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Graham Dunning KC

Graham Dunning KC

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 6 practice areas

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International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Graham Dunning KC has longstanding experience appearing before courts and arbitration panels domestically and abroad. He often represents states and state entities in investment treaty claims, and exhibits strong expertise acting in large oil and gas disputes. He has been involved in arbitrations under the rules of the ICC, the LCIA and UNCITRAL, and those brought under the Energy Charter Treaty.

International Arbitration: Arbitrators - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Graham Dunning KC has an impressive pedigree in international law, tackling a wide range of disputes across the globe. He demonstrates a strong understanding of LCIA and UNCITRAL rules and frequently acts in cases which concern contractual disputes or terminations.

Shipping & Commodities - London (Bar)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Graham Dunning KC is a well-regarded silk known for his distinguished advocacy. He has extensive experience across a broad spectrum of shipping and commodities matters, including charter party and bill of lading disputes. He is often called upon to act as an advocate or an arbitrator in maritime arbitrations.

Public International Law - London (Bar)

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Graham Dunning KC is a barrister with strength across a range of PIL matters. He handles BIT claims and state immunity disputes as well as arbitration award enforcement cases. He has additional expertise covering UN and EU sanctions.

Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Graham Dunning KC is a silk with a strong reputation for shipping litigation, also advising clients on a range of commercial energy disputes. In particular, he is focused on the oil and gas sector and frequently appears in arbitrations at the ICC and LCIA.

Strengths

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  • Graham is also highly responsive and incredibly efficient in turning around work product. He is a pleasure to work with.

    International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar
  • He has an impeccable reputation and is very much in demand.

    International Arbitration: General Commercial & InsuranceUK Bar
  • Graham is incredibly clever, well prepared and has a brilliant strategic mind. In many ways, he is the perfect arbitrator because he cuts to the chase.

    International Arbitration: ArbitratorsUK Bar
  • Graham is a conscientious lawyer and good to sit with.

    International Arbitration: ArbitratorsUK Bar
  • Graham is tenacious, very clever and very smart. He gets the client's needs, which not all counsel does.

    Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar
  • Graham is always a pleasure and has very good legal skills and analysis.

    Shipping & CommoditiesUK Bar

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