Moeiz has a broad commercial practice and has extensive experience of international commercial litigation and arbitration. His practice is recognised in the leading directories: Moeiz is ranked as a Leading Junior for both International Arbitration (Band 3) and Shipping (Band 4) by Legal 500 (UK Bar) and for International Arbitration (Band 4) by Chambers and Partners (UK Bar and Global).

Before joining 36 Stone, he worked for several years as an employed barrister in the world-leading disputes practices of Gibson Dunn and King & Spalding. His work at those firms included advising and acting on behalf of some of the world’s largest and most well-known companies, often on high-value and high-profile matters. His experience working at large international law firms means that he is equally comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

During his time at Gibson Dunn and King & Spalding, he worked on a number of high-profile litigation matters, including:

  • FDIC v Barclays Bank PLC & Ors [2020] EWHC 2001 (Ch) (acting for UBS in defence of a claim brought on behalf of 39 US banks for alleged breach of Article 101 TFEU).
  • Al Sadik v Investcorp Bank BSC [2018] UKPC 15 (successfully resisting an appeal to the Privy Council on behalf of Investcorp Bank in proceedings concerning a hedge fund investment, and related proceedings in the Cayman Islands for an anti-suit injunction).
  • Monde Petroleum SA v WesternZagros Limited [2016] EWHC 1472 (Comm) (acting for WesternZagros in High Court proceedings concerning fraudulent misrepresentation and duress arising out of the termination of a consultancy agreement).
  • PT Transportasi Gas Indonesia v ConocoPhillips (Grissik) Ltd [2016] EWHC 2834 (Comm) (acting for ConocoPhillips in its successful defence of a s 68 challenge).
  • Montvale Invest Ltd v Terra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd [2015] EWHC 3710 (Ch) (acting for Terra Raf in defence of contractual and equitable claims brought by the liquidator of a BVI company).
  • JSC Mezhdunarodniy Promyshlenniy Bank (and others) v Pugachev [2016] EWHC 192 (Ch) (high-profile contempt proceedings, led by Stuart Isaacs KC).

He also worked on a number of arbitration matters, including:

  • A v B [2022] (ICC Arbitration) (acting on behalf of a major international contractor in billion dollar ICC proceedings against a Middle Eastern State arising from an airport project).
  • Uniper SE, Uniper Benelux Holding B.V. and Uniper Benelux N.V. v. Kingdom of the Netherlands (ICSID Case No. ARB/21/22).
  • A v B [2020] (UNCITRAL Arbitration) (acting on behalf of a State in a multi-billion dollar commercial arbitration relating to a key piece of railway infrastructure).
  • Agility Public Warehousing Company K.S.C. v. Republic of Iraq (ICSID Case No. ARB/17/7).

Before coming to the Bar, Moeiz was a Research Assistant at the Law Commission of England and Wales, where he worked on the Law Commission’s review of the law of fiduciary duties and its application to investment intermediaries. The Law Commission’s report, which he was heavily involved in drafting, has been cited by the courts at all levels, including by the Supreme Court in R (on the application of Palestine Solidarity Campaign Ltd and another) v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government [2020] 1 WLR 1774. He was also a Visiting Tutor at King’s College London.

Moeiz accepts instructions in all areas of Chambers’ work, and is available to accept appointments as arbitrator.

