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Sir Robert Akenhead KC

UK Bar 2026

 Atkin Chambers

Ranked in 2 practice areas

International Arbitration: Arbitrators

London (Bar)

Mediators

All Circuits

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International Arbitration: Arbitrators - London (Bar)

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Individual Editorial

Sir Robert Akenhead is skilled at sitting as an arbitrator in London and oversees under the rules of the ICC, UNCITRAL and the LCIA. Many of his arbitration cases arise out of the construction and energy sectors and include appointments in the Middle East, Australia and Central Asia.

Strengths

Robert has tremendous knowledge of construction law and is fair as well.

Sir Robert Akenhead is absolutely excellent and he has a sense of fairness. He is very good at making airtight decisions.

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Mediators - All Circuits

Band 4
Individual Editorial

Sir Robert Akenhead KC is a well-respected mediator and ADR arbitrator as well as a former High Court judge. His work has an international aspect to it and he has expertise in construction matters, ranging from delay and disruption claims to professional negligence and contractual disputes.

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