LAWYER PROFILE

John Savage KC

Global 2026

King & Spalding International LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Arbitration (International)

Global Market Leaders

6 years ranked

International Arbitration

4 years ranked

Arbitration (International)

Europe-wide

4 years ranked

International Arbitration

4 years ranked

International Arbitration

4 years ranked

International Arbitration

4 years ranked

About

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Global

Practice Areas

John Savage KC is a partner in the firm's Paris and London offices, specializing in international arbitration. John has represented clients in approximately 200 arbitrations around the world in 30 years of practice. He has particular expertise in complex, high-stakes corporate, investment and projects disputes, with an emphasis on the oil and gas, mining and power sectors.

John has worked for high-profile clients including Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Dow Chemical, GE, Samsung C&T and Shell, and his recent successes for clients include some of the largest awards handed down in international arbitration. He also has substantial experience in mediation.

Mr. Savage was previously a vice president of the SIAC Court of Arbitration and a Director of the SIAC.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

International Arbitration - UK

Band 3

Individual Editorial

John Savage KC has established a strong profile in the London market and is increasingly known for his commercial arbitration practice. His caseload includes acting for major energy, manufacturing and investment companies.

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Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders

Band 3

Individual Editorial

John Savage KC is a widely respective practitioner, known for his exceptional expertise in handling arbitrations in major arbitral tribunals across the globe. He has dual admission to practice in England and France, and was previously vice president of SIAC Court of Arbitration, which clients note as a strength. His areas of expertise include handling billion-dollar arbitrations involving aviation, construction, energy and manufacturing matters for a range of clients.

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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

Band 5

Individual Editorial

John Savage KC handles both investor-state and commercial arbitration, often representing clients in proceedings under ICSID and UNCITRAL rules. He is particularly active for clients in the energy sector.

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International Arbitration - UK

Foreign expert in Philippines

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Strengths

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John is highly regarded and considered.
International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
John is very experienced and easy to work with.
International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
John is very experienced and easy to work with.
Arbitration (International)Chambers Global Guide