International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

Laurence Rabinowitz KC is widely considered by clients and peers to be a formidable silk. Heis celebrated for his broad international arbitration practice and has longstanding expertise in issues relating to the energy and financial sectors, among others.His commercial abilities are devoted to both arbitration and litigation. He is adept at handling arbitrations under the auspices of the ICC, SIAC, UNCITRAL and HKIAC.

"Laurence is a titan in what he does, but he's still responsive, even when unbelievably busy. He remains incredibly humble, always available and incredibly insightful."

Alexander Gunning KC handles an impressive number of complex cases, regularly acting under institutions such as the LCIA and ICC. He is particularly well versed in disputes relating to the mining, energy and financial services sectors for clients based across Asia. Clients note his meticulous work ethic and ability to distil huge volumes of information against seemingly impossible deadlines.

"Alex is a star of the English Bar, a true leading KC. His knowledge, delivery and accessibility in every respect is first class."

"Alex is the whole package, in terms of responsiveness and extreme smarts. He isn't someone who tells clients what they want to hear; he tells them what they need to hear."

"Alex is the most efficient KC I’ve ever worked with. He conducts elegant advocacy, and his advice is consistently of top quality. He is a barrister that I feel lucky to be able to instruct."

"Alexander Gunning is one of the best advocates I have seen. He's ruthless, but in a brilliant and lovely way. Behind the scenes, he's ferociously hard-working."

Lord Wolfson is a distinguished and highly sought-after silk with broad commercial expertise. He has received instructions from major financial institutions and governments, and has considerable experience acting under LCIA and ICSID rules.

"Lord Wolfson is an excellent and persuasive advocate, a very impressive strategist and extremely realistic in his submissions."

"David is absolutely exceptional. He is at the top of his game and one of a handful that I would trust with heavyweight cases. Tribunals listen to him, with good reason."

"David Wolfson is a fantastic client-facing barrister. He really knows his audience."

"David Wolfson's brilliant. He has the ear and respect of judges."

Nehali Shah assists in high-stakes international arbitrations under the rules of institutions such as the LCIA, the ICC, the LMAA and UNCITRAL, as well as enforcement proceedings ancillary to such arbitrations. Her cases concern a myriad of matters including energy, finance and insurance disputes.

"Nehali has a first-rate forensic mind and is highly persuasive as an advocate. She's superbly thorough and provides excellent value for clients, providing silk-quality work."

"Nehali is extremely responsive and very good at analysing and synthesising a vast amount of material in a tight timeframe."

Alain Choo Choy KC provides solid advice and representation in commercial arbitrations, particularly those in connection with questions of jurisdiction and conflicting laws.He has notable expertise in banking and civil fraud disputes. He is experienced in handling LCIA and ICC arbitrations.

"Alain's attention to detail and recall ability are outstanding, and his advocacy style is relaxed. I don't think anyone can fluster him!"

"Alain Choo Choy is a superb barrister and an extremely clever man. He can turn his hand to anything, regardless of the nature of the dispute or the industry sector. He can take it on and excel."

"Alain is phenomenally clever and a real pleasure to deal with. He's cornered the Mauritius market."

"Alain's strongest quality is his attention to detail and his knowledge of the law. He doesn't leave anything unanswered."

Daniel Hubbard frequently acts as sole counsel in high-value international arbitrations, with particular emphasis on disputes regarding issues of oil and gas. He has experience handling disputes under LCIA rules.

"Daniel Hubbard gets up to speed incredibly quickly and immerses himself in the detail. He's on a silk trajectory."

Daniel Toledano KC handles international arbitrations governed by the rules of various arbitral bodies, including the LCIA, the ICC and SIAC. He has notable expertise in cases stemming from the commodities and technology sectors, and receives particularly strong endorsements from the market for his advocacy in energy-related disputes.

"Daniel Toledano is a truly excellent arbitration barrister."

"Dan is always exceptionally well prepared, and he has a very nice style of presentation."

"Dan is an exceptional advocate who has the ability to charm a tribunal."

Eleanor Campbell is well reputed for her commercial arbitration expertise. She represents a range of notable clients in significant multi-jurisdictional claims before the ICC. She has experience acting as a junior and also appearing as sole counsel.

"Eleanor Campbell is a really impressive junior barrister."

"I'm a massive fan of Eleanor. I can't think of a better barrister that I've worked with over the course of my career; she is exceptional."

Rachel Oakeshott is frequently seen acting in large-scale arbitrations in the ICC and LCIA. She has experience of the pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors, among many others, and receives strong endorsement for her commercial expertise.

"With Rachel, you know that you can completely rely on her to get stuck into the detail, which is a fantastic support for instructing counsel. She's really hard-working."

"Rachel is a very organised, focused and efficient junior, and it is a real pleasure to work with her."

"Rachel is a star junior. She's very easy to work with and clear and precise in her advice. Her attention to detail and work product is really impressive."