Key cases & testimonials

  • Ocean Clap Shipping Limited v Global Offshore Services BV & Anor. [2025] EWHC 1591 (Comm). Moeiz acted (led by Charles Debattista) on behalf of the defendant bareboat charterers and guarantors in a claim by shipowners in excess of USD 100 million. The judgment of Mr Justice Butcher refers to Moeiz’s “attractive submissions”.
  • Capital Pleasure Boats Limited v Capital River Functions Limited & Anor. [2025] (High Court). Moeiz acted unled in injunctive proceedings relating to the removal of a vessel from a mooring on the Thames.
  • Crescent Gas Corporation Ltd v National Iranian Oil Company & Anor. [2024] EWHC 835 (Comm). Moeiz acted (led by Joe Smouha KC) for the successful claimant in this case concerning a claim based on a transaction defrauding a creditor under s 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Moeiz also appeared in the Court of Appeal (led by Ewan McQuater KC) on important points of law (including in relation to the proper construction of s 53(1)(b) of the Law of Property Act 1925). Judgment is awaited.
  • A v B [2024] (High Court). Moeiz acted (led by Vasanti Selvaratnam KC) for a commodities trading company in successfully resisting section 68 and 69 challenges to a trilogy of FOSFA arbitration awards collectively worth in excess of USD 1 million.
  • National Iranian Oil Company v Crescent Petroleum Company International Limited & Anor. [2023] EWCA Civ 826. Moeiz acted (led by Ricky Diwan KC) in the Court of Appeal in successfully resisting NIOC’s appeal against the summary dismissal of its section 67 challenge to the underlying arbitral award. The Court of Appeal’s judgment is a key judgment on the proper scope of ss 67(4) and 73 of the Arbitration Act 1996.
  • A v B [2023] (LCIA and ICC arbitrations). Moeiz acted (led by Vernon Flynn KC and Penny Madden KC) in an LCIA arbitration worth in excess of USD 1 billion, and related ICC arbitrations, arising out of the supply of power generation equipment in Angola.
  • A v B [2023] (GAFTA arbitration). Moeiz acted (led by Vasanti Selvaratnam KC) for a leading Indian conglomerate in defending a GAFTA arbitration claim for short delivery, demurrage and dead freight.
  • A v B [2022] (HKIAC arbitration). Moeiz acted (led by Ali Malek KC and Peter de Verneuil Smith KC) against a Chinese state-owned enterprise concerning the ownership and control of a copper-lead-zinc mine in the Republic of Congo.
  • A v B [2022] (LCIA arbitration). Moeiz acted (led by Lord Falconer of Thoroton) on behalf of the operators of a joint venture company in shareholder disputes arising out of the operation of oil and gas fields in Iraq.
Moeiz Farhan is a very bright advocate, incredibly collaborative, easy to work with and very thoughtful. Chambers UK, 2026
He is very clever, very bright and able to get on top of things quite quickly. Chambers UK, 2026
Moeiz is an absolutely excellent barrister and a truly invaluable member of any team. He drafts exceptionally well, producing work of the highest quality. As an advocate, he is very effective, capable of mastering complex technical matters as well as intricate points of law.Legal 500, 2026
Mo is an excellent barrister, able to effectively advocate on complex technical matters as well as matters of law.Legal 500, 2025
Moeiz has strong advocacy skills and a deep knowledge of the field.Legal 500, 2025
He's an invaluable member of any team.Chambers UK, 2025
Moeiz Farhan drafts exceptionally well.Chambers UK, 2025
He is a silk in the making - the whole package.Chambers UK, 2025
He has good judgement, he is incredibly detailed on the law and he has an enormous capability for written work.Chambers UK, 2025
Moeiz is absolutely excellent.Chambers UK, 2025

Areas of expertise

Moeiz accepts instructions in all areas of commercial litigation and has been involved in numerous high value, complex and multi-jurisdictional disputes.

Recent work includes:

  • Ocean Clap Shipping Limited v Global Offshore Services BV & Anor. [2025] EWHC 1591 (Comm). Moeiz acted (led by Charles Debattista) on behalf of the defendant bareboat charterers and guarantors in a claim by shipowners in excess of USD 100 million. The judgment of Mr Justice Butcher refers to Moeiz’s “attractive submissions”.
  • Capital Pleasure Boats Limited v Capital River Functions Limited & Anor. [2025] (High Court). Moeiz acted unled in injunctive proceedings relating to the removal of a vessel from a mooring on the Thames.
  • Advice [2025]. Moeiz advised in relation to potential liability arising out of a proposed asset purchase agreement and share option agreement.
  • Advice [2025]. Moeiz advised in relation to the proper construction of provisions in a share purchase agreement in relation to allowable deductions.
  • Crescent Gas Corporation Ltd v National Iranian Oil Company & Anor. [2024] EWHC 835 (Comm). Moeiz acted (led by Joe Smouha KC) for the successful claimant in this case concerning a claim based on a transaction defrauding a creditor under s 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Moeiz also appeared in the Court of Appeal (led by Ewan McQuater KC) on important points of law (including in relation to the proper construction of s 53(1)(b) of the Law of Property Act 1925). Judgment is awaited.
  • National Iranian Oil Company v Crescent Petroleum Company International Limited & Anor. [2023] EWCA Civ 826. Moeiz acted (led by Ricky Diwan KC) in the Court of Appeal in successfully resisting NIOC’s appeal against the summary dismissal of its section 67 challenge to the underlying arbitral award. The Court of Appeal’s judgment is a key judgment on the proper scope of ss 67(4) and 73 of the Arbitration Act 1996.
  • Advice [2023]: Moeiz advised on the availability of Norwich Pharmacal relief against a bank in order to obtain disclosure of the identity of an account holder.

