David Persampieri testified at a hearing in a SIAC arbitration regarding a long-term contract for the supply of iron ore pellets. He prepared and submitted two expert reports to assess both liability and damages issues in this case. The tribunal’s ruling relied heavily on Mr. Persampieri’s testimony and resulted in a damage award that was based on his analysis and opinion.
Mining arbitrations in Africa
Yet, alongside the continent’s extraordinary resource potential lies a legal landscape marked by rising dispute risks, geopolitical flux, and intensifying...