Kwadwo Sarkodie
UK Guide 2025
Band 3 : Construction: International Arbitration
Band 3
About
Provided by Kwadwo Sarkodie
Practice Areas
Kwadwo Sarkodie has over 20 years' dispute resolution experience, serving clients in the construction industry and beyond.
Internationally, Kwadwo advises on complex and high-value construction and engineering arbitrations under the ICC, LCIA, and UNCITRAL rules. His experience on major projects and high-stakes disputes spans Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and India. Kwadwo also sits as arbitrator in international proceedings. Kwadwo co-heads Mayer Brown's Africa practice, and regularly speaks and writes on dispute resolution and arbitration in Sub-Saharan Africa. He authors the chapter, updated yearly, on Sub-Saharan Africa in the Lexis-Nexis/Matthew Bender book "International Commercial Arbitration Practice: 21st Century Perspectives".
Chambers Review
UK
Kwadwo Sarkodie has substantial experience representing clients in construction-related international arbitrations, including disputes over claims for defective works, loss and expense, final accounts and extension of time. He regularly advises major contractors, sponsors and consultants in both domestic and cross-jurisdictional matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kwadwo understands our business and is keen to please."
"Kwadwo has done exceptional work throughout the proceedings on a complex case. His strong knowledge has repeatedly provided a tactical advantage in navigating the complexities of the case."
"Kwadwo is a fantastic lawyer. He is a strong technical solicitor who is very responsive, great at managing client relationships and pleasant to work with."
"Kwadwo understands our business and is keen to please."
"Kwadwo has done exceptional work throughout the proceedings on a complex case. His strong knowledge has repeatedly provided a tactical advantage in navigating the complexities of the case."
"Kwadwo is a fantastic lawyer. He is a strong technical solicitor who is very responsive, great at managing client relationships and pleasant to work with."