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Gary Born

Global 2026

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International Arbitration - UK

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Chair of the firm's international arbitration group, Gary Born is a market-leading arbitration practitioner at the forefront of complex and high-value commercial and investment treaty disputes. He maintains a truly international presence, acting as counsel and arbitrator in disputes across the Middle East, the USA and South America, among other jurisdictions. He is well versed in a range of proceedings, including those under ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL rules.

Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders

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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.

Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

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Gary Born is widely considered one of the most prominent figures in the global arbitration world. He acts as counsel in prominent investor state and commercial arbitrations under various rules. He is also sought after as an arbitrator, sitting in various European and international tribunals.

International Arbitration - Brazil

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Gary Born is a distinguished authority in international arbitration. He offers clients a wealth of experience across a range of different matters and jurisdictions, including complex Brazilian arbitration cases.

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Global Market Leaders

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Gary Born is a London-based arbitrator and chairs the firm's international arbitration practice. He has a robust reputation for handling complex commercial disputes.

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Europe-wide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Gary Born is widely considered one of the most prominent figures in the global arbitration world. He acts as counsel in prominent investor state and commercial arbitrations under various rules. He is also sought after as an arbitrator, sitting in various European and international tribunals.

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  • He is a giant in the field.

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  • He has got a lot of depth of experience but he is also very good at developing a strategy that really works legally; he is very adept.

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  • Gary presents an awesome breadth of knowledge coupled with being careful and thoughtful.

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  • He very instinctively comes up with solutions.

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  • Gary presents an awesome breadth of knowledge coupled with being careful and thoughtful.

    Arbitration (International)Chambers Global Guide
  • He very instinctively comes up with solutions.

    Arbitration (International)Chambers Global Guide

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