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The International Arbitration rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across UK.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

5

Band 5

  1. Alex Panayides Clifford Chance LLP6 Years Ranked
  2. Carmen Martinez Lopez
    Carmen Martinez Lopez Three Crowns LLP10 Years Ranked
  3. Duncan Speller
    Duncan Speller Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP3 Years Ranked
  4. Elizabeth Tout Dentons16 Years Ranked
  5. Garreth Wong Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP5 Years Ranked
  6. Kamal R Shah
    Kamal R Shah Stephenson Harwood LLP14 Years Ranked
  7. Michael Davison Hogan Lovells13 Years Ranked
  8. Michelle Bradfield
    Michelle Bradfield Jones Day3 Years Ranked
  9. Samantha Rowe
    Samantha Rowe Debevoise & Plimpton LLP2 Years Ranked
  10. Sarah Vasani CMS3 Years Ranked
  11. Steve Abraham Baker McKenzie5 Years Ranked
  12. Sylvia Tonova Pinsent Masons4 Years Ranked
  13. Tom Canning Milbank LLP2 Years Ranked
  14. Ben GiarettaFox Williams LLP
  15. Charlie LightfootCooley LLP
  16. Christopher P. MooreCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
  17. Daniel WilmotStewarts
  18. David FosterO'Melveny & Myers LLP
  19. Greg FulleloveOsborne Clarke LLP
  20. Jonathan LeachEversheds Sutherland
  21. Matthew ColemanSteptoe UK LLP
  22. Melanie WillemsHaynes and Boone, LLP
  23. Rajinder BassiKirkland & Ellis International LLP
  24. Roman KhodykinBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
  25. Simon SloaneFieldfisher
  26. William HookerAlston & Bird LLP

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Star Individuals

  1. Constantine Partasides KC
    Constantine Partasides KC
    Three Crowns LLP
    Three Crowns LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Star Individuals | 18 Years Ranked
    Constantine Partasides KC is a highly esteemed arbitration specialist acting for top-echelon clients in complex commercial and investment treaty disputes. He is also recognised for his capabilities as arbitrator.
  2. Gary Born
    WilmerHale | International Arbitration
    2024 | Star Individuals
1

Band 1

  1. Gaëtan Verhoosel KC
    1
    Gaëtan Verhoosel KC
    Three Crowns LLP
    Three Crowns LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Gaëtan Verhoosel KC has earned an excellent reputation for his extensive commercial and investor-state practice, handling arbitrations seated across the world and under the auspices of various institutions. He also accepts appointments as arbitrator.
  2. Peter Goldsmith KC
    1
    Peter Goldsmith KC
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    Peter Goldsmith KC is co-managing partner of the firm's London office, and is widely acknowledged for his extensive arbitration practice. He has an exceptional portfolio of market-leading international commercial and investor-treaty disputes.
  3. Sylvia Noury KC
    1
    Sylvia Noury KC
    Freshfields
    Freshfields | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    Sylvia Noury KC is head of the firm's international arbitration practice in London. She is highly visible in investor-state arbitration, with extensive expertise acting for clients across South Africa, Eastern Europe and India in complex BIT disputes.
  4. Tom Sprange KC
    1
    Tom Sprange KC
    King & Spalding International LLP
    King & Spalding International LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Tom Sprange KC draws praise for his expert advocacy in high-value commercial arbitrations. He offers impressive global capabilities, acting in arbitrations seated in jurisdictions such as India and Europe, and is deeply familiar with LCIA, ICC and AAA proceedings.
2