Moeiz has extensive experience of international commercial arbitration (institutional and ad hoc) as well as investment treaty arbitration.

Recent work includes:

  • A v B [2025] (High Court). Moeiz acted for an arbitration respondent in a s 69 appeal against an LMAA arbitration award (total value approximately USD 8 million).
  • Advice [2025]. Moeiz advised in relation to potential treaty claims arising out of the termination of a production sharing contract (total value approximately USD 22 million).
  • Advice [2025]. Moeiz advised on the validity and enforceability of a guarantee agreement, including in respect of issues relating to agency and compliance with the Overseas Companies (Execution of Documents and Registration of Charges) Regulations 2009/1917.
  • A v B [2024] (High Court). Moeiz acted (led by Vasanti Selvaratnam KC) for a commodities trading company in successfully resisting section 68 and 69 challenges to a trilogy of FOSFA arbitration awards (total value in excess of USD 1 million).
  • Advice [2024]. Moeiz advised on the merits of a potential s 68 challenge to a trilogy of GAFTA arbitration awards (total value approximately USD 2 million).
  • A v B [2024] (LCIA arbitration). Moeiz acted in an arbitration relating to a television broadcasting joint venture agreement (total value approximately USD 400 million).
  • A v B [2023] (LCIA and ICC arbitrations). Moeiz acted (led by Vernon Flynn KC and Penny Madden KC) in an LCIA arbitration worth in excess of USD 1 billion, and related ICC arbitrations, arising out of the supply of power generation equipment in Angola.
  • Advice [2023]. Moeiz advised in relation to the duties owed under the Pilotage Act 1987 by a harbour authority.
  • Advice [2023]. Moeiz advised the buyer in relation to the purported termination by a seller of a contract for the sale and purchase of LPG mix.
  • A v B [2022] (HKIAC arbitration). Moeiz acted (led by Ali Malek KC and Peter de Verneuil Smith KC) against a Chinese state-owned enterprise concerning the ownership and control of a copper-lead-zinc mine in the Republic of Congo.
  • A v B [2022] (LCIA arbitration). Moeiz acted (led by Lord Falconer of Thoroton) on behalf of the operators of a joint venture company in shareholder disputes arising out of the operation of oil and gas fields in Iraq.

Moeiz has extensive experience across a range of shipping matters and has undertaken secondments with specialist shipping law firms. He also has extensive experience in international trade and commodities disputes.

Recent work includes:

