Cyrus Benson

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 2

International Arbitration

2 Years Ranked

Band 5

Arbitration (International)

Europe-wide

5 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

UK 2025

Europe 2024

About

Provided by Cyrus Benson

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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

Provided by Chambers

Global

International Arbitration - UK

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Cyrus Benson is respected for his experience in international arbitration, with notable expertise in acting for European and African clients in big-ticket disputes. He regularly handles claims brought against sovereign states under the auspices of ICSID and UNCITRAL. He is also co-chair of the firm's international arbitration group.

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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Cyrus Benson often acts for investors in high-profile investment treaty cases against European states. His expertise also encompasses commercial arbitration under ICC rules.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

“He is a first-class lawyer. He has a really deep understanding of arbitration and arbitration strategy.”

International Arbitration respondent
Global

“He is a consummate advocate. I think very highly of him in energy and oil and gas work.”

International Arbitration respondent
Global

“Cyrus's high-level input is extremely helpful in forming strategy. He provides very clear, concise and commercial advice.”

International Arbitration respondent
Global

“He is a first-class lawyer. He has a really deep understanding of arbitration and arbitration strategy.”

Arbitration (International) respondent
Global

“He is a consummate advocate. I think very highly of him in energy and oil and gas work.”

Arbitration (International) respondent
Global

“Cyrus's high-level input is extremely helpful in forming strategy. He provides very clear, concise and commercial advice.”

Arbitration (International) respondent
Global

“He is a first-class lawyer. He has a really deep understanding of arbitration and arbitration strategy.”

International Arbitration respondent
Global

“He is a consummate advocate. I think very highly of him in energy and oil and gas work.”

International Arbitration respondent
Global

“Cyrus's high-level input is extremely helpful in forming strategy. He provides very clear, concise and commercial advice.”

International Arbitration respondent
Global

“He is a first-class lawyer. He has a really deep understanding of arbitration and arbitration strategy.”

Arbitration (International) respondent
Global

“He is a consummate advocate. I think very highly of him in energy and oil and gas work.”

Arbitration (International) respondent
Global

“Cyrus's high-level input is extremely helpful in forming strategy. He provides very clear, concise and commercial advice.”

Arbitration (International) respondent
Global

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Cyrus Benson

Global Guide 2024

International Arbitration + 1 more ranking

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Chambers Review

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International Arbitration - UK

Individual Editorial

Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

Individual Editorial

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