Band 2

  1. Andrea Menaker
    2
    Andrea Menaker
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Andrea Menaker brings substantial cross-border experience to her London arbitration practice. She handles a steady stream of high-value investment treaty claims on behalf of clients across a range of industries, including financial services entities and utilities.
  2. Cyrus Benson
    2
    Cyrus Benson
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. Jeffrey Sullivan KC
    2
    Jeffrey Sullivan KC
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Jeffrey Sullivan KC is co-chair of Debevoise's arbitration group in Europe. He is particularly known for his expert handling of claims brought under the ECT, which forms part of his extensive investor-state arbitration practice. He demonstrates strength across the energy and infrastructure sectors.
  4. Kate Davies KC
    2
    Kate Davies KC
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Kate Davies KC is head of Skadden’s European international litigation and arbitration group. She acts in significant disputes in the oil and gas, telecoms and engineering sectors. She is highly adept at proceedings held under LCIA, ICC and ICSID rules, and often deals with complex questions of foreign law.
  5. Mark A Levy KC
    2
    Mark A Levy KC
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Head of the firm's international arbitration practice Mark Levy KC is a well-known arbitration specialist with a notable depth of expertise in the oil and gas sector. He often acts in arbitrations under LCIA rules and in disputes that involve complex political and foreign law issues.
  6. 2
    Matthew Weiniger KC
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Matthew Weiniger KC is the global chair of the firm's international arbitration practice. He has an acclaimed arbitration practice with impressive multi-jurisdictional expertise, acting for clients across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. He is well versed in high-value commercial and investor-state claims, with expertise across the banking, energy and gaming sectors.
  7. Penny Madden KC
    2
    Penny Madden KC
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Penny Madden KC is co-chair of the firm's international arbitration group and is an impressive figure in the market, with vast experience acting in complex commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. She fields significant international expertise, acting for clients across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
  8. 2
    Reza Mohtashami KC
    Three Crowns LLP
    Three Crowns LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Reza Mohtashami KC devotes much of his arbitration practice to the energy and telecoms sectors, acting for various entities in high-value disputes such as those held under ICC rules. He has a particular focus on the Middle East.
  9. 2
    Stephen Fietta KC
    Fietta LLP
    Fietta LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Stephen Fietta KC is a recognised authority in investment treaty arbitration and broader PIL concerns. He acts for an extensive roster of clients, including major corporations and individuals, in BIT claims and other disputes involving sovereign states.
  10. Anthony Sinclair
    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 2
  11. Philip A Clifford KC
    Latham & Watkins | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 2
  12. Robert Volterra
    Volterra Fietta | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 2
  13. Sophie Lamb KC
    Latham & Watkins | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 2
  14. Stephen Jagusch KC
    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 2
  15. Steven Finizio
    WilmerHale | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Alejandro Escobar
    3
    Alejandro Escobar
    Baker Botts UK LLP
    Baker Botts UK LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Alejandro Escobar is an esteemed arbitration practitioner with strong credentials in commercial and investment treaty disputes. He acts for clients in the energy, telecoms and engineering sectors as both counsel and arbitrator across various jurisdictions.
  2. Daniel Gal KC
    3
    Daniel Gal KC
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Daniel Gal KC is particularly noted for his work in the telecoms sector, handling high-value arbitrations under LCIA rules. He also has notable experience handling BIT disputes.
  3. David Herlihy SC
    3
    David Herlihy SC
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    David Herlihy has a strong practice representing investors and sovereign states in high-value and often novel investment treaty claims. He demonstrates notable strength in ICSID disputes and has experience acting for European and Middle Eastern entities.
  4. John Savage KC
    3
    John Savage KC
    King & Spalding International LLP
    King & Spalding International LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked
    John Savage KC has established a strong profile in the London market and is increasingly known for his commercial arbitration practice. His caseload includes acting for major energy, manufacturing and investment companies.
  5. 3
    Mark Beeley
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    Mark Beeley is recognised for his expert handling of investment treaty disputes for clients such as those based in the Middle East. His practice is complemented by his commercial expertise, including LCIA arbitrations in the energy sector. He acts as both advocate and arbitrator.
  6. 3
    Markus Burgstaller
    Hogan Lovells
    Hogan Lovells | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Markus Burgstaller is a well-reputed arbitration specialist with extensive experience in investor-state disputes. He fields considerable cross-border expertise, with a particular focus on the European and CIS markets. He regularly represents sovereign states and private companies in BIT claims.
  7. Ruth Byrne KC
    3
    Ruth Byrne KC
    King & Spalding International LLP
    King & Spalding International LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    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.
  8. William Thomas KC
    3
    William Thomas KC
