International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

Simon Rainey KC is highly regarded for his expertise in handling high-profile arbitrations in connection with complex oil and gas, commodities and trade issues. He appears before a variety of arbitral institutions including the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, and acts in arbitrations seated in Hong Kong, London, Nigeria and Singapore. He is also frequently appointed as an arbitrator.

Gemma Morgan undertakes commercial arbitration matters as a key component of her practice. She routinely represents clients in complex arbitrations and challenges to arbitral awards, including those brought under Sections 68 and 69 of the Arbitration Act. She demonstrates notable strength in handling issues related to the energy and shipping sectors. She has also developed a niche practice in providing counsel on disputes involving superyachts.

Ben Gardner is adept at representing clients in arbitrations under HKIAC and ICC rules. His practice sees him routinely serving in The Hague and Paris. He has a strong track record of handling disputes concerning banking, energy and shipping.

Gaurav Sharma has an impressive arbitration and investment treaty disputes practice with a significant focus on the energy sector. He has appeared in high-value arbitrations under ICSID and ICC rules. He draws strength from his linguistic capabilities, speaking fluent French and German. Sharma is a qualified French avocat and regularly accepts appointments as arbitrator.

Luke Parsons KC acts in arbitrations across a number of markets and frequently handles high-value insurance and shipping matters. He regularly acts on behalf of sovereign states in arbitrations under ICC and LCIA rules. He is frequently instructed by top-tier international law firms.

Alexander Uff is vastly experienced in commercial arbitrations involving mining, energy and finance, among many other sectors. He is adept at handling complex matters across multiple jurisdictions under various rules such as UNCITRAL, ICC and LCIA.

Guy Blackwood KC is held in high regard for his ability to represent clients in arbitrations concerning insurance and reinsurance matters. He is particularly astute at handling ICC and ICSID arbitrations. His clients operate in a range of sectors, such as mining, although he is also routinely called upon by sovereign states.

Koye Akoni offers clients a broad range of commercial expertise. For international arbitrations and international trade disputes, Akoni is considered a go-to junior. He has appeared in the ICC, the LCIA, the LMAA and SIAC while also having supported in arbitrations involving GAFTA and FOSFA systems. His areas of expertise include energy disputes, investment treaty claims and arbitration-related court proceedings, such as enforcement actions and challenges to awards.

Robert-Jan Temmink KC is a highly respected international lawyer specialising in commercial and chancery disputes and international arbitration. He has acted on a host of significant mandates brought under several of the major rule sets, including those of the LCIA, ICC and LMAA. His clients include both sovereign states, international investors and local private companies. His broader sector expertise includes aviation, insurance, shipping and commodities, energy natural resources and infrastructure projects. In addition to his busy counsel practice, he also sits as an arbitrator.

Tom Nixon is recognised as a rising star in the field of international arbitration. He operates across a broad spectrum of commercial law, with notable experience handling shipping, telecoms, aviation, energy and commodities disputes. He has acted as sole counsel in several arbitrations, occasionally against silks.

Jamie Hamblen is an extremely adept up and coming arbitration practitioner. He is very well-versed in shipping and commodities and energy arbitrations, among numerous other sectors and has been instructed to appear in matters under a wide range of rules including ICC, LMAA and FOSFA.