Professional background
My name is pronounced to sound the same as "Christine".
I am authorised to practice in England, Wales, and the Falkland Islands. I work in English and Spanish.
I am a trusted member of the firm's International Arbitration Group and the Tier 1 Sanctions Practice. A significant part of my client base is in the MENA/WANA region, and I have a personal interest in disputes with a Latin American nexus. My background in upstream oil and gas compliments my arbitration practice.
I have been included in the Pro Bono Recognition list for three consecutive years.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Legal Practice (2018), Graduate Diploma in Law (2017)
MA by Research in Latin American Studies (2013), BA Jt Hons Hispanic Studies with Russian and Eastern European Civilisations (2011)
Traductorado Público Nacional Público, Ingles/Castellano (National Public Translation English/Spanish, with a focus on journalistic translation and political interpretation) (2010)
Notable deals
- Representing the Claimant in three inter-connected film financing disputes before the UK High Court
- Representing the Claimant in the English proceedings of a pan-European network of film investment and production disputes
- Successfully representing the Respondent state in a ca.$3bn telecoms dispute (ICC – Geneva Seat)
- Ongoing representation of the Claimant in an energy generation dispute in the MENA/WANA region (ICC – London Seat)
- Ongoing representation of the Claimant in a petroleum products dispute in the sub-Saharan region (LCIA – London Seat)
- Successfully representing an investor in failed covid vaccine manufacturing project (LCIA – London Seat)
- Ongoing representation of the Charterers in concurrent arbitrations regarding transatlantic shipments of steel tubes (LMAA – London Seat)
- Ongoing advice to a Belarussian construction company in its designation challenges under UK and EU regimes
- Representing a high profile sports personality in their designation challenge under the UK regime
- Advising the investor in conjoined ad hoc arbitrations concerning oil and gas projects in a Latin American state (UNCITRAL)
Awards & recognition
"She is a rising star with a compelling story and a record of significant achievements to her name."
Authored pieces
Fieldfisher secures settlement in landmark World-Check child data claim
Fifty years of the Health and Safety at Work Act
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