About

Provided by Ashurst

International arbitration is the default mechanism for resolving international commercial disputes. Ashurst's international arbitration specialists focus on providing tailored solutions for our clients in choosing appropriate arbitration processes and representing them in arbitration proceedings. Our global team comprises common and civil law lawyers across multiple jurisdictions – we operate as a single integrated global team.

 

We appear as advocates in cases seated in all the major arbitral seats globally. Our experience encompasses all major international arbitration institutions and rules, we also frequently act on ad hoc arbitrations.

 

As well as advising and representing commercial parties we also act for state parties and provide strategic and legal advice on public international law issues and investment arbitration matters, including ICSID arbitration.

 

The team's experience reflects the full breadth of industry sectors in which the firm's clients operate, with a particular focus upon the energy, resources and infrastructure sectors.

 

Senior members of the group sit as arbitrators which experience enables us to provide our clients with close insight into how arbitral tribunals operate and how to present cases to them most effectively. Our specialists publish regularly on developments in international arbitration. We also provide bespoke client training on arbitration and international law issues. 

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International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration - UK-wide

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst is well known for its considerable expertise in energy and infrastructure disputes. The firm regularly handles high-value and multi-jurisdictional disputes for market leaders in the extractive industries. It is also active advising clients from the LNG and infrastructure sectors. The team is experienced in ad hoc and institutional arbitrations, including those conducted under ICC, UNCITRAL, LCIA and SIAC rules. It is also adept at handling significant breach of contract claims.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Matthew Saunders
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Matthew Saunders
4
Band 4

Matthew Saunders is a partner in the global international arbitration practice and is widely recognised for his expertise in the energy sector. He has acted under various arbitral rules and in arbitration seated across Hong Kong, London and Paris.

Matthew's skills before arbitration tribunals and in cross-examining witnesses are superior.

Matthew is very commercial and clear in his delivery of information.

Matthew is a smart and eloquent lawyer.

Philip Chong
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Philip Chong
4
Band 4
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.

Philip has a wealth of experience.

Philip has the capacity to analyse very complex facts and get quickly to the root of complex legal and factual issues.

Philip is analytical, smart and turns every stone. He is kind and a team player.

Philip is strategically and tactically sound.

Emma Johnson
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Emma Johnson
U
Up and Coming
Emma Johnson has a burgeoning arbitration practice, demonstrating particular expertise in disputes relating to the energy and renewables sectors. She has notable experience acting under ICC and ICSID rules.

Emma is very smart and extremely hard-working.

She is fastidious in her attention to detail and a pleasure to deal with.

Emma is very good to work with, and her communication is really strong.

Emma is an excellent lawyer with deep expertise in commercial arbitration matters in the energy space.

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International Arbitration

Matthew Saunders
4
Matthew Saunders
4
Band 4
Philip Chong
4
Philip Chong
4
Band 4
Emma Johnson
U
Emma Johnson
U
Up and Coming