Adam Gray

A Year-End Insight into Energy & Climate Law

This special edition of Law Update, marking Al Tamimi & Company’s 35th anniversary, explores the evolving legal landscape of energy and climate law across the region.

As the Middle East prioritises sustainable growth, this edition examines key developments shaping the future of the sector. From the UAE’s Federal Law No. 11 of 2024 to advancements in green hydrogen, solar financing, and carbon capture technology, we spotlight the innovative strides and challenges defining this critical area.

We also go into Saudi Arabia’s initiatives to integrate carbon capture into its industrial expansion and Egypt’s AFRICARBONEX platform, which underscores the region’s commitment to a sustainable and inclusive future.

Join us as we celebrate 35 years of legal excellence and forward-thinking insights, paving the way for a more sustainable tomorrow.

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Adam Gray

Senior Counsel (Consultant)

Biography

Adam Gray is Senior Counsel in the Transport and Insurance practice specialising in Shipping Litigation.

He is a UK Solicitor having qualified at an International Group P&I Club in London. He now practices as an Associate Legal Consultant in Dubai. Adam has a particular expertise in maritime dispute resolution and marine insurance matters. He assists his clients in litigating, negotiating and settling complex contentious cases across a wide spectrum of dispute types, including ship arrests, collisions, charterparty and cargo claims, P&I and FD&D matters.

Recent Experience

Acted on behalf of Owners in a complex charterparty dispute involving wheat shipments that fell short of import regulations. Carefully navigated the client out of a sensitive situation with a Middle-Eastern Government Department to avoid heavy fines and permit re-export. In addition, the client was protected from third party claims in the charterparty chain.
Represented a multinational insured in a high value marine insurance claim involving the loss of a high value cargo of fuel oil in the wake of a high profile marine liquidation.
Acted for a Respondent charterer in a LMAA Arbitration, succeeding on all heads of claim. The arbitration was brought on the grounds of non-payment of hire and demurrage but we were able to prove the vessel was not cargoworthy upon arrival and consequently off-hire. The Tribunal was convinced that time lost was for the Claimant Owner’s account.
Advising a foreign buyer of a rig in the UAE on its liabilities and obligations to accept delivery despite the seller’s non-performance under the sale and purchase agreement.
Protecting Owner’s interest under a charterparty when its vessels were re-delivered by the Charterer at the wrong place in a foreign jurisdiction and subject to a multi-million dollar port invoice.
Arrested several ships and sister-ships on behalf of a lender and executed against them to recover the full arrears.