Mishary Salem represents insurers, businesses, and individuals in commercial litigation matters, including commercial disputes, premises liability, personal injury, employment litigation, and motor vehicle accidents. He also has extensive experience in complex domestic and international arbitration. Mishary focuses on understanding each client’s operational and strategic objectives and tailors his approach to achieve efficient, results‑driven outcomes, whether through early resolution, targeted motion practice, arbitration, or trial.
- Obtained and managed a nine-figure arbitration award from the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, and coordinated global enforcement proceedings across six countries, achieving the client’s primary objective of recovering on a major asset dispute.
- Secured recognition of force majeure arising from pipeline sabotage, relieving an energy company client of contractual performance obligations and averting significant financial exposure under an oil production agreement.
- Coordinated defense and eventual settlement of a nine-figure claim relating to interests in a cross-border oil and gas exploration license, managing litigation strategy and diplomacy.
- Negotiated settlement on behalf of an energy company in a joint-venture dispute, achieving client’s goal of a clean exit from a complex cross-border commercial relationship.
- Resolved a multi-million dollar dispute arising from a forward-sale agreement through negotiation, avoiding protracted arbitration proceedings and delivering a cost-effective outcome aligned with client priorities.
- Represented clients in civil litigation, including commercial disputes, personal injury, premises liability, and employment matters, with a focus on achieving early, efficient resolution where possible and vigorous advocacy when contested.
- Advised a major renewable energy company on counterparty insolvency risk, force majeure events, and offtake contract disputes, helping the company manage litigation exposure while preserving key commercial relationships.
Admissions
- California
- Colorado
- Washinton
- Wyoming
Education
- J.D., University of California, Davis – School of Law
- B.A., Philosophy, University of California, Santa Cruz