Regularly appearing in high-stakes international arbitrations, Hill Dickinson LLP‘s clients include oil and gas and mining and metals companies. The team also advises commodity traders, banks, HNWs, technology start-ups, and property investment and management companies. Raj Pabla heads the commercial disputes department in London, and Adrian Jones focuses on companies in the oil and gas, mining, metals, pharmaceutical and financial services industries. Darren Wall is a commodities and dry shipping disputes expert, and John McNeilly and Paul Taylor are both ’excellent’.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘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.’
Key clients
- Unimed Glory
Work highlights
- Acting on behalf of a Panamanian shipping company (as claimant) in high-value Commercial Court proceedings and international arbitration against the Republic of Vanuatu, the proceedings concerning the rights to Vanuatu’s entire Jack Mackerel fishing quota.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Adrian Jones, Raj Pabla