Howard Kennedy LLP‘s ’energetic and dynamic team‘ acts in major international cases that often involve states or state-owned entities. It is best known for Africa and India-related international arbitrations. Duncan Bagshaw routinely acts in cases involving Africa and developing world states. Arish Bharucha is ’developing into the market leader for Indian disputes in London’, while James Wingfield assists with disputes involving international contracts, trade, fraud and shareholders. Ayesha Salim and Eloise Crompton are both international and domestic arbitration experts.
Testimonials
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- ‘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.’
Key clients
- Eurafric Power
- Bluequest Resources
- The Islamic Republic of Pakistan
- The Republic of Ghana
Work highlights
- Assisting Eurafric Power with the enforcement of two arbitration awards against the Federal Republic of Nigeria, arising out of contracts for the purchase of a power generation company.
- Acting for Bluequest Resources in a multi-million-dollar claim against Palmat, which concerns supply contracts.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Duncan Bagshaw