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Jason Fry KC

Jason Fry KC

Global 2026

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About

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Jason is the global head of the Clifford Chance's International Arbitration Group and a leading practitioner in international arbitration with over 30 years of experience.

He is a former Secretary General of the ICC International Court of Arbitration and a former court member of the ICC court. Jason has represented clients in arbitrations held under all major arbitral rules including SIAC, ICC, LCIA, SCIA, UNCITRAL, PCA and ICSID and has assisted clients to resolve disputes through mediation and expert determination. His practice has included construction disputes, aviation, joint venture and shareholder disputes, post M&A disputes and investor state arbitrations. He has significant experience of disputes involving allegations of corruption, illegality and/or the breach of anti-bribery and corruption rules.

Jason is an experienced advocate, having appeared as counsel in over 100 arbitration cases in his career and sits as an arbitrator.

He is a Visiting Fellow at the Dickson Poon School of Law, Centre for Construction Law, King’s College, London and a Vice Chair of the KCAB International Arbitration Court. He is a Solicitor Advocate, England and Wales, a King’s Counsel and is an Avocat à la Cour, Paris bar.

Jason is a regular speaker at arbitration conferences and has published or contributed to text books on international arbitration.

Career

LL.B., University of Canterbury, New Zealand, 1984 – 1987

Barrister and Solicitor, New Zealand, 1988

B.C.L. (Hons), Oxford University, 1990 – 1991

Partner Clifford Chance 1999

Rejoined Clifford Chance 2012

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Strategy and Innovation (Distinction), Saïd Business School, Oxford University, 2013 – 2014

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Chambers Global Guide

International Arbitration - France

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Jason Fry KC represents leading corporates in commercial arbitration cases. He is active across the aerospace, finance and technology sectors.

Dispute Resolution: International Firms - South Korea

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Jason Fry KC is the global head of Clifford Chance's international arbitration group, operating out of its office in Paris. He has vast experience representing Korean and international corporations in ICC arbitrations stemming from the energy, projects and aerospace spheres.

Dispute Resolution: International Firms - South Korea

Expertise Based Abroad
South Korea, expertise based abroad in France

Individual Editorial
Jason Fry KC is the global head of Clifford Chance's international arbitration group, operating out of its office in Paris. He has vast experience representing Korean and international corporations in ICC arbitrations stemming from the energy, projects and aerospace spheres.

Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Jason Fry KC is a distinguished international arbitration expert and is well particularly notable given his previous tenure and reputation as Secretary General of the ICC International Court of Arbitration and Director of ICC Dispute Resolution Services. His expertise includes handling energy, aerospace, finance and infrastructure related arbitrations, and he is based in Paris.

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.

    International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
  • Jason's advocacy skills are very good. He is highly competent.

    Dispute Resolution: International FirmsChambers Global Guide
  • Jason Fry KC is exquisite in construction arbitration knowhow.

    Dispute Resolution: International FirmsChambers Global Guide
  • 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 Global Guide

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