‘One of the top arbitration practices in London (if not globally).’

‘The team is very experienced and well prepared. Responsive – from the more junior to more senior lawyers, they are always available and very well informed about cases’ details.’

‘It has a very deep bench, made up of specialists not only in general commercial arbitration, but also international law.’

‘Patrick Taylor is a superb lawyer, who runs a really tight ship, and is on top of his brief.’

‘Mark McCloskey is a hard-working, intelligent associate.’

‘Monika Hlavkova is a really bright lawyer – hard-working and very knowledgeable about arbitration.’

‘Aimee-Jane Lee is diligent and has a good sense of balance, both in making arguments and in managing clients. Laith Najjar is smart and scrupulous. He understands complex issues and does not miss details.’

‘Gavin Chesney and Shreya Aren are responsive and well prepared. Although they search for different and creative solutions to accommodate clients’ needs, when required they are firm with their advice and recommendations.’

‘An experienced, knowledgeable team. HSF is a go-to firm for international arbitration – entrusted with the most complex and high-value disputes. A leading team on the London arbitration market. Strong both on procedure and substance.’

‘They have ample experience and skill to handle investor-state disputes, in addition to commercial arbitration. Top-notch knowledge of international law and international arbitration. An experienced team that quickly delivers high-calibre products.’

‘Christian Leathley is an extraordinary lawyer, who performs extremely well in submitting arguments to the tribunal and organising all the proper documents needed by the tribunal. One other aspect is empathy. Christian’s attitude is not only intelligent in his presentations, but also courteous towards the tribunal and other parties.’

‘Craig Tevendale is a world-class advocate, who is surrounded by an extremely talented team of associates who are perfectly attuned to clients’ needs.’

‘Louise Barber in particular is one to watch – her talent for written and oral advocacy is undeniable, and her intellect and strategic acumen are remarkable. She truly stands out among her peers.’

‘Andrew Cannon and Hannah Ambrose have impressive experience, both in the procedural aspects of arbitration and substantive law.’

‘Chris Parker KC is able to turn his hand to very different cases and is an able and agile advocate. Joel Halliday has an excellent skillset for a senior associate and solicitor, and he has an exceptional ability to extract essential and core information for cases.’

‘Mike McClure KC is two steps ahead of his competitors from the initial engagement, through to providing merit advice on the case. He not only possesses extensive knowledge, excellent strategic skills and masterful leadership, but also excels in case presentation. His approach is simple yet effective. More importantly, he is sincere in his work and dedicated to his clients. He never gives false hope but fights to the very end.’

‘Very experienced team of partners who work well with each other and their clients. Stellar reputation for investment treaty arbitration.’

‘K&S has a truly exceptional arbitration team in London, which is a real pleasure to work with. They have no apparent flaws and are very reliable, diligent and responsive. They are also very humble and show no arrogance, despite their very successful track record and massive reputation in the City.’

‘The team thinks strategically and thoroughly about issues, so the client can make informed decisions. They work efficiently across offices to provide the services needed.’

‘Proven itself to be fearless, creative in their problem-solving, and extremely hard working. A very client-oriented approach, making sure the client’s thoughts, views and wishes are always addressed.’

‘Thomas Sprange KC – delightful, smart and good on his feet. A hands-on partner who wants to ensure he is over every part of the case. He gives clients complete confidence.’

‘John Savage KC – hugely experienced, well connected, and runs a good team.’

‘Ruth Byrne KC – bright, easy to work with, and organised. Very smart and attentive to client needs.’

‘Sajid Ahmed is very sensitive to understanding clients’ needs and manages clients’ expectations from the beginning to the end of arbitral proceedings.’

‘They think creatively of arguments and legal strategies that no one else comes up with.’

‘Through carefully-threaded arguments and meticulous advocacy, Skadden manages to get resoundingly successful outcomes.’

‘Extremely focused on quality – highly technical, but at the same time they see the big picture and are commercially minded. Quick turnaround times.’

‘Daniel Gal is highly recommended – one of the best brains in the industry, very knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Highly skilled partners, who deliver very good advice. Written communications are also very good.’

‘3C leverages cutting-edge legal analytics to build rock-solid cases. Their team of litigators, paralegals and legal technologists work together seamlessly, ensuring every angle is covered and no stone is left unturned.’

‘Their lawyers come from diverse backgrounds and possess a wide range of litigation experience, with a proven track record of success. Compared to traditional firms, 3C offers a more dynamic and data-driven approach.’

‘Very responsive. Practical, commercial advice, with suggested arbitration strategies that prove successful.’

‘Constantine Partasides KC is a real star in commercial arbitration. He has an exceptional legal mind and courtroom presence, with in-depth knowledge of the law, honed through years of experience.’

‘Constantine Partasides KC is indeed a masterful advocate – able to dissect complex legal issues and present compelling arguments. His reputation for excellence attracts high-profile cases and commands respect from judges and juries alike.’

‘Reza Mohtashami KC is a very competent arbitration lawyer and is very responsive.’

‘Leilah Burton is a persuasive storyteller with a sharp legal mind. She can dissect complex legal issues and translate them for a judge or arbitrator, weaving a compelling narrative that resonates. She excels at both witness examination and delivering impactful closing arguments.’

‘Terrific talent with brand and clients to match. Huge experience. Big name in arbitration. The diverse WH team is smart, extremely well organised and has a great grasp of the details, which is important in large cases. One of the most experienced teams around for international arbitration.’

‘Their advocacy on the law and the facts is compelling. Easy to work with and quickly grasps key valuation concepts.’

‘The team is very responsive and demonstrates deep understanding of clients’ needs and concerns. They show devotion to cases and constantly exceed expectations in terms of quality of service. From the associates to the partners, the team is engaged in providing a high-quality service.’

‘It is clear that not only are they excellent experts in international commercial arbitration, but they also have a very strong business understanding.’

‘Gary Born is super talented. An outstanding, brilliant litigator. Understands the complexities of cases and has the ability to argue distinctly and distinctively.’

‘Franz Schwartz – excellent judgement and strategic sense. An industry leader and excellent expert with great legal knowledge and deep understanding of clients’ concerns. Despite being high in the firm’s structure, he is very involved in the process, adding invaluable expertise.’

‘Charlie Caher is a highly experienced arbitration lawyer. A superb practitioner. Spot-on tactical instincts. Stands out for his clear explanation of the law and facts that are critical to deciding on the merits.’

‘Marleen Krueger is exceptional. She is a great expert, with excellent communication skills that make her a trusted adviser. Marleen is well aware of what is important for her clients and makes sure to exceed their expectations. Jonathan Lim is very bright, industrious and competent.’

‘Ashurst’s international arbitration practice is distinguished by its formidable expertise and comprehensive approach, offering clients a robust suite of services in resolving complex cross-border disputes.’

‘With a successful track record in high-stakes arbitrations before major international bodies, Ashurst combines strategic insight with meticulous preparation, consistently delivering innovative solutions that are tailored to clients’ specific needs.’

‘The firm’s commitment to excellence is underscored by its collaborative ethos and unwavering dedication to achieving favorable outcomes for clients, cementing its reputation as a trusted adviser in the field of international arbitration.’

‘Simon Bromwich, Myfanwy Wood and Tom Duncan are all standout partners, and Joseph Harrington is a standout senior associate. Really experienced, clever and on the ball. Very commercial. Real team players. Great at managing large-scale litigation in an efficient and cost-effective way.’

‘Simon Bromwich is a brilliant strategist and Lucy McKenzie is a star senior associate who will go far. She is the master of her brief. Maria Scott is also absolutely excellent – a natural leader and a brainy lawyer too.’

‘Philip Chong is a key figure within Ashurst’s international arbitration practice. He exemplifies exceptional competence and expertise in the field. With a nuanced understanding of both commercial and investment arbitration, Philip brings a wealth of experience to the table, navigating intricate cross-border disputes with finesse and precision.’

‘Matthew Saunders epitomises excellence and proficiency in arbitration. His key qualities include a deep understanding of international arbitration procedures, coupled with a keen ability to navigate complex legal landscapes with ease.’

‘Christina Lawrence – extremely smart and dedicated to the cases she works on.’

‘One of the strongest arbitration teams in London.’

‘Very experienced and professional practice.’

‘Very flexible, easy to get hold of, and comfortable to work with.’

‘The Clifford Chance international arbitration team has a wealth of experience, which it combines with a high level of diligence and client support.’

‘Quite informal team where it is possible to have good in-depth discussions.’

‘Marie Berard is a true expert in international arbitration – highly accomplished and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Jessica Gladstone is an impressive lawyer and advocate.’

‘Sachin Trikha is proactive and hands-on.’

‘The team has a great mix of incisive and interrogation skills, as well as deft tact and diplomacy, that serve not only their clients but also tribunals too. They have great experience across international arbitration, including in investor-state work for both repeat state clients and investors. They are hands on and not afraid to do the advocacy work themselves.’

‘Quiet, reserved confidence, and unfazed. The arbitration team is a truly global practice, with lawyers with diverse experience in a variety of jurisdictions. It is a truly international arbitration practice.’

‘ES’ international arbitration practice is very well led and organised. Great skill and commercial awareness. The team is very cohesive and tailored to clients’ needs.’

‘Mark Howarth is a real star. He is calm, considered and hugely experienced. He is also a pleasure to work with.’

