International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

David Joseph KC comes highly recommended for his broad commercial international arbitration practice, which covers a wide array of industries including the energy, telecommunications, construction, insurance, shipping and aerospace sectors. He regularly acts as counsel in high-stakes arbitration enforcement cases. He has extensive experience in BIT arbitrations.

Graham Dunning KC has longstanding experience appearing before courts and arbitration panels domestically and abroad. He often represents states and state entities in investment treaty claims, and exhibits strong expertise acting in large oil and gas disputes. He has been involved in arbitrations under the rules of the ICC, the LCIA and UNCITRAL, and those brought under the Energy Charter Treaty.

Joe Smouha KC is widely considered to be one of the strongest practitioners at the International Arbitration Bar due to his extensive experience in handling notable commercial disputes under a number of prominent arbitral institutions including the ICC and LCIA. He also takes appointments as a commercial arbitrator. His advocacy experience includes court appearances in the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands.

Ricky Diwan KC is highly regarded for his international arbitration practice, which concentrates on commercial and investment issues. He has significant experience of arguing cases under a variety of laws and regulations and representing clients before national and international arbitral tribunals. He is noted for having helped to draft the Mauritian International Arbitration Act 2008.

Matthieu Gregoire has notable experience handling LCIA and ICC arbitrations. He is astute at advising government bodies, as well as companies and individuals operating in the energy and mining sectors, among others. He is well versed in both commercial and investment treaty disputes.

Naomi Hart has broad experience in a range of commercial arbitration disputes, including those relating to the energy and aerospace sectors. She has the demonstrable ability to work on high-value, high-profile mandates and has operated in several regions, including Central and Eastern Europe and Africa.

Paul Wee acts for governments, major corporations and financial institutions in complex, sometimes high-value arbitrations, particularly in the telecoms, energy and infrastructure sectors. He is also an expert in investment treaty arbitrations and related enforcement proceedings.

Paul Key KC specialises in international arbitrations arising in a variety of sectors including oil and gas, shipping, foreign investments and mining. He has an impressive track record of representing large corporate clients in high-profile cases, as well as high net worth individuals and government organisations. He has acted in challenges to arbitration awards.

Philippa Hopkins KC is well versed in acting in a broad range of domestic and international arbitrations, demonstrating expertise across a number of industry sectors, including construction, banking and pharmaceuticals. She regularly accepts appointments as arbitrator and offers advocacy under the auspices of the LCIA, ICC and LMAA.

Ben Juratowitch KC is known as an accomplished practitioner in the international commercial arbitration space. He is experienced in representing parties in high-level, complex cases in jurisdictions including those in Africa and Central and Eastern Europe.

James Collins KC is noted for an international arbitration practice focusing on representing clients, including high-profile and foreign corporations, before domestic and international tribunals. He is particularly strong on insurance, financial transaction and international trade disputes. He has appeared in court in the British Virgin Islands as well as London.

James Willan KC provides robust representation when handling international arbitrations governed by LCIA and SIAC rules. He is also well versed in oil rig disputes under SCMA and LMAA rules. He is also experienced in arbitration-related Commercial Court proceedings for interim relief including freezing orders.

Lucas Bastin KC handles a wide range of matters in this field, including international commercial arbitration, investment treaty arbitration, and work before English (and foreign domestic) courts in aid of enforcement of arbitration awards. He's the favoured choice of silk for several sovereign states.

Stephen Houseman KC is noted for his broad commercial practice spanning subjects including finance, natural resources and pharmaceuticals. He is also recognised for his expertise in handling anti-suit injunction and anti-arbitration injunction matters.

Alison Macdonald KC receives acclaim for her top-end public international law and investment treaty disputes practice. She is sought after by both sovereign state parties and investors alike. She has notable expertise advising on ICSID proceedings, with a particular knowledge of BIT claims.

Angeline Welsh KC possesses a wide international arbitration practice covering a range of commercial claims, including those concerning investment treaties and the banking, technology and construction sectors. She is especially sought after for her expertise in handling disputes arising in emerging markets and in court proceedings related to arbitrations, such as enforcement of arbitral awards and anti-suit injunctions.

Dan Sarooshi KC is highly sought after by investors looking to bring claims against sovereign states. He is deeply experienced in handling high-value and high-profile disputes under ICSID, UNCITRAL, LCIA and PCA rules. Additionally, he can assist with follow-up claims, award challenges and enforcement proceedings. In addition to his practice, Sarooshi is also a professor of public international law at Oxford University.

David Scorey KC is a respected practitioner with notable experience as a commercial litigator. He is well versed in handling proceedings under ICC rules. He provides counsel on matters stemming from a broad spectrum of sectors including insurance and oil and gas.

Emily Wood KC concentrates her practice on high-value, complex international commercial arbitration and has particular expertise in handling challenges to arbitral awards. She has substantial experience of arbitrations conducted under ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL and ICSID rules. In addition to her work as counsel, she also takes sole arbitrator appointments.

Iain Quirk KC is renowned for providing robust representation in international arbitrations under the remit of the ICC and has acted in a number of Section 68 applications. His international arbitration experience covers a wide array of industries, and he regularly handles matters concerning the oil and gas and construction sectors. He has particular interest in arbitration-related court applications such as injunctions and award challenges.

Richard Millett KC is highly regarded for his handling of high-value international arbitrations for financial clients, significant individuals and international corporations. He handles institutional and ad hoc arbitrations and frequently appears in offshore jurisdictions. He is experienced in energy disputes and investment arbitrations.

Sean Aughey is rated highly for his representation of both investors and sovereign states in international arbitrations. He is praised for his deep expertise in BIT claims brought under ICSID rules. His clients include Jordan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Al Jazeera Media Network. He is often instructed as sole counsel on matters.

Siddharth Dhar KC has established himself as a go-to name for energy sector and investment treaty arbitrations. He has acted in billion-dollar arbitral disputes under the auspices of various institutions including the ICC, ICSID and the LCIA. He counts several sovereign states among his clients.

Steven Berry KC provides solid representation in international arbitration disputes concerning commodities, shipping, and insurance and reinsurance. He is experienced in appearing before tribunals governed by the rules of the LMAA, SIAC, the LCIA and the ICC.

Benedict Tompkins is recognised as an up-and-coming junior for his broad international arbitration practice. He represents both sovereign states and commercial investors in complex arbitrations, occasionally unled. He is regularly instructed in high-value disputes, and wields notable experience advising on complex offshore proceedings, having been called to the Bar of the BVI.

Anton Dudnikov is regularly instructed as sole counsel on various disputes by enviable clients such as state governments and high-profile individuals. Born in Russia, he draws on his ability to speak Russian and his experience of Russian culture to deal with arbitral disputes arising from the CIS. He also often works on prominent and high-value cases arising in the Middle East and Central Asia.

Tariq Baloch represents an enviable array of clients including international corporations in multi-jurisdictional arbitrations governed by the rules of leading institutions, including the LCIA and ICC. He handles insurance and reinsurance, energy, oil and gas, banking and construction matters, to name but a few. He regularly acts in complex, high-value disputes.