Herbert Smith Freehills LLP ‘s London-based practice is ‘second to none‘. The group is consistently sought out for its energy and natural resources-related international arbitration credentials, as well as its enviable track record in heavyweight investor-state disputes. Global arbitration practice head Paula Hodges KC has longstanding experience in international energy, telecoms and technology-related disputes; and UK arbitration leader Craig Tevendale is ‘world-class in every respect‘. The practice further showcases public international law practice co-head Andrew Cannon; Chris Parker KC, who took silk in March 2022; James Doe, who heads the UK construction disputes practice; and infrastructure, construction and engineering disputes expert David Nitek. At senior associate level, Hannah Ambrose, Marco de Sousa, Charlie Morgan, Louise Barber, Aaron McDonald and Maguelonne de Brugiere are all active team members. Departures at partner level during 2021 include Nicholas Peacock joining Bird & Bird LLP and Tom Leech KC becoming a full-time High Court judge.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP’s ‘excellent international arbitration team’ frequently handles arbitrations that also involve court applications for interim relief, disclosure orders from the US courts in aid of foreign arbitrations, and enforcement proceedings to collect on arbitration awards. The Europe international litigation and arbitration group is led by David Kavanagh KC, who acts in heavyweight cases around the world. Other respected London-based practitioners are international arbitration specialist Bruce Macaulay; Daniel Gal KC, who is experienced in complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes in growth markets, such as the Middle East, Turkey, Russia and Brazil; and corporate, commercial and shareholder disputes expert David Edwards. Counsels Jonathon Egerton-Peters, Nicholas Adam and Devika Khopkar also have active international arbitration practices. International arbitration expert and newly-appointed silk Kate Davies KC recently joined from Allen & Overy LLP (where former partner David Herlihy departed for in early 2022); and former practice co-head Karyl Nairn has retired.

‘With the highest concentration of stars of any arbitration practice‘, Three Crowns LLP is a specialist international arbitration firm that routinely and successfully acts in the market’s highest-profile cases; and it represents top-level clients from a range of industries, including aerospace, energy, construction, telecoms, financial services and pharmaceuticals. Constantine Partasides KC‘s track record includes obtaining numerous mega-value awards, while Gaëtan Verhoosel KC (a silk since March 2022) consistently leads on major commercial and treaty arbitrations across all continents. The second line of key practitioners features Middle Eastern disputes specialist Reza Mohtashami KC; Carmen Martinez Lopez, a Latin American and Iberian dispute resolution specialist; and Asia-related disputes expert Manish Aggarwal. Leilah Bruton is a partner as of January 2022, while counsel Hamid Abdulkareem (a partner at Nigerian firm Aluko & Oyebode until 2021), along with senior associates Maanas Jain, Richard Trinick, Farouk El-Hosseny and Oliver Spackman, all maintain active international arbitration practices.

‘One of the best law firms around for international arbitration’, White & Case LLP‘s experience includes high volumes of heavyweight investor-state arbitrations, as well as mega infrastructure project-related disputes. The UK international arbitration practice is co-led by Aloke Ray KC, whose ‘advocacy takes on a whole new level’; and engineering and construction industry expert Phillip Capper. Within the department, David Goldberg co-heads the London investment arbitration practice, alongside Andrea Menaker; Edward Attenborough‘s experience includes energy, financial services and defence-related disputes; Paul Brumpton acts for both sovereign and corporate clients; Clare Connellan is regularly involved in arbitrations under the ICC, LCIA, LMAA and CRCICA rules; and Dipen Sabharwal KC is one of the youngest solicitor advocates to take silk. Other experienced partners include Robert Wheal, Julia Zagonek and Stephanie Stocker, while Tessa Crosby and Emiko Singh are experienced senior associates. Mark Clarke has now left the firm.

With an enviable track record of success in complex, high-stakes disputes, WilmerHale‘s large London group, which is devoted exclusively to international arbitration and handles all its own advocacy, has ‘exceptional experience and knowledge in international investment disputes'. The international arbitration practice department is chaired by ‘brilliant advocate‘ Gary Born, an international commercial arbitration and litigation specialist, whose track record includes acting as counsel in four of the largest ICC arbitrations, as well as several of the most significant ad hoc arbitrations in recent history. The practice also showcases Steven Finizio, who is highly focused on investment treaty and public international law issues; global vice-chair of the  international arbitration practice Franz Schwarz; and energy, construction, telecoms, insurance, joint venture and M&A disputes expert Charlie Caher, who is ‘recommended for anyone looking for an arbitration specialist‘.

‘A match for all comers‘, Allen & Overy LLP‘s London practice handles both commercial and investor-state arbitrations, while clients additionally benefit from the firm’s ability to leverage expertise throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, South Africa and the US. International arbitration group head Mark Levy KC is a commercial arbitration specialist, who is highly rated for his extensive gas price arbitration expertise; and James Freeman is ‘versatile, smart and pragmatic‘. At counsel level, Naomi Briercliffe is ‘very smart and knowledgeable‘; Guled Yusuf practises commercial and investor state-arbitration and public international law; and Sunil Mawkin acts for corporate and banking clients in arbitration proceedings. During 2022, international arbitration partner David Herlihy was hired from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP, which subsequently recruited the firm’s own partner Kate Davies KC; and former global co-head of the business and human rights group, Suzanne Spears left in 2022 to set up specialist business and human rights boutique Paxus LLP.

