Speaker details

IBA Annual Conference Sydney 2017

8 Oct - 13 Oct 2017

Sydney, Sydney, Australia

Speaker information

Jane Davies Evans

Biography

A dual-qualified barrister and Chartered Accountant, Jane acts as lead counsel and arbitrator in international arbitrations primarily in the energy, natural resources and infrastructure sectors, with a particular focus on the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Russian Federation and Latin America. Jane is ranked for energy disputes, construction and international arbitration and commercial disputes (Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners), recognised on the Legal 500 Arbitration Private Practice Powerlist (UK) and as a Global Leader, National Leader and Thought Leader in Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration and Who’s Who Legal: Construction. Recommendations include: ‘Devastatingly good for complex cases’, ‘A superb lawyer and an excellent litigator’, ‘A sophisticated advocate’, ‘Very good in cross-examination. She has a lovely demeanour and handles difficult issues with aplomb.‘

Session

David and Goliath: contracting with powerful entities that refuse to negotiate terms and/or impose subcontractors/suppliers – can anything be done?

Thursday 12 October (1430 - 1730)

Room C4.11, Convention Centre, Level 4

Speaker

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