Conall Patton KC is recognised for his thriving international arbitration practice. He regularly appears before esteemed arbitrators in complex commercial disputes, often concerning energy, natural resources or shareholder disputes. He has arbitrated under SIAC, LCIA and ICC procedural rules.

"Conall Patton is marvellous - one could not ask for clearer advice. He delivers his views with precision and incision. He is across the details while also commanding the strategy of the proceedings."

"Conall is an all-round superstar. His ability to synthesise extremely complex facts is amazing."

"Conall Patton is absolutely excellent. He has a razor-sharp brain, works well as a team player and is robust in front of a tribunal."

Marcos Dracos KC has extensive experience in international arbitrations, including acting under LCIA and ICC rules. He garners strong support from an international client base for his expertise in the Middle East and Europe. He has rights of audience in Cyprus and the BVI.

"On procedural aspects, Marcos is second to none. His knowledge is voluminous and he's willing to get into the trenches with you."

"Marcos is one of the best barristers we have ever worked with. He has impressive analytical skills and knowledge of the issues at stake."

"Marcos Dracos is incredibly clever and his advice is always on point."

"Marcos is an intellectual star. His capacity for assimilating complex legal sources and distilling them in distinct propositions is almost prodigious. He is a rising force at the arbitration Bar."

"Marcos is well prepared and a joy to work with. He is very knowledgeable, super responsive and very easy to work with."

Neil Kitchener KC is an impressive commercial silk whose practice includes a regular flow of arbitration instructions. His cases span numerous sectors, including energy, insurance and intellectual property, and he has recently handled disputes relating to joint ventures.

"Neil is a tenacious advocate who generates imaginative solutions to difficult problems."

"Neil Kitchener is a great advocate and terrific to work with."

Richard Boulton KC is a distinguished practitioner who brings significant international expertise to bear when handling arbitrations, particularly those with a financial element. He has extensive experience appearing before major arbitral institutions, including the ICC, UNCITRAL, the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce and the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague. He is also noted for his considerable expertise in quantum matters.

"Richard Boulton is head and shoulders above others in the skill set he brings. His style is extremely methodical, and he is a very able and emotionally intelligent cross-examiner."

"Richard is a leading expert on issues of quantum. He is a qualified chartered accountant, which makes him unique. Clients absolutely love his ability to see it from both angles."

Sa'ad Hossain KC handles a range of commercial disputes, including international arbitrations of significant value, particularly in the oil and gas and petrochemical sectors. He is well versed in ICC, LCIA and SIAC proceedings, and attracts an international client base.He has deep knowledge of ancillary work, including challenges to arbitral awards.

"Sa'ad is able to switch between a technical and commercial approach to matters."

"Sa'ad is a brilliant KC. He's very commercial in his advice, so clients feel very comfortable around him."

Tamara Kagan is commended for her deep breadth of expertise in commercial litigation and arbitration. She is at home advising on complex multibillion-pound multiparty disputes. She has acted for top-tier clients before tribunals operating under LCIA, ICC, SIAC and ICDR rules, often as sole counsel. Kagan is called to the Canadian Bar and formerly worked as a solicitor at a leading US law firm.

"Tamara's intellect combined with her sense for strategy makes her the perfect member of any team."

"Tamara Kagan is really excellent, organised and really well prepared."

Joshua Crow earns plaudits for his international arbitration expertise. His burgeoning practice has led to him acting on several complex and high-value disputes. He has notable experience advising on LCIA and SIAC arbitrations involving parties in the oil and gas sector.

"Joshua is excellent to work with on all facets of a case."

"Joshua Crow is a very robust, user-friendly and confident junior. He is willing to roll up his sleeves and take a view."

"Joshua always gives a considered answer to the questions put before him and he's good at strategy."

Sabrina Nanchahal is recognised as an up-and-coming junior for her impressive international arbitration prowess. She frequently acts in significant commercial LCIA and ICC arbitrations related to such sectors as energy and telecoms, among numerous others.

"Sabrina Nanchahal is a pleasure to work with. Junior team members really love working with her and consider her part of the team rather than external counsel."

"Sabrina Nanchahal is a very tenacious advocate and a trusted pair of hands."

"Sabrina is absolutely brilliant. She is extremely sharp and will never miss a trick. She's probably the most advanced junior that I have ever worked with."

"Sabrina Nanchahal punches above her weight."

Nicholas Sloboda KC comes recommended for his abilities in commercial and energy-related international arbitrations. He has considerable experience acting in high-value oil and gas-related disputes, often handled under SIAC, ICC and LCIA rules and in the Commercial Court. He regularly acts on matters arising in Africa and Europe.

"He is very clear on the page, a great cross-examiner and a thoroughly nice guy to work with."

"Nicholas is a superstar. He's very effective on his feet, diplomatic in his advice and solutions-oriented."

"Nicholas Sloboda has a very relaxed demeanour in court, but he fights hard for his clients. He's a formidable opponent."

"Nicholas is a very sophisticated tactician who is able to identify the weak points in an opponent's case."