'Massively experienced in international arbitration', Milbank‘s London group is routinely mandated by corporations, financial institutions, and state and federal governments for highly complex arbitration proceedings. International arbitration leader Tom Canning acts in arbitrations under all the major arbitral rules, while Julian Stait specialises in the resolution of large business disputes. Within the firm's associate pool, Peter Edworthy focuses on cases involving energy, construction, infrastructure and telecoms projects-related disputes, and Vasiliki Katsarou is 'an excellent, hardworking and talented lawyer'.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Milbank has a first-rate international arbitration practice.’

  • ‘Tom Canning, Peter Edworthy and Vasiliki Katsarou make a potent team - highly experienced in the field of international arbitration.'

  • ‘Tom Canning, Peter Edworthy and Vasiliki Katsarou stand out for their total commitment to the case and innovative legal thinking, coupled with spot-on strategic insight.’

  • ‘Tom Canning is somehow able to make himself immediately available when attention is needed. He gives excellent, practical advice.'

  • ‘Tom Canning and Peter Edworthy are thoughtful in the advice that they provide and are always looking for the right commercial solution.’

  • ‘Vasiliki Katsarou is an excellent, hardworking and talented lawyer.’

  • ‘Massively experienced in international arbitration - a go-to firm for challenging and difficult cases.'

  • 'Clients can be sure they will present the very best case to the tribunal and use their excellent strategic nous to get the best result.’

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Julian Stait, Tom Canning

Other key lawyers

Peter Edworthy, Vasiliki Katsarou