Sym Hunt-Brady
Call 2024
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Sym Hunt-Brady is developing a commercial practice across Chambers’ core areas of expertise. He has acted on complex international disputes since 2019, having spent five years as an Associate in Skadden’s top-tier International Litigation and Arbitration team before moving to the Bar.
Sym has particular experience acting on international arbitrations under the ICC, LCIA and DIAC rules. Sym is also experienced in litigation, both in the English Courts and abroad (particularly in the Middle East). He has appeared unled in the High Court and is sole counsel on a range of litigation in the County Court. Sym’s practice is broad but areas of focus include: construction; energy and commodities; and technology (including blockchain and cryptocurrency). Sym also has a particular interest in competition litigation, class actions, and litigation funding. Aside from acting on various matters before the CAT, he has often been published regarding class action regimes and ESG litigation in England.
Whilst at Skadden, Sym was named as a ‘key lawyer’ in the International Arbitration practice (Legal500, 2024) and repeatedly named as of Best Lawyers’ Ones To Watch.
Commercial Litigation and Arbitration
Featured Commercial Litigation and Arbitration cases
Acting for a commodities trading house on disputes connected to fuel sale and purchase agreements (led by Simon Davenport KC).
Acting for a commodities entrepreneur on disputes regarding exploration rights (led by Simon Davenport KC).
Acting for charterers in s.68 and s.69 proceedings concerning an award in respect of liability for disruptions to a vessel’s operation following a crane breakdown.
Acting for a leading Middle Eastern property group on an ICC arbitration regarding one the largest investments made in the Indian commercial property sector (at Skadden).
Acting for a group of energy companies on disputes involving a project to build a nuclear power plant in Northern Europe (at Skadden).
Acting for a leading gas and electricity company on disputes (including an LCIA arbitration) relating to widely-reported LNG supply disruptions in connection with the war in Ukraine (at Skadden).
Acting for a leading tech communications company on LCIA arbitrations concerning investments related to new blockchain technology and cryptocurrency platforms (at Skadden).
Acting for a world-renowned cryptocurrency investor on a contractual dispute with a cryptocurrency exchange (at Skadden).
Acting for the investment vehicle of a leading Russian entrepreneur on an LCIA arbitration concerning outstanding debts and allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation (at Skadden).
Acting for a drinks manufacturer on an LCIA arbitration in relation to contractual disputes arising under a distribution agreement (at Skadden).
As a pupil, assisting with:
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- the representation of litigation funders in an LCIA arbitration regarding the enforceability of the funding agreement post-PACCAR.
- the representation of a placement agent service provider in a dispute with a private equity fund manager regarding introduction fees.
- the representation of a luxury vehicle distributor in DIFC proceedings regarding a loan agreement.
- the representation of a luxury vehicle distributor in DIFC proceedings regarding a joint venture agreement.
- the representation of a payments company in a DIFC-LCIA dispute regarding the enforceability and effect of an advisory agreement.
- resisting an appeal against a successful s.69 appeal.
Technology and Cryptoassets
Featured Technology and Cryptoassets cases
Sole counsel for a leading tech company, defending various customer claims in contract, tort and under consumer law, including pursuing strike-out and summary judgment applications and attending mediations.
Sole counsel for a leading tech company in defending claims of copyright infringement and patent infringement.
Acting for a leading tech communications company on LCIA arbitrations concerning investments related to new blockchain technology and cryptocurrency platforms (at Skadden).
Acting for a world-renowned cryptocurrency investor on a contractual dispute with a cryptocurrency exchange (at Skadden).
Acting for a cryptocurrency entrepreneur and investor in relation to potential disputes with a business partner (at Skadden).
Construction & Energy
Featured Construction & Energy cases
Acting for a group of energy companies on disputes involving a project to build a nuclear power plant in Northern Europe (at Skadden).
Acting for a commodities trading house on disputes connected to fuel sale and purchase agreements (led by Simon Davenport KC).
Acting for a commodities entrepreneur on disputes regarding exploration rights (led by Simon Davenport KC).
Acting for a leading gas and electricity company on disputes (including an LCIA arbitration) relating to widely-reported LNG supply disruptions in connection with the war in Ukraine (at Skadden).
As a pupil, assisting with:
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- the representation of a power company in an ICC arbitration regarding a power plant project in the Middle East.
- the representation of the employer in a DIAC arbitration regarding the contractor’s obligations in respect of a project in the Middle East.
- the representation of a contractor in an ad hoc arbitration regarding the extent of the subcontractor’s obligations in respect of a project in the Middle East.
Competition
Featured Competition cases
Acting for a generic pharmaceuticals products supplier in relation to follow-on damages claims in the CAT in relation to patent settlement agreements (at Skadden).
Acting for a food supplier in relation to standalone damages claims in the CAT for alleged cartel arrangements (at Skadden).
Acting for a major financial institution in relation to follow-on damages claims being pursued in the CAT in connection with alleged anticompetitive practices by employees of the institution (at Skadden).
As a pupil, assisting with the representation of an intervenor in relation to damages claims for alleged abuse of dominant position.
Financial Services, Banking and Insurance
Featured Financial Services, Banking and Insurance cases
Sole counsel for insurers, advising on suspected fraudulent claims.
Sole counsel for insurers, defending policy claims.
As a pupil, assisting with representing a shipowner in a coverage dispute.
Shipping and Commodities
Featured Shipping and Commodities cases
Acting for charterers in s.68 and s.69 proceedings concerning an award in respect of liability for disruptions to a vessel’s operation following a crane breakdown.
Acting for a commodities trading house on disputes connected to fuel sale and purchase agreements (led by Simon Davenport KC).
Acting for a commodities entrepreneur on disputes regarding exploration rights (led by Simon Davenport KC).
Acting for a leading gas and electricity company on disputes (including an LCIA arbitration) relating to widely-reported LNG supply disruptions in connection with the war in Ukraine (at Skadden).
As a pupil, assisting with:
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- resisting an appeal against a successful s.69 appeal.
- advising owners regarding potential claims for damage caused by the over-pressurisation of the cargo oil tank; and
- representing a shipbuilder in an LCIA arbitration relating to steel procurement.
4 Pump Court at Dubai Arbitration Week 2025
Simon Davenport KC, Sanjay Patel KC, Luke Wygas, Laurence Page, Katy Handley, Eric Shi, Sym Hunt-Brady and Liam Williams...
Eric Shi and Sym Hunt-Brady join 4 Pump Court following the successful completion of their pupillages
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