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International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration - UK
What the Team is Known For
Fieldfisher has a highly regarded practice which receives accolades for its international experience. It is renowned for advising on proceedings under ICC, UNCITRAL and LCIA rules. The firm boasts significant experience of handling disputes originating from Eastern Europe. Its clients stem from a range of sectors, including financial services and oil and gas. The team has further experience representing sovereign states in disputes.
Strengths
Fieldfisher demonstrated an exceptional ability to grasp the complexity of the issues, identifying and assembling the appropriate personnel within their organisation to address them effectively.
Their attention to detail is exceptional at all levels. They are extremely efficient team members.
Fieldfisher has brilliant lawyers, excellent leaders and team players, who are very hard-working and bright.
Fieldfisher has a strong and experienced team, capable of digging into details in very specific fields, with strong communication skills to manage complex issues.
Notable practitioners
Simon is very experienced and can run teams on large cases extremely efficiently.
Simon is a hugely experienced arbitration lawyer who regularly manages large, complex arbitration disputes.
Simon was very good. He was very through, commercially sound and brought good insights and innovative ideas to the investment treaty arbitration matter.
Tracey is really astute.
Tracey is very focused on details.
Tracey has enormous energy, a really excellent understanding of the law, good strategic objectives and a good understanding of client practicalities.
Tracey's advocacy is very strong. She is excellent and a joy to work with.
Daniel Hayward is co-head of Fieldfisher's international arbitration group. He is noted for his expertise in handling disputes emanating from the CIS region.
Daniel is an amazing team player, who acts as a shepherd leading the team to success in even the most complicated cases.
Daniel is personable and strategically minded.
Daniel is a consummate lawyer with a great manner, which instils confidence.
Dan is loved by his clients and is particularly good at managing large teams in complex arbitrations. He has a great eye for the bigger picture. He runs a very tight ship.
Daniel handled sensitive and urgent matters adeptly and promptly, while also providing excellent strategic advice.