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Jason Fry KC

Jason Fry KC

Europe 2026

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Jason Fry KC is the global head of the firm’s International Arbitration Group.

Jason has over 25 years of experience acting as counsel and arbitrator, resolving major international disputes arising out of infrastructure projects, energy, aerospace, trade and investment through international arbitration and mediation. In recent years his practice has focused in particular on joint venture and shareholder disputes.

Between 2007 and 2012 Jason was Secretary General of the ICC International Court of Arbitration and Director of ICC Dispute Resolution Services, where he led a number of important innovations including the introduction of the 2012 ICC Rules of Arbitration. He is a co-author of the Secretariat's Guide to ICC Arbitration.

Career

LL.B., University of Canterbury, 1987

B.C.L. (Hons), Oxford University, 1991

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Strategy and Innovation (Distinction), Saïd Business School, Oxford University, 2014

Fellow Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Barrister and Solicitor, New Zealand, 1988

Solicitor, England & Wales, 1999

Avocat à la Cour, Paris Bar, 2017

Foreign Legal Consultant, California State Bar, 2017

Partner Clifford Chance 1999

Rejoined Clifford Chance 2012

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Chambers European Guide

Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Paris-based Jason Fry KC is sought after by European and international corporates for his strength in complex commercial arbitration proceedings. He is particularly respected in the French market.

Strengths

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  • Jason Fry is very reactive, available and reliable. His strategic thinking is great. Having someone UK-trained based in Paris with knowledge of international arbitration is a true asset for the firm.

    Arbitration (International)Chambers European Guide

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