Arbitration (International)

Gary Born chairs the firm's international arbitration group and he is recognised as an elite practitioner in the international arbitration space. He is considered a go-to name for commercial and treaty arbitrations, often attracting an international client base consisting of international investors, corporations and sovereign states. His practice spans across Europe, America and Asia, and he is also noted as a global thought leader and dedicated academic who significantly contributes to the evolution of arbitration law.

Franz Schwarz is currently the vice chair of the firm's international arbitration group and splits his time between London and Frankfurt. He is well recognised in the international arbitration field and is particularly experienced in handling maters focused on M&A, joint ventures, financial services and project finance.

Rachael Kent is vice chair of the firm's international arbitration practice and is lauded for her capabilities in complex commercial and investor-state arbitrations. She can often be seen leading matters across the energy, technology and pharmaceutical sectors, and is experienced in handling matters under various institutional rules such as UNCITRAL, SIAC and LCIA.

Steven Finizio is based in London and has a robust reputation in the international dispute resolution market. His broad practice includes expertise across the energy, financial services, telecommunications and manufacturing sectors, and he frequently represents high-profile multinational clients and investors in investor-state arbitrations.