With clients ranging from high-profile financial institutions, to major energy and construction companies as well as states, Clifford Chance LLP‘s London practice has a strong track record in both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. Global co-head of international arbitration Audley Sheppard KC, specialises in major disputes involving infrastructure and energy projects, and international trade and investment; Rob Lambert‘s recent work includes acting for energy and infrastructure companies in multi-jurisdictional disputes; Alex Panayides leads on the firm’s Africa strategy; Marie Berard has longstanding international commercial arbitration experience; and Jessica Gladstone focuses on public international law disputes. At senior associate level Christina Schuetz is an investment treaty arbitration specialist; Eraldo d’Atri has energy and financial sector expertise; Anna Kirkpatrick‘s experience includes multiple arbitrations; and Sam Brown acts in arbitrations across several jurisdictional seats. An expert in complex breach of contract claims, Sachin Trikha was recently made partner.

Clyde & Co‘s London office has a strong market reputation for investor-state work (acting for both investors and governments), in addition to its commercial arbitration credentials; and the practice is particularly well known for operating in emerging markets such as Gambia, Mexico, Tanzania, Yemen and Zambia. Global arbitration chair Ben Knowles has particular experience in the energy, oil and gas, aviation, telecoms, and trade and commodities sectors; Maurice Kenton acts under all the major institutional rules; Lee Bacon is ‘very calm and measured‘; and David Hesse focuses on Africa. Also integral to the group are Milena Szuniewicz-Wenzel, who ‘has an encyclopaedic knowledge of cases’ facts‘; energy disputes experts Richard Power and David Leckie; commercial, investment, energy and construction arbitration specialist Loukas Mistelis; experienced of counsel Simon Schooling; and legal directors Ian Hopkinson, Pavani Reddy, Felipe Sperandio and Tom Roberts. Former partner Alejandro Garcia joined Stewarts Law LLP in May 2022.

Housing a ‘good mix of legal minds‘, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP’s international arbitration department conducts all its own arbitration and arbitration-related High Court advocacy. Operating at the top end of the international arbitration market, former UK Attorney General Lord Peter Goldsmith KC is consistently mandated to handle the most complex commercial and investment disputes; ‘outstanding lawyer‘ and Africa practice group head Patrick Taylor, who divides his time between London and Paris, represents both corporate and sovereign clients in international arbitration disputes throughout the world; London and Hong Kong-based Tony Dymond co-chairs the Asia arbitration practice; and commercial and investor-state arbitration and public international law specialist Samantha Rowe, also works across the London and Paris offices. At international counsel level, Gavin Chesney, Robert Hoose, Aimee-Jane Lee and Conway Blake, all maintain active international arbitration practices, while Laith Najjar, Shreya Aren, Maxim Osadchiy and Merryl Lawry-White are experienced associates.

Leading cases in ‘a dynamic, efficient and impactful way‘, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP is best known for high-stakes, politically-sensitive disputes, as well as for its enviable strength in emerging market jurisdictions in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia. Clients also benefit from the group’s diverse sector expertise, which covers oil and gas, mining, telecoms, financial services and private equity, as well as defence, satellite communications, construction, infrastructure, pharma, healthcare, entertainment and retail. Elevated to silk status in 2022, investor-state and commercial arbitration specialist Sylvia Noury KC heads the international arbitration practice in London; Will Thomas KC has particular expertise in the energy, telecoms and projects sectors; and Oliver Marsden, whose emerging market focus is Africa and Asia, is ‘a brilliant adviser for arbitrations‘. Recent departures at partner level include Nigel Rawding KC becoming a full-time arbitrator, while Jane Jenkins has now retired from the firm.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher houses ‘a very diverse, powerful arbitration practice with great delivery capabilities‘. Comprising three silks, the group particularly stands out for its enviable advocacy credentials. With notable experience in telecoms, oil and gas, mining and infrastructure disputes, Cyrus Benson acts before both commercial and investment treaty tribunals; ‘exceptional advocate‘ Penny Madden KC has a broad international arbitration practice; and Jeffrey Sullivan KC‘s track record includes successfully acting in arbitrations under all the key arbitral rules. Also integral to the practice are former UK Lord Chancellor Lord Falconer KC and Osma Hudda, who acts in insurance and reinsurance claims, financial services disputes, and claims arising out of oil industry-related divestments and delivery contracts. The second line of key practitioners includes Doug Watson, who regularly assists with high-profile and high-value arbitrations. Sarah Wazen has now left the firm.

Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s international arbitration practice comprises ‘highly competent, heavyweight litigators‘, whose key sector areas include energy and natural resources, financial services, TMT and life sciences. Clients further benefit from the firm’s extensive global footprint, as well as its credentials in Africa, Asia, Middle East and CIS-related arbitrations. London international arbitration head Kieron O’Callaghan has vast expertise in arbitrations involving natural resources; Michael Davison‘s track record includes cases under the rules of all the major arbitration centres; Nathan Searle co-ordinates the firm’s dispute resolution practice in Africa; and Ben Hornan‘s practice focuses on oil and gas, mining, and financial services disputes. At counsel level, Annabel Maltby works with clients from a range of industries, including life sciences, healthcare and financial services, while associate Ademola Bamgbose is admitted to practise in both Nigeria and England and Wales.

The track record for ‘leading international arbitration firm‘ King & Spalding LLP includes hundreds of arbitrations, administered by all the major international arbitration institutions (ICC, LCIA, ICSID, UNCITRAL, SIAC, HKIAC and SCC), as well as more specialised institutional arbitration forums, such as the Court of Arbitration for Sport and ad hoc arbitrations. The London team comprises no less than four silks, namely: Thomas Sprange KC, who works with clients from the energy, mining, projects, construction, telecoms, technology and financial services sectors (among others); John Savage KC, who is ‘among the best globally of his generation of arbitration practitioners‘; public international law expert Ben Emmerson KC; and Ruth Byrne KC, a 2022-appointed silk. The department also features international arbitration and trade expert Sajid Ahmed; Egishe Dzhazoyan, who has an ‘exceptional strategic approach‘