Norton Rose Fulbright routinely acts across several jurisdictions from the outset of disputes. The team also assists at award enforcement stages. Paul Stothard recently relocated to London from Dubai, where he was disputes head; Holly Stebbing is 'a real arbitration specialist'; and Patrick Bourke is a Middle East expert. Senior associate Joseph Bentley has 'a phenomenal ability to understand complexity'. Former partners Matthew Buckle and James Rogers have left the firm, the latter at Jenner & Block LLP since February 2023.
Testimonials
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‘Norton Rose Fulbright is a true market leader in international arbitration. They really know what they are talking about, whether it be ad hoc or institutional arbitrations.'
'They have a team of extremely good partners and associates, and are always well-resourced, with good partner and associate availability.’
‘Holly Stebbing is incredibly bright, hardworking and tactically astute.'
‘Holly Stebbing is a real arbitration specialist - able to take on the really big complex and technical cases and win them.'
‘Outstanding individuals at every level. Paul Stothard is an incredibly powerful legal analyst, who can see all the main drivers in any case, as well as the levers available to his client.'
‘Joseph Bentley has a phenomenal ability to understand complexity and detail, whilst also being able to evaluate these in the context of the bigger picture, including advising on both the legal and commercial tactics to use to encourage resolution of the dispute.’
Key clients
- BP
- Shell
- Sonangol PP
- Barrick
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation of India