International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper has an accomplished arbitration team and is regularly entrusted with complex multi-jurisdictional mandates. It is particularly adept at handling energy, natural resources and infrastructure-related disputes. The London team is supported by an extensive network of offices. The team handles disputes arising in Africa, Europe, Central and South-East Asia and the Middle East, including acting for clients in the energy, real estate and banking sectors. The firm is experienced in handling disputes arising from joint ventures and other commercial issues, and is well versed in LCIA, SIAC and ICC proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DLA Piper gave exceptionally clear advice and had an excellent strategy. They had great global capacity and reach."
"DLA Piper is outstanding quality, with great written pleadings and advocacy. They are very attentive, respond quickly and have great availability."
"DLA Piper lawyers are talented and dedicated. They are good at handling tactical decisions unflappably."
"DLA Piper provided comprehensive advice and materials. They are very strong both in terms of legal advice and also resource development."
"DLA Piper gave exceptionally clear advice and had an excellent strategy. They had great global capacity and reach."
"DLA Piper is outstanding quality, with great written pleadings and advocacy. They are very attentive, respond quickly and have great availability."
"DLA Piper lawyers are talented and dedicated. They are good at handling tactical decisions unflappably."
"DLA Piper provided comprehensive advice and materials. They are very strong both in terms of legal advice and also resource development."
Notable Practitioners
James Carter is a skilled arbitration partner with considerable expertise in the oil and gas sector. He has established a strong profile in Africa, acting in high-value arbitrations such as those held under LCIA rules. His caseload also includes acting for sovereign states in various disputes.
"James Carter is an excellent lawyer to have on your side. He thinks on his feet."
"James Carter is an acute strategist in complex, high-value matters"
"James Carter is a great team player, working with him is a treat."
"James Carter is really punchy and engaged, I can strongly recommend him."