International Arbitration - The English Bar

Ali Malek KC handles a broad range of international arbitration disputes regarding oil and gas, infrastructure, banking and joint venture matters, among others. He acts on behalf of governments, investors, shareholders, charities and international companies in arbitrations across the Middle East, Europe and Asia. He is familiar with the rules of various arbitral bodies including the LCIA and ICSID. He also has expertise in handling disputes under Sections 67 and 69 of the International Arbitration Act 1996.

Can Yeginsu assists with the full gamut of international arbitration including those governed by LCIA, ICC and ICSID rules. He is experienced in disputes relating to conflicts of law and jurisdiction, and is well versed in matters concerning a wide range of industries including the IT, energy, insurance, shipping and financial services sectors.

Damien Walker has an arbitration practice that covers truly international commercial disputes, many of which give rise to issues of conflicts of law. He is experienced in handling proceedings governed by the majority of leading institutional rules. He also takes part in investment treaty applications and offers expertise in handling disputes under Sections 67, 68 and 69 of the International Arbitration Act 1996.

Georges Chalfoun is an impressive junior with a multifaceted arbitration practice who regularly handles significant disputes for clients in the oil and gas sector. He continues to establish a strong presence in the Middle East, while also taking instructions in Eastern Europe.

Nicholas Craig KC has a vast experience in acting in international arbitration matters. He appears in a variety of disputes relating to subjects such as energy, insurance and telecommunications, among others. He also sits as an arbitrator.

Cameron Miles has emerged as a highly talented barrister with academic pedigree, who focuses on ICSID arbitrations and enforcement cases. He has represented both companies and states in large-scale disputes concerning investments in energy and natural resources infrastructure.

Jonathan Nash KC is frequently instructed on high-value, high-profile international arbitrations. He has acted in cases under the ICC and LCIA, among others, covering subjects such as sports, telecommunications and finance disputes.

Liisa Lahti is highly experienced in international arbitration matters. She has particular expertise in challenging arbitration awards. She has acted in cases under FCC, Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance, ICC and LMAA rules. She is often sought out to act as sole counsel.

Mark Wassouf is well respected in the international arbitration market. He draws on his previous experience as a solicitor, and is highly regarded for his representation in international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. His fluency in Arabic gives him a strong advantage in instructions emanating from the Middle East.

David Quest KC is an accomplished arbitration counsel who has worked across multiple jurisdictions and under rules including the ICC and LCIA. He is regularly sought out to advice on matters involving a wide array of sectors including finance, crypto and engineering, to name just a few.

Judy Fu is a rising star for international arbitration work. She offers clients a broad range of expertise across the commercial spectrum, with notable sector strength in ownership and energy and natural resource disputes. Fu accepts offshore instructions, having been called to the Bar of the BVI, and offers clients fluency in both Mandarin and Cantonese. Before coming to the Bar in 2019, Fu practised as a solicitor at a US law firm.

Miriam Schmelzer is a solid junior frequently instructed to act commercial arbitrations under ICC and LCIA rules. She is also well versed her in Investment Treaty arbitrations. She also sits as an arbitrator.

Peter de Verneuil Smith KC is highly sought after for his broad expertise in commercial international arbitrations and related court matters, including enforcement. He is no stranger to advising on billion-dollar disputes, acting in several significantly high-value arbitrations over his career. He is considered a go-to silk for international shareholder disputes. He is called to the Bar of Hong Kong and the BVI.

Rajesh Pillai KC provides robust assistance in international arbitrations. He acts for a wide range of clients including contractors, investment funds and shareholders. He is often sought after for his expertise in offshore and foreign law disputes, particularly in connection with India. His clients include companies and individuals from around the world.

Ravi is a solid commercial junior with deep expertise in international arbitration and related court mandates. He is regularly instructed in high-stakes arbitrations under the auspices of the LCIA, the ICC and UNCITRAL. His clients include sovereign states, private UHNW individuals and international corporations. He has become a go-to counsel for parties based in the Middle East, or those looking to conduct arbitrations in the region.

Tom Montagu-Smith earns praise for his broad commercial international arbitration practice. He's a regular at the DIFC arbitration courts, having become a go-to counsel for international clients looking to conduct arbitrations pertaining to Middle Eastern projects.

Yash Bheeroo has a broad commercial offering as an accomplished international lawyer, advising on arbitration, oil and gas disputes, commercial litigation and civil fraud cases. He regularly appears before many of the esteemed arbitration centres around the world, oftentimes as sole counsel. This includes the LCIA, the ICC, SIAC, DIAC and HKIAC. Bheeroo is called to the Bar of the BVI.

Dominic Kennelly is commended for his burgeoning international arbitration practice. Having previously worked as a solicitor before coming to the Bar, he acts for private HNW individuals, private companies and financial institutions before a variety of authorities, including DIAC and the LCIA.