Associate
International Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
Xara is an associate in the International Dispute Resolution & Arbitration practice.
She has experience working with clients on various matters of international arbitration and litigation, particularly within the energy, construction and mining sectors. Xara has been involved in arbitration under the rules of various arbitral institutions, including International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), and Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA).
She is admitted to practice as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia.
The following is a list of representative matters in which Xara has assisted.
Represented a Swiss mining company in an ICC arbitration of a dispute over offtake rights and anticipatory breach of contract
Represented a head contractor plaintiff against a State-owned Project Co in a multimillion dollar commercial construction and contamination arbitration under ACICA Rules
Represented an Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation on a AU$13 million construction dispute in respect of a nuclear facility in the Supreme Court of New South Wales
Represented an insurance provider responding to an investigation by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, and a related consumer class action regarding disclosure of personal information in a cyber-attack
Represented a real estate asset group in a corporate takeover and accessorial liability dispute in relation to an AU$180 million investment in a property trust in the Supreme Court of New South Wales
Acted for foreign entities in court proceedings in respect of referral to arbitration and the enforcement of arbitral awards
Advised NGOs on pathways for international dispute resolution and advisory opinions on climate-related disputes
Education
Admissions
Client Alerts
Floating Wind in Italy: Ready to Build, Waiting to Start
The Offshore Wind Revolution conference (“OWR”), this year held in Taranto, Italy, gathered stakeholders from across the value chain to …
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026 • 10-minute read
Client Alerts
Guide to Arbitral Institutions and the Seat of Arbitration in France
When parties plan to resolve disputes by arbitration, there are several key considerations regarding procedure. In the fourth of a multi-part series, we look at two key features to consider when drafting (and applying) your arbitration agreement.
March 18, 2025 • The Arbitration Index
March 18, 2025 • 20-minute read
Client Alerts
Will Collateral Warranties Be Construction Contracts?
In this article published by Construction Law, Scott Stiegler, Bradley Lindsay and Xara Kaye discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling from July 2024, which clarifies that collateral warranties derived from primary building contracts are not considered “construction contracts” under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.
October 3, 2024 • Published by Construction Law
October 3, 2024 • 1-minute read
Client Alerts
Guide to Arbitral Institutions and the Seat of Arbitration in Republic of Uzbekistan
When parties plan to resolve disputes by arbitration, there are several key considerations regarding procedure. In the third of a …
October 2, 2024 • The Arbitration Index
October 2, 2024 • 20-minute read
Client Alerts
On 9 July 2024, the Supreme Court unanimously held that collateral warranties deriving from or reflective of the primary building contract, and merely promising continued construction, are not generally considered agreements “for…the carrying out of construction operations” as defined under s.104(1) of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (the “Construction Act”).
September 11, 2024
September 11, 2024 • 12-minute read
Awards & Rankings
The Legal 500 UK ranks Vinson & Elkins in five categories. In total, 20 attorneys received 27 individual recognitions, with …
October 5, 2026
October 5, 2026 • 1-minute read
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