‘Jonathan Leach – excellent, very approachable and personable, always taking the time to explain difficult concepts in a simple, yet comprehensive, way. He is a superb leader, and very cool and collected under pressure. He makes sure that when he arrives at a hearing, his client is in the best possible position.’

‘Katia Finkel – excellent. Absolutely outstanding in her cross-examination of other sides’ experts. Leaves no stone unturned. Katia is a very smart, skillful and reliable professional.’

‘James McKenzie has excellent client-handling skills.’

‘Wilson Antoon is not afraid to get stuck in. He is extremely sharp, picks up points very quickly, and sees the case from all sides.’

‘Gibson Dunn specialises in some of the largest and highest-value arbitrations. They also have a strong practice in the enforcement of arbitral awards, both commercial and investor-state awards.’

‘Gibson Dunn stands out for its people – not only excellent lawyers, who are experienced and accomplished in running large, complex international arbitrations, but also a pleasure to work with.’

‘Cyrus Benson impresses with his ability to navigate complex facts and legal arguments, and construct clear, concise and winning arguments.’

‘Penny Madden KC is a fantastic advocate, who goes the extra mile for clients. She is able to juggle a dozen complex issues at the same time.’

‘Piers Plumptre is making waves as a new partner, with vast amounts of work and new cases.’

‘Lord Falconer KC has a charming but forceful manner with tribunals.’

‘Ceyda Knoebel is excellent. She works across international commercial arbitration, investment treaty arbitration and public international law with ease, combining huge knowledge and interest in the law with the ability to run a team and complex litigation – truly a pleasure to work with.’

‘Cassie Aprile is an excellent associate. Very bright, and very capable. Produces extremely clear advice, and is able to lead and advocate on the most complicated matters.’

‘Hogan Lovells’ international arbitration practice is unique in its comprehensive approach, which seamlessly blends vast global knowledge with profound local understanding. This dual advantage enables the team to navigate complex, cross-jurisdictional disputes efficiently and effectively, ensuring the best possible outcomes for clients.’

‘Kieron O’Callaghan is an outstanding arbitration practitioner.’

‘Ben Hornan and his team provide a great service. They manage the process extremely well, handling a great volume of information while never losing track of cases.’

‘Ben Hornan is extremely helpful, provides good strategic insight, and is very responsive.’

‘Ben Hornan provides a unique blend of legal advice with an understanding of commercial contexts – consistently demonstrates an ability to absorb significant quantities of information at short notice and then develop robust, insightful legal strategies to enable successful case outcomes.’

‘Ademola Bamgbose  and Nathan Searle have outstanding individual qualities that make them stand out – exceptional expertise and experience, and their deep knowledge of the upstream industry across various jurisdictions translate into highly strategic advice and advocacy.’

‘Nathan Searle’s many years of experience in handling high-stakes arbitration cases, strategic acumen, ability to dissect complex issues, and unwavering commitment to client success are instrumental in securing favourable outcomes.’

‘Ademola Bamgbose’s meticulous approach and expertise in international disputes, proactive communication, and presentation of compelling arguments are unparalleled.’

‘Latham & Watkins has an excellent practice in London, with a particular strength in infrastructure and energy work. One of the premier international arbitration practices in the London market. This is an exceptional team and consistently praised for its ability to adapt.’

‘Partners and associates are always available, thoughtful, interactive and deliver on-point advice and recommendations.’

‘The whole team is very professional and experienced. When presenting cases to tribunals, they act with great confidence and excellence. It has the necessary experience to handle complex disputes, achieving the desired outcomes for clients.’

‘The team comprises very smart, efficient and dedicated lawyers, who can win any case against any opponent. Great attention to detail and an impressive understanding of the law.’

‘The Latham & Watkins team demonstrates deep expertise in managing complex multi-jurisdictional disputes. Always provides best-in-class specialists.’

‘Philip Clifford KC is rated very highly. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of international arbitration law and practice and is a first-rate lawyer. He manages his team efficiently and effectively.’

‘Robert Price is an excellent lawyer, with the notable ability to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional proceedings.’

‘Robert Price can react and adapt to the biggest or smallest case rapidly and deploy the right level and skills.’

‘A specialist disputes practice that is great for heavy-duty disputes. The partners are immensely experienced and easy to work with.’

‘Very proactive, professional, productive and quick to react. A team of lawyers driven by excellence. Deep bench of partners and associates. Extremely hard-working and dedicated. Superb case management skills and personable. What else can a client entangled in a complex arbitration matter wish for?’

‘Anthony Sinclair and Epaminontas Triantafilou are highly recommended. Down to earth, non-nonsense approach, cool-headed (which instills confidence in the client in the most challenging situations), excellent leadership skills, and strategic thinking – this is what sets them apart from the rest of the field.’

‘Epaminontas Triantafilou – excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complicated issues in a simple and concise manner. Very knowledgable in his area of expertise. Highly recommended.’

‘Richard East is stunningly clever – he’s unbelievably commercially astute, and brilliant at both generating and winning big cases. He’s also an absolute delight to work with. Clients feel they are on a winning team. Truly outstanding – one of a kind.’

‘Justin Michaelson is terrific – super-smart, a great tactician, and on top of both the micro and macro aspects of cases. He’s the lawyer clients want for the most complex and largest pieces of litigation. He’s also fantastic to work with and is an enormously supportive team leader.’

‘Dominic Roughton – very easy to work with and a formidable intellect. Takes real care with his work and is alive to clients’ needs.’

‘Senior Associate Hafsa Zayyan is definitely partner material. Simply put, she is better than some of the partners in other law firms. By a mile. Clear (and very quick) thinker and very good communicator, excellent drafting skills and fast-developing advocate skills – she is the full package.’

‘A Rolls-Royce team – a quality service that is beautifully efficient. The quality of their drafting and output is head and shoulders above that of their peers in the market, and clients love working with them.’

‘They are marked out by their sector knowledge and willingness to think about problems from every angle. Their excellent knowledge of substantive law is complemented by creative approaches to the decision making that is inherent to arbitration, such as arbitrator nominations, procedural timetables and venue formats.’

‘They are unafraid to get stuck into matters, but are also good at identifying when a line of enquiry is likely to be fruitless. It says a lot about them that certain demanding lay clients (who are not afraid to switch legal teams if they think that will get the best result) from very big corporations keep coming back to them case after case.’

‘A joy to work with – immensely bright and diligent, and always willing to get stuck in to get the job done (and do it well). This team makes no excuses and produces no half-cut drafts or half-baked ideas. A well-developed and experienced arbitration team, the firm’s quality of work is unquestionable.’

‘The associates are uniformly high quality. Their work is thorough, detailed, and shows real understanding and insight. They are very good at bridging the gap between legal reality and client expectations.’

‘Dipen Sabharwal KC remains involved throughout and argues cases very strongly.’

‘Aloke Ray KC is one of the best advocates around. He is a global leader in the international arbitration sector. He is extremely responsive, very practical and strategic. He is extremely smart, experienced, hard-working, and eager to go the extra mile.’

‘Robert Wheal is a standout partner. He keeps on top of cases without micro-managing. He has a great feel for what points might work and what points are hopeless; and he is superb at managing, meeting and exceeding client expectations. Outstanding strategic insight.’

‘Strong team and client base – deep expertise in international arbitration.’

‘Very easy to work with – excellent experience in arbitration.’

‘The firm has a real commitment to this area and is determined to make it a big part of what it does.’

‘The Addleshaw team provides top-notch arbitration support.’

‘They leave nothing to chance and can be relied upon to anticipate nearly every contingency. All their written work product is thorough and accurate.’

‘Jon Tweedale – great legal mind and astute strategist, finds solutions for his clients time and time again.’

‘Jon Tweedale is a real asset to any team – fully committed and good humoured.’

‘Nathalie Allen is a huge arbitration enthusiast, whose expertise and skills make her shine out from the crowd.’

‘Lawyers with excellent technical skills and a culture of collaboration.’

‘One of the main strengths of the Baker Botts team is the combination of group and individual skills in different branches of law. The experience of its members in understanding complex cases, coupled with their ability to identify the core aspects of a dispute, make Baker Botts a firm to consider.’

‘Baker Botts’ international arbitration team in London provides fantastic advice and support. The team is readily available, provides timely and detailed advice, and helps clients to achieve strategic positions in potential arbitration disputes.’

‘Johannes Koepp and Dorine Farah are fantastic to work with on arbitration matters. Their advice is timely and detailed, and the strategic thinking is incredibly valuable in helping clients obtain their objectives.’

‘Dorine Farah – excellent writer, legal thinker and strategist.’

‘Johannes Koepp – deep strategic thinker and a conviction that anything less than the best is unacceptable for his clients.’

‘Alejandro Escobar is exceptional. He responsibly directs the legal strategy of each case, making the best use of available resources to obtain the best possible results.’

‘David Turner – deep knowledge of the facts and a logical guide through the chaos of facts/principles, which is typical for large cases.’

‘The team is excellent at process management. They are very responsive to the client’s needs and ensure that all of the client’s objectives are being met. They act quickly to minimise any delay or disruption to cases.’

‘The team demonstrates excellent work distribution skills, efficiency and utmost care in relation to clients’ interests. This team is extremely experienced and very reliable.’

