With ‘excellent knowledge of the arbitral process’, Hogan Lovells International LLP’s London group is consistently mandated to act in heavyweight commercial arbitrations. The firm, which also fields teams in key arbitration seats, such as Paris, Zürich, Singapore, Hong Kong and New York, is additionally focused on emerging markets, such as Asia, Africa, South America and the CIS. ‘Standout partner’ Kieron O’Callaghan leads the firm’s arbitration team in London; Michael Davison is current chair of the recently- established Arbitration Committee of the City Of London Law Society; and Nathan Searle co-ordinates the firm's dispute resolution practice in Africa. The team further showcases Ben Hornan, who ’displays an enviable ability to take on board a significant quantity of information rapidly’; and Ademola Bamgbose, who routinely acts in high-value commercial arbitration. Life sciences and financial services sector specialist Annabel Maltby was promoted to partner in January 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘Ability to put together a multi-disciplinary team with excellent knowledge of the arbitral process/market, as well as a deep understanding of the underlying markets/subject matter involved. This allows the arbitral strategy to dovetail perfectly with the client's commercial strategy and objectives.’
‘Extremely knowledgeable, supportive, helpful, available, and everything else a client could want in counsel.’
‘They put themselves in the client's position and get the right results.’
‘They are not just lawyers, but are also partners. They understand and feel the time constraints and do whatever is in the best interest of the company.’
‘They go over and above, even offering more than is typical of external counsel because they know that in-house resources are limited. An excellent reputation that is well deserved.’
‘Kieron O'Callaghan is a standout partner. He balances very well the leadership of the team, client management, and involvement in the underlying detail of the case.’
Work highlights
Representing a Fortune 500 company in an ICC Arbitration arising out of an M&A transaction.
Representing a major commodities trader in LCIA arbitration proceedings regarding complex multi-jurisdictional issues.
Representing an offshore services company in LCIA arbitrations, which concern an offshore oil and gas project in West Africa.
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Ben Hornan
Annabel Maltby
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Ademola Bamgbose
Practice head
Kieron O’Callaghan
Other key lawyers
Michael Davison; Nathan Searle; Ben Hornan; Ademola Bamgbose; Annabel Maltby