International Arbitration | UK

Kate Jackson-McGill KC is head of Skadden’s European international litigation and arbitration group. She acts in significant disputes in the oil and gas, telecoms and engineering sectors. She is highly adept at proceedings held under LCIA, ICC and ICSID rules, and often deals with complex questions of foreign law.

Sylvia 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.

Christopher Harris KC is a renowned arbitration practitioner with significant experience representing clients in commercial international arbitration disputes relating to a wide array of industries. Having practiced at the bar for two decades, he is well regarded for his advocacy in high-value oil and gas disputes and infrastructure-related arbitrations. He regularly acts in arbitrations under ICSID, UNCITRAL and ICC rules. He also acts in investment treaty arbitrations.

David Herlihy has a strong practice representing investors and sovereign states in high-value and often-novel investment treaty claims. He demonstrates notable strength in ICSID disputes and has experience acting for European and Middle Eastern entities.

Mark Levy KC is a well-known arbitration specialist with a notable depth of expertise in the oil and gas sector. He often acts in arbitrations under LCIA rules and in disputes that involve complex political and foreign law issues.

Co-head of the firm's international arbitration group, Hussein Haeri KC comes highly recommended for his investor-state arbitration practice. He is skilled at handling complex BIT claims and is regularly sought out by sovereign states to act in high-value ICSID arbitrations.

Mark Beeley is global chair of the international arbitration practice. He is recognised for his expert handling of investment treaty disputes for clients such as those based in the Middle East. His practice is complemented by his commercial expertise, including LCIA arbitrations in the energy sector. He acts as both advocate and arbitrator.

Stuart Dutson is praised for his knowledge of international arbitration and is highly adept at handling both commercial and investment treaty disputes. He is noted for his expertise in energy disputes and acts under a range of arbitral rules.

Jessica Gladstone regularly acts in both commercial and investor-state arbitrations. She regularly represents energy and infrastructure companies, as well as sovereign states, in disputes.

Matthew Saunders is a partner in the global international arbitration practice and is widely recognised for his expertise in the energy sector. He has acted under various arbitral rules and in arbitration seated across Hong Kong, London and Paris.

Sherina 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.

William Hooker of Alston & Bird covers a wide spectrum of sectors, including oil and gas and telecommunications. He is held in high regard for his ability to handle proceedings under ICC, DIFC and LCIA rules.

Ben Carroll specialises in international commercial arbitration, with a particular focus on energy and commodities-related disputes. He has experience in a wide range of commercial disputes, including joint ventures, long-term supply agreements and construction projects.

Charlie Lightfoot of Cooley is highly adept at handling large arbitrations under various arbitral institutions, including the ICC, ICSID and the LCIA, and has recent experience acting under the Energy Charter Treaty. He has a strong investment treaty practice with a particular focus on disputes involving Africa.

Chris Parker KC is recognised for his impressive, commercially oriented arbitration practice. He regularly represents clients in the energy, mining and life science sectors.

David 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.

Genevieve Poirier is a solicitor-advocate who regularly represents clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors in both commercial and investor-state disputes.

Ioannis Alexopoulos brings longstanding experience in high-value commercial disputes seated across various jurisdictions. He is also adept at handling BIT claims.

Jon Tweedale is co-head of the Addleshaw Goddard international arbitration group. He has developed a broad client list in this market, which includes governments and multinationals. He is known for his astute representation of clients in arbitrations under ICC and ICSID rules, among others.

Leilah Bruton has particular expertise in energy, mining and telecoms disputes. She is experienced acting for clients in a range of jurisdictions and under a variety of different arbitral rules.

Matthew Coleman is chair of the firm's investment treaty arbitration practice. He demonstrates particular prowess acting in disputes involving African states and has notable strength in handling issues concerning the energy and mining sectors.

Naomi Briercliffe has a great reputation in the investor-state market, representing sovereign states and other entities in high-value BIT arbitrations. She has recent experience bringing claims under the ECT. She is also noted for her adept handling of commercial arbitrations.

Nicholas Peacock of Peacock Arbitration is recommended for his expert handling of commercial disputes, acting for clients in the oil and gas, financial services and aerospace sectors. He is also noted for his work as an arbitrator.

Patricio Grané Labat has a strong reputation for his work in the investor-state space. He is regularly instructed by clients based in Latin America.

Timothy Foden is co-head of the firm's international arbitration group. He has particular expertise in minerals and mining disputes, and regularly acts for large multinationals as well as high net worth individuals.

Aloke Ray KC is the head of White & Case's International Arbitration practice in London, having led it in Asia previously. He has broad ranging expertise but is noted for his expertise in construction arbitrations.

Álvaro Nistal is recognised for his investor-state arbitration practice. He has notable expertise advising sovereign states in Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.

Christophe Bondy is able to draw on his expertise in public international law to advise on complex investor-state arbitrations. He is well versed in the energy sector and is able to advocate in both English and French.

Conway Blake regularly advises and acts for clients in both investor-state and commercial disputes, as well as in challenges to arbitral awards.

Daniel Hayward is co-head of Fieldfisher's international arbitration group. He is noted for his expertise in handling disputes emanating from the CIS region.

David Edwards co-heads Simpson Thacher's European Disputes practice. He regularly advises a range of investors and corporate clients in commercial arbitration proceedings, and has proven his capability operating under the auspices of the ICC, LCIA and SCC.

Deborah Ruff of Pillsbury is head of the firm's international arbitration practice. She offers expert representation of clients across a range of sectors, including energy and telecoms. She is well versed in LCIA and ICC arbitration and matters complicated by issues of foreign law.