‘Their attention to detail, while not losing the sight of the bigger picture, is impressive.’

‘Baker McKenzie’s international arbitration team is highly impressive. They are able to draw on specialists and generalists to put together balanced teams that can accommodate the demands of any case. They are also great to work with, and cope with high-pressure situations without any panic.’

‘Andy Moody – very humble, approachable professional. Very reliable and with great leadership skills. Clients greatly rely on his judgement.’

‘Andy Moody is the key partner. His expertise, experience and legal acumen in the arbitration world are really remarkable.’

‘Judith Mulholland – the most hard-working person around. She is extremely bright and at the same time very skillful. Great at both drafting and oral presentation.’

‘Kate Corby is first rate. She is excellent with clients and commands their respect. She has an excellent manner and is on top of all the detail.’

‘The BCLP arbitration team in London is very knowledgeable and knows how to collaborate with local counsel in complex arbitration cases.’

‘They are a very engaged and efficient team, focused on delivering the required result to clients. Response times are excellent and the quality of service is very good.’

‘Meticulous work that is well done. Good at spotting issues and committed to excellence.’

‘George Burn is very clever in his understanding of clients’ needs and his ability to plan the right strategy for cases.’

‘George Burn – gets to the heart of the matter and co-ordinates the entire team effort with skill.’

‘Roman Khodykin and Nadia Hubbuck are both excellent technical lawyers and fantastic strategists.’

‘Claire Morel de Westgaver – good business mindset and considerate, and with good work quality.’

‘Kevin Cheung – very efficient and focused on delivering the required result to clients.’

‘Knowledgeable professionals with experience around the world. Uniquely distinguished by its collaborative culture, where clients benefit from the collective expertise of team members at all levels. Seamless coordination between senior partners and junior associates.’

‘An integrated approach that ensures clients receive comprehensive support, blending the wisdom of experienced professionals with the energy and innovation of younger talents. Clients seeking a holistic legal service would find reassurance in the depth and breadth of CMS’ team capabilities.’

‘Sarah Vasani – a legal luminary whose expertise and depth of knowledge are unparalleled. Clients should indeed count themselves fortunate to have her leading their legal team.’

‘With a wealth of experience and a proven track record in arbitration, Sarah Vasani is a true legal mastermind. Her strategic acumen and exceptional lawyering skills make her an invaluable asset in navigating even the most intricate legal challenges.’

‘A seasoned advocate, Sarah Vasani brings not only expertise but also a relentless commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes. In her capable hands, clients can trust that their interests are fiercely defended with precision and dedication.’

‘Louise Boswell – very impressive advocate, who is organised, highly persuasive and responsive to questions.’

‘Lindsay Reimschussel is an extremely hard-working and dedicated senior associate, who goes above and beyond to drive cases forward, and to present the very best submissions to the tribunal. She is invaluable.’

‘Daria Kuznetsova has an encyclopedic knowledge of the details of cases. Her knowledge is impressive, and she provides excellent support to the more senior members of the team. One to watch.’

‘The team at Jones Day is highly experienced and very focused on the important issues. The advice rendered is always clear, concise and to the point. Big clients and strong team.’

‘An exceptional team at Jones Day, with high-profile partners who are highly engaged in the work.’

‘Michelle Bradfield is very experienced and devotes enormous energy to cases.’

‘Lee Coffey is not only a highly competent lawyer, but he also brings a no-nonsense pragmatism to bear that is extremely refreshing.’

‘Rhys Thomas is very strong in IT disputes and commercial arbitration. A Solicitor Advocate who can hold his own against silks. A first-rate lawyer and advocate. Strong team leader.’

‘Rhys Thomas and Saoirse O’Reilly are an extremely dynamic and effective commercial disputes and arbitration team. They understand clients’ needs and can organise large-scale litigation expertly.’

‘Rhys Thomas is a calm presence in the room. He can organise and inspire his team to get the most out of them. Saoirse O’Reilley is an excellent associate and partner in the making. She is extremely hard-working and not shy of getting stuck into the data.’

‘Julian Bailey is (rightly) a highly regarded construction lawyer and James Pickavance is very clever, clear in his approach, professional, and easy to work with.’

‘Strong team – able to run cases effectively and efficiently.’

‘A pre-eminent team. Very strong technically and commercially. The team works very hard and is very responsive.’

‘Kirkland is a well-known powerhouse in disputes and its international arbitration practice is growing under Rajinder Bassi. They have global reach, a deep bench of talent internally from which to draw, and a meticulous approach to case work.’

‘Rajinder Bassi, Richard Boynton, Jon Newman, and Noah Stewart-Ornstein are standouts within the practice. They are regularly appointed by blue-chip clients on the most high profile of disputes.’

‘Rajinder Bassi is great at leading the team and keeping all the parts moving.’

‘Noah Stewart-Ornstein – enthusiastic and able to craft creative solutions.’

‘Noah Stewart-Ornstein is an absolute star. He is a partner with immense experience, litigation know-how, and a shrewd tactician.’

‘Richard Boynton is a very powerful advocate who has a very good manner with tribunals.’

‘They have the capacity to deal with mega cases. Their dedication and effectiveness are truly exceptional.’

‘What makes them stand out is not just their expertise, but the genuine commitment they show to each case. They don’t just represent clients’ interests, they make the case their own, fighting for clients as if it were their personal business at stake.’

‘The team’s thoroughness in handling cases is noteworthy. They delve into the minutest details, ensuring nothing is overlooked, which brings a level of assurance that all possible angles are covered.’

‘Their approach is meticulous, and their deep knowledge of both the legal framework and industry specifics means they are always a step ahead.’

‘What really sets them apart is their willingness to go the extra mile. Whether it’s engaging with the latest technological tools to enhance strategy or pulling in expertise from across their global network to strengthen clients’ positions, they do whatever it takes to tilt the scales in clients’ favour.’

‘Working with Linklaters, clients feel supported by a team that’s not only capable, but also deeply invested in clients’ success. They handle each challenge with a strategic mindset, making complex issues manageable and navigable.’

‘Their proactive communication keeps clients in the loop at every step, making typically stressful processes much more manageable.’

‘Ben Carroll is an extremely able advocate.’

‘Energetic and clever lawyers who will go the extra mile for their clients.’

‘Mayer Brown has demonstrated its expertise in handling complex, multi-jurisdictional, international arbitral litigation, and is able to navigate the complexities of multiple overlapping jurisdictions and legal systems to obtain highly favorable outcomes from tribunals.’

‘A diverse array of seasoned, experienced senior lawyers, all of whom enjoy deep subject-matter expertise.’

‘Fantastic team with real strength and depth of talent. Full of individuals who are well steeped in the law and practice of arbitration – both investment and commercial.’

‘Raid Abu-Manneh is a standout partner – capable, charming and highly intelligent.’

‘Rachael O’Grady is fantastic. Great on her feet and very clever.’

‘Stephen Moi and Jawad Ahmad are a strong duo, with sensible strategy and creative ideas where needed. They are a sure hand for running international arbitrations under the ICC and LCIA Rules.’

‘Jawad Ahmad is a future superstar of arbitration. He is very intelligent and combines a real academic love of arbitration with serious procedural capability.’

‘They provide first-class legal advice and their disputes team is excellent. Norton Rose is without question one of the best arbitration specialists in London. They have few rivals able to match the quality of the partners, associates and the range of specialist knowledge within the firm.’

‘An outstanding firm, able to handle the most difficult and complex international arbitration work.’

‘Norton Rose handles complex, high-value arbitrations. The firm has a lot of experience of various different arbitral rules and seats, has lawyers who are cross-qualified, and also partner firms in multiple jurisdictions. As well as being technically sound, they are commercially minded, looking for solutions to difficult problems, but prepared to be tough when that is required.’

‘The fabulous Ruth Cowley is an outstanding litigator with incredible client-care skills and attention to detail. She is a highly-sophisticated operator, who is determined to achieve the best outcomes for her clients – terrific strategic vision and a massive intellect to match.’

‘Patrick Bourke is one of the best lawyers in London when it comes to anything involving numbers or high finance.’

‘Claire Irwin is an enormously talented litigator, who is fully deserving of her recent promotion. She is incredibly hard-working, and with a huge brain – a star of the future.’

‘Holly Stebbing is clever – a good legal brain, commercially minded, calm in a crisis, tough when necessary, and good with clients. She is utterly fantastic. A great leader who understands the client’s objectives and delivers them.’

‘Andrew Judkins is a superstar senior associate and a partner in waiting. An absolute workhorse, with a great legal brain and a pleasure to work with. Paul Stothard has a significant arbitration practice in both London and Dubai – one of the cleverest lawyers around…Joseph Bentley has an incredible ability to understand the complexity and detail of the case as well as the wider commercial context and implications for the client of the dispute, providing clear legal advice and offering suggestions of commercial approaches to pursue to encourage settlement.’

‘Always available to resolve tight deadlines and all time restrictions that are associated with litigation. Quality and services that are consistent and impeccable.’

‘An outstanding disputes, litigation and arbitration practice and a go-to disputes law firm in London. The team is hugely experienced and practical when it comes to analysing and developing strategies, and second to none in implementing thoughtful and highly-effective disputes strategies.’

