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Global Global Market Leaders International Arbitration - The English Bar

The International Arbitration practice area continues to be a major part of Chambers' Global research. Incorporating both general commercial and investment arbitration matters, firms and individuals featured in this section are expected to evidence the handling of a range of international disputes in front of sole arbitrators and arbitration panels in key arbitral centres around the world including London, Geneva, Singapore, Hong Kong and New York. Key considerations include the ability to advise on sophisticated commercial arbitration governed by ICC (International Chamber of Commerce), ICSID (International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes) and UNCITRAL (United Nations Commission on International Trade Law) rules. Another major element the Arbitration (International) rankings is designed to capture is clear expertise in investment arbitration representing corporates, investors, states or state-owned entities under international investment agreements including ISDS (Investor-State Dispute Settlements) and BIT (Bilateral Investment Treaty) cases.

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Band 1
  1. Essex Court Chambers
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Band 2
  1. Twenty Essex
    Twenty Essex
  2. 3 Verulam Buildings
  3. 7 King's Bench Walk
  4. Brick Court Chambers
  5. One Essex Court
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Band 3
  1. Quadrant Chambers
    Quadrant Chambers
  2. Fountain Court Chambers

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Band 1
  1. Essex Court Chambers
    International Arbitration - The English Bar
    2023 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Twenty Essex
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    Twenty Essex
    International Arbitration - The English Bar
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Twenty Essex is a prominent set in the arbitration market, noted for its capabilities in commercial and insurance disputes. The set has a strong international presence, and its barristers appear in complex and high-profile disputes across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Members here are deeply experienced acting under the auspices of various arbitral bodies, including HKIAC, SIAC, the ICC, the LCIA, the LMAA and ad hoc arbitrations. The barristers offer expertise across a range of industries, regularly acting for clients in the insurance, shipping and energy sectors, and are particularly skilled in handling award enforcement disputes. Over the past year, the barristers have acted on a number of significant matters, including acting for the Republic of Poland following a bilateral treaty claim by Invenergy under the US-Poland BIT. Counsel have also acted for Doha Bank in relation to an ICC claim made by a joint venture.
  2. 3 Verulam Buildings
    International Arbitration - The English Bar
    2023 | Band 2
  3. 7 King's Bench Walk
    International Arbitration - The English Bar
    2023 | Band 2
  4. Brick Court Chambers
    International Arbitration - The English Bar
    2023 | Band 2
  5. One Essex Court
    International Arbitration - The English Bar
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Quadrant Chambers
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    Quadrant Chambers
    International Arbitration - The English Bar
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Quadrant Chambers has a strong arbitration practice and a growing market presence. Barristers receive impressive instructions to act in highly significant disputes from a number of key regions, including the Middle East, Asia and Africa. The set bears considerable experience in disputes related to shipping, construction, and oil and gas, and tenants are comfortable acting across UNCITRAL, ICC and LCIA rules. An interviewee says: "They are up to date with happenings in the industry and are commercially sound."
  2. Fountain Court Chambers
    International Arbitration - The English Bar
    2023 | Band 3