Edward Norman

Counsel

Overview

Edward Norman is a counsel in the International Dispute Resolution Group, where his practice focuses on international arbitration. Ed has first-chair experience and has been praised by clients for his advocacy and cross-examination skills.

Ed provides clear, pragmatic, and commercially minded advice to clients in a range of sectors, including infrastructure and energy, pharmaceutical, aerospace, technology, finance, and brand management.

In addition to arbitration under various institutional rules (including ICC, LCIA, CIArb and ICDR), Ed’s practice also incorporates High Court litigation and alternative dispute resolution. 

Career & Education

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    • University of Oxford, B.A., 2009
    • BPP Law School, London, LPC, GDL, 2011
    • University of Oxford, B.A., 2009
    • BPP Law School, London, LPC, GDL, 2011
    • Solicitor, England and Wales
    • Solicitor, England and Wales

Representative Matters

  • First-chaired a high-value and complex construction dispute concerning a helium plant.
  • Acted in high court proceedings relating to an agreement for the provision of agency services.
  • Obtained a nine-figure damages award for a client following the termination of a concession agreement to construct and operate a shipping terminal.
  • Represented a Middle Eastern company in international arbitration proceedings brought by a fellow shareholder in an Egyptian consortium.
  • Represented a client in the aerospace industry in international arbitration proceedings concerning a consultancy agreement.
  • Represented a client in the pharmaceutical sector in an LCIA proceeding regarding breach of a licensing agreement.
  • Advised a client regarding the recognition and enforcement of a foreign arbitration award in the English courts.
  • Achieved an early settlement of a clients multimillion-dollar claim for monies due under a software services contract by means of an early Part 36 offer.
  • Defended a claim under LCIA rules arising from the distribution of proceeds following the sale of a high-profile commercial asset.
  • Represented a client in commercial court proceedings concerning a substantial arrangement fee in the oil and gas industry.
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