    Freshfields
    Freshfields | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    William Thomas KC's arbitration practice includes complex disputes arising from the telecoms industry. He expertly acts for both claimants and sovereign states in big-ticket BIT disputes.
  9. Charles Claypoole
    Latham & Watkins | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 3
  10. Epaminontas Triantafilou
    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 3
  11. Franz Schwarz
    WilmerHale | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 3
  12. Louis Flannery KC
    Littleton Chambers | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 3
  13. Stuart Dutson
    Simmons & Simmons LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. 4
    Andy Moody
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Andy Moody comes recommended for his handling of large-scale disputes and demonstrates a particular sector specialism in energy, mining and infrastructure mandates. He is well versed in acting in LCIA, ICC and UNCITRAL arbitrations.
  2. David Goldberg
    4
    David Goldberg
    Pinna Goldberg | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years Ranked
    David Goldberg is singled out for his notable expertise in CIS-related arbitrations, earning widespread recognition for his international credentials. He regularly represents sovereign states in ICSID proceedings.
  3. 4
    Edward E Poulton
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Edward Poulton is managing partner of the firm's London office. He is recognised for his in-depth knowledge of the financial services sector and regularly acts on issues such as M&A arbitrations. His practice has a particular focus on Africa and Europe.
  4. James Freeman
    4
    James Freeman
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    “James provides an excellent legal service in an ever-changing business environment with a clear client and commercial focus. He thinks outside of the box and moves things forward. He strikes the balance between sufficient depth of advice and efficiency and commercial practicability, thereby fully meeting the client's demands.”
  5. Jeremy Wilson
    4
    Jeremy Wilson
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Covington & Burling LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Jeremy Wilson of Covington & Burling offers impressive experience acting in disputes seated in The Hague, Singapore and Dubai. His client base includes major energy and technology companies, and he is familiar with ICC, LCIA and DIFC rules, among others. He is co-chair of the firm's international arbitration group.
  6. Johannes Koepp
    4
    Johannes Koepp
    Baker Botts UK LLP
    Baker Botts UK LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Johannes Koepp is an experienced arbitration expert who brings strong international credentials to his practice. His client base spans the Middle East and Europe, and includes notable energy sector representatives. He acts as both counsel and arbitrator.
  7. Kate Cervantes-Knox
    4
    Kate Cervantes-Knox
    Cervantes-Knox Arbitration Ltd | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Kate Cervantes-Knox is highlighted for her extensive expertise in the oil and gas sector and demonstrates notable strength in Africa and the Americas. She is highly adept at acting for a range of parties in complex disputes such as UNCITRAL and ICSID arbitrations.
  8. 4
    Kieron O'Callaghan
    Hogan Lovells
    Hogan Lovells | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Kieron O'Callaghan leads the international arbitration team in London. He leverages significant CIS expertise within his arbitration practice, and often represents clients in the banking, energy and pharmaceutical sectors in high-value LCIA arbitrations.
  9. 4
    Marie Berard
    Clifford Chance LLP
    Clifford Chance LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Marie Berard offers substantial expertise in commercial disputes. She has an impressive track record acting for clients across the financial services and telecoms sectors in LCIA arbitrations.
  10. 4
    Nicholas Peacock
    Peacock Arbitration | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked
    Nicholas Peacock is head of the firm's international arbitration team in London. He comes recommended for his expert handling of commercial disputes, acting for clients in the oil and gas, financial services and aerospace sectors. He is particularly recognised for his work with European and African entities.
  11. Patrick Taylor
    4
    Patrick Taylor
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Patrick Taylor has a broad arbitration practice with expertise spanning the oil and gas, energy and telecoms sectors. He often acts under LCIA, ICC and ICSID rules and handles disputes seated across the globe.
  12. Philip Chong
    4
    Philip Chong
    Ashurst | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Philip Chong leads the international arbitration team in Europe and handles big-ticket, multi-jurisdictional oil and gas disputes. He is well versed in acting under the rules of various arbitral institutions, including the SCC and LCIA.
  13. 4
    Robert Lambert
    Clifford Chance LLP
    Clifford Chance LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 4 | 22 Years Ranked
    Robert Lambert fields long-standing expertise in international arbitration and is recognised for his notable strength in oil and gas disputes. He is experienced in acting under LCIA, LMAA and UNCITRAL rules.
  14. Andrew Cannon
    Herbert Smith Freehills | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 4
  15. Craig Tevendale
    Herbert Smith Freehills | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 4
  16. Dominic Roughton
    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 4
  17. George Burn
    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 4
  18. Hussein Haeri KC
    Withers LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 4
  19. Matthew Saunders
    Ashurst | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 4
  20. Oliver Browne
    Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 4
  21. Sherina Petit
    Stewarts | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 4
5

