Crowell & Moring U.K. LLP‘s ’thoroughly competent team of lawyers’ represents private parties, sovereign governments and state-owned enterprises in international commercial and investment arbitrations around the world. The international dispute resolution group is co-led by Laurence Winston, who is ‘highly experienced in handling complex, cross-border disputes’, together with a partner in the US. The practice also features Gordon McAllister, a specialist in high-stakes arbitrations; Edward Norman, who handles arbitration cases under different institutional rules; and Edmund Northcott, who represents sovereign states, corporations, and individuals in high-value disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘It is clear that the legal team is hugely experienced, has mutual respect for each other, and enjoys working as a team. This is most evident in front of the tribunal when C&M comes across as united and confident.’

  • ‘A very professional and thoroughly competent team of lawyers.’

  • ‘All of them work very hard to make sure clients feel confident in their approach to giving evidence.’
  • ‘Great time and effort is spent in making expert witnesses feel part of the team.’

  • ‘The communications and information are comprehensive. Access to all relevant documentation is made easy through their document sharing system.’

  • ‘Extremely impressed with the depth of the team's technical knowledge and expertise, their meticulous preparation and attention to detail, and their ability to gain the trust and confidence of sometimes difficult and demanding clients.’

  • ‘Laurence Winston is highly experienced in handling complex, cross-border disputes - technically excellent, tactically astute, and easy to work with.’

  • ‘Edward Norman provides great moral support when giving evidence to tribunals and during the cross-examination of opposing experts.’

Key clients

  • Diane Tunstall

Work highlights

  • Assisting Diane Tunstall with the registration and enforcement of a judgment from a French court.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Laurence Winston

Other key lawyers

Edward Norman, Edmund Northcott, Lauren Blanchard, Gordon McAllister