International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 5
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Simmons & Simmons is adept at handling both institutional and ad hoc arbitration. The firm advises clients across a range of industries including the mining, energy and financial sectors. It possesses a strong track record in handling matters across a range of jurisdictions, including Asia, the Middle East and Africa. It is also considered to be a growing presence in the life sciences industry. The firm is routinely called upon to provide counsel on proceedings under LCIA and ICC rules.
Strengths
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"Simmons & Simmons is very thorough in their understanding. They are strong and very responsive."
"Simmons is a quality team. They are very strong."
"Simmons is very impressive, knowledgeable and responsive."
"Simmons & Simmons is very thorough in their understanding. They are strong and very responsive."
"Simmons is a quality team. They are very strong."
"Simmons is very impressive, knowledgeable and responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Stuart Dutson is praised for his knowledge of international arbitration and is highly adept at handling both commercial and investment treaty disputes. He is noted for his expertise in energy disputes and acts under a range of arbitral rules.
"Stuart understands the client's priority and does the utmost to achieve it. Stuart is skilled at bringing together diverse groups from multiple jurisdictions and finding an outcome."
"Stuart understands the academic side of the case and combines it with great strategic advice. He is very quick on his feet when being asked intense questions under pressure."
"Stuart Dutson is excellent. He has lots of experience to bring to bear and has built a great team."
Basil Woodd-Walker is counsel in Simmons & Simmons London office. He is experienced in both commercial and investor-state arbitration across a range of industries including finance, energy and mining.
"Basil does fantastic work. He is very impressive."