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Jeremy Wilson is co-chair of the firm’s International Arbitration Practice Group. Mr. Wilson advises and represents parties in price review disputes, investor-state matters, and commercial arbitration matters, including in both ad hoc proceedings under the UNCITRAL Rules, and institutional arbitrations under the rules of the ICC, HKIAC, the SCC, the DIAC, and the LCIA, in venues around the world. He has particular experience and a proven track record advising clients in the energy, life sciences, media, and consumer brands sectors.
Chambers UK ranks Mr. Wilson as a leading lawyer for International Arbitration. An impressed source says he is "absolutely outstanding, great to work with and against, clever and very hard-working." Clients note his “impressive analytical and tactical skills” as well as his “quick and thorough understanding of complex legal issues”, while market sources have noted that he is “excellent on the law.” Chambers also notes his industry expertise, stating that the ‘"very accomplished and knowledgeable" Jeremy Wilson is particularly commended for handling arbitrations in the oil and gas industries.'
- Representing an international electronics company in a Singapore-seated ICC arbitration governed by Singapore law concerning breach of contract and patent issues.
- Representing a global luxury goods supplier in a New York-seated ICC arbitration arising under distribution agreements governed by New York law.
- Representing a leading European media entity in a London-seated LCIA arbitration governed by English law concerning the termination of a framework agreement and competition law issues.
- Representing a European energy entity in a South African-seated UNCITRAL arbitration concerning a petroleum products supply agreement.
- Representing a global cosmetics company in an ICC Hong Kong-seated arbitration arising under a shareholders’ agreement governed by Hong Kong law.
- Representing Ukraine’s state-owned oil and gas company, Naftogaz of Ukraine, in an investment dispute with the Russian Federation.
- Representing an international media company in Hong Kong-seated HKIAC arbitration proceedings in a dispute under English law relating to one of the most watched television shows in China.
- Representing one of the world’s leading solar companies in a London-seated LCIA arbitration in an English-law governed dispute relating to two solar power projects in the United Kingdom and Europe.
- Advising a consortium of Asian buyers in a New York-law governed price review with an Asian seller under two LNG SPAs, with a value in dispute exceeding $800 million.
- Representing an investment company in an LCIA arbitration under the terms of an English law governed shareholders’ agreement with a value in dispute exceeding $80 million. The dispute relates to the operations of an oil terminal connected to the CPC pipeline.
- Representing the oil trading affiliate of a major international oil and gas company in a multiparty arbitration (seated in Stockholm and under the UNCITRAL Rules) concerning the component variables of a complex quality bank calculation.
- Advising a leading state-owned oil company in an English-law governed pricing dispute regarding a long-term crude oil supply contract with a sum in dispute in excess of U.S. $16 billion.
- Representing a Middle Eastern investment company in an LCIA arbitration relating to multiple oil investments in Iraq.
- Representing a European gas utility company in an English-law governed contract price-revision dispute under the UNCITRAL Rules relating to three long-term LNG contracts with a sum in dispute of approximately U.S. $4.5 billion.
- Representing an industrial conglomerate in an investment treaty arbitration against a Balkan state in the Permanent Court of Arbitration at the Hague (under the UNCITRAL Rules).
- Representing a European gas utility company in a large ICC arbitration valued over U.S. $2 billion against a North African state-oil company relating to a complex contract price revision dispute.
- Representing a Korean steel company in an ICC arbitration against a Dutch international welding and cutting company.
- Representing a Russian electricity trading and holding company that operates one of the largest power stations in southeast Europe in an ICC arbitration brought by three Moldovan electricity distributors.
- Representing an international petroleum company in two UNCITRAL arbitrations, valued at approximately U.S. $2 billion arising under multiple contracts concluded with a North African state oil company in relation to the exploitation of a crude oil field.
- Advising an international oil company on a price review with a European energy company under a long-term gas sales agreement governed by Norwegian law.
