William Hooker
UK Guide 2025
Band 4 : International Arbitration
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About
Provided by William Hooker
Practice Areas
Clients rely on William Hooker for his strong advocacy and pragmatic, strategic approach. With his experience handling over 50 arbitration matters across the globe, Will welcomes the challenge to take on the most complex, multi-layered disputes. Will focuses his practice on complex commercial and investment arbitrations. He regularly represents clients in arbitration matters under the rules of the ICC, LCIA, SIAC, LMAA, ICSID, LAMC, and UNCITRAL, as well as in ad hoc arbitrations. Will’s practice is global in scale, representing clients on every continent. With his broad range of experience spanning over a decade, clients trust Will to help them navigate high-stakes and high-value disputes. Will’s experience includes handling cases with over $1 billion in matter value.
Will has represented companies across industries such as oil and gas, financial services, telecommunications, mining, and energy. In particular, he has extensive knowledge and expertise in disputes between joint venture partners and in arbitration claims stemming from M&A deals. Additionally, Will has significant experience acting as an advocate before the English and DIFC courts in arbitration-related matters.
His goal is to always achieve the best results for his clients, working in tandem to provide meticulous counsel with their business objectives in mind.
Chambers Review
UK
William Hooker's practice covers a wide spectrum of sectors, including oil and gas and telecommunications. He is held in high regard for his ability to handle proceedings under ICC, DIFC and LCIA rules.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Will is a top-class advocate, strategist, and lawyer. He simplifies strategic options and provides thoughtful and creative recommendations, always in a timely and professional fashion."
"He is very detail-oriented, he knows the law perfectly well. He can juggle with the facts."
"Will is extremely strategic in his approach to complex arbitration. He is across all the detail, and always anticipating his opponent's next move. He is an accomplished leader."
"Will is an extremely sharp, sophisticated and innovative lawyer."
"Will is a top-class advocate, strategist, and lawyer. He simplifies strategic options and provides thoughtful and creative recommendations, always in a timely and professional fashion."
"He is very detail-oriented, he knows the law perfectly well. He can juggle with the facts."
"Will is extremely strategic in his approach to complex arbitration. He is across all the detail, and always anticipating his opponent's next move. He is an accomplished leader."
"Will is an extremely sharp, sophisticated and innovative lawyer."
Articles, highlights and press releases
1 item provided by Alston & Bird LLP
Alston & Bird Enhances International Arbitration Practice with Partner and Counsel in London
Alston & Bird has further strengthened its Litigation & Trial Practice Group and International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Team with the addition of partner Amir Ghaffari and counsel Julia-Didon Cayre, who will reside in the firm’s London office.
Alston & Bird Enhances International Arbitration Practice with Partner and Counsel in London
Alston & Bird has further strengthened its Litigation & Trial Practice Group and International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Team with the addition of partner Amir Ghaffari and counsel Julia-Didon Cayre, who will reside in the firm’s London office.
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