International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration
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Slaughter and May offers strong commercial experience across a range of rules, including those of the ICC, LCIA and LMAA, as well as in arbitration-related court proceedings. The firm regularly advises significant clients in the manufacturing, energy and commodities spaces.
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"Slaughter and May is all over the detail. They are very responsive."
"Slaughter and May is very thorough and well prepared. They are a very dedicated, qualified team. They are very responsive."
"The Slaughter and May team are able to rapidly understand complex issues and spot potential pitfalls in the many commercial topics that the case covers."
"Slaughter and May are across all the details They never miss a beat and are always responsive."
"Slaughter and May are on top of the details. They are excellent and do all things extremely well."
"Slaughter and May is all over the detail. They are very responsive."
"Slaughter and May is very thorough and well prepared. They are a very dedicated, qualified team. They are very responsive."
"The Slaughter and May team are able to rapidly understand complex issues and spot potential pitfalls in the many commercial topics that the case covers."
"Slaughter and May are across all the details They never miss a beat and are always responsive."
"Slaughter and May are on top of the details. They are excellent and do all things extremely well."
Notable Practitioners
James Stacey is co-head of the firm's international arbitration group. He is noted for his astute representation of organisations and individuals in a range of arbitral proceedings, including ICC and LCIA disputes. His clients stem from a wide spectrum of sectors such as manufacturing, food and beverages, and oil and gas.
"James Stacey is terrific. He is very smart and has a first rate legal mind."
"James is fantastic on strategy. He is great at coordinating everything seamlessly. ,"
"James is an excellent partner to work with. He has a great command of details and a commercial perspective. He is always helpful."
"James adopted a very reasoned approach throughout. He is a great strategist and resourced his team very well."