Julian Acratopulo

Julian specialises in international commercial litigation and advises international corporates and global banks on a wide range of contentious matters including general commercial and financial disputes.

Described by clients as an "exceptional strategist and tactician", he is a pre-eminent practitioner in the London market who is well-known for his involvement in some of the most high-profile and high-stakes complex disputes, including "bet the company" cases heard before London courts in the past decades. He has also built a market leading practice advising on cross-border disputes in the aviation sector.

Due to the diverse nature of his practice and his standing as a trusted advisor to boards, he was recently appointed to co-lead the firm's Industrials, Transport and Mobility sector.

He acted as President of the London Solicitors Litigation Association from 2018 until 2020.

Bristol University (LLB) 1992

Law Society Finals 1993

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 1996

Joined Clifford Chance 1996

Partner since 2006