Henry Moore

Experience spans a diverse range of commercial and contractual disputes:

BV Nederlandse Industrie Van Eiprodukten v Rembrandt Enterprises, Inc. [2019] 1 Lloyd’s Rep 491; [2019] EWCA Civ 596: led by Gavin Kealey QC in leading commercial fraud case in the Court of Appeal; successful on all issues (test for inducement in fraudulent misrepresentation; scope of transferred loss principle)
Apache Beryl I Ltd v Marathon Oil [2017] EWHC 2504 (Comm); [2017] EWHC 2462 (Comm); [2017] EWHC 2258 (Comm): led by David Allen QC for Apache Corporation in an expedited £100m+ trial of a JV dispute, readied in 7 weeks, with successful outcome for the client. Henry prepared an application alone and also appeared as sole counsel against leading QC and junior at a hearing attended by the Oil & Gas Authority
The Cultural Foundation v Beazley Furlonge Ltd [2019] Lloyd's Rep IR 12: led by James Brocklebank QC in trial about enforcement of arbitral awards worth US$20m+. Client held successful at trial and at subsequent hearing: [2018] EWHC 1083 (Comm); [2018] EWHC 2185 (Comm); [2018] EWHC 2548 (Comm)
Bahamas Industrial v Morton Bahamas Limited (Privy Council, pending), led by Peter MacDonald Eggers QC
Al-Mojil v Protiviti (Dubai International Financial Centre Courts): instructed to assist James Brocklebank QC with defendant’s trial preparations for a US$450m+ negligence/malicious falsehood claim
Defending claim for alleged breach of warranty under SPA concerning an oil & gas services business, led by James Brocklebank QC
Slater and Gordon (UK) Ltd v Watchstone Group PLC: instructed as Independent Counsel on issues of privilege in a claim for fraud and dishonest breach of warranty under a £637m share purchase agreement
ITD v Oryx: led by Craig Orr QC in US$50m Commercial Court banking dispute raising issues of fraud and jurisdiction in connection with a derivative transaction
Appearing for an international bank before a Commercial Court Judge at a contested application hearing (as sole counsel against a senior QC)

Experience includes common law and EU jurisdiction disputes, choice of law issues, and relevant procedure:

Successfully acting for defendant in multi-million dollar jurisdiction dispute concerning an alleged 3D printer joint venture, led by James Brocklebank QC
Appearing as sole counsel in the High Court for several Pakistani banks seeking to set aside service out of the jurisdiction
ITD v Oryx: led by Craig Orr QC in US$50m Commercial Court banking dispute raising issues of fraud and jurisdiction in connection with a derivative transaction
Advising on choice of law and jurisdiction in cross-border dispute about lost cargo
Work for major litigation funders on conflict of laws issues in the recovery of substantial investments and returns
Advising on jurisdiction and anti-suit injunctions in respect of a liability insurance policy
Advising on jurisdiction issues in Commercial Agency Regulations dispute
Advising on enforcement of judgment against an African state

Experience includes high-value civil fraud claims and urgent injunctions:

BV Nederlandse Industrie Van Eiprodukten v Rembrandt Enterprises, Inc. [2019] 4 All ER 612; [2019] EWCA Civ 596: led by Gavin Kealey QC in leading commercial fraud case in the Court of Appeal; successful on all issues (test for inducement in fraudulent misrepresentation; scope of transferred loss principle)
Slater and Gordon (UK) Ltd v Watchstone Group PLC: instructed as Independent Counsel on issues of privilege in claim for fraud and dishonest breach of warranty under a £637m share purchase agreement
Markel Syndicate Management Ltd v Hippo Versicherungsvermittlung GmbH: acting as sole counsel in the Commercial Court for Markel at Lloyd’s against German agent sued for breach of contract/trust. Obtained worldwide freezing and proprietary injunctions to protect misappropriated premiums, achieving an award of indemnity costs on return date (95%+ costs recovery)

Experience includes high-value disputes about infrastructure and long-term supply contracts (including JV contracts, JOAs, and farm-in and farm-out agreements):

Apache North Sea Ltd v Euroil Exploration Ltd [2019] EWHC 3241 (Comm), led by David Allen QC: North Sea farm-out agreement dispute raising issues of construction as to the price and interest payable in respect of UKCS licences
Apache Beryl I Ltd v Marathon Oil [2017] EWHC 2504 (Comm); [2017] EWHC 2462 (Comm); [2017] EWHC 2258 (Comm): led by David Allen QC for Apache Corporation in an expedited £100m+ trial of a JV dispute, readied in 7 weeks, with successful outcome for the client. Henry prepared an application alone and also appeared as sole counsel against leading QC and junior at a hearing attended by the Oil & Gas Authority
Permanent Court of Arbitration Case 2017-19: led by Stephen Hofmeyr QC in UNCITRAL arbitration of a dispute between oil traders and an African state
Defending claim for alleged breach of warranty under SPA concerning an oil & gas services business, led by James Brocklebank QC
Advice on the true construction of an oil rig construction contract
Assorted shipping and commodities disputes concerning oil tankers in the Commercial Court and arbitration (including SHELLVOY, BPVOY, and ASBATANKVOY disputes)

