International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 4
Contact number
0207 242 1212Chambers Review
Dentons has a respected international arbitration team with strong credentials in commercial disputes. It fields considerable expertise in the energy sector with an impressive roster of oil and gas majors among its client base. The team regularly acts in ICC, LCIA, DIFC and ad hoc arbitration and is particularly active in Middle Eastern and Africa-related disputes. The firm is particularly adept at handling arbitration relating to debt recovery under loan agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
“Dentons have a strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters. The team easily understand the key issues and present highly valued advice, solutions and statements.”
“They are at top of their game. They are very professional lawyers who are good at deploying a positive legal strategy to resolve disputes.”
"The team deep-dive into the issues and bring out relevant arguments and counterarguments."
“Dentons have a strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters. The team easily understand the key issues and present highly valued advice, solutions and statements.”
“They are at top of their game. They are very professional lawyers who are good at deploying a positive legal strategy to resolve disputes.”
"The team deep-dive into the issues and bring out relevant arguments and counterarguments."
Notable Practitioners
Elizabeth Tout is head of the firm's international arbitration practice in the UK. She is a highly experienced practitioner with strong commercial disputes credentials. She is a fine choice of counsel for major clients in the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors, and frequently acts on large-scale LCIA and ICC arbitrations.
"She is excellent."
"Her expertise is excellent."
Dominic Pellew is highly sought after to provide counsel on LCIA and ICC claims, with notable experience in disputes concerning loans. He is well versed in handling disputes involving the CIS.
"He is really, really bright. An exceptional lawyer."
James Langley has a strong arbitration practice and fields considerable expertise in the Middle East. His experience includes representing sovereign states in complex BIT claims, as well as handling ICC, LCIA and ad hoc proceedings.
“James is an all-round great lawyer to have on your side.”
“James is always professional, prepared and well versed. He is an excellent counsel who also possesses good business and technical acumen.”