England - London • Dispute resolution
ONTIER LLP
With a notable track record in mega-value arbitration cases, ONTIER LLP's London practice recently hired Aoife Keane as partner from Seddons, while also promoting Felicity Potter to the partnership. Keane has particular expertise in China-related disputes, while Potter's experience includes acting before various arbitral forums under all the major arbitral rules. A 'senior partner with huge experience and great client-handling skills', Oliver Cain acts in cases throughout Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and North America.
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Testimonials
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'They work tirelessly and all to the benefit of the client. They retain perspective and good humour, as well as good working relations, and deliver effective action.’
- 'Oliver Cain is a senior partner with huge experience and great client-handling skills. He is a great litigator.'
- 'Felicity Potter is a relatively new partner who is smart, hardworking and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Felicity Potter is an outstanding dispute resolution partner. Hardworking, creative, a good communicator and unflagging energy. Good team leader.'
‘Amy Harvey is a key addition to the team. Her work ethic and attention to detail are both exceptional.’
‘Very hardworking, commercially minded and client focused.’
‘Nicholas Dawson is a very bright senior associate who is one to watch. He is sharp, conscientious, fast, and has great judgement.
‘Very hard-working, commercially minded and client focused.’
Work highlights
- Acting for a former major shareholder in two Russian banks, in $85m LCIA arbitration proceedings.
- Acting for a Cypriot company in relation to $125m arbitration dispute involving a Canadian mining company.
- Acting for a major European steel producer in relation to LCIA proceedings brought by a Swiss commodities trader.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Oliver Cain