Hausfeld & Co LLP‘s ’international arbitration department is growing in size, stature and confidence’. The London team has notable expertise in banking, finance and aviation arbitrations, as well as claimant-side insurance matters. Ned Beale, who is ‘nothing short of outstanding’, acts in commercial arbitrations that involve aviation or CIS aspects. Lucy Pert assists with international commercial arbitrations, including under the LCIA and ICC rules. Former commercial disputes head John McElroy has left the firm.
Testimonials
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- ‘Well-prepared and confident negotiators. The team is specialised in commercial disputes, and as such has developed very good expertise and judgement about the best way to approach disputes.’
‘They are well seasoned. The team demonstrates that it is able to hone in on the key issues. And they do this with emotional intelligence and commercial common sense.’
‘The individuals are all extremely professional, responsive and a pleasure to deal with. They provide a nice balance between being strong advocates, but they are also direct in pointing out any weaknesses in any particular position.’
‘They provide a thoughtful strategy and approach to trying to reach a good outcome.’
‘Hausfeld’s international arbitration department is growing in size, stature and confidence. It is increasingly handling high-profile, high-value matters, and achieving great results. Ned Beale is at the forefront of this. He is a major talent at the firm.’
‘Ned Beale is nothing short of outstanding. He has a first-class brain, thinks outside the box, is creative, and thinks laterally. He fights his client's corner vigorously, but he is also very flexible and highly adept at changing approach when the facts change.’
'Lucy Pert and Ned Beale are outstanding lawyers who think before they act and strive for their clients.’
Key clients
- Avianca