International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance

Duncan Matthews KC is viewed by the market as a heavyweight courtroom advocate. He provides robust international arbitration representation in disputes across a broad spectrum of industries. He regularly handles energy, technology and shipping disputes, among others. He is well versed in matters under UNCITRAL and LMAA rules and has acted in ad hoc arbitrations. He also has expertise in anti-suit injunctions in support of arbitration proceedings.

Philip Edey KC is well regarded for his expertise in international arbitrations, acting in disputes seated in cities such as San Francisco and London under the remit of the ICC and other arbitral institutions. His diverse client base spans the globe, and includes companies and individuals in an ever-growing list of jurisdictions including China and Japan. He has significant expertise in shipping arbitrations. He also takes appointments as an arbitrator.

Belinda McRae is a fast-rising star in the field of international arbitration. She has a burgeoning practice which covers a broad range of matters including commercial arbitrations, investor-state disputes and related appeals. She has experience acting in proceedings under LCIA and ICC rules.

Charles Kimmins KC is a formidable international arbitration counsel, concentrating on arbitrations under ICC, LMAA and HKIAC rules, as well as acting in ad hoc proceedings. He advocates before tribunals across the world, acting in arbitrations seated in London, Switzerland, New York and Paris. He has particular experience in the insurance and shipping fields, and offers expertise in private equity disputes. He is skilled at leading teams of barristers in multiple related arbitrations.

David Lewis KC is experienced in appearing before courts and arbitral tribunals including the ICC, SIAC and the LMAA. His arbitration practice continues to thrive and he receives notable instructions from clients in Singapore. He is an expert in complex shipping disputes, as well as those arising in the energy and banking sectors. He regularly accepts appointments as the sole counsel in an arbitration.

Michael Ashcroft KC is a hugely intelligent practitioner with impressive credentials across a range of markets, including energy and shipping. His work often involves very high-stakes and extremely technical legal points. He has additional expertise challenging arbitration awards.

Philip Riches KC undertakes a wide array of disputes, with a particular emphasis on shipping matters. His practice also includes oil and gas and commodities arbitrations. He has particular experience in making applications relating to arbitrations that include freezing injunctions, disclosure orders and arbitral enforcements. He is particularly experienced in cases conducted under LCIA, ICC and LMAA rules.

Sara Masters KC has a distinguished practice in the space which encompasses both institutional and ad hoc arbitrations. She has notable experience representing clients in disputes under the auspices of the ICC, LMAA and LCIA. She has further experience providing counsel on challenges to arbitral awards. She is renowned for her strength in handling matters concerning shipping.

Lord Guglielmo Verdirame KC is recognised for his sophisticated international arbitration practice. He has notable experience advising on high-value investment treaty disputes, representing a host of sovereign states and multinational companies. He has appeared before various international arbitration tribunals including the Permanent Court of Arbitration, ICSID and UNCITRAL.

Henry Byam-Cook KC has a practice which covers a broad range of commercial matters including shipping, insurance and professional negligence. He has notable experience handling arbitrations governed by the rules of the LMAA, and regularly acts as counsel under ad hoc, institutional and trade arbitration rules.

Jonathan Ketcheson has a burgeoning investment treaty arbitration practice. He has acted for sovereign states and global companies in high-stakes disputes. He has experience appearing in arbitrations under several major rule sets, including those of ICSID, UNCITRAL, the LCIA and the LMAA. Ketcheson is called to the Bar of the BVI.

Luke Pearce KC handles international arbitrations across a range of jurisdictions. He has acted before tribunals in London, Zürich, New York and San Francisco in disputes governed by LCIA, LMAA, ICC and AAA rules. He is well versed in commercial arbitrations relating to energy, shipping and insurance disputes, and is adept at handling arbitration award enforcements.

Mark Tushingham maintains a broad commercial practice, including investment treaty disputes, international arbitration and arbitration-related court work. He has additional expertise advising on banking, energy and commodities matters. He has appeared in matters under ICSID, ICC, LCIA and LMAA rules. Prior to joining the England and Wales Bar, Tushingham practised as a barrister in New Zealand.

Sam Goodman has a strong arbitration and investment treaty disputes practice. He has acted in several significant arbitrations over the past few years, appearing in proceedings brought under the auspices of the LCIA, ICC, ICSID, LMAA, PCA and SCC.

Wendy Miles KC is respected for her ability to handle complex ICC, ICSID and LCIA arbitral proceedings. A specific area of strength lies in handling issues relating to the energy and natural resources sector. She also acts as an arbitrator.