Experience includes diverse high-value international arbitrations under assorted institutional rules:

Permanent Court of Arbitration Case 2017-19: led by Stephen Hofmeyr QC in UNCITRAL arbitration of a dispute between oil traders and an African state
US$20m+ Bermuda Form arbitration raising issues of good faith, led by Gavin Kealey QC
Successful application for permission to appeal under s. 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996, led by Robert Bright QC
Advising on and drafting an application under section 44 of the Arbitration Act 1996 for interim orders in respect of dangerous cargo (as sole counsel)
Drafting expert report on section 68 of the Arbitration Act 1996 for use in Dutch proceedings
Acting in HKIAC shipping arbitration as sole counsel
Drafting on applications under sections 68 and 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 to challenge the striking out of a claim

Experience includes Bermuda Form arbitration and major Commercial Court disputes raising coverage issues, as well as specialist advisory work:

US$20m+ Bermuda Form arbitration raising issues of good faith, led by Gavin Kealey QC
The Cultural Foundation v Beazley Furlonge Ltd [2019] Lloyd's Rep IR 12: hard-fought trial concerning Dubai arbitral awards worth US$20m+, led by James Brocklebank QC. Client held successful at trial and at subsequent hearing: [2018] EWHC 1083 (Comm); [2018] EWHC 2185 (Comm); [2018] EWHC 2548 (Comm)
The Standard Club UK Ltd v Palmali Co. Limited: acting for P&I Club in action against Member
Markel Syndicate Management Ltd v Hippo Versicherungsvermittlung GmbH: acting as sole counsel for the Markel Syndicate at Lloyd’s against German agent sued for breach of contract and trust. Obtained worldwide freezing and proprietary injunctions to protect misappropriated premiums, achieving an award of indemnity costs on return date (95%+ costs recovery)
Acted with Richard Southern QC in substantial property damage insurance case raising issues of assignment, limitation and coverage
Advising on the Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010, as well as on jurisdiction and anti-suit injunctions in respect of a liability insurance policy
Acting in a ‘skilled person’ review under section 166 of FSMA 2000, in relation to the reinsurance programme of a major US reinsurer

Quiana Navigation SA v Pacific Gulf Shipping (Singapore) [2019] EWHC 3171 (Comm), led by Robert Bright QC: section 69 appeal concerning withdrawal of vessel under time charter
Preem AB v Varo Energy Marketing AG: Commercial Court dispute concerning CIF contract and oil tanker demurrage (as sole counsel)
Assorted disputes concerning the SHELLVOY, BPVOY, and ASBATANKVOY forms
Acting for owners in Commercial Court claim, raising issues of industry-wide importance about the safety of a Venezuelan port (as sole counsel)
Advising on and preparing application under section 44 of the Arbitration Act 1996 for interim orders in respect of dangerous cargo (as sole counsel)
Acting in HKIAC arbitration concerning lost cargo (as sole counsel)
Acting in COA dispute raising complex issues of expert evidence and quantum
Advising in respect of time bar in high-value cargo claim (as sole counsel)
Acting for charterers in defence of claim concerning hull fouling and allegations of bad faith (as sole counsel)

Acting for a private aircraft chartering company in a dispute with a services company
Acting in a contractual dispute concerning two private aircraft chartering businesses

The Manchester Building Society v Grant Thornton: instructed to assist Rebecca Sabben-Clare QC with successful pre-trial applications to amend and adduce further expert evidence in major auditors’ negligence action
Acting for City solicitors alleged to have acted in breach of warranty of authority
Defence for solicitors sued for negligence in relation to conveyancing
Defence for solicitors sued in respect of tax advice

Year of Call:	2016
Email:	Hmoore@7kbw.co.uk

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Judgment in COVID-19 business interruption test case: 7KBW team acts for MS Amlin and Ecclesiastical

Members publish specialist energy law resource for Practical Law

Landmark decision of the Court of Appeal on fraudulent misrepresentation and transferred loss

7KBW teams act in major preliminary issues trial

Expedited trial order for Apache Corp

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Henry Moore

Practice Profile

Areas of Expertise

Awards

Publications

Languages

Reported Cases

Judgment in COVID-19 business interruption test case: 7KBW team acts for MS Amlin and Ecclesiastical

Members publish specialist energy law resource for Practical Law

Landmark decision of the Court of Appeal on fraudulent misrepresentation and transferred loss

7KBW teams act in major preliminary issues trial

Expedited trial order for Apache Corp

Contact the Clerks

Related News

Gavin Kealey QC quoted in The Financial Times and by Law 360 in the FCA “Business Interruption” Supreme Court Appeal

Judgment in COVID-19 business interruption test case: 7KBW team acts for MS Amlin and Ecclesiastical

FCA coronavirus test case

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Quick Links

7KBW on Twitter

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