International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 3
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie has a well-known team of arbitration practitioners active in disputes arising in the energy, mining, infrastructure and financial services industries. The firm has notable experience in corporate and company matters, including joint venture issues, shareholder disputes and post-M&A claims. It also advises on arbitral award enforcement matters. The team often represents CIS-based individuals and businesses, and is experienced acting in disputes held under a range of rules, including those of the LCIA and the ICC.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
“They have a very strong team of partners, senior associates, mid-levels and juniors. They all do their part to compose a great product."
“The Baker McKenzie team are very hands-on, attentive to the detail and diligent in preparing arbitration submissions.”
“The team provides very pragmatic and commercially-focused advice, coupled with a proactive approach.”
“They have a very strong team of partners, senior associates, mid-levels and juniors. They all do their part to compose a great product."
“The Baker McKenzie team are very hands-on, attentive to the detail and diligent in preparing arbitration submissions.”
“The team provides very pragmatic and commercially-focused advice, coupled with a proactive approach.”
Notable Practitioners
Andy Moody comes recommended for his handling of large-scale disputes and demonstrates a particular sector specialism in energy, mining and infrastructure mandates. He is well versed in acting in LCIA, ICC and UNCITRAL arbitrations.
“Andy is very knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with, and has a high level of sophistication and a great sense of humour.”
“He is an excellent team leader and a very knowledgeable lawyer.”
“Andy is engaged, energetic and savvy.”
“Andy always has a realistic and commercial approach."
Edward Poulton is managing partner of the firm's London office. He is recognised for his in-depth knowledge of the financial services sector and regularly acts on issues such as M&A arbitrations. His practice has a particular focus on Africa and Europe.
“Ed has vast experience, bilingual capabilities and commercial knowledge about the industry.”
“Ed Poulton is sharp and provides robust advice on contentious issues, no matter the business sector or jurisdiction.”
“He is highly professional and has very strong communication skills in procedural hearings. He is great at case management.”
Steve Abraham is a highly experienced practitioner who offers notable cross-border expertise, acting for clients across the globe in high-value energy and infrastructure arbitrations. He also currently leads the firm's dispute resolution team in the EMEA area.
“Steve is a trusted adviser who has the ability to quickly distil a case down to its core facts and issues, so as to properly focus the approach and strategy and provide the commercially-nuanced advice that the client needs to hear.”
“He is very bright. He's an excellent advocate.”