Band 5

  1. 5
    Alex Panayides
    Clifford Chance LLP
    Clifford Chance LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5 | 6 Years Ranked
    Alex Panayides handles complex mandates in the arbitration space, with a particular focus on oil and gas disputes. He is well versed in acting under LCIA and LMAA rules, and has sat in arbitrations seated in London and Dubai, among other venues.
  2. Carmen Martinez Lopez
    5
    Carmen Martinez Lopez
    Three Crowns LLP
    Three Crowns LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5 | 10 Years Ranked
    Carmen Martinez Lopez is credited for her Latin American expertise and is also sought out for her knowledge of Spanish law matters. She is experienced in handling significant arbitrations in the oil and gas sector, often brought against sovereign states.
  3. Duncan Speller
    5
    Duncan Speller
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Duncan Speller of Willkie Farr & Gallagher is routinely called upon to handle ICC and LCIA arbitration arising from agreement breaches. His client base covers a range of industries, including the energy and pharmaceutical sectors.
  4. 5
    Elizabeth Tout
    Dentons | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5 | 16 Years Ranked
    Elizabeth Tout is head of the firm's international arbitration practice in the UK. She is a highly experienced practitioner with strong commercial disputes credentials. She is a fine choice of counsel for major clients in the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors, and frequently acts on large-scale LCIA and ICC arbitrations.
  5. 5
    Garreth Wong
    Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP
    Paul Hastings (Europe) LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked
    Garreth Wong of Paul Hastings is a skilled arbitration practitioner with significant expertise in handling disputes arising in Africa and South Asia. He regularly acts for multinational companies in high-value arbitration under SIAC and LCIA rules.
  6. Kamal R Shah
    5
    Kamal R Shah
    Stephenson Harwood LLP
    Stephenson Harwood LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5 | 14 Years Ranked
    Kamal Shah is head of the firm's Africa and India groups. He receives strong praise for his expert handling of Africa-related disputes. His client base includes investors, companies and high net worth individuals, and he often acts in arbitration involving the infrastructure and hospitality sectors.
  7. 5
    Michael Davison
    Hogan Lovells
    Hogan Lovells | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5 | 13 Years Ranked
    Michael Davison serves as the deputy CEO of Hogan Lovells. His practice includes representing major clients such as energy sector representatives in disputes against state governments. He also brings to bear wider ADR experience as an arbitrator and mediator.
  8. Michelle Bradfield
    5
    Michelle Bradfield
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Michelle Bradfield demonstrates notable strength in advising on investor-state disputes. Her practice sees her act for both investors and states in a range of complex disputes, as well as handling commercial claims.
  9. Samantha Rowe
    5
    Samantha Rowe
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    “She is everything that you would ever want in a lawyer. Her advice is steering and sure. She is very commercial and plugged into what we need as a client. It is so great that she understands relevance. She is so easy to work with and really responsive.”
  10. 5
    Sarah Vasani
    CMS
    CMS | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Sarah Vasani is co-head of the firm's international arbitration practice. She has notable experience handling both investor-state and commercial arbitrations. She has considerable strength in providing counsel on disputes relating to the oil and gas sector in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
  11. 5
    Steve Abraham
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked
    Steve Abraham is a highly experienced practitioner who offers notable cross-border expertise, acting for clients across the globe in high-value energy and infrastructure arbitrations. He also currently leads the firm's dispute resolution team in the EMEA area.
  12. 5
    Sylvia Tonova
    Pinsent Masons
    Pinsent Masons | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    Sylvia Tonova of Pinsent Masons has a diverse arbitration practice that benefits from her qualification to practise in the USA. She is a fine choice of counsel for large-scale investment treaty disputes and is particularly active in Eastern European and CIS-related mandates.
  13. 5
    Tom Canning
    Milbank LLP
    Milbank LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Tom Canning of Milbank leads the firm's global international arbitration practice. He is well versed in handling arbitration conducted under a range of arbitral rules, including those of the ICC, SIAC and the LCIA, and seated across the globe. His practice focuses upon the representation of financial institutions and energy clients.
  14. Ben Giaretta
    Fox Williams LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5
  15. Charlie Lightfoot
    Cooley LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5
  16. Christopher P. Moore
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5
  17. Daniel Wilmot
    Stewarts | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5
  18. David Foster
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5
  19. Greg Fullelove
    Osborne Clarke LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5
  20. Jonathan Leach
    Eversheds Sutherland | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5
  21. Matthew Coleman
    Steptoe UK LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5
  22. Melanie Willems
    Haynes and Boone, LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5
  23. Rajinder Bassi
    Kirkland & Ellis International LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5
  24. Roman Khodykin
    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5
  25. Simon Sloane
    Fieldfisher | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5
  26. William Hooker
    Alston & Bird LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 5
6

