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Justin Williams

Justin Williams

Global 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Justin Williams is an English qualified solicitor with 25 years’ experience of handling complex international disputes, both in international arbitration and before the English High Court. He heads Akin’s London international arbitration practice and has a broad practice, but with particular focus on energy and on technology. He has acted in numerous complex and high-value international arbitrations in Latin America, North America, the Caribbean, Europe, CIS countries, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and Asia. His practice includes both commercial and treaty arbitration. In addition, Justin has acted in some of the largest and most complex litigation cases in England and (together with local counsel) in off-shore and other jurisdictions, including Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean and the Indian subcontinent.

Publications

Global Arbitration Review: Transition trends as we approach "peak oil" – October 2021; Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence: How the EU artificial intelligence draft regulation could affect your business – May 2021; Global Arbitration Review: The new LCIA Rules: Worth the wait? – August 2020; Global Arbitration Review: Practical steps to address cybersecurity – February 2020; Annual UK Chapter for PLC’s Arbitration procedures and practice in the UK (England and Wales): overview from 2016 to 2022.

Personal

B.A., University of Bristol, 1988.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Energy & Natural Resources: Disputes - UK

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Justin Williams is regularly instructed by international clients to provide representation in significant litigation and arbitration proceedings relating to the oil and gas sector.

International Arbitration - UK

Band 6
Band 6

Individual Editorial

Justin Williams of Akin routinely serves as counsel to clients in the energy sector. He is adept at handling both commercial and investment treaty disputes. He has notable experience providing counsel on proceedings under UNCITRAL rules.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Justin is ultra-reliable with unerring instincts.

    Energy & Natural Resources: DisputesChambers Global Guide
  • He has real expertise in this space.

    International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
  • Justin is good and pleasant to work with.

    International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
  • Justin is a great litigator that you want in your corner if you have tough disputes.

    International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide

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Asia-Pacific Region

China

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Europe-wide

Latin America - International Counsel

Middle East-wide

Saudi Arabia

UK

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