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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
Nicholas Sloboda has a very relaxed demeanour in court, but he fights hard for his clients. He's a formidable opponent.
Nicholas is a superstar. He's very effective on his feet, diplomatic in his advice and solutions-oriented.
Nicholas is a very sophisticated tactician who is able to identify the weak points in an opponent's case.
He is very clear on the page, a great cross-examiner and a thoroughly nice guy to work with.
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 Sloboda is a very sophisticated tactician who is able to identify the weak points in an opponent's case.
Dispute Resolution: Commercial - UK
Strengths
The striking thing for me is his pragmatism. He is commercially minded and focused on achieving the end goal. He never gets too bogged down in the law.
Nicholas is fantastic – completely rock solid and reliable. He's the fulcrum of any team you put him in.
He is going to be an absolute superstar silk.