‘Ioannis Alexopoulos is a brilliant strategist, with the ability to manage and navigate multi-jurisdictional teams of lawyers for the benefit of the client and overall case management plan.’

‘Philipp Kurek is an outstanding professional and standout operator.’

‘Philipp Kurek manages both cases and clients with real expertise – someone who is always on top of all aspects of his matters. An exceptional lawyer, who is dedicated, hard-working and knowledgeable.’

‘Neil Newing and Pietro Grassi are two standout individuals. They are exceptionally talented lawyers who work really well together as a team.’

‘Neil Newing is a smart and sophisticated lawyer, and Bernhard Maier’s input is precise, to the point and very valuable.’

‘Tsegaye Laurendeau is an experienced litigator. One of the most talented and dedicated litigation and arbitration partners in the firm. Tsegaye’s ability to analyse the key drivers in a disputes situation quickly and devise and implement an effective strategy are major assets. Truly outstanding.’

‘An impressive team that operates at the very highest end of the arbitration market. The team is well known for working on business critical, multi-jurisdictional mandates for major corporations, states and HNW individuals.

‘They offer an exceptionally-skilled team of individuals, who provide advice that is always considered and on point.’

‘They have developed a very strong following in the market and are regularly successfully involved in very substantial and high-profile cases.’

‘Simmons & Simmons has an extremely strong practice in this area, under the fantastic leadership of Stuart Dutson.’

‘Stuart Dutson is superb. He has the extremely rare combination of intellectual prowess, commercial good sense and charming personality.’

‘Stuart Dutson has professorial specialist knowledge of arbitration and is definitely a star in the field (including treaty arbitration). His capacity for work is phenomenal and he has an unbeatable intellect. Under his guidance, Simmons & Simmons’ practice will inevitably continue to grow in depth and skillsets. Overall he is an outstanding counsel and an extraordinary talent.’

‘Ed Crosse – a star litigator who combines an unparalleled breadth of experience with real gravitas and excellent client care. A great team leader, who is excellent at nurturing junior members of the team, and fostering a positive and inclusive approach.’

‘Basil Woodd-Walker has developed a real niche in arbitration and demonstrates superb knowledge of different arbitral institutions.’

‘Ability to manage complexity without compromising excellence. Slaughter and May’s international arbitration practice goes from strength to strength. Often involved in the highest value and most high-profile arbitrations, they have excellent lawyers at every level.’

‘Ability to manage challenging clients and adversaries with professional excellence and courtesy. They have very bright and able lawyers and they throw themselves fully into everything. Clients get the full benefit of the abilities of all the lawyers involved, including the full value of partner involvement.’

‘Has grown the arbitration practice to the point where it is now a core feature of their disputes work – and they are excellent at it.’

‘James Stacey is amazing. His ability to understand what is happening in every jurisdiction that is involved in a case, and how it affects the arbitration, is unique.’

‘James Stacey’s client management skills and strategic acumen are superb.’

‘James Stacey is an excellent partner choice – highly recommended and a highly-intelligent lawyer. Relatively senior, but still gives clients the full benefit of his acumen by involving himself in the detail of the litigation. He is very much a class act.’

‘Damian Taylor – very good lawyer, highly intelligent, on top of the detail, and dogged in pursuing points to ensure everything is covered.’

‘Nick Ames is a very strong international arbitration counsel. He is a great team leader, excellent at communicating with clients, and very sensible.’

‘The team has an excellent mix of backgrounds, experience and expertise. It has substantial international arbitration experience.’

‘Its experience in both non-contentious and disputes work give the team a fuller perspective. International experience in depth.’

‘The firm offers a flexible approach. A number of team members are fluent in a number of languages, including Mandarin. This gives an edge in international disputes.’

‘The firm uses the latest disclosure technology to search and manage documents. This enables very heavy cases to be managed effectively and efficiently.’

‘Rebecca Williams is devoted to her clients and offers full and frank advice. The client’s best interests always come first.’

‘Rebecca Williams keeps an eye on all angles of her cases to ensure that work is done to the highest standard and effectively.’

‘Alexander Creswick is mature beyond his years. Very good at dealing with people inside and outside the firm.’

‘Alexis Martinez excels in arbitration and dispute resolution, offering practical and reliable solutions.’

‘The Winston team is absolutely fantastic. They are hard-working, resourceful and responsive.’

‘Very able and diverse team that provides a hugely personalised approach and vast array of specialisations, and they are willing to adhere to strict and pressurised timeframes.’

‘From the partners to the associates, there is a high calibre of lawyers. They are competitive and forward thinking and want to establish long-term ties.’

‘Winston’s arbitration team is first rate. It can handle arbitrations under most substantive laws with ease.’

‘Michael Stepek is uniformly excellent. He is one of those rare lawyers who knows his practice area inside and out. His knowledge of arbitration law is encyclopedic.’

‘Matthew Bate is a standout partner, who is a solid and diligent worker.’

‘Ben Bruton is a stalwart of international arbitration, with a focus on the Middle East. He is excellent and has the complete confidence of his clients.’

‘Ben Bruton is a pleasure to work with – very friendly and extremely engaged in cases. He is on top of all of the issues and is very commercial and pragmatic in his advice. He really cares about each case and is determined to provide the best outcome for his clients.’

‘Brilliant team – absolutely top notch for complex arbitration and arbitration-related court applications.’

‘They field very high-quality teams of lawyers from top to bottom. They also have wide experience of disputes emanating from many different parts of the world, including Russia and the former Soviet Union, the Middle East, and Africa.’

‘An excellent team. Their work is always of very high-quality, and their client engagement is outstanding. They are very strong in investment treaty arbitration, and complex high-value commercial arbitrations.’

‘Hussein Haeri KC is a leading figure in international arbitration. Equally comfortable in investment treaty arbitration and in commercial arbitration, he is a strong advocate who is very strategic.’

‘Eleni Polycarpou is a standout partner – she has excellent judgement and tactical nous and brings the best out of everyone in her teams. She has impressive expertise in arbitration practice and procedure across numerous jurisdictions and uses it to devise very successful strategies.’

‘Robert Kovacs has a bright future in arbitration. He is a very intelligent advocate who is good with clients and has a strong legal mind.’

‘Roberto Moruzzi is super-easy to work with and gives clients a real sense of reassurance that he has everything under control.’

‘Ruzin Dagli is a standout star in the firm, with fantastic people skills and great attention to detail. Thinks out of the box and very hard-working.’

‘Simply the best!’

‘This team has it all – knowledge, experience, pragmatism and creativity, and on top of that they are very nice to communicate with and they have a healthy sense of humour.’

‘Akin’s team is very experienced and intelligent. They are able to conduct a case with excellence.’

‘Should anybody ever need international arbitration lawyers, Akin is a definite choice.’

‘Justin Williams is impressive, both in terms of knowledge and practice, as well as in terms of adapting to the case. He dives directly into the core of the issue and is highly skilled at anticipating problems and preventing them.’

‘Kambiz Larizadeh is a great arbitration practitioner. Collegiate and professional.’

‘Excellent team around Kambiz Larizadeh, including Conor Mc Stravick who is a very hardworking, dedicated and smart lawyer.’

‘Conor Mc Stravick stands out with his sharp legal mind and team-player capabilities.’

‘Very professional law firm with plenty of outstanding attorneys. The team has been going from strength to strength, securing successful outcomes for sovereign clients in major investor-state matters.’

‘Arnold & Porter has a team of lawyers with very wide expertise and outstanding legal skills. They are capable of delivering clear advice and effective representation.’

‘They have a strong team and all of them are very responsive and professional.’

‘David Reed is an effective team leader with impeccable strategic judgement, and strong and persuasive advocacy. He stands out with his excellent knowledge of the foreign investment aspects of public international law.‘

‘Patricio Grané Labat is an outstanding lawyer – very clever and accurate.’

‘Álvaro Nistal is an exceptional lawyer with great depth of knowledge and expertise in PIL and investor-state arbitration.’

‘Timothy Smyth strongly impresses with his deep and precise analysis of the legal issues in every case, and his eloquent and effective advocacy.’

‘Bart Wasiak is hard-working and dedicated to building the best possible defence for the client. His attention to detail and responsiveness make him a very valuable member of the legal team.’

‘The team is smart, highly professional, easy to deal with, responsive, and immediately gets to the heart of the issues that are important to the litigation.’

‘The whole team is great – there is no weak link, from top to bottom.’

‘Team with extensive experience in investment treaty cases, providing high-quality advice under very demanding conditions (due to the usually tight deadlines and workloads involved in these type of cases).’

‘Christopher Moore is a highly-experienced lawyer, with a particular focus on witnesses and experts’ contributions during these types of procedures, as well as on the preparation of defence-side factual arguments.’

‘Christopher Moore is a brilliant litigator and very smart person.’

‘Paul Kleist leaves no stone unturned, remains friendly throughout (even after working many long hours in sometimes frustrating circumstances), and is very sharp intellectually.’

‘Pablo Mateos Rodríguez is an extremely hard worker, very diligent, and oriented to results. He is a pleasure to deal with, and a native Spanish speaker, which smooths the communication process and review of certain files.’

‘Naomi Tarawali is a very smart and experienced lawyer.’

‘The DLA arbitration team is great to work with. Pragmatic and responsive. Strength across multiple jurisdictions.’

