LAWYER PROFILE
Samantha Rowe

Samantha Rowe

UK 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Samantha J. Rowe is a partner in the International Dispute Resolution Group whose practice focuses on international arbitration and public international law, and a member of the firm’s ESG leadership team. Ms. Rowe has represented private clients and States across multiple jurisdictions in arbitrations and before international courts and tribunals. She has experience across a broad range of industries and sectors, including energy, mining, construction, financial services and pharmaceuticals. She advises clients on a broad range of international law and evolving ESG issues.

Professional Memberships

Ms. Rowe is a highly active member of the arbitration, public international law and business and human rights communities. She is Vice Chair of ICC UK’s Arbitration & ADR Committee, a member of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce’s Arbitration Institute Board, Vice Chair of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association’s Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Committee, a member of the ICC Global Commission on Arbitration and ADR, and sits on the International Centre for Dispute Resolution’s European Advisory Council. She also serves on the Editorial Board of the European Investment Law and Arbitration Review. Ms Rowe is a member of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law’s Public International Law Advisory Panel and an inaugural Honorary International Practice Fellow of the Institute. She serves on the Board of the Business and Human Rights Lawyers Association, and is a member of the ICC’s Global Commission on Anti-corruption and Corporate Responsibility.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Public International Law - UK-wide

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Samantha Rowe is an accomplished PIL lawyer. She is well versed in advising clients before a range of courts on issues such as human rights and sovereign affairs.

International Arbitration - UK-wide

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Samantha Rowe boasts an impressive client list, which includes sovereign states and renowned international organisations such as those in the oil and gas sector. She regularly handles disputes under ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL rules.

Strengths

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  • She is a massive team player.

    Public International LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Samantha has combined legal rigour with an understanding of the local context and issues.

    Public International LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Samantha is extremely engaged and committed to the case.

    International ArbitrationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Samantha is always strategic and provides high-quality advice.

    International ArbitrationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Samantha knows her area of law inside out, and we like to work with her. She is technically brilliant.

    International ArbitrationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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