale, mixed-feed cracker plant in a petrochemical complex.
• Represented a Bahrain based employer in relation to claims against the Contractor arising out of technical defects in relation to the construction of a port facility (ICC Arbitration)
• Represented a Jordanian employer in relation to claims against the contractor for defective works in relation to the construction of phosphate and sulphur plants in Jordan (ICC arbitration)
• Advised a Qatari sub-contractor on a US$13 million claim against the contractor related to design and variation issues for a natural gas refinery in Qatar (LCIA Arbitration)
• Advised a Middle East sovereign fund on force majeure and change in law claims from the contractor due to COVID-19 throughout the pandemic period in relation to a major power and desalinated water project in the region
• Advised an Abu Dhabi based developer on a defect liability claim for over AED 200 million against the contractor and the insurer in relation to of a mixed-use project in Abu Dhabi
• Acted for a Qatari sub-contractor against the main contractor in relation to a QAR 15 million claim relating to the construction of a medical facility in Doha (ICC arbitration)
• Advised a Middle East sovereign fund on urgent bond call issues relating to a power and water project in the UAE involving complex corporate and construction issues
• Advised a global engineering conglomerate on a complex dispute with a JV partner in relation to the construction of a power and desalination plant in the UAE.

Representative examples of Arun's technology disputes experience include:

• Representing a major telecom operator on various matters including defending claims alleging wrongful termination.
• Represented a UAE government entity on a dispute with a technology provider on early termination claims amounting to over US$ 30 million
• Represented one of the largest technology companies in a dispute with a global cloud and software infrastructure provider in relation to damages arising from early termination amounting to over US$20 million
• Advised a global technology company on a dispute with a network operator in the region relating to a Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) contract
• Represented a regional central bank on a US$ 20 million intellectual property dispute with a global service provider
• Advised a European listed entity and a Fortune 500 beverage company on cyber breaches affecting various jurisdictions including the UAE and KSA and advised on related data protection issues
• Advised an EU based insurance/reinsurance company on a cyber incident involving various jurisdictions including the UAE
• Advised a global ratings agency on a potential investigation related to compliance issues with DIFC data protection law
• Successfully defended a global risks analysis company in cases involving allegations of defamation and breach of UAE Publications Law along with UAE local counsel. 
• Advised a wide range of regional and global clients on data protection issues including under the GDPR, DIFC, ADGM, UAE, KSA and regional data protection laws

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• College of Law, London (2010)
• Kings College London (2009)
• Anna University India (2006)

• English (spoken)
• Hindi (professional)
• Tamil (professional)