Memberships and Affiliations
- ICC
- LCIA
October 29, 2020, Covington Alert
This month, the UK Supreme Court issued a decision of fundamental importance to the field of international arbitration, undertaking to answer a simple, but timelessly vexing, question: what law governs the validity and scope of an arbitration agreement, where the law that governs the parties’ contract differs from the law of the seat of arbitration? Is it the ...
October 2020
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June 14, 2019
LONDON—The American Lawyer and Legal Week have named Covington its Transatlantic Arbitration Team of the Year. The award focuses on a single case that involved significant lawyering on both sides of the Atlantic and that demonstrated excellence in legal expertise and innovation, project management skills, and teamwork. The publications recognized Covington for ...
May 7, 2019
DUBAI—Philip Norman has joined Covington’s International Arbitration Practice as a partner in Dubai. Mr. Norman has practiced for nearly 25 years, first as a barrister and then as a partner in a firm specializing in international arbitration and dispute resolution. He has significant experience advising on matters in the construction, engineering, ...
April 23, 2019, Commercial Dispute Resolution
Commercial Dispute Resolution mentioned Covington as legal counsel to Naftogaz, Ukraine’s state-owned oil and gas company, advising the company in its victory over the Russian government that illegally expropriated the oil company’s assets in Crimea. David Pinsky described it as “an important day” for the oil company, explaining: “Russia targeted Naftogaz’s ...
March 1, 2019
WASHINGTON—Covington secured a major victory on behalf of Ukraine’s state-owned oil and gas company, NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine, in an international arbitration against the Russian Federation. A tribunal sitting at the Permanent Court of Arbitration, in The Hague, concluded that Russia unlawfully expropriated Naftogaz’s assets in Crimea, in violation of Russia’s ...
International Disputes and Asset Recovery involving Russian and CIS Parties
January 29-30, 2019, Conference Speaker
December 14, 2018
LONDON— Global Arbitration Review and Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration have recognized Covington’s International Arbitration Practice Group in its 2019 report. The publication named Covington partners Nicole Duclos and Jeremy Wilson as “Future Leaders,” a ranking of “the most eminent lawyers in the field under 45,” and recognized Miguel López Forastier and Stephen ...
June 26, 2018, Inside Energy & Environment
On June 21, 2018, the European Commission (“Commission”) started a new investigation to determine whether so-called destination clauses in Qatar Petroleum’s liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) supply contracts with European buyers infringe the European Union (“EU”) antitrust rules. The investigation comes in a context of revived regulatory focus globally into these ...
June 26, 2018, Covington Alert
On June 21, 2018, the European Commission (“Commission”) started a new investigation to determine whether so-called destination clauses in Qatar Petroleum’s liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) supply contracts with European buyers infringe the European Union (“EU”) antitrust rules.
Mauritius Arbitration Week
May 21-25, 2018, MCCI Arbitration and Mediation Center (MARC) Conference Speaker
May 10, 2018, Covington Alert
The Court of Appeal in London has handed down a judgment of significance to both the insurance and international arbitration communities in Halliburton v Chubb. The judgment raises serious questions about the apparent reluctance of English courts to police arbitrators for “apparent bias” and to set aside arbitrator appointments and awards in London-seated ...
February 1, 2017, The Litigation Daily
The Litigation Daily features Beth Brinkmann, Craig Pollack, and Louise Freeman in an article about the “Top Lateral Litigator Moves in January.” Commenting on her move to Covington, Brinkmann says that the firm “turned out to be just a really unique opportunity,” praising its “culture of teamwork” and “longstanding presence in the legal community.” Alex ...
January 31, 2017
LONDON—Ian Hargreaves has joined Covington as a partner in the firm’s European Dispute Resolution practice resident in London. Mr. Hargreaves’ arrival follows that of litigation partners Craig Pollack, Greg Lascelles, Elaine Whiteford, and Louise Freeman over the past six months. Mr. Hargreaves advises on major European white collar and related civil and ...
2 Disputes Lawyers Move To Covington Amid KWM Collapse
January 17, 2017, Law360
Alex Leitch and Jeremy Wilson are quoted in a Law360 article regarding the arrival of Craig Pollack and Louise Freeman to the firm’s European Dispute Resolution practice. According to Leitch and Wilson, “The firm’s growing footprint in London is a reflection of client demand that is fueled by the increasingly challenging regulatory and compliance environment, ...