  • Ocean Clap Shipping Limited v Global Offshore Services BV & Anor. [2025] EWHC 1591 (Comm). Moeiz acted (led by Charles Debattista) on behalf of the defendant bareboat charterers and guarantors in a claim by shipowners in excess of USD 100 million. The judgment of Mr Justice Butcher refers to Moeiz’s “attractive submissions”.
  • Capital Pleasure Boats Limited v Capital River Functions Limited & Anor. [2025] (High Court). Moeiz acted unled in injunctive proceedings relating to the removal of a vessel from a mooring on the Thames.
  • A v B [ongoing] (LMAA arbitrations). Moeiz is acting in two related LMAA arbitrations for shipowners in their claims against voyage charterers for repudiatory breach due to failure to load a cargo.
  • A v B [2025] (LMAA arbitration). Moeiz acted (led by Alexander Wright KC) on behalf of a bill of lading holder in a claim for cargo non-delivery (total value approximately USD 4 million).
  • A v B [2025]: Moeiz acted in relation to a claim under a guarantee agreement by a shipping and logistics company (total value approximately USD 1 million).
  • Advice [2025]: Moeiz advised disponent owners under a trip time charterparty in relation to an off-hire dispute (non-readiness of holds).
  • Advice [2024]: Moeiz advised on the merits of a potential s 68 challenge to a trilogy of GAFTA arbitration awards (total value approximately USD 2 million).
  • Advice [2024]: Moeiz advised disponent owners in relation to a demurrage claim against voyage charterers.
  • A v B [2024] (LMAA arbitration): Moeiz acted for disponent owners in a claim under a settlement agreement.
  • A v B [2024] (LMAA arbitration). Moeiz acted for cargo owners/subrogated insurers in relation to a cargo damage claim.
  • A v B [2024] (LMAA arbitration). Moeiz acted for charterers in defending a demurrage claim, in which the principal issue was the proper construction of the BIMCO Ship-to-Ship Transfer Clause for Dry Bulk Voyage Charter Parties 2015.
  • A v B [2023] (GAFTA arbitration). Moeiz acted (led by Vasanti Selvaratnam KC) for a leading Indian conglomerate in defending a GAFTA arbitration claim for short delivery, demurrage and dead freight.
  • Advice [2023] (GAFTA arbitration). Moeiz advised in relation to a GAFTA arbitration claim (total value approximately USD 22 million).
  • Advice [2023]: Moeiz advised shipowners in relation to the proper construction of a cargo exclusion clause under a time charterparty.
  • Advice [2023]. Moeiz advised in relation to limitation issues arising under the FOSFA Rules.
  • Advice [2023]: Advising shipowners in relation to the settlement of a demurrage dispute.
  • Advice [2023]: Advising shipowners in relation to an indemnity from time charterers in respect of the settlement of a cargo shortage claim by receivers.
  • A v B [2023] (LMAA arbitration). Moeiz acted for shipowners in a claim against voyage charterers seeking an indemnity in respect of the settlement of cargo shortage claim.
  • A v B [2022] (LMAA arbitration). Moeiz acted for shipowners in a final hire dispute.
  • A v B [2022] (LMAA arbitration). Moeiz acted for shipowners in a claim for a claim for unpaid hire, an indemnity against losses flowing from the issuance of unauthorised bills of lading, and third-party claims flowing from the legitimate exercise of a shipowners’ lien.
  • A v B [2022] (LMAA arbitration). Moeiz acted for shipowners in a claim relating to unpaid hire under a trip time charterparty and shortfall of bunkers on redelivery.
  • Advice [2022]: Moeiz advised charterers with respect to the assertion of privilege over certain documents relating to an explosion aboard a vessel.
  • A v B [2021] (LMAA arbitration). Moeiz acted for charterers in an off-hire dispute relating to crane damage.
  • A v B [2021] (LMAA arbitration): Moeiz acted for the carrier under a liner booking note in a detention claim.

Further information

Funding International Arbitration: Legal Barriers to Funding (chapter in Petit and Vakil (eds.), Funding International Arbitration (2024), co-authored with Vasanti Selvaratnam KC)

In context: the FMLC and its paper on good faith, Butterworths Journal of International Banking & Financial Law 2023, 38(3), 168-171 (with Richard Firth)

The notification injunction: a new weapon in the commercial litigator’s armoury?, Arbitration 2016, 82(3), 338-341

  • MA Jurisprudence (University of Oxford)
  • LL.M (University of Cambridge)
  • Lord Denning Scholarship – Lincoln’s Inn
  • Sunley Scholarship – Lincoln’s Inn
  • Scholar – Robinson College, University of Cambridge
  • Exhibition – Oriel College, University of Oxford

Appointments & Memberships

  • COMBAR
  • London Shipping Law Centre – Young Maritime Professional
  • LCIA Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG)

Urdu (spoken conversational)

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