‘A huge, well-staffed department with excellence across the range of lawyers.’

‘An enormous breadth of experience in international arbitration, with excellent links across the world.’

‘Charles Allin stands out for being both insightful and decisive. A top-class arbitration practitioner. He has excellent industry knowledge and client-handling skills.’ 

‘James Carter is a superb team leader – down to earth while also being very bright and astute. Brings true energy industry expertise.’

‘Anna Mills is clever and commercially savvy.’

‘Enyo Law is a specialist disputes boutique that impresses with its superb technical ability, excellent client care, and strategic vision. Its teams are lean, technically excellent and highly effective.’

‘Enyo Law LLP’s international arbitration practice stands out for its successful track record in complex disputes.’

‘The team’s unique strength lies in its ability to combine legal acumen with commercial insight, offering clients strategic solutions that are tailored to their specific needs.’

‘Potential clients would be interested to know that the team comprises seasoned arbitration specialists, who are adept at handling disputes across a wide range of industries and jurisdictions.’

‘Excellent technical legal knowledge and litigation strategy. Great team, good communicators, quick responses, and they deliver thorough work.’

‘Evgeniya Rubinina and Jonas Habert both excel beyond expectations. A very good team. Evgeniya is distinguished by her exceptional legal acumen, strategic thinking, and deep expertise in international arbitration.’

‘As a great lawyer, Evgeniya Rubinina possesses a unique blend of academic rigour and practical experience, allowing her to approach complex legal issues with both depth and creativity. Rubinina’s reputation as a legal mastermind is underlined by her track record of successfully navigating intricate arbitration proceedings and securing favorable outcomes for clients.’

‘Konrad Rodgers is a star partner of the disputes practice and Matthew Marshall is incredibly hard-working. Keeps a cool head even when under extreme time pressure.’

‘Fieldfisher has an excellent dispute resolution team that provides a top-level service. The firm is a powerhouse for international arbitration and litigation disputes.’

‘Highly-experienced international arbitration team, with capable associates who are able to get things done without running to a partner.’

‘Alexandra Underwood and Tracey Wright are standout partners.’

‘Alexandra Underwood is an excellent litigator, with strong tactical nous and great mastery of detail; and Rebecca McKee is hard-working and provides incisive insights.’

‘Colin Gibson is tactically brilliant – he sees disputes from every angle and invariably gets the best possible results. Daniel Hayward has an impressive amount of experience in Russian/ex-Soviet disputes. Clients rightly have great confidence in his leadership.’

‘Tracey Wright has great strategic judgement and a sophisticated approach to disputes; and Sonia Morton is an excellent director who is already operating at partner level.’

‘Alexandra Underwood and Tracey Wright are both excellent operators, who combine client and case management with a high level of substantive ability.’

‘Ania Farren is excellent. She is hands on, client friendly, and an excellent cross-examiner. Yuliya Kupchenko is diligent, responsible and thorough.’

‘K&L Gates is a true international law firm and has the capacity to deliver high-standard work around the clock in various time zones.’ 

‘The quality of work produced by the team, ability to grasp complex issues, draft in an intelligible and persuasive manner, and produce pleadings of the very highest standard are the differentiators.’

‘K&L Gates has a deep pool of resources that it is able to flex as needed, and they are all focused on producing work to an exemplary standard.’

‘Ian Meredith and Ben Holland are exceptional individuals with deep knowledge of international arbitration and dispute resolution.’

‘Peter Morton has the unique capacity to make right-to-the-point strategic and tactical moves that are based on fact-based assessments of the current situation.’

‘Peter Morton makes the entire process like playing chess at Grandmaster level, which is truly an enjoyment for clients to observe. ‘

‘Louise Bond is very hard-working and a good listener, who has the capacity to understand clients.’

‘Burak Eryigit – clients are thoroughly impressed by his work and work ethic. Burak’s attention to detail, ability to identify loose ends and potential weaknesses, and unwavering commitment to produce first-class documents make him stand out as a lawyer.’

‘McDermott Will & Emery has developed into a very strong class act under the leadership of the superb Andrew Savage.’

‘Provides a simply incredible service to clients that is second to none.’

‘The McDermott team performs exceptionally well. They always do the utmost to secure a win for their clients.’

‘Andrew Savage is excellent. He deserves superstar status. He is absolutely dedicated to his clients, a superb tactician, and a fantastic lawyer overall.’

‘Andrew Savage is hugely experienced, creative, tenacious, an intellectual powerhouse, and very well connected.’

‘Alongside his own personal abilities, one of the main achievements of Andrew Savage is that he has built up a team of very impressive senior associates. These include Kimberley Smith and Edward Perkins, who are both future stars.’

‘Michael Darowski’s unique skills are his encyclopedic case knowledge, forensic attention to detail, and strategic thinking to connect moving parts of multiple complex cases running in parallel.’

‘Michael Darowski is trustworthy and always displays the highest values and professional ethics in everything that he does. He is well respected by his peers and considered a very safe pair of hands in the world of dispute resolution and international arbitration in particular.’

‘The Osborne Clark arbitration team works together efficiently and provides a seamless service.’

‘A high-quality arbitration practice with a mixed caseload and a good breadth of clients.’

‘They are responsive, diligent and focused – nothing falls through the cracks. They also build an excellent rapport with all participants in the arbitration.’

’Greg Fullelove is an experienced and impressive practitioner. Clear sighted, has a strong sense of the strategic direction of a case, and an authoritative, yet engaging, style.’

‘Greg Fullelove and Daniel Harrison make up the core of the firm’s team, and they are both superb practitioners. A formidable team – truly at the very top end of the market in London.’

‘Daniel Harrison is a powerhouse in the making. He works incredibly hard and no task is too difficult for him. He rolls his sleeves up and works collaboratively with Counsel, experts and the clients, so that he can effectively act as the team’s real anchor.’

‘Artem Doudko’s knowledge of the CIS market is unparalleled. He is very good with strategy and has excellent client management.’

‘Katie Bewlock’s professional development has been rapid and marked. She is diligent, thorough, and always across the detail. ‘

‘RPC’s incredibly strong international arbitration department can go toe-to-toe with some of the world’s best.’

‘This highly regarded team punches above its weight, both in terms of the calibre of instructions and quality of opponents regularly faced in court and in arbitration.’

‘Very well-organised litigation teams, delivering efficiency and quality of service. Highly-skilled lawyers, balancing expertise with general understanding.’

‘Shai Wade is a superstar! A brilliant lawyer with exceptional knowledge and understanding of international arbitration in various industries.’

‘Shai Wade is a superb arbitration lawyer. He is extremely bright, very experienced and dedicated. He thinks very strategically and analytically. He has excellent writing and oral advocacy skills.’

‘Tatiana Minaeva – unique experience of Russian language/business culture combined with being a great lawyer. Destined for great things.‘

‘Kirtan Prasad is very user friendly – one to watch for the future. ’

‘Adam Forster, is one of the best senior associates around. Extraordinarily bright and incredible attention to detail.’

‘Leaders in the field. Excellent international scope and experience, with careful and sound guidance for parties in cross-border disputes.’

‘The team knows commercial law and the arbitration rules and practice very well. They are pleasant to work with and responsive to queries. There is an easy exchange of communication between them and clients, and this helps with the progress of the work and in achieving client satisfaction.’

‘Rovine Chandrasekera – not only is he cooperative with his clients, but he also has very updated information on the market and always defends clients with creative solutions.’

‘Jide Adesokan is exceptionally good.’

‘Kamal Shah – one of the leading practitioners for Africa arbitration work.’

‘Kamal Shah is a sensitive and clever adviser with a wealth of experience, particularly in the African and Asian markets.’

‘Charlotte Welsh is intelligent, commercial, and has excellent drafting skills.’

‘Daniel Boon has outstanding legal research and drafting skills.’

‘An impressive team working across jurisdictions on complex issues of international arbitration.’

‘A practice that hits way above its weight in international arbitration generally, especially ones with Russian or former CIS state links.’

‘Steptoe is a world leader in international arbitration. Through its London office, it is able to offer a first-class service with extensive 24/7 support.’

‘Neil Dooley is a standout partner. Vastly experienced in arbitration (as in litigation), highly intelligent, and extraordinarily insightful. It is as if he can read a tribunal’s mind.’

‘Neil Dooley is able to run huge cases with extreme efficiency and absolute determination. An enviable track record in arbitration – cannot be recommended highly enough.’

‘Christophe Bondy is particularly impressive and has significant experience, particularly in the areas of investor-state arbitration and public international law.’

‘What makes this practice unique is the presence of Jonathon Egerton-Peters. A standout litigator, who manages matters superbly.’

‘Leigh Mallon – an erudite, thoughtful, strategist who goes the extra mile to ensure the most favourable outcome for clients.’

‘The partner availability and client handholding at important stages of litigation are what sets this team apart from other firms.’

‘A highly sophisticated disputes practice, with people with real expertise in arbitration law and practice. Highly responsive and truly international in its approach. The firm clearly punches above its weight, including in relation to Middle East and Africa.’

‘A go-to firm for complex, cross-border disputes worldwide.’

‘Sherina Petit is an extremely dynamic individual with a gifted legal brain. Her problem-solving capability is what sets her apart from other firms and partners.’

