Arbitration Chambers houses a number of ‘high-profile arbitrators who are very experienced and the leaders of their respective fields’. The exclusively contains full-time arbitrators handling arbitrations, but no counsel work, across all major arbitration institutions across the globe, ad hoc cases as well as investment treaty disputes. Members of the set hold leading appointments in the field, including Juliet Blanch, former vice-president of the ICC Court.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Sarah Lancaster is very able and a good leader of the set.'
  • 'Arbitration Chambers has some of top arbitrators in the world.'
  • 'Arbitration Chambers has emerged as one of the most successful Arbitrator stables from its origins in Hong Kong to its present establishment in Hong Kong, London and New York.'
  • 'The set is exclusively for arbitrators, and it is an impressive roster. '
  • 'The set is home for some of the great names in international arbitration.'
  • 'Arbitration Chambers is the leading arbitrators-only set.  They have done well to maintain high quality among their members.'
  • 'Arbitration Chambers has very high-profile arbitrators who are very experienced and the leaders of their respective fields.'
  • 'Arbitration Chambers have a very impressive list of arbitrators - their depth and quality are second to none.'

Silks

Leading arbitrators
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
John Beechey CBE
1
John Beechey CBE
Arbitration Chambers
'He has an outstanding grasp of the world of arbitration, is an impressive lawyer and authoritative in hearings.'
2
Mark Lloyd-Williams
Arbitration Chambers
‘A good lawyer with extensive experience of construction disputes. He works extremely hard and is a very good chairman of a tribunal.’
2
John Bishop
Arbitration Chambers
‘Bright, very knowledgeable and hardworking with a good overall grip – first class.’

Juniors