Milo Molfa

Overview

Milo Molfa is Co-Head of the London Trial Group and focuses his practice on complex, high-profile international commercial arbitrations, investor-state disputes under public international law, and state court proceedings ancillary to arbitration across a wide range of industries, including airlines, aviation and aerospace, automotive, construction and infrastructure, energy, media and advertising, oil and gas, and metals and mining.

Over the past 16 years, Milo has acted as lead counsel and advocate in no less than 70 international investment treaty arbitration, international commercial arbitrations, and state court proceedings ancillary to arbitration across the globe.

Milo was awarded Arbitration Lawyer of the Year in 2024 (international arbitration), 2025 (foreign arbitration) and 2026 (energy arbitration) by Legal Community, a leading Italian legal directory. He is consistently ranked and mentioned by international legal directories including Chambers and Legal 500.

As clients note, Milo is “a rising star.” He is “fearless, he works extremely hard and he’s a terrific writer.” (Chambers Global, 2019-2025). He “stands out for his insightful leadership and impactful strategies.” Milo’s “professionalism, availability, and strong dedication make him an invaluable asset.” He is “highly creative and result driven”, “[s]trategically very clever and easy to work with”, “exceeding expectations at every step” (Legal 500 UK, 2025 and 2026).

Results

Ongoing matters

Representing Itinera S.p.A., an Italian multinational infrastructure company, as claimant in Danish-seated arbitration proceedings arising out of a design and build contract for the construction of the Storstrøm bridge, Denmark’s third largest bridge, under the Rules of the Danish Building and Construction Arbitration Board.
Representing Tecnimont S.p.A., an Italian multinational contractor, and its Russian subsidiary, MT Russia LLC, as claimants and counterclaim respondents in ICC, London-seated arbitration proceedings against one of the world’s largest fertilizer manufacturers, arising out of contracts for the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of a fertilizer plant, performance of which was affected by financial and trade sanctions enacted in 2022 by the EU in response to Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine.
Representing Tecnimont S.p.A. and MT Russia LLC as claimants in English court proceedings for the enforcement of peremptory orders obtained from an ICC, London-seated arbitral tribunal under section 42 of the English Arbitration Act, directing the respondent entity to withdraw proceedings instituted in breach of the underlying arbitration clause in Russia, India and Malaysia.
Representing Tecnimont S.p.A. as a non-cause of action defendant in English court proceedings instituted by the beneficiary of certain on-demand payment bonds intended to secure Tecnimont S.p.A.’s performance of EPC contracts in Russia.

Representing an Italian multinational contractor as claimant and counterclaim respondent in ICC arbitration proceedings seated in London under English law arising out of contracts for the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of a polyethylene plant in Saudi Arabia.
Representing an Italian multinational manufacturer of steel plants as respondent and counterclaimant in CAIP arbitration proceedings seated in Paris under Swiss law arising out of the procurement of a mini-mill steel plant in Angola.
Representing an Italian multinational manufacturer of steel plants as claimant in ICC arbitration proceedings seated in Stockholm under English, Kazak, Italian and Swedish law in connection with the procurement of a seamless pipe steel plant in Kazakhstan and in ensuing set aside proceedings in Sweden.
Representing an Italian multination employer as respondent and counterclaimant in ICC arbitration seated in London under English law arising out of a contract for the engineering, procurement and construction of a new acid gas removal plant and the revamp of an existing acid gas removal plant forming part of an oil refinery in Kuwaiti.
Representing the Dutch affiliate of an Italian multinational contractor as claimant in ICC arbitration proceedings seated in Italy under Italian law arising out of a contract for the procurement of equipment and technology to be employed in a plant for the production of urea.
Representing the Russian affiliate of an Italian multinational corporation as claimant in ICC arbitration proceedings seated in London under English law arising out of a partnership agreement for the implementation of a design, engineering and construction of a fertilizer plant in Russia and in antisuit injunction proceedings in the English court.

