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Cyrus Benson
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Cyrus Benson
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
2

Band 2

International Arbitration

UK

3 Years Ranked

5

Band 5

Arbitration (International)

Europe-wide

6 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Europe 2025

About

Provided by Cyrus Benson

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Practice Areas

Co-Chair, international arbitration practice. He focuses on international arbitration, representing clients before commercial and investment treaty tribunals, including the ICC, LCIA, ICSID, PCA and AAA/ICDR, particularly in telecoms, oil and gas, infrastructure, mining/minerals and financial services. He sits as an arbitrator, is a frequent writer and speaker on arbitration and serves on various arbitral institution task forces. He is experienced in complex litigation with significant trial and appellate experience in U.S. federal and state courts.

Professional Memberships

New York Bar, Law Society of England & Wales.

Personal

JD, New York University, 1991.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

International Arbitration - UK

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Cyrus Benson is respected for his experience in international arbitration, with notable expertise in acting for European and African clients in big-ticket disputes. He regularly handles claims brought against sovereign states under the auspices of ICSID and UNCITRAL. He is also co-chair of the firm's international arbitration group.
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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

5
Band 5
Individual Editorial
Cyrus Benson often acts for investors in high-profile investment treaty cases against European states. His expertise also encompasses commercial arbitration under ICC rules.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Cy is an exceptional lawyer and a really good advocate, with good knowledge of the practice. He has a very strong grasp of tactics and he is a terrific advocate.

International Arbitration respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Cy is concise, astute and precise. His approach to tactics and strategy is superb.

International Arbitration respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Cy is a compelling advocate.

International Arbitration respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Cyrus's instincts are second to none, his advocacy is superb and his attention to detail is amazing. He works extremely hard and is highly experienced. He is very strong technically and very focused.

International Arbitration respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Cyrus is concise, astute and precise, and his approach to tactics and strategy is unsurpassed.

Arbitration (International) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Cyrus's instincts are second to none, his advocacy is superb, and his attention to detail is amazing. He works extremely hard and is highly experienced. He is very technically strong and very focused.

Arbitration (International) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Cyrus is an exceptional lawyer, possesses good knowledge of the practice, has a very strong grasp of tactics and is a terrific advocate.

Arbitration (International) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Cyrus never overstates his cases, judges his tribunals with great care, says the right thing and is extremely bright.

Arbitration (International) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

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