Michael Darowski - McDermott Will & Emery

Overview


Michael Darowski focuses his practice on international commercial and investment disputes resolved through arbitration. He handles cases under English and other governing laws, and under the rules of all of the main arbitral institutions. Michael has substantial experience of acting in national court proceedings in various jurisdictions relating to all aspects of the arbitration process.

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Results


Natural Resources: Oil & Gas, and Energy

  • Represented a UAE-based IOC in two PCA-administered ad hoc arbitrations against a Middle-East NOC in relation to its total failure to supply pursuant to a long-term gas supply agreement, including:

– Successfully obtained an award of damages of US$2.4 billion in favour of client;

– Successfully defended the US$2.4 billion award in challenges to the English High Court and Court of Appeal pursuant to ss.67, 68 and 69 Arbitration Act 1996;

– Acted in ongoing second arbitration with claims of up to US$30 billion.

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Recognitions


  • The Legal 500 UK, Recommended, 2023 – 2025

Community


  • ICCA
  • LCIA
  • AIEN

Credentials


Education
BPP Law School, PDGL and LPC, 2002
University of Cambridge, Corpus Christi College, History, 2000

Admissions
England & Wales
Hong Kong

Languages
English
Polish