Recent Matters

Represented the Republic of Cyprus in ad hoc expert determination proceedings and parallel international arbitration proceedings seated in London under the UNCITRAL Rules arising out of a concession agreement for the development and operation of international airports at Larnaka and Paphos governed by Cypriot law.*
Represented an Italian pharmaceutical manufacturer in ICC arbitration proceedings seated in Munich, Germany, relating to a dispute arising out of a distribution agreement governed by Italian law.*
Represented Leonardo as claimant and counterclaim respondent in ICC arbitration seated in Qatar under Qatari law arising out of a contract for the construction of a stadium for the FIFA 2022 Word Cup.*
Represented a Saudi Arabia civil constructor in ICC arbitration proceedings seated in Paris relating to a dispute arising out of a construction contract for civil works in Saudi Arabia governed by the laws of Saudi Arabian and England and Wales.*
Represented the Republic of Kazakhstan in post-award judicial proceedings under section 67 of the English Arbitration Act to set aside a final jurisdictional award.*
Represented a European multinational electric utility company in (i) ICC arbitration proceedings seated in London relating to an English law-governed EPC contract for the construction of a coal fired power generating facility in South America and (ii) litigation before the High Court in London for the enforcement of two English law-governed bonds ancillary to that EPC contract.*
Represented an Italian construction company in ICC arbitration proceedings seated in London relating to a dispute arising out of alleged breaches of an EPC contract governed by English law.*
Represented Saipem (a former affiliate of ENI) in ICC arbitration proceedings seated in London relating to breach of contract and misrepresentation claims arising out of several EPC agreements governed by English law.*
Represented an Italian affiliate of Leonardo in ICC arbitration proceedings seated in Paris relating to a dispute under Swiss law arising out of the procurement of a reconnaissance and surveillance satellite system for the Turkish government.*
Represented an Italian affiliate of Leonardo in ICC arbitration proceedings seated in Paris relating to a dispute concerning the infringement of certain IP rights for the construction of armaments (naval guns) under French and Italian law.*
Represented Qinhuangdao Tolian, a “Belt & Road” company, in ICC arbitration proceedings seated in Zurich relating to a dispute arising out of alleged breaches of a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement governed by Italian law.*
Represented SKY against Mediaset in ICC arbitration proceedings seated in Milan in a dispute arising out of the exploitation of certain media rights relating to the 2010 FIFA World Cup under Italian and EU antitrust law.*
Represented the Renaissance Group in (i) LCIA arbitration proceedings seated in London relating to a dispute arising out of a demerger agreement governed by English law and (ii) civil litigation instituted in Bermuda in breach of the relevant arbitration agreement.*
Represented Vale in (i) LCIA arbitration proceedings seated in London arising out of a joint venture agreement governed by English law concerning the exploitation of an iron ore mine in West Africa and (ii) litigation before the LCIA Court and the High Court in London ensuing from the counterparty’s repeated attempts to challenge the arbitral tribunal.*
Represented a European supplier of equipment and physical plants to the metal industry in set aside and enforcement proceedings in various European jurisdictions and the Far East relating to awards rendered in two parallel, SIAC-administered, Singapore-seated arbitration proceedings.*
Represented a Russian oil and gas corporation in SCC arbitration proceedings seated in Stockholm relating to a dispute arising out of alleged breaches of contract and related tort and statutory-based claims under Greek law.*
Represented a Russian corporation in ad hoc UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings seated in Stockholm relating to a dispute arising out of two satellite launch services agreements governed by California law.*
Represented the Russian Federation in (i) UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings seated in The Hague instituted by the former majority shareholders of Yukos Oil Company under the Energy Charter Treaty seeking damages in excess of US$ 120 billion and (ii) ensuing set aside proceedings before the Hague District Court resulting in the annulment in 2016 of the arbitral award that had held the Russia liable for damages in excess of US$ 50 billion.*