Georgina Munnik

Biography

Georgina is a key member of the Al Tamimi Dispute resolution practice. Based in the Middle East since 2013, she advises on a broad range of commercial dispute resolution matters, with a strong focus on cross-border enforcement, cross-jurisdictional contractual disputes and both domestic and international arbitration.

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Recent Experience

• Acting for a UAE investment company in an AED 800 million+ partnership dispute with a foreign listed property developer in LCIA arbitration, including related court proceedings in Singapore and the DIFC Courts.
• Bringing complex and high-value claims (USD$ 600 million and USD$ 500 million respectively) arising out of the administration of a large bank for both the exercise of put options and the return of equities fraudulently purchased in the bank’s name and in relation to the return of land held on trust.
• Representing joint claimants enforcing their rights pursuant to the terms of a facilities agreement in an English law governed DIAC arbitration, and the related jurisdiction challenge in bifurcated proceedings .
• Acting for a financial institution in bringing USD$ 15 million+ arbitral proceedings, under English law, in respect of complex Shari’ah-compliant transactions, allegations of negligence, and set-off arrangements.
• Successfully achieved a positive paper-only award for several million dollars within six months by invoking ICC expedited provisions.
• Defending LCIA proceedings in relation to damages arising from the termination of a distribution agreement in KSA,.
• Successfully representing an investment firm in relation to a multi-million USD freezing order in the DIFC Courts, and the subsequent Cout of Appeal hearings.
• Obtaining recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings and implementing a moratorium in the UAE in respect of he same through the DIFC Courts.
• Representing the Respondents in a complex multimillion USD claim in relation to a contractor termination on a hotel development project.
• Assisted a company in navigating a high-profile dispute with a major joint venture partner, providing strategic guidance on claims, negotiation of settlement agreements, and operational continuity during a contentious transition, in relation to the influencer and digital media space.
• Leading complex joint venture cross-border dispute involving four jurisdictions, in relation to failed construction venture in Oman.