Daniel Boon
Associate
Daniel is an international arbitration specialist, with particular expertise in disputes across Asia and Africa across all sectors.
Associate
Daniel is an international arbitration specialist, with particular expertise in disputes across Asia and Africa across all sectors.
Languages - English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin
Jurisdiction - England & Wales
Daniel works with States and State-owned entities, multinational corporations and high net-worth individuals, supporting clients across all sectors, including energy, infrastructure, banking, and construction. He is frequently instructed by clients operating in challenging jurisdictions throughout Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, who rely on his ability to navigate the intricacies of international commercial arbitration and investor-State disputes.
He acts on high-value disputes under all major arbitral institution rules, including LCIA, ICC, SIAC, and ad hoc arbitrations, whether seated in London, Paris, Singapore or beyond. He also regularly collaborates with local counsel where the governing law of the dispute is not English law, ensuring clients benefit from seamless support across borders. Daniel's recent work includes securing a favourable settlement for GAIL (India) Ltd in a US$1.8 billion LNG supply dispute, and representing a key African bank in a shareholder dispute.
Daniel also has significant experience in post-award matters, including assisting clients with global enforcement strategy (both enforcing and resisting enforcement of awards) and challenges of arbitral awards under the English Arbitration Act 1996.
Clients appreciate Daniel's hands-on approach and ability to cut through complexity, anticipate commercial risks, and keep matters moving. Having been brought up in Malaysia, his international perspective sharpens his grasp of his international clients' cultural nuances.
LNG dispute
Acted for GAIL (India) Limited, the Indian state-owned gas company, in a LCIA arbitration relating to claims of US$1.8 billion arising from a dispute over the non-delivery of LNG supplies. We achieved a successful outcome for the client by way of an amicable settlement shortly before the hearing.
Shareholder dispute in banking sector
Advising one of Africa's largest banking groups in a London-seated LCIA arbitration concerning the exercise of a put option. The dispute is in excess of US$50 million.
LCIA arbitration
Acted for a European bank in a London-seated LCIA arbitration concerning the impact of sanctions on the performance of obligations in relation to forwards and swaps under an ISDA Master Agreement. The amount in dispute was over €200 million.
Brownfield construction dispute
Advised an Asian construction company in relation to a dispute with an African state agency over the purported breach of contract concerning a brownfield project valued at over US$500 million. The arbitration is governed by the law of an African State, but is seated in Paris and conducted under the ICC rules. Co-counselled extensively with a local African law firm in the arbitration. Successfully secured a favourable settlement agreement for the client.
Offshore construction dispute
Advising an Asian company in respect of alleged breaches of contract pertaining to two offshore construction contracts. The arbitration is seated in Singapore and conducted under the SIAC Rules, with the value in dispute in excess of US$150 million.
Shareholder dispute
Acting for an African conglomerate with a significant operation in the ports and infrastructure sector. The London-seated LCIA arbitration concerns allegations that the African conglomerate has breached certain provisions of shareholder agreements, which are governed by the laws of an African state. Co-counselling with an African firm in the arbitration.
Shipbuilding contract dispute
Advised one of Korea's largest shipping companies in a dispute with a shipbuilder concerning defective cargo containment systems on newbuild LNG carriers.
Tribunal secretary in LCIA arbitration
Assisting the Tribunal with tribunal secretary tasks in a consolidated LCIA arbitration proceeding concerning disputes under a shareholder agreement and a share subscription agreement in the pharmaceutical sector.
Resisting enforcement of ad hoc award
Advising an Asian State-owned entity in resisting the enforcement of an arbitral award across various jurisdictions. This includes advising the client on enforcement risk for its businesses globally, liaising with local counsels in over 10 jurisdictions to develop strategy on the enforcement proceedings in the local courts and advising on steps necessary to defeat the existing and future enforcement attempts.
Resisting enforcement of ICC award
Advising an African client and associated entities in respect of resisting the enforcement of a London-seated ICC arbitration award valued at over US$50 million. This involves raising challenges under the applicable sections of the English Arbitration Act 1996.
