Adrian represents clients in international arbitrations, with a particular focus on companies in the oil and gas, mining, metals and financial services industries. Adrian's work in the international arbitration has been recognised in Legal 500 and also in Chambers and Partners.
Adrian has represented clients in high-value and complex cases for more than 20 years, both under institutional rules (including the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)) and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and ad hoc. He has handled arbitrations connected with Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Russia. His experience includes disputes arising out of a variety of contractual instruments as well as bilateral and multilateral investment treaties and foreign investment laws.
Prior to joining the firm, Adrian was an arbitration partner at a number of international firms. He was, until 2016, head of the London office of an international US firm.
Experience
Examples of Adrian's experience include:
- Represented a European pharmaceutical company in a $200 million LCIA arbitration concerning an alleged breach of a licence
- Represented a Kuwaiti company in an ICC arbitration concerning a $40 million dispute amongst shareholders arising out of a African port project
- Represented a South African mining company in an LCIA arbitration claim for $200 million concerning the toll-refining of platinum
- Represented a South American company in an ICC arbitration against a Caribbean government claiming $60 million under shareholders’ agreement
- Represented a Canadian company in an International ICC arbitration against a government pursuant to a joint venture agreement
- Advised a multinational company on rights arising out of Bilateral Investment Treaties in connection with assets in an African jurisdiction
- Advised a company on enforcement of an award against a state
- Acted for an oil company in an LCIA arbitration with a counterparty in an African country
- Acted for a Middle Eastern entity in a dispute over a carried interest in an oilfield, involving several interlocutory hearings on a freezing order
- Represented a Middle Eastern petrochemical company in an ICC arbitration involving a $170 million dispute with a refinery
"Adrian Jones is a standout partner. He is totally accessible, and a partner who goes the extra mile for the client to ensure a premium level of service. Clients feel totally safe in his hands."
Legal 500 2024