‘Now that the arbitration team is headed by Sheina Petit, Stewarts will become as pre-eminent in the arbitration world as they are in litigation.’

‘Sherina Petit – a standout partner who motivates her team like no other partner and delivers. She is totally client focused and always willing to go the extra mile. A delight to work with.’

‘Daniel Wilmot is simply amazing. He works hand-in-hand with counsel on both legal and procedural issues and brings real expertise and high-level strategic ideas to the table in highly complex cases.’

‘Alejandro Garcia is a brilliant example of leadership and expertise, profoundly impacting Stewart’s success. His approach combines deep legal knowledge with a strategic, client-focused mindset, making him a pivotal asset to his team. Alejandro specialises in public international law and international arbitration, always providing state-of-the-art advice.’

‘Hugely experienced in all aspects of energy disputes, with a growing reputation in other areas too.’

‘What makes Vinson & Elkins’ dispute resolution practice unique in international arbitration is its vast experience and remarkable knowledge, as well as its concentration on energy and construction disputes.’

‘Broad experience and excellent attention to detail mean superb client service.’

‘Louise Woods – a brilliant lawyer, who is highly regarded in the energy community and beyond.’

‘Louise Woods is a careful and thorough partner who is great to have in a client’s corner. She is a great strategist and team leader.’

‘Louise Woods is an excellent partner – very knowledgeable and responsive.’

‘What makes the individuals stand out, specifically Nick Henchie, is his excellent judgement and deep knowledge, in addition to his vast expertise and excellent quality of legal services that are tailored towards the client’s needs.’

‘Elena Guillet is very competent and articulate; and Ciara Ros is always available to answer questions and support clients’ in-house teams with any doubts and concerns regarding the case strategy and English law interpretations and requirements.’

‘Volterra Fietta is a market-leading firm in international arbitration, particularly public international law disputes.’

‘The firm has real strength and depth of experience, and is best placed for the most complex and demanding PIL disputes. The team at VF exemplifies a seamless working dynamic, characterised by exceptional coordination and organisation.’

‘Each member leverages their strengths to create effective synergies, ensuring that assignments are allocated efficiently and lead lawyers maintain comprehensive oversight of every case aspect.’

‘Their meticulous attention to detail allows them to understand cases thoroughly and advocate proactively for clients’ interests.’

‘Robert Volterra is one of the leading public international lawyers in the UK and globally. His reputation precedes him and there is no dispute that is too complex for him.’

‘Robert Volterra is a leading figure in the market for many years and he is joined by a strong team, including new partner Ahmed Abdel Hakam.’

‘Ahmed Abdel Hakam is an experienced public international lawyer and brings almost two decades of expertise with him. He is a very skilled arbitration practitioner and comfortable in all public international law forums.’

‘Gunjan Sharma’s profound insight into civil law, public international law, commercial practices, and multicultural legal frameworks is invaluable. His analyses are precise, and his strategic guidance is clear and comprehensive. A world-class lawyer.’

‘A well-organised team with a broad range of partners and knowledgable in many fields.’

‘Proactivity, deep analysis and availability. Candey has an extremely efficient and fast-responding team.’

‘Very strong and capable team that is able to handle high-profile and complex arbitrations, and to achieve favourable results for clients.’

‘James Collins is a star litigator, who is also experienced in international arbitration. A talented and sharp lawyer.’

‘James Collins has powerful advocacy skills, and is very diligent and knowledgeable.’

‘James Collins and Yuri Botiuk are excellent lawyers and team players.’

‘Yuri Botiuk and James Collins are very talented and both very experienced in handling complex arbitration claims.’

‘Yuri Botiuk is a gifted and hard-working lawyer.’

‘Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP has an exceptional team in dispute resolution and, in particular, international arbitration.’

‘They are great both at strategic and tactical levels, always aiming to achieve the best possible results.’

‘Very qualified and has significant expertise in arbitral procedures, which makes the difference in the conduct of the case. They are fast and very organised in their arguments, and they find the best solutions for cases.’

‘Excellent sector knowledge and vast experience of disputes make CYK a brilliant choice. The addition of new partners in recent years (particularly Jon Felce and Natalie Todd) has brought real strength and depth to its offering.’

‘Jon Felce is a highly-cerebral litigator who knows the law inside out.’

‘Jon Felce is fast, pragmatic and knowledgeable. He is able to explain the intricacies of complex and highly formalistic English enforcement rules and suggest the best way forward.’

‘Natalie Todd is a brilliant leader who knows how to get results for clients.’

‘Mikhail Vishnyakov is a tenacious litigator, who fights hard for clients and is fearless in the face of the opposition. From a barrister’s perspective, he is a great solicitor to work alongside, marshalling the case to trial with great vigour.’

‘The team at Fenwick Elliott is, without exception, on top of the detail of all of its cases, has a detailed knowledge of construction law, and is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Fenwick Elliott is a superb outfit, led by a highly-specialised and knowledgeable partnership. They are involved in a disproportionately high number of the leading international arbitrations in the construction and infrastructure field and have an amazing client base.’

‘They are very good at quickly building a rapport with clients.’

‘Jeremy Glover is fantastic. He has an unrivalled knowledge of construction law and can recollect the smallest details of his cases.’

‘Nicholas Gould is extremely charismatic and good with clients. He can be relied on to formulate a winning strategy for each case.’

‘Richard Smellie is an outstanding practitioner, drawing on his longstanding experience in leading teams through the knottiest of cases. His tactical judgement is second to none, in particular when it comes to positioning his client on interlocutory issues. He reads tribunals brilliantly.’

‘James Cameron always has an eye on the big picture and is fantastic with clients; and Karen Gidwani is direct, thoughtful, bright and conscientious.’

‘Thomas Young might be the hardest-working construction lawyer in London. A joy to work with, and across every aspect of the case.’

‘Incredibly strong offering.’

‘The team is practical and commercial, and they adjust their approach to meet the client’s needs.’

‘An excellent team, with particular expertise in cross-border international trade disputes.’

‘Adam Strong – his work reflects his surname. Adam is a standout technician, who is always prepared.’

‘Adam Strong brings genuine creativity to bear in conjunction with incisive analysis and first-class technical acumen and output.’

‘Adam Strong leads a well-resourced and focused team.’

‘Adam Strong is a real pleasure to work with. Very commercial and pragmatic.’

‘Adam Strong focuses on what is important. He has great contacts, particularly in the third party funding and insurance sectors, which he can bring to bear.’

‘The team is competent and diligent. However, what gives value to HK is its senior people.’

‘The team is very professional, efficient, responsive, and organised.’

‘This is an energetic and dynamic team. They do high-quality work. They take diversity seriously and pride themselves on fostering a supportive work culture.’

‘Duncan Bagshaw – outstanding in terms of expertise, experience and case handling. Focuses on the essentials, provides pragmatic solutions, and wins the case.’

‘Duncan Bagshaw takes excellent care of his clients’ interests, has genuine insight, and is a pleasure to work with. This is a guy clients want in the trenches with them.’

‘Duncan Bagshaw knows how to handle the client relationship like almost nobody else. He is the go-to lawyer for African clients (especially states) in London.’

‘Arish Bharucha is developing into the market leader for Indian disputes in London.’

‘Eloise Crompton is enthusiastic and intelligent.’

‘Focused and they push hard to achieve the case’s objectives. Very communicative and straightforward.’

‘LALIVE offers both expertise in international arbitration and the strategic vision to guide intricate disputes.’

‘Their seamless cross-border collaboration is invaluable and they make a clear effort to understand clients’ businesses, offering industry-specific insights.’

‘Genevieve Poirier is exceptional. She is bright, commercially savvy and very personable. She is very much a team player and excellent to work with.’

‘Genevieve Poirier has a great understanding of complex legal matters. She pays meticulous attention to detail and is very collaborative in her approach.’

‘Lorraine de Germiny-  results oriented, practical, flexible, open-minded, and insightful.’

‘Kevin Huber’s ability to analyse both the legal issues and the commercial implications surrounding potential arbitrations is outstanding.’

‘Kevin Huber’s expertise in UK law and the London Court of International Arbitration procedures, alongside his insights into Swedish arbitration, provide strategic, well-rounded advice. Kevin’s responsiveness and ability to translate arbitration complexities into actionable advice are invaluable during times of uncertainty for clients.’

‘Milbank is a very strong unit in the international arbitration and litigation spheres.’

‘An exceptionally well-organised team that has the ability to stay on top of  the facts and law, from associate to partner level – the experience is unique.’

‘Everything runs like clockwork and they get a handle on developments at speed.’

‘Potential clients can rest assured that Milbank’s strength is to make strategy for the case, fill in all the potential loopholes, identify the strengths and weaknesses, and then plan accordingly. Milbank is very clear in its thinking, and its use of technology to facilitate the entire process, as well as consistent collaboration, are also outstanding and worthy of appreciation.’

‘They have strength in depth from partner level to trainees, and are an extremely polished outfit – able to compete at the highest level.’

‘Tom Canning is a class act – inspires confidence in clients and respect from tribunals.’

‘Tom Canning is an exceptional leader of cases – a pleasure to work with and substantively great.’

‘Peter Edworthy – nothing is too much trouble and he gets stuck in from the outset. Unafraid to challenge Counsel and does whatever is needed in the advancement of his client’s cause.’

‘The international arbitration team is one of the best around.’

