Able to ‘navigate complex, cross-jurisdictional disputes efficiently and effectively’, Hogan Lovells International LLP’s London office has enviable sector expertise in life sciences, aviation, mining, hospitality, financial services, and energy and natural resources. The practice also has extensive experience in cases involving Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the CIS. An ‘outstanding arbitration practitioner’, Kieron O’Callaghan heads up the London international arbitration offering. Michael Davison’s track record encompasses cases under the rules of major arbitration centres in Latin America, Europe, CIS, Ukraine, the Middle East, and South East Asia. Nathan Searle has significant experience in Africa-related disputes in the telecoms, technology, energy and commodities sectors. The next line of experienced practitioners includes life sciences and financial services disputes specialist Ben Hornan, who ‘provides good strategic insight’, Annabel Maltby, who routinely assists with the day-to-day aspects of arbitration processes, and Africa disputes expert Ademola Bamgbose, who is admitted to practice in Nigeria, and England and Wales.
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Testimonials
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‘Hogan Lovells' international arbitration practice is unique in its comprehensive approach, which seamlessly blends vast global knowledge with profound local understanding. This dual advantage enables the team to navigate complex, cross-jurisdictional disputes efficiently and effectively, ensuring the best possible outcomes for clients.’
- ‘Kieron O'Callaghan is an outstanding arbitration practitioner.’
‘Ben Hornan and his team provide a great service. They manage the process extremely well, handling a great volume of information while never losing track of cases.’
‘Ben Hornan is extremely helpful, provides good strategic insight, and is very responsive.’
‘Ben Hornan provides a unique blend of legal advice with an understanding of commercial contexts - consistently demonstrates an ability to absorb significant quantities of information at short notice and then develop robust, insightful legal strategies to enable successful case outcomes.’
- ‘Ademola Bamgbose and Nathan Searle have outstanding individual qualities that make them stand out - exceptional expertise and experience, and their deep knowledge of the upstream industry across various jurisdictions translate into highly strategic advice and advocacy.’
- ‘Nathan Searle’s many years of experience in handling high-stakes arbitration cases, strategic acumen, ability to dissect complex issues, and unwavering commitment to client success are instrumental in securing favourable outcomes.’
- ‘Ademola Bamgbose's meticulous approach and expertise in international disputes, proactive communication, and presentation of compelling arguments are unparalleled.’
Key clients
- Bank of Ghana
Work highlights
- Representing a global pharmaceutical company in a complex and high-value ICC arbitration regarding drug development.
- Acting for a global mining group in an ICC arbitration and related multi-jurisdictional enforcement proceedings, in relation to a shareholder dispute.
- Representing a major commodities trader in LCIA arbitration proceedings regarding complex multi-jurisdictional issues.
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Kieron O'Callaghan