Ranking tables
International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise) | Global
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Rankings overview for Lawyers
David Goldberg Pinna Goldberg17 Years Ranked- Dominic Pellew Dentons17 Years Ranked
- Natalia ChumakSignature Litigation LLP
- Roman KhodykinBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
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Africa-wide
F Kamal R Shah
Stephenson Harwood LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 16 Years RankedKamal Shah is head of the firm's Africa and India groups. He receives strong praise for his expert handling of Africa-related disputes. His client base includes investors, companies and high net worth individuals, and he often acts in arbitration involving the infrastructure and hospitality sectors.F Karel Daele
Taylor Wessing LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 16 Years RankedKarel Daele of Taylor Wessing has a broad practice, straddling both investor-state and commercial international arbitrations. He acts on behalf of claimants and respondents in disputes, often arising in Africa.F Matthew Weiniger KC
Linklaters | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 20 Years RankedMatthew Weiniger KC is the global chair of the firm's international arbitration practice. He has an acclaimed arbitration practice with impressive multi-jurisdictional expertise, acting for clients across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. He is well versed in high-value commercial and investor-state claims, with expertise across the banking, energy and gaming sectors.
F Peter Goldsmith KCFountain Court Chambers | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 16 Years RankedPeter Goldsmith KC is co-managing partner of the firm's London office, and is widely acknowledged for his extensive arbitration practice. He has an exceptional portfolio of market-leading international commercial and investor-treaty disputes.
F Sylvia Noury KC
Freshfields | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 18 Years RankedSylvia Noury KC is highly visible in investor-state arbitration, with extensive expertise acting for clients across South Africa, Eastern Europe and India in complex BIT disputes. She is also extremely well regarded for her work in the commercial space.
Asia-Pacific Region
F John Savage KC
King & Spalding International LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 22 Years RankedJohn Savage KC has established a strong profile in the London market and is increasingly known for his commercial arbitration practice. His caseload includes acting for major energy, manufacturing and investment companies.
Australia
F Matthew Weiniger KCLinklaters | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 20 Years RankedMatthew Weiniger KC is the global chair of the firm's international arbitration practice. He has an acclaimed arbitration practice with impressive multi-jurisdictional expertise, acting for clients across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. He is well versed in high-value commercial and investor-state claims, with expertise across the banking, energy and gaming sectors.
Austria
F Franz Schwarz
WilmerHale | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 18 Years RankedFranz Schwarz is vice chair of the firm's international arbitration group. He has notable credentials in the pharmaceutical and banking sectors, and regularly acts in arbitrations governed by ICSID and ICC rules.
Brazil
F Peter Goldsmith KCFountain Court Chambers | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 16 Years RankedPeter Goldsmith KC is co-managing partner of the firm's London office, and is widely acknowledged for his extensive arbitration practice. He has an exceptional portfolio of market-leading international commercial and investor-treaty disputes.
Chile
F Alejandro Escobar
Baker Botts UK LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 19 Years RankedAlejandro Escobar is an esteemed arbitration practitioner with strong credentials in commercial and investment treaty disputes. He acts for clients in the energy, telecoms and engineering sectors as both counsel and arbitrator across various jurisdictions.
China
F James Rogers
Jenner & Block LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 14 Years RankedJames Rogers of Jenner & Block is noted for his expertise in international commercial arbitrations. He represents his clients, often large multinational corporates, across a range of sectors in complex arbitrations.
CIS
F David Goldberg
Pinna Goldberg | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 17 Years RankedDavid Goldberg of Pinna Goldberg is singled out for his notable expertise in CIS-related arbitrations, earning widespread recognition for his international credentials. He regularly represents sovereign states in ICSID proceedings.
Key sectorsBusiness and Professional Services
Europe-wide
F James RogersJenner & Block LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 14 Years RankedJames Rogers of Jenner & Block is noted for his expertise in international commercial arbitrations. He represents his clients, often large multinational corporates, across a range of sectors in complex arbitrations.
India
F Dipen Sabharwal KC
White & Case LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 11 Years RankedDipen Sabharwal KC heads White & Case’s London office and has served as head of the firm’s EMEA disputes practice. He has a broad arbitration practice, often acting for clients in the energy and manufacturing spaces.
F Gautam Bhattacharyya
Reed Smith LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 20 Years RankedGautam Bhattacharyya is known for his astute representation of clients in proceedings under ICC, UNCITRAL and LCIA rules. He is commended for his ability to handle disputes in Asia and the Middle East.F Kamal R ShahStephenson Harwood LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 16 Years RankedKamal Shah is head of the firm's Africa and India groups. He receives strong praise for his expert handling of Africa-related disputes. His client base includes investors, companies and high net worth individuals, and he often acts in arbitration involving the infrastructure and hospitality sectors.F Peter Goldsmith KCFountain Court Chambers | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 16 Years RankedPeter Goldsmith KC is co-managing partner of the firm's London office, and is widely acknowledged for his extensive arbitration practice. He has an exceptional portfolio of market-leading international commercial and investor-treaty disputes.