Band 6

  1. 6
    Ben Holland
    K&L Gates | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6 | 5 Years Ranked
    Ben Holland of K&L Gates comes recommended for his specialist expertise in gas pricing disputes, which forms part of his commercial arbitration practice. He is sought after by clients in the energy sector and has a particular focus on Europe.
  2. Ben Sanderson
    6
    Ben Sanderson
    Sanderson Arbitration | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked
    Ben Sanderson is the firm's global practice manager of the international arbitration group. He has considerable experience advising clients on disputes arising in the energy, mining and technology sectors. He is also adept at representing states in investment treaty arbitrations.
  3. Chiraag Shah
    6
    Chiraag Shah
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked
    Chiraag Shah of Morrison Foerster is commended for his ability to handle disputes involving the engineering and technology sectors. Recent work includes advising on proceedings related to arbitral awards, as well as ICC and SIAC arbitrations.
  4. David Reed
    6
    David Reed
    Arnold & Porter
    Arnold & Porter | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked
    “He brings substantial experience and knowledge in international commercial arbitration to his practice with a detailed, hands-on approach. David is able to focus on the big picture whilst paying attention to every detail, and is excellent with establishing strategy.”
  5. Deborah H Ruff
    6
    Deborah H Ruff
    Pillsbury
    Pillsbury | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6 | 8 Years Ranked
    Deborah Ruff of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman is head of the firm's international arbitration practice. She offers expert representation of clients across a range of sectors, including energy and telecoms. She is well versed in LCIA and ICC arbitration and matters complicated by issues of foreign law.
  6. 6
    Dominic Pellew
    Dentons | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6 | 15 Years Ranked
    Dominic Pellew is highly sought after to provide counsel on LCIA and ICC claims, with notable experience in disputes concerning loans. He is well versed in handling disputes involving the CIS.
  7. Egishe Dzhazoyan
    6
    Egishe Dzhazoyan
    King & Spalding International LLP
    King & Spalding International LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked
    Egishe Dzhazoyan is particularly experienced in investor-state arbitration and demonstrates strength in handling matters originating in Eastern Europe. He is also adept at handling commercial disputes under LCIA and ICC rules.
  8. Gautam Bhattacharyya
    6
    Gautam Bhattacharyya
    Reed Smith LLP
    Reed Smith LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6 | 18 Years Ranked
    Gautam Bhattacharyya is known for his astute representation of clients in proceedings under ICC, UNCITRAL and LCIA rules. He is commended for his ability to handle disputes in Asia and the Middle East.
  9. 6
    Guy Pendell
    CMS
    CMS | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6 | 14 Years Ranked
    Guy Pendell is a well-known practitioner in the market who draws praise for his long-standing arbitral experience. He is recognised for his expert handling of a range of commercial disputes.
  10. James Carter
    6
    James Carter
    DLA Piper LLP
    DLA Piper LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked
    James Carter is a skilled arbitration partner with considerable expertise in the oil and gas sector. He has established a strong profile in Africa, acting in high-value arbitrations such as those held under LCIA rules. His caseload also includes acting for sovereign states in various disputes.
  11. 6
    James Langley
    Dentons | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked
    James Langley has a strong arbitration practice and fields considerable expertise in the Middle East. His experience includes representing sovereign states in complex BIT claims, as well as handling ICC, LCIA and ad hoc proceedings.
  12. 6
    James Stacey
    Slaughter and May
    Slaughter and May | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked
    James Stacey is co-head of the firm's international arbitration group. He is noted for his astute representation of organisations and individuals in a range of arbitral proceedings, including ICC and LCIA disputes. His clients stem from a wide spectrum of sectors such as manufacturing, food and beverages, and oil and gas.
  13. 6
    Jon Tweedale
    Addleshaw Goddard LLP
    Addleshaw Goddard LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked
    Jon Tweedale is co-head of the Addleshaw Goddard international arbitration group. He has developed a broad client list in this market which includes governments and multinationals. He is known for his astute representation of clients in arbitrations under ICC and ICSID rules, among others.
  14. Justin Williams
    6
    Justin Williams
    Akin
    Akin | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6 | 13 Years Ranked
    Justin Williams's practice sees him routinely serving as counsel to clients in the energy sector. He is adept at handling both commercial and investment treaty disputes. He has notable experience providing counsel on proceedings under UNCITRAL rules.
  15. 6
    Karel Daele
    Taylor Wessing LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6 | 14 Years Ranked
    “Karel Daele masters all the aspects of the case. He knows all the documentary evidence by heart, he presents very effective written and oral arguments and he always has the big picture in mind in order to achieve the best results for his clients.”
  16. Maurice Kenton
    6
    Maurice Kenton
    Hunton Andrews Kurth
    Hunton Andrews Kurth | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked
    Maurice Kenton advises clients on a range of arbitral disputes, with notable experience providing counsel on matters concerning mining and energy. He routinely handles disputes under ICSID and UNCITRAL rules.
  17. 6
    Richard Bamforth
    CMS
    CMS | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6 | 8 Years Ranked
    Richard Bamforth is head of the firm's international arbitration group. He is an experienced arbitration practitioner and is particularly adept at acting in high-value award enforcement disputes. He is well versed in acting under LCIA proceedings as counsel and arbitrator.
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    Sophie Eyre
    Bird & Bird
    Bird & Bird | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6 | 5 Years Ranked
    Sophie Eyre is co-head of the firm's international disputes practice. She is recognised for her cross-border disputes expertise and has particular experience handling award enforcement disputes. She is familiar with arbitrations held under the rules of the ICC and AAA.
  19. Tomas Vail
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    Tomas Vail
    Vail Dispute Resolution | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked
    Tomas Vail of Vail Dispute Resolution has significant experience in representing high-profile organisations in arbitral proceedings, as well as sitting as an arbitrator. He is routinely called upon to represent clients in disputes under ICC and SCC rules.
  20. Benjamin Knowles
    Clyde & Co LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6
  21. Charlie Caher
    WilmerHale | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6
  22. Chloe Carswell
    gunnercooke | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6
  23. Chris Parker KC
    Herbert Smith Freehills | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6
  24. Duncan Bagshaw
    Howard Kennedy LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6
  25. Eleni Polycarpou
    Withers LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6
  26. Greg Falkof
    Mishcon de Reya LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6
  27. Hendrik Puschmann
    Trowers & Hamlins LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6
  28. Ioannis Alexopoulos
    Signature Litigation LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6
  29. Peter Ashford
    Fox Williams LLP | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6
  30. Shai Wade
    RPC | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6
  31. Tracey Wright
    Fieldfisher | International Arbitration
    2024 | Band 6