Alexander Rayner

International Arbitration and Litigation

• Representing a leading global logistics company in a number of ICC, ICSID and Lebanese arbitration and mediation proceedings, as well as a number of court and regulatory proceedings in various jurisdictions, in relation to multiple shareholder and finance disputes and an investment treaty claim.
• Representing a Western European services company in ad hoc UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings against a South American state in connection with economic measures targeting the investor’s customs infrastructure investment.
• Advising a Central European bank with respect to an investment treaty claim against a Middle Eastern state in relation to the state’s discriminatory treatment of its investment in the financial sector.
• Representing a global electronics company with respect to global patent infringement FRAND litigation strategy, including court proceedings in the UK and France.
• Advising a Middle Eastern investor with respect to a multi-forum shareholder dispute relating to a joint venture telecommunications project in Myanmar, including Singapore court proceedings and a SIAC arbitration.
• Advising a global software company in relation to a warranty dispute arising out of a corporate acquisition.
• Representing a real estate investment fund with respect to a dispute with a global hotel chain relating to restrictive covenants in a property management agreement.
• Advising a multinational pharmaceutical company with respect to global arbitration strategy relating to a damages claim pursuant to a suite of global product supply agreements.
• Advising multiple clients, including a listed biopharmaceutical company and a high net worth individual, in respect of Hague Evidence Convention applications to the English court for assistance with US proceedings.

White Collar, Government and Regulatory

• Advising corporate and private equity clients across a range of sectors on the design and implementation of compliance programmes in relation to all aspects of anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering and financial sanctions compliance.
• Advising a range of clients, including a leading international banking group and a listed European medical devices manufacturer and distributor, with respect to internal and external regulatory investigations.
• Advising corporates and private equity sponsors in relation to ABC, AML and financial sanctions related matters in the context or M&A activities, including:
  • Representing Blackstone on the recommended £4.77 billion cash offer for Merlin Entertainments, a global leader in location-based, family entertainment.
  • Representing BC Partners on its £2 billion investment in Advanced, a provider of business software solutions.
  • Advising GIC on the €950 million buyout acquisition of a pan-European logistics platform from Apollo.
  • Advising a leading private equity sponsor in respect of a US$100 million investment in a joint venture with a global energy trading company.
  • Advising a leading private equity sponsor in respect of a proposed US$120 million investment in the healthcare industry in Asia.
  • Advising a leading private equity sponsor in respect of an £200m investment in a European specialty product manufacturer.

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP, London

• Trainee Solicitor, 2016–2018