INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION
OVERVIEW
Samantha Nataf acts as arbitrator, counsel and legal expert in both commercial and investment arbitration. She was recently designated by the State of Israel to the ICSID panel of arbitrators.
She has handled over 70 international arbitrations under both common law and civil law systems, across multiple jurisdictions worldwide, involving a wide variety of applicable laws and administered by numerous arbitral institutions (including DIAC, ICC, ICSID, LCIA, PCA, UNCITRAL and CCJA), as well as in ad hoc proceedings.
Her cases span a broad range of industries, including aerospace, construction, defense, energy, mining, telecommunications and technologies.
She has specific expertise in complex multi-party and multi-contract disputes involving intricate contractual frameworks and complex legal issues, including jurisdictional issues.
Samantha is listed on the following panels of arbitrators:
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) (upon designation by the State of Israel)
The International Centre for Dispute Resolution-American Arbitration Association (ICDR-AAA)
The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)
The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)
The Mediation and Arbitration Center of Paris (CMAP)
The ICC French National Committee
The Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB)
The Shanghai Arbitration Commission (SHAC)
The Israeli Institute of Commercial Arbitration (IICA)
INDUSTRY SECTORS
Samantha Nataf’s sectorial knowledge and experience cover the following industries:
AEROSPACE
Aviation
Dispute resolution experience covers aircraft design, operation, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), engines and spares parts, systems and equipment (avionics, navigation, flight control), airlines, OEMs, commercial agents, airports and ground support equipment (airport infrastructure and surveillance systems, ground handling equipment, support services), anti-corruption and compliance, air accident.
Satellite & space technologies
Dispute resolution experience covers satellite design and launch, commercial and military operations, ground segment technologies, orbital slot coordination and filing (ITU regulations), capacity commercial agreements, competition issues.
CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING & INFRASTRUCTURE
Dispute resolution experience covers airports, desalination plants, hydroelectric power plants, hotels, ports and container terminals, railways, recycling and logistics, roads, solar power plants, wind farms, and water purification systems, delays, interface, owners, contractors, and sub-contractors, turnkey projects, EPC contracts, joint ventures, investor-state disputes, private public partnerships, warranties.
STATES &
PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW
Dispute resolution experience covers contract- and treaty-based arbitrations involving complex infrastructure projects in various sectors (airports, life sciences, water, oil & gas, hospitality, mining, roads and railways), corruption, expropriations and complex jurisdictional issues.
DEFENSE
Dispute resolution experience covers military aircraft, equipment and systems, naval defense systems (frigates, submarines), defense technologies (radar systems, surveillance systems), defense procurement and partnerships (government contracts, international cooperation, technology transfers), anti-corruption and compliance.
LIFE SCIENCES
Dispute resolution experience covers pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, distribution agreements, research, development and licensing agreements, patent infringement, and other intellectual property matters, share purchase agreements of drug-related companies, including liability guarantees and implementation of post-closing warranties.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Dispute resolution experience covers telecom companies, issuance of mobile licenses, share purchase agreements, and buyout clauses, shareholders’ disputes, post-M&A and joint venture disputes, telecom license tenders and commercial agreements.
REGIONS & GOVERNING LAWS/SEATS
Samantha Nataf’s experience as counsel and arbitrator spans disputes across multiple jurisdictions, arbitral seats, and applicable laws worldwide.
PARTIES FROM:
Africa
including Algeria, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Senegal, Tunisia.
Asia
including India, Indonesia, Japan, People’s Republic of China, Singapore, South Korea, the Republic of China.
Europe
including Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Latin America
including Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Mexico.
The Middle East
including Cyprus, Israel and the United Arab Emirates.
The United States
including California, Delaware, Florida & New York.
GOVERNING LAWS OR SEATS:
Abu Dhabi, Algeria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada, Cyprus, Dubai, Egypt, England and Wales, European Union law, France, Gabon, Ghana, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Morocco, Public International Law, Senegal, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Tunisia, UNIDROIT Principles, US (California, Delaware, & New York).