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Alison Macdonald KC

Global 2026

 Essex Court Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Public International Law: The English Bar

Global Market Leaders

International Arbitration - The English Bar

Global Market Leaders

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Public International Law: The English Bar - Global Market Leaders

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Alison Macdonald KC has extensive experience operating across criminal, commercial and international law, acting as both adviser and advocate. She regularly represents states in ICSID arbitrations, and has considerable experience in the Law of the Sea and international criminal law.

Strengths

Alison's extensive experience is a great asset to her clients. She is receptive to ideas and brings a commercial and tactical awareness to the defense of her clients.

She is impressive.

Alison exudes a quiet confidence.

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International Arbitration - The English Bar - Global Market Leaders

Band 4
Individual Editorial

Alison Macdonald KC receives acclaim for her top-end public international law and investment treaty disputes practice. She is sought after by both sovereign state parties and investors alike. She has notable expertise advising on ICSID proceedings, with a particular knowledge of BIT claims.

Strengths

Alison is pragmatic and delivers results.

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