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Individual Editorial
Nicholas Sloboda KC comes recommended for his abilities in commercial and energy-related international arbitrations. He has considerable experience acting in high-value oil and gas-related disputes, often handled under SIAC, ICC and LCIA rules and in the Commercial Court. He regularly acts on matters arising in Africa and Europe.
Strengths
He was excellent in cross-examination, good on the page, user-friendly and good with clients.
Nick is very client friendly, very robust but also a team player when you are working with him.
Energy & Natural Resources - UK
Individual Editorial
Nicholas Sloboda KC is well regarded by solicitors for his oil and gas experience. His clients include energy companies and mining majors, and he acts in oil sale disputes, upstream cases and a range of arbitration matters. He regularly appears before the Commercial Court.
Strengths
Nicholas is extremely detail-oriented which is crucial for the development of the client's defence.
Nicholas is an excellent barrister. He is a proper team player, and fantastic on his feet and in written submissions.
Dispute Resolution: Commercial - UK
Strengths
He is a very experienced commercial practitioner who makes litigation smoother.
It's always a pleasure working with Nick. He is always very quick to respond with some useful insight and advice, and he also brings a much needed sense of humour during tough periods.
Nicholas Sloboda is breathtakingly smart and sees around corners. He punches far above his year of call.
Nick was responsive on a fast-moving matter – he is technically brilliant, an outstanding tactician and an absolute delight to work with.
Very decisive and clear in his advice, he doesn't sit on the fence, which is useful. He's very pragmatic in resolving problems for clients and is noted for bringing matters to a swift conclusion.