‘Their command of the dispute resolution process and knowledge are exceptional. Their people can be easily accessed and the quality of lawyers is excellent.’

‘The quality of service is brilliant at all levels, from the detailed analysis of the issues to the client management style.’

‘Greg Falkof is a first-rate lawyer and the best arbitration specialist around.’

‘Greg Falkof is intellectually brilliant and gets to the heart of the issues.’

‘Greg Falkof is calm and authoritative in his approach and commands the respect of both clients and tribunals.’

‘Greg Falkof has the best client-handling skills of any solicitor encountered – his clients trust him absolutely. The prospects of succeeding on a case automatically increase when Greg is on board. Greg is, without question, one of the best arbitration practitioners around.’

‘Greg Falkof is a heavyweight arbitration lawyer with a keen eye for detail and an utterly charming manner with clients and experts. A true star.’

‘The team is very international, with thorough knowledge of various legal systems, which facilitates communication and means the right questions get asked.’

‘Exceptionally strong team that is able to operate seamlessly across different jurisdictions and different legal systems. Exceptional collaboration with experts, and client and barrister teams. Astute tacticians who are able to endure and thrive in hard-fought litigation over many months.’

‘The unique selling point is that they really listen and try to understand what the internal businesses needs of the client are, and do their best to incorporate that into the strategy, while protecting the integrity of the case.’

‘David Waldron is a fantastic strategic thinker.’

‘David Waldron is outstanding. He demonstrates an unwavering commitment to excellence. He approaches every case with meticulous attention to detail and a relentless pursuit of favourable outcomes for their clients.’

‘Peter Sharp is not only an excellent lawyer but also a seasoned and keen strategist. Excellent client handling, while the junior members of his team are also very talented and willing to go the extra mile.’

‘The defining feature is Peter Sharp. He has a depth of experience that few in the City can match and this shows in his advice, which is clear, succinct and easy to understand. He provides very clear direction on where clients should go and how to get there, making case management far more efficient and less time consuming and burdensome on the client.’

‘Robert Bolgar-Smith is an excellent and perceptive team leader.’

‘Ability to give clear and robust advice in complex international arbitrations, supported by high-quality teams.’

‘A highly-regarded team of international arbitration practitioners.’

‘Delivers extremely pragmatic advice in constantly changing scenarios.’

‘Chiraag Shah – unique experience of Africa-related disputes. Impressive arbitration experience in big cases.’

‘Chiraag Shah is extremely knowledgeable, skilled and smooth in his approach to cases. Really stands out as an individual.’

‘Ben Summerfield stands out for his constant ability to adapt his advice and approach to continually-changing scenarios in arbitrations.’

‘Ben Summerfield has the ability to explain complex issues very clearly, and is not afraid to give his opinion when asked for it (and even when not!). He is good fun to work with, which is essential in long arbitrations.’

‘Robin Bachmann is an associate to watch. He is a capable drafter of arbitration pleadings, and is able to get to grips with large volumes of technical information in a short space of time.’

‘The Orrick team is unbelievably responsive and really understands clients’ industries. Clients really enjoy working with them.’

‘Very dedicated to matters and clients.’

‘Genuine arbitration specialists, with a focus on winning cases.’

‘Great commercial awareness, always working with clients to find the right solution.’

‘Mark Beeley and Sarah Stockley are particularly impressive. They give clients straight answers and get to grips with facts very quickly.’

‘Mark Beeley – fantastic in-depth knowledge, particularly in respect of energy disputes. Always has good, practical advice. Top-quality written and oral advocacy.’

‘Mark Beeley is an exceptional advocate, with a flawless sense of what submission or question will sway the tribunal in his favour.’

‘Sarah Stockley – very driven and client focused. Approachable, and with great attention to detail.’

‘Pillsbury has a great reputation in the disputes and arbitration market in both the US and UK.’

‘Strong team with quality at all levels.’

‘Led by the truly excellent Deborah Ruff, this is a strong, dedicated team.’

‘Deborah Ruff is clever and dogged in her preparation and presentation.’

‘Charles Golsong is both responsive and reasonable.’

‘The Willkie team is highly skilled, experienced, commercial, practical, and responsive.’

‘The team is highly effective and responsive to legal and procedural matters.’

‘The team shows a strong focus and dedication to cases.’

‘Duncan Speller has good insight into complex litigation and commercial issues – he is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Justin Li is very thorough, analytical, and sharp.’

‘Puts together the right-sized international team to work seamlessly and efficiently on complex cases.’

‘A team that is completely hands on and has a very good commercial understanding of clients’ interests.’

‘Gives very practical, but legally correct, solutions.’

‘Very practical – a superb team.’

‘Very skilled and proactive team – knowledge of business practices and very strong in strategy evaluation and comparison.’

‘Sophie Eyre is unique for her ability to analyse and put in place arguments and robust strategies.’

‘Sophie Eyre is very proactive and client focused.’

‘Tom Darvill is superb.’

‘The team at Bracewell is excellent. Their focus is on energy and oil and gas work, with a lot of that (of course) taking place in arbitration. Within that sphere, they are excellent.’

‘Truly deep subject matter expertise.’

‘Bracewell London provides excellent and efficient legal services. The team is well-versed in international oil transactions and a wonderful resource. Pragmatic, intelligent and very responsive!’

‘John Gilbert is an extremely skilled litigator, with extensive experience in litigation, arbitration and international arbitration.’

‘Alastair Calvert is one of the best around. He is an excellent litigator and a thoroughly nice person too. And he really knows his way around the arbitral world.’

‘Alistair Calvert and Jameela Bond are exceptionally knowledgeable and responsive individuals.’

‘Jameela Bond is first rate. Her drafting is excellent.’

‘Robert Meade and Laura Watt are both excellent and personable lawyers. Robert Meade is a calming hand at the tiller in sometimes stressful contentious matters.’

‘The experience is great – very professional. Nice people and good product.’

‘Charlie Lightfoot and his team consistently pull out all the stops to deliver exceptionally high-quality work, often to outrageously short deadlines.’

‘Charlie Lightfoot is undoubtedly one of the best lawyers around.’

‘Charlie Lightfoot is authentic, down to earth and exceptionally pragmatic, which is what in-house lawyers really need.’

‘Charlie Lightfoot is able to grasp highly complex and technical legal questions, and is exceptionally business minded, so can quickly adapt his advice to suit the needs of the client’s sector.’

‘Curtis has an extensive and highly-effective international presence.’

‘An excellent team – very collaborative, communicative and friendly. A pleasure to work with.’

‘Curtis has several offices in major cities around the world (New York, London, Dubai, Riyadh). This gives the company a great advantage, as it can utilise different experts from around the world.’

‘Their recommendations contain out-of-the box legal solutions, which always consider clients’ business interests and objectives. The firm stands out for the quality of its services in all aspects.’

‘The firm’s expertise in international arbitration is very solid. The commitment of the legal team to the case is until the end, and the efficiency and human skills during daily interactions with clients are remarkable.’

‘Milo Molfa stands out for his insightful leadership and impactful strategies. An excellent practitioner. Strategically very clever and easy to work with.’

‘Luciana Ricart stands out for her in-depth knowledge of international law, as well as her experience in investment arbitration. She is particularly clever at anticipating the opponent’s legal strategy, and offering paths of action accordingly. Her cross-examination of witnesses is very efficient and accurate.’

‘Belén María Ibañez stands out for her professionalism, hard work and responsibility. She is highly focused on the details of cases, and keeps abreast of the latest developments in international law and investment litigation.’

‘Gide is the number one French firm for international arbitration and has been for many years. It services the top tier of French companies and many multinational companies for their French-related work.’

‘The Gide team is comprised of lawyers with civil law and common law backgrounds, who have broad experience in different industrial sectors, making them well suited for handling complex international cases.’

‘The team from Gide is impressive – produces well-drafted submissions and argues the client’s position effectively. On case management issues, the approach is always constructive, seeking to advance the client’s case, but with a view to assisting the tribunal by taking reasonable positions.’

‘The team gives the impression of being well organised, as it always respects any deadlines that are set.’

‘Great ability to allocate the individuals with the appropriate specific knowledge and experience.’

‘Rupert Reece in the London office has a rare grasp of both civil and common law, and the ability to operate with equal ease in French and in English.’

‘Rupert Reece – absolutely outstanding in blending legal expertise with the detailed understanding and analysis of very complex technical issues.’

‘Rupert Reece is able to extract the relevant core from a maze of information quickly. He always puts together a strong team and leads it well. A gifted and highly effective advocate (both in his written and oral advocacy), he is also a skilled cross-examiner.’

‘They are really proactive and skilled. Easy to work with.’

‘Extensive experience of construction arbitration, understands what makes tribunal ticks, and knows the key players.’

‘Gordon Bell is wise and calm under pressure.’

‘Gordon Bell is a thoroughly nice person and goes above and beyond to achieve a great outcome.’

‘Strong leadership – a strong, target-driven operation with consistency.’

‘Communicative, disciplined and responsive.’

‘GT’s arbitration team in London makes every possible effort to understand clients’ particularities and translate them into solid legal strategy.’

‘Mohammed Khamisa KC and his team are quick to give clients immediate advice when needed.’

‘Excellent judgement and strategic thinking.’

‘Cohesive, proactive, committed, and approachable.’

