Cyrus Benson
Europe Guide 2024
Band 5 : Arbitration (International)
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About
Provided by Cyrus Benson
Practice Areas
Co-Chair, international arbitration practice. He focuses on international arbitration, representing clients before commercial and investment treaty tribunals, including the ICC, LCIA, ICSID, PCA and AAA/ICDR, particularly in telecoms, oil and gas, infrastructure, mining/minerals and financial services. He sits as an arbitrator, is a frequent writer and speaker on arbitration and serves on various arbitral institution task forces. He is experienced in complex litigation with significant trial and appellate experience in U.S. federal and state courts.
Professional Memberships
New York Bar, Law Society of England & Wales.
Personal
JD, New York University, 1991.
Chambers Review
Europe
Cyrus Benson often acts for investors in high-profile investment treaty cases against European states. His expertise also encompasses commercial arbitration under ICC rules.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is a first-class lawyer. He has a really deep understanding of arbitration and arbitration strategy."
"He is a consummate advocate. I think very highly of him in energy and oil and gas work."
"Cyrus's high-level input is extremely helpful in forming strategy. He provides very clear, concise and commercial advice."
"He is a first-class lawyer. He has a really deep understanding of arbitration and arbitration strategy."
"He is a consummate advocate. I think very highly of him in energy and oil and gas work."
"Cyrus's high-level input is extremely helpful in forming strategy. He provides very clear, concise and commercial advice."
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