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About
Provided by Ruth Byrne KC
Practice Areas
Ruth Byrne KC specialises in international commercial and investment disputes, with a particular focus on energy, life sciences, fraud and enforcement. She has advised clients on disputes arising in multiple jurisdictions and has appeared as counsel in 100+ arbitrations as well sitting regularly as arbitrator. She also appears frequently in the English High Court, in particular in proceedings in support of arbitration, as well as more generally in international commercial litigation.
Ms. Byrne writes and speaks regularly on a variety of international arbitration topics. Ruth is a member of the ICC UK Selection Subcommittee, the Delos ROAP faculty and a former YIAG Co-Chair.
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Ruth Byrne KC is highly adept at handling complex commercial and investment disputes in the energy space. She has notable experience handling disputes arising from supply and distribution contracts for oil and gas clients.
Ruth Byrne KC is a highly experienced arbitration practitioner known for her prowess in the energy sector. She is well versed in acting for Indian entities in arbitrations under the auspices of the LCIA and the ICC, as well as in ad hoc proceedings.
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“She is an impressive and creative strategist, and a good litigator. I am at ease when she is on the case.”
“Ruth is very efficient and very straightforward. She really works well with her team and the client, and you receive fit-for-purpose advice and strategy.”
"She is very strong and very bright."
"Ruth Byrne is an exceptional solicitor. Her attention to detail and strong memory are impeccable."
"She's a very strong advocate and arbitration lawyer."
“She is an impressive and creative strategist, and a good litigator. I am at ease when she is on the case.”
“Ruth is very efficient and very straightforward. She really works well with her team and the client, and you receive fit-for-purpose advice and strategy.”
"She is very strong and very bright."
"Ruth Byrne is an exceptional solicitor. Her attention to detail and strong memory are impeccable."
"She's a very strong advocate and arbitration lawyer."