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Michael Darowski

Global 2026

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Reed Smith LLP
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Ranked in 1 practice area

International Arbitration

UK

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International Arbitration - UK

Band 6
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Michael Darowski has developed a strong practice across both commercial and investor-state disputes. He is particularly notable for his work in the energy space.

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  • He is very calm and understated but his ability to hoover the detail to make sure nothing is missed is really critical.

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  • Michael is very bright, very able and gets everything done.

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  • Michael is an excellent, extremely experienced practitioner.

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  • He is one of the most knowledgeable lawyers about the upstream oil and gas industry in London.

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France

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