England - London • Dispute resolution
Howard Kennedy LLP
Howard Kennedy LLP‘s ’diverse and very interesting practice‘ handles significant international cases that frequently involve states or state-owned entities, particularly in Africa and the Indian sub-continent. Group leader Duncan Bagshaw 'fights extremely hard for his clients', while India group chair Arish Bharucha, a May 2022 partner recruit from Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP, regularly acts in India-related arbitrations and arbitration matters in court. Legal director Ayesha Salim assists with contractual, company, shareholder, partnership, and joint venture disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘Very experienced team. Professional in every respect, and very responsive and available.’
‘Duncan Bagshaw is an excellent negotiator. Clients feel excellently represented by him. He looks after their interests in the best possible way.’
‘Duncan Bagshaw is great and fights extremely hard for his clients.’
‘Duncan Bagshaw has a wonderful way with clients, and gives sound and practical advice.'
‘An excellent team - highly collegial and client friendly. They make a conscious effort to promote diversity.’
- 'Arish Bharucha is the go-to lawyer for Indian businesses looking to litigate and arbitrate in London.'
‘A diverse and very interesting practice.’
‘An excellent team with a particular focus on high-level work in Africa.’
Key clients
- Eurafric Power
- The Republic of Ghana
- The Islamic Republic of Pakistan
- Bluequest Energy Resources
Work highlights
- Acting for the Republic of Ghana in arbitration proceedings brought by Tullow Oil, seeking over $300m in damages and declarations, in relation to taxes levied upon the proceeds of oil production.
- Representing an African bank in LCIA arbitration proceedings involving a $56m claim against a multinational oil and gas company.
- Representing the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in an arbitration to defend a £23m claim brought by an independent power producer company.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Duncan Bagshaw