January 16, 2017
LONDON—Craig Pollack and Louise Freeman have joined Covington as partners in the firm’s European Dispute Resolution practice resident in London. Mr. Pollack will also serve as co-chair of the firm’s Global Disputes Initiative with former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and former U.S. Under Secretary of State Alan Larson. Mr. Pollack focuses on complex high ...
October 17, 2016, Covington Alert
Last week, a dispute between Tesco and Unilever about where the pain caused by the devaluation of sterling should lie provided some initial evidence of the “turbulence” and “rollercoaster” rides the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, has warned of since the June 23, 2016 Brexit vote.
September 5, 2016
LONDON—Greg Lascelles has joined Covington as a partner in the European Dispute Resolution practice resident in the firm’s London office. Mr. Lascelles has a broad litigation and arbitration practice covering a variety of industry sectors, with a particular focus on financial services. He advises hedge funds, private equity houses, asset managers, investment ...
July 21, 2016, Covington Alert
While the UK’s decision to leave the EU could bring about significant changes to the UK’s legal and economic landscape, we cannot yet know how wide-ranging these changes will be. It is generally agreed that the changes will be fairly dramatic if the UK is unable to negotiate a deal that will maintain its access to the single market, or if the eventual deal ...
July 23, 2015
LONDON, July 23, 2015 — Covington has launched a new app designed specifically for smart phones and tablets called ‘The Arbitration Handbook’. The app compiles over 90 resources (arbitral rules, treaties, national laws and guidelines) commonly used in international arbitration into one convenient electronic resource, while enabling users to bookmark and ...
Covington’s arbitration app
July 23, 2015, Global Arbitration Review
A piece on our new arbitration app quoting Marney Cheek and Jeremy Wilson and mentioning William Lowery’s and Catherine Karia’s roles in developing the app.
March 12, 2015
LONDON, March 12, 2015 — Covington & Burling is pleased to announce that Alex Leitch is joining the firm’s London office as a partner. Mr. Leitch is a solicitor advocate and advises and represents parties in complex, high value and high profile international disputes. His focus includes disputes arising out of financial markets, with an emphasis on regulatory ...
February 19, 2015, Inside Energy & Environment
Given the fall in oil prices, many participants in the oil sector have been forced to re-evaluate their investments.[1] A drop in oil prices not only impacts the oil industry; it can also have a significant effect on gas and LNG prices around the world. Many long-term gas and LNG sales agreements continue to peg...… Continue Reading
February 17, 2015, Inside Energy & Environment
In the recently published Abuja Court of Appeal case of Statoil (Nigeria) Limited & Anor v. Federal Inland Revenue Service & Anor ((2014) LPELR-23144(CA)) (“Statoil”) dated 13 June 2014, the Nigerian court held that a third party had locus standi to challenge an arbitration agreement to which it was not a party. This decision has...… Continue Reading
February 12, 2015, Cov Africa
In the recently published Abuja Court of Appeal case of Statoil (Nigeria) Limited & Anor v. Federal Inland Revenue Service & Anor ((2014) LPELR-23144(CA)) (“Statoil”) dated 13 June 2014, the Nigerian court held that a third party had locus standi to challenge an arbitration agreement to which it was not a party. This decision has...… Continue Reading
December 23, 2014, Inside Energy & Environment
As foreign investment into Sub-Saharan Africa continues to grow, inevitably, so does the risk of disputes arising between commercial parties. The potential benefits of arbitration in settling a commercial dispute, including procedural flexibility and neutrality, are well known (read more from the ICC here). This post provides an introduction to the relevance of ...
December 22, 2014, Cov Africa
As foreign investment into Sub-Saharan Africa continues to grow, inevitably, so does the risk of disputes arising between commercial parties. The potential benefits of arbitration in settling a commercial dispute, including procedural flexibility and neutrality, are well known (read more from the ICC here). This post provides an introduction to the relevance ...
