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Michael Tselentis KC

UK Bar 2026

Twenty Essex

Ranked in 1 practice area

International Arbitration: Arbitrators

London (Bar)

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Michael Tselentis KC’s practice as an international arbitrator covers a wide field, which includes energy and natural resources (principally oil and gas, mining and minerals and power sale agreements), shipping and commodities, commercial disputes (including agency, distribution/franchising, joint ventures, shareholder agreements and contractual disputes generally), investment arbitration (with a focus on mining disputes in Africa), telecommunications, insurance, infrastructure, construction and engineering.

Career

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Chambers Review

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UK Bar

International Arbitration: Arbitrators - London (Bar)

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Michael Tselentis KC is recognised as a leading international arbitration specialist, particularly for complex disputes concerning the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions and the African continent. His sector expertise includes traditional and renewable energy, natural resources and commodities. As a full-time arbitrator, Tselentis has been appointed in over 100 arbitrations under the auspices of most major arbitral authorities, such as the ICC, UNCITRAL and DIFC-LCIA. Tselentis is called to the South African Bar, offering specialist expertise in the jurisdiction.

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Strengths

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Michael is a man for the detail. He commanded the respect of the parties, drove the process and dealt with everything expeditiously.
International Arbitration: ArbitratorsUK Bar
Michael has been absolutely phenomenal. He takes on all of the work and has got a really good judgement.
International Arbitration: ArbitratorsUK Bar
Michael Tselentis is hugely experienced and so good in managing the arbitration and the people. He is outstanding.
International Arbitration: ArbitratorsUK Bar