Salim Moollan KC
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 3 : International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance
Band 3
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Practice Areas
Salim Moollan specialises in international commercial and investment arbitration. He has acted as counsel in high profile investment arbitration cases (White Industries v India, Philip Morris v Australia, Cairn Energy v India), and currently acts as lead counsel in a number of prominent investment arbitrations for both States and investors. In the commercial field, he acts in high-value cases in (in particular) the energy and telecoms fields. He frequently sits as arbitrator (party-appointed and chair) in investment and commercial arbitrations. He has an in-depth knowledge of the procedural regimes of all major international arbitral institutions, being a past chairman and vice-chairman of UNCITRAL, a past Vice-President of the ICC Court, a past member of the LCIA Court, a member of the World Bank’s ICSID Panel of Arbitrators and a former editor of the ICSID Law Review; and having worked closely with these and other institutions in the establishment of an African platform for international arbitration in Mauritius. The holder of a mathematics degree from Ecole Polytechnique, Paris (in addition to a first class law degree from Cambridge University and to a degree in economics and political science from Sciences-Po, Paris)
Chambers Review
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Salim Moollan KC operates a busy practice taking in investor-state disputes at a high level as well as straight commercial arbitrations. He also draws on his experience as former chair and vice-chair of UNCITRAL and is a member of numerous other panels. He has particular expertise in energy and telecoms cases. He is considered a go-to counsel for cases involving Mauritian and Singaporean law.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Salim is an example of a unique blend of charisma, legal drafting prowess and eloquent oral advocacy. His documents are masterfully crafted, and his ability to present his arguments is awe-inspiring."
"Salim is brilliant. His knowledge of international arbitration is first class. His analysis and drafting are superb, and his guidance across all aspects of a case is invaluable."
"Salim is a genius and a brilliant strategist. He is a true expert in the field of international arbitration."
"Salim exhibits customary flair in both his written and oral advocacy, conducts forceful and piercing cross-examination, and is both firm and charming in equal measure when addressing the tribunal."
"Salim is at the top of his game. He's very polished, excellent on his feet and extremely adept and diplomatic. Clients and solicitors have the utmost confidence in his abilities."
"Salim is an example of a unique blend of charisma, legal drafting prowess and eloquent oral advocacy. His documents are masterfully crafted, and his ability to present his arguments is awe-inspiring."
"Salim is brilliant. His knowledge of international arbitration is first class. His analysis and drafting are superb, and his guidance across all aspects of a case is invaluable."
"Salim is a genius and a brilliant strategist. He is a true expert in the field of international arbitration."
"Salim exhibits customary flair in both his written and oral advocacy, conducts forceful and piercing cross-examination, and is both firm and charming in equal measure when addressing the tribunal."
"Salim is at the top of his game. He's very polished, excellent on his feet and extremely adept and diplomatic. Clients and solicitors have the utmost confidence in his abilities."
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