Duncan Bagshaw has a broad practice, which has provided him with notable experience in handling ICC and LCIA arbitration. His clients stem from mining, real estate and technology, among other sectors.

Guled Yusuf has noteworthy experience advising clients in both commercial and investor state arbitrations. He is well versed in a number of rules including ICSID, UNCITRAL, ICC and SIAC. His client base include sovereign states and corporate clients across a range of sectors.

Hannah Ambrose is a partner in Herbert Smith Freehills' international arbitration and public international law team. Hannah has particular expertise in commercial arbitration for a variety of clients, and is experienced in a wide range of rules.

Hendrik Puschmann of Trowers & Hamlins offers strength through his experience as both counsel and an arbitrator. He is called upon by clients from a range of industries including engineering, manufacturing and energy, while also advising governments on complex claims. He is co-head of the firm's arbitration group.

James Barratt co-heads the London International Arbitration team at Vinson & Elkins. He has represented his clients, including multinational corporations, institutional investors and governments, in arbitrations spanning a variety of jurisdictions and rules.

James 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.

Jiries Saadeh of Saadeh Rahman advises clients on complex UNCITRAL arbitrations, as well as enforcement proceedings. His impressive client list is composed of both state and investor clients.

John Gilbert is noted for his expertise in high-stakes energy arbitrations, particularly in the oil and gas sectors. He is well versed in both ICC and LCIA rules.

Jonathan Lim leads on a variety complex commercial arbitrations. He has a strong focus on the Asian market and is comfortable representing clients in both institutional and ad hoc arbitrations.

Justin Williams of Akin routinely serves as counsel to clients in the energy sector. He is adept at handling both commercial and investment treaty disputes. He has notable experience providing counsel on proceedings under UNCITRAL rules.

Laura Rees-Evans combines expertise in public international law and international arbitration to advise clients across a range of arbitral rules. She represents both sovereign states and corporates.

Lucy 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.

Mark Howarth boasts an impressive international arbitration practice where he regularly advises sovereign states and multinationals. He has particular expertise in the Middle East, advising across complex energy-related disputes.

Maurice Kenton of Hunton Andrews Kurth advises clients on a range of arbitral disputes, with notable experience providing counsel on matters concerning mining and energy. He routinely handles disputes under ICSID and UNCITRAL rules.

Michael Darowski has developed a strong practice across both commercial and investor-state disputes. He is particularly notable for his work in the energy space.

Nathan Searle has a broad commercial practice and regularly advises clients on a wide range of sectors including telecoms, technology, energy and commodities. He has notable experience in Africa-related disputes.

Richard Bamforth is co-head of the firm's international arbitration group. He is an experienced arbitration practitioner and is particularly adept at acting in high-value award enforcement disputes. He is well versed in acting under LCIA proceedings as counsel and arbitrator.

Rovine Chandrasekera is head of Stewart's Middle East practice. He has extensive experience in shipping and telecoms disputes.

Sophie Eyre is co-head of Bird & Bird's international arbitration practice. She is recognised for her cross-border disputes expertise and has particular experience handling award enforcement disputes. She is familiar with arbitrations held under the rules of the ICC and AAA.

Alexandra Underwood has a commendable arbitration practice, with broad experience in real estate, telecommunications, aviation and construction disputes. She has notable experience advising under the ICC, LCIA, LMAA, ICSID and UNCITRAL rules.

Basil Woodd-Walker is a partner in Simmons & Simmons London office. He is experienced in both commercial and investor-state arbitration across a range of industries including finance, energy and mining.

David Hunt of Boies Schiller Flexner regularly advises clients across a range of sectors, including telecommunications. He is noted for his capability handling work stemming from the Middle East.

Elizabeth Montpetit is a partner in the Disputes & Investigations team at Taylor Wessing. She regularly advises clients in both investor-state and commercial arbitration. She is well versed in a number of rules including ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, ICSID, as well as ad hoc arbitrations.

Jawad Ahmad of Mayer Brown has a broad practice that spans commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. He is also adept at handling enforcement proceedings.

Jide 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.

Judith Mulholland represents clients in commercial and investor-state arbitrations under a variety of rules. She has particular expertise in energy, including in oil and gas.

Katia Finkel has a growing practice that spans both commercial and investment arbitration. Her clients include significant players in the energy and construction space.

Manish Aggarwal has strong experience advising across both investor-state and commercial arbitrations.. His client roster includes sovereign states and corporates, and he is particularly capable in matters pertaining to energy.

Max Rockall is noted for his expertise in energy arbitrations, particularly regarding gas pricing. He has experience under a variety of rules including ICC, UNCITRAL, HKIAC, LCIA and SIAC.

Piers Plumptre has a significant arbitration practice and is renowned for acting in disputes stemming from the Middle East and Africa. He advises across a range of arbitral rules including the ICC, LCIA and UNCITRAL . He demonstrates notable strengths in the infrastructure and energy sectors.

Rachael O'Grady of Mayer Brown is noted for her expertise in international commercial and bilateral investment treaty arbitrations. She has experience in a range of industries, including satellite and space-related disputes.

Tim Smyth is a counsel in Boies Schiller's International Arbitration team. He is particularly adept at advising states and multinational corporates in investment treaty arbitrations.

Bart Wasiak is a senior associate in Arnold & Porter's international arbitration team. He is noted for his representation of states in investment treaty arbitrations.

Maximilian Szymanski is an associate in Skadden's international litigation and arbitration team. He has experience representing a range of clients under LCIA, ICC, UNCITRAL, AAA and ICSID rules.

Thomas Lane is an associate in Latham & Watkins' international arbitration practice. He has expertise in both international commercial and investor-state arbitrations, having acted for clients in the energy and construction space.