Jemima Roe
Jemima is a disputes lawyer specialising in international arbitration and ESG.
Jemima has expertise in complex cross-border contractual disputes across a variety of sectors, including aviation, defence, telecommunications, ecommerce, post-M&A, construction and pharmaceuticals. She also advises a range of clients on ESG matters, both contentious and advisory, particularly in the areas of corporate sustainability, climate litigation and business and human rights.
Market Recognition
Jemima is a member of the Australian delegation to the ICC Commission on International Arbitration and ADR and is currently studying an MBA.
Experience & capabilities
Selected matters
- A Chinese pharmaceutical company in HKIAC arbitration proceedings concerning an alleged breach of distribution agreement
- A global mining company in identifying and managing modern slavery risks in their global value chain
- A Chinese natural resources company on pre-dispute strategy concerning a series of alleged contractual breaches by an international oil and gas major
- Tribunal secretary to a sole arbitrator in $4bn ICC arbitration proceedings involving an alleged breach of contract in an infrastructure project in Africa*
- An aerospace and defence company in multiple ICC arbitration proceedings across Europe, Africa and APAC concerning alleged breaches of contract*
- Claimant in judicial review proceedings in the High Court, Court of Appeal and UKSC alleging human rights breaches by UK Government*
*At previous firm
Sectors
Background
Jemima is dual qualified in Australia (Victoria) and England and Wales, and has previously been based in London, Paris and Singapore. She appears as an advocate in arbitration proceedings and sits as an arbitrator and tribunal secretary.
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