F Sherina Petit
Stewarts | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 14 Years RankedSherina Petit is head of the firm's India practice. She maintains her position at the forefront of complex India-related arbitrations. She is sought after for her multi-jurisdictional expertise and knowledge of ICC and LCIA procedures. She is also adept at handling significant BIT claims.
- Arish BharuchaHoward Kennedy LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert
Iraq
F Rovine ChandrasekeraStewarts | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 12 Years RankedRovine Chandrasekera is head of Stewart's Middle East practice. He has extensive experience in shipping and telecoms disputes.
Kazakhstan
F Lucy Winnington-IngramReed Smith LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 3 Years RankedLucy Winnington-Ingram focuses her practice on investment treaty arbitration and public international law. She has considerable experience handling matters under ICSID and UNCITRAL rules arising from BIT issues.
Kenya
F Kamal R ShahStephenson Harwood LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 16 Years RankedKamal Shah is head of the firm's Africa and India groups. He receives strong praise for his expert handling of Africa-related disputes. His client base includes investors, companies and high net worth individuals, and he often acts in arbitration involving the infrastructure and hospitality sectors.
Kuwait
F Charles BuderiCurtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 9 Years Ranked
Latin America-wide
F Alejandro EscobarBaker Botts UK LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 19 Years RankedAlejandro Escobar is an esteemed arbitration practitioner with strong credentials in commercial and investment treaty disputes. He acts for clients in the energy, telecoms and engineering sectors as both counsel and arbitrator across various jurisdictions.F Sylvia Noury KCFreshfields | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 18 Years RankedSylvia Noury KC is highly visible in investor-state arbitration, with extensive expertise acting for clients across South Africa, Eastern Europe and India in complex BIT disputes. She is also extremely well regarded for her work in the commercial space.
Middle East-wide
F Charles BuderiCurtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 9 Years Ranked
F Reza Mohtashami KC
Three Crowns LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 17 Years RankedReza Mohtashami KC devotes much of his arbitration practice to the energy and telecoms sectors, acting for various entities in high-value disputes such as those held under ICC rules. He has a particular focus on the Middle East.
Nigeria
F Jide AdesokanStephenson Harwood LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 3 Years RankedJide Adesokan is a partner in Stephenson Harwood's international arbitration team. He regularly advises clients on complex cross-border disputes and is noted for his expertise in African disputes.
F Kamal R ShahStephenson Harwood LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 16 Years RankedKamal Shah is head of the firm's Africa and India groups. He receives strong praise for his expert handling of Africa-related disputes. His client base includes investors, companies and high net worth individuals, and he often acts in arbitration involving the infrastructure and hospitality sectors.- Segun OsuntokunBCLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert
Philippines
F John Savage KCKing & Spalding International LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 22 Years RankedJohn Savage KC has established a strong profile in the London market and is increasingly known for his commercial arbitration practice. His caseload includes acting for major energy, manufacturing and investment companies.
Russia
F David GoldbergPinna Goldberg | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 17 Years RankedDavid Goldberg of Pinna Goldberg is singled out for his notable expertise in CIS-related arbitrations, earning widespread recognition for his international credentials. He regularly represents sovereign states in ICSID proceedings.
Key sectorsBusiness and Professional ServicesF Dominic Pellew
Dentons | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 17 Years Ranked- Natalia ChumakSignature Litigation LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert
- Roman KhodykinBryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert
Singapore
F James RogersJenner & Block LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 14 Years RankedJames Rogers of Jenner & Block is noted for his expertise in international commercial arbitrations. He represents his clients, often large multinational corporates, across a range of sectors in complex arbitrations.
F John Savage KCKing & Spalding International LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 22 Years RankedJohn Savage KC has established a strong profile in the London market and is increasingly known for his commercial arbitration practice. His caseload includes acting for major energy, manufacturing and investment companies.
South Korea
F David RobertsonWhite & Case LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 10 Years Ranked
South-East Asia
F Peter Goldsmith KCFountain Court Chambers | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 16 Years RankedPeter Goldsmith KC is co-managing partner of the firm's London office, and is widely acknowledged for his extensive arbitration practice. He has an exceptional portfolio of market-leading international commercial and investor-treaty disputes.
United Arab Emirates
F Charles BuderiCurtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 9 Years Ranked
USA
F Andrea MenakerWhite & Case LLP | International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise)2026 | Foreign Expert | 15 Years RankedAndrea Menaker brings substantial cross-border experience to her London arbitration practice. She handles a steady stream of high-value investment treaty claims on behalf of clients across a range of industries, including financial services entities and utilities.