From the chrysalis
December 15, 2014, CDR News
Covington partner Jeremy Wilson is quoted regarding the liberalization of Korea’s legal market: "Marking the start of a five-year liberalisation process of its legal services sector, the move has spawned an influx of over 20 international firms opening offices in Seoul. With restrictions lifted on firms providing dual advice with domestic practices in 2013, the ...
Energy and Arbitration
November 7, 2014, Getting to Know the Industries – Energy, Construction, Financial Services
October 24, 2014, Inside Energy & Environment
Oil prices have plunged in the last few months. For example, Brent futures traded at over $110 per barrel in June, and fell below $85 last week. This is a fall of over 20%, and the market price for crude oil is now at its lowest level since 2010. Oil prices impact activities in the...… Continue Reading
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in the MENA Region
September 3, 2014, Turkey & Middle East International Arbitration Summit - The New Era, Istanbul, Turkey
Pricing Provisions And The Gazprom-Naftogaz Dispute
July 11, 2014, Law360
Jeremy Wilson and William Lowery have authored this article on the allegations that Naftogaz has failed to pay $4.5 billion for gas that Gazprom has already delivered to Naftogaz. "On June 16, 2014, Gazprom announced that it had commenced arbitration proceedings against Naftogaz under the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce rules alleging that Naftogaz has failed to ...
June 20, 2014, Inside Energy & Environment
On Monday, June 16, 2014, Gazprom and Naftogaz each announced that they were commencing arbitration proceedings under the SCC Rules (seated in Stockholm, Sweden). The arbitration arises under Contract No. KP dated January 19, 2009 (the “Contract”), a 10 year, long-term gas sales agreement between Gazprom and Naftogaz for volumes ranging from 40 to 52...… ...
Pricing Complexity and Predictable Disputes – A primer on modern long-term gas supply contracts
June 20, 2014, Inside Energy & Environment
On Monday, June 16, 2014, Gazprom announced that it commenced arbitration proceedings against Naftogaz under the SCC Rules (seated in Stockholm, Sweden) alleging that Naftogaz has failed to pay US$4.5 billion for gas that Gazprom has already delivered to Naftogaz. Naftogaz also announced that it had commenced a claim under the SCC Rules, seeking the...… Continue ...
June 16, 2014, Lexis®PSL Arbitration
United States and European Union Impose Additional Sanctions in Response to the Crisis in Ukraine
March 18, 2014, Covington E-Alert
Arbitration and the use of French and US courts in obtaining evidence
March 11, 2014, Commission Ouverte Du Barreau De Paris: Arbitrage International, Paris
March 6, 2014, Covington E-Alert
Debate: Who are Best Positioned to Decide Disputes Arising Out of the Shale Gas Boom: Arbitrators or Judges?
February 20, 2014, ITA-IEL Joint Winter Forum on International Energy Arbitration, Houston
Istanbul As Finance & Arbitration Centre Panel
December 6, 2013, TBCCI 4th Turkey UK Business Forum, Istanbul
Aiming for Consistency in Arbitration
September 10, 2013, LexisNexis
Jeremy Wilson was interviewed for this article.
June 2013, International Arbitration Law Review Volume 16 Issue 3
Things to be done for the success of the Arbitration Centre
November 2012, Istanbul International Arbitration Centre conference, Ankara
July 2012, Mealey's International Arbitration Report Volume 27 Issue 7
A Two Stage Proposition: Using Final Offer Arbitration to Improve Gas Price Review Efficiency and Reliability
June 2012, Long Term Gas Supply Contracts conference, Berlin
July 2011, Global Arbitration Review Vol 6 Issue 4
May 2010, LNG Business Review Vol 3 Issue 5
- Recognized by Global Arbitration Review and Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration as one of its "Future Leaders" a ranking of "the most eminent lawyers in the field under 45" (2018).
- Chambers UK, International Arbitration (2014-2020)
- Chambers Global, International Arbitration (2020)
- Legal 500 UK, International Arbitration (2014-2016)
- Euromoney’s Guide to the World's Leading Experts in Commercial Arbitration (2013-2018)
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