Overview

Lucy practices international commercial dispute resolution, primarily in the construction, energy, infrastructure, aviation and projects sectors.

Lucy regularly works with the major arbitral institutions (ICC, LCIA, SIAC) as well as in the English courts. Lucy has similarly worked in a number of jurisdictions on cross-border litigation, including the Middle East, West Africa, North America and Europe in cases as wide ranging as determining performance and delay liquidated damages applicable in relation to a solar project in Mexico to analysing over 550 changes in respect of contract changes, value engineering, delay and disruption in relation to a significant infrastructure project in the Middle East.

Lucy “has a tonne of experience in complex construction disputes and is beyond reliable” (Legal 500) and combines her construction and energy experience to work increasingly in the renewables sector, including solar power, onshore and offshore wind projects. Clients in the sector have described her to Legal 500, as “incredibly hardworking, conscientious and astute” and “a real talent and a genuine pleasure to work with”. Many of these projects have involved significant advisory work at the front end, as well as settlement advice, and advising on and using adjudication, expert determination and mediation as dispute resolution mechanisms. She has also worked on a number of public international law matters, including under the UNCITRAL rules.

Lucy is recognised for International Arbitration by Legal 500 UK, and regularly publishes on international arbitration matters.

Lucy is based in Mantle Law’s London office.

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Lucy Preston

Recent Projects

Acting for a listed Scandinavian exploration and production company in ICC arbitration against a Middle-Eastern state concerning claims in relation to the contractor's cost recovery under a production sharing contract and abusive conduct on the part of the state.

Representing a listed Scandinavian exploration and production company in relation to fraud proceedings being brought against an oil field services company (ICC London) and a former employee (in the Scottish courts).

Representing an African free zone development providing full logistic support to deepwater oil and gas operations in 12 LCIA arbitrations being pursued by an erstwhile joint venture partner under contracts governed by both English and Nigerian law.

Representing a European oil and gas contractor in an ICC claim over the cancellation of a major offshore pipeline project.

Advising and representing a global contractor in an ICC arbitration regarding a major infrastructure project in Saudi Arabia.

Representing a leading contractor in the oil and gas industry in an LCIA dispute regarding variations and prolongation in relation to the supply of two vessels.

Acting on a number of ICC arbitrations in connection with the design and construction of major maritime project in Central America.

Representing and advising an international EPC contractor and specialist waste-to-energy plant provider in major disputes concerning the design of a waste-to-energy plant in the UK.

Representing investors in expropriation and unfair treatment claim against the Republic of Costa Rica under the Dominican Republic – Central America Free Trade Agreement (“DR-CAFTA”).

Representing an International Financial Institution in arbitration proceedings against a mining company concerning a multimillion-dollar loan dispute.

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