‘David Breslin is an excellent litigator – innovative, commercial and proactive.’

‘David Breslin is results focused and really gets what his clients need rather than what (they think) they want.’

‘Philip Rubens is experienced and has great judgement. An invaluable steersman when there is any difficult call, as when there is a tactical position to set up.’

‘Chloe Carswell is very thorough, diligent, detail oriented, and at the same time very practical, efficient and knowledgeable. Very well known in the international arbitration sector and very experienced in both commercial and investor-state arbitrations.’

‘Uliana Cooke is a hardworking and industrious lawyer with an entrepreneurial spirit. Very intelligent and a great collaborator.’

‘Clare Jones is a good litigator with the ability to capitalise on any opportunity.’

‘Well-prepared and confident negotiators. The team is specialised in commercial disputes, and as such has developed very good expertise and judgement about the best way to approach disputes.’

‘They are well seasoned. The team demonstrates that it is able to hone in on the key issues. And they do this with emotional intelligence and commercial common sense.’

‘The individuals are all extremely professional, responsive and a pleasure to deal with. They provide a nice balance between being strong advocates, but they are also direct in pointing out any weaknesses in any particular position.’

‘They provide a thoughtful strategy and approach to trying to reach a good outcome.’

‘Hausfeld’s international arbitration department is growing in size, stature and confidence. It is increasingly handling high-profile, high-value matters, and achieving great results. Ned Beale is at the forefront of this. He is a major talent at the firm.’

‘Ned Beale is nothing short of outstanding. He has a first-class brain, thinks outside the box, is creative, and thinks laterally. He fights his client’s corner vigorously, but he is also very flexible and highly adept at changing approach when the facts change.’

‘Lucy Pert and Ned Beale are outstanding lawyers who think before they act and strive for their clients.’

‘Potential clients would do well to know that Hill Dickinson LLP has one of the largest international arbitration practices around. The lawyers stand out because of their excellence in their fields.’

‘Ability to provide intuitive solutions to complicated problems.’

‘Houses a team with high-level knowledge and vast experience in international arbitration and dispute resolution.’

‘The team shows a high level of commitment and understanding and is responsive to clients’ needs.’

‘The team is conscientious, professional, collaborative, always on top of things, and straightforward in its dealings.’

‘Timely advice, and knowledge of industry.’

‘The firm’s ability to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes is excellent.’

‘Paul Taylor and John McNeilly are excellent. Great availability and they excel at analysing developments and strategy in often dynamic and fast-moving matters.’

‘A very strong team of lawyers, from junior associates through to partners, with a real focus on achieving their clients’ core commercial objectives. The individuals at Jenner reflect a deeply embedded culture of excellence and stand out for their hands-on approach. James Rogers  stood out for his clarity of thinking and deep expertise.’

‘The Jenner & Block team is completely on top of exceptionally large and complex briefs, providing first-class advice and potential solutions in fast-changing environments.’

‘From the perspective of junior Counsel, working with Jenner & Block is painless – their work product is excellent, the associates reliable, and their partners and counsels fully versed in matters.’

‘Christian Tuddenham and Ronan O’Reilly are both excellent.’

‘Christian Tuddenham is a star practitioner. A delight to work with, clear and well organised, with a very good handle on the legal and strategic points.

‘Christian Tuddenham – excellent manner with lay and professional clients, and it is clear they trust him implicitly.

‘Ronan O’Reilly is a particularly astute lawyer. His drafting and analysis are first rate, and he is willing to get to grips with complex material and make the difficult judgement calls when required.’

‘Ronan O’Reilly’s work is top class. Easy to work with, very clever, and one to watch. James Rogers is hands-on, and business astute.’

‘Exceptionally knowledgeable team, loyal to clients’ interests, flexible in the approach to cases.’

‘A leading international arbitration practice that really knows its stuff.’

‘Oliver Cain a very dedicated professional with exceptional knowledge of legal matters and legal processes.’

‘Oliver Cain is extremely hard-working and detail oriented.’

‘Fantastic team – they are the new kids on the block in London arbitration but making a real splash.’

‘The London and global Paul Hastings team has experienced extraordinary growth in the last year. From a relatively small practice, it has, through lateral hires, suddenly become a significant player in the global arbitration market.’

‘Garreth Wong is absolutely first class – clients want him on their side in large, complex arbitrations.’

‘Garreth Wong is an exceptionally good partner. Highly intelligent, hard-working and brilliant with clients. With him and others at the helm, Paul Hastings London is headed for great things.’

‘Garreth Wong has significant experience in the international arbitration sector and brings that considerable experience to bear.’

‘Garreth Wong is very able and astute. With his qualification as a barrister and a solicitor, he is able to handle complex cases from start to finish, and does so with considerable talent.’

‘Oliver Browne is a terrific lawyer. He really understands how to get results in international arbitration.’

‘Oliver Browne is particularly strong when dealing with the interface between arbitration and English domestic litigation. His clients are in very safe hands. ’

‘Boutique practice with very heavy partner commitment.’

‘Exceptionally experienced and able – offers a standout small-firm flexibility to top-tier disputes.’

‘At the very top of the tree.’

‘Few other firms have such high-quality partners so actively involved in the day-to-day running of cases so as to ensure stellar outcomes.’

‘Led by Simon Bushell, Seladore Legal is a boutique firm that is very responsive and extremely effective.’

‘The team has heavyweight investor state and commercial experience, combined with a real focus on the clients.’

‘The team provides a highly professional service.’

‘Demonstrates vast experience in international arbitration matters.’

‘Strong, thorough and reliable team.’

‘Karel Daele is a strong litigator, who knows his cases very well and dares to defend difficult positions.’

‘Karel Daele is easily accessible, multilingual, and really cares about clients.’

‘Nick Storrs is utterly dedicated to clients’ causes – very bright and a highly strategic thinker.’

‘Elizabeth Montpetit is quick, responsive and easy to work with. Very insightful and available.’

‘It is clear that the legal team is hugely experienced, has mutual respect for each other, and enjoys working as a team. This is most evident in front of the tribunal when C&M comes across as united and confident.’

‘A very professional and thoroughly competent team of lawyers.’

‘All of them work very hard to make sure clients feel confident in their approach to giving evidence.’

‘Great time and effort is spent in making expert witnesses feel part of the team.’

‘The communications and information are comprehensive. Access to all relevant documentation is made easy through their document sharing system.’

‘Extremely impressed with the depth of the team’s technical knowledge and expertise, their meticulous preparation and attention to detail, and their ability to gain the trust and confidence of sometimes difficult and demanding clients.’

‘Laurence Winston is highly experienced in handling complex, cross-border disputes – technically excellent, tactically astute, and easy to work with.’

‘Edward Norman provides great moral support when giving evidence to tribunals and during the cross-examination of opposing experts.’

‘The team attracts high-quality, interesting international work.’

‘Extensive knowledge and precise timing. They always act very fast at every step of arbitration proceedings.’

‘A highly impressive and trustworthy law firm.’

‘HK’s international arbitration team is at the top of its game. They have decades of experience and the firm’s model allows a dedicated but efficient use of resources, which is beneficial to both the case and the client. Collaboration between the HK team and Counsel teams is seamless.’

‘Kristopher Kerstetter and Robert Javin-Fisher understand the procedural intricacies of arbitration and are always thoughtful in their approach. Clients are particularly impressed by their ability to navigate sensitive issues and clients.’

‘Kristopher Kerstetter is superb with clients. He gets straight to the point and his reputation in international arbitration is stellar.’

‘Kristopher Kerstetter is highly skilled in arbitration work and is a great team player and strategist.’

‘Robert Javin-Fisher is a pleasure to work with. Solutions oriented and a great team player.’

‘The team demonstrates experience and understanding of software and IT conflicts, quickly grasping the issues involved.’

‘Collaborative team environment and lots of partner engagement.’

‘Communications are clear and straightforward. Clients appreciate the team’s pragmatic assessment of the risks involved and the solution-oriented approach.’

‘Pallas is very quick and efficient in obtaining the necessary information to assess the strengths and weaknesses of cases, providing clear responses and thought-out strategies.’

‘Natasha Harrison is a powerhouse – her client handling is second to none. She just gets it.’

‘Nelson Goh is a great technical lawyer who is very hard-working.’

‘Nelson Goh is excellent and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Nelson Goh is very pragmatic in his approach, both in terms of the documents prepared and advice given, but also in the delegation of work and cost management.’

‘The team is very professional and capable of performing at the highest level.’

‘The firm has good connections with litigation funds and is suitable for clients who need help securing funding.’

‘Tomas Vail has a vast amount of experience.’

‘Clients benefit from Tomas Vail’s personal and attentive touch.’

‘Tomas Vail is very business oriented and efficient in his dealings. His work’s quality control is impressive, as are his quick reactions.’

‘Tomas Vail is always up to date with the newest developments.’

‘Vail Dispute Resolution is Tomas Vail. He’s the main reason one would engage this firm. He’s very practical and business minded.’

‘Tomas Vail has considerable insight into the CIS and is thus good at giving tactical advice in CIS cases’.

‘A truly unique firm and a very talented, dedicated team.’

‘The firm provides 360-degree client care – a very talented offering.’

‘Zaiwalla & Co has a strong roster of international clients, particularly from India.’