Ranking tables

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration | Global

Australia

The Dispute Resolution: Arbitration rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Australia.

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Band 1

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    Josh Paffey
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked

    Josh Paffey is widely considered one of the market's leading arbitration practitioners. His global clientele includes major oil and gas producers and ASX-listed clients in the transport sector.

  2. Bronwyn Lincoln
    Thomson Geer | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2026 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. David Jenaway
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    David Jenaway
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    David Jenaway focuses principally on disputes in the energy and resources and construction spheres, being both an accomplished litigator and increasingly involved in arbitration mandates. He is based in Perth.
  2. Gitanjali Bajaj
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    Gitanjali Bajaj
    DLA Piper Australia
    DLA Piper Australia | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked

    Gitanjali Bajaj is based in Sydney and is admired for her international arbitration practice. She specialises in climate change litigation and human rights arbitrations, often acting on behalf of international organisations and small island nations. She also holds a respected domestic litigation practice, involving disputes arising from major infrastructure projects.

  3. Gowri Kangeson
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    Gowri Kangeson
    DLA Piper Australia
    DLA Piper Australia | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Gowri Kangeson acts on a range of arbitrations across the oil and gas, energy and logistics sectors, advising on ICC, ACICA and domestic arbitrations. She is based in DLA Piper's Melbourne office.
  4. Jo Delaney
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    Jo Delaney
    HFW
    HFW | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked

    Jo Delaney of HFW focusses principally on cross-border disputes and offers over 20 years' experience of counsel work in the arbitration field, including familiarity with leading regional and global arbitral regimes.

  5. Mark van Brakel
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    Mark van Brakel
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2026 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked

    Mark van Brakel is the head of the firm's disputes practice for Australia, based in the firm's Perth office. He often acts on disputes which arise from Western Australia's energy and resources sector. He divides his time between the conduct of litigated and arbitrated matters, many of which have cross-border dimensions.

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Up and Coming

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    Tamlyn Mills
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
    2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Tamlyn Mills is a rising star in the field of arbitration. She is based in Sydney and regularly acts for well-known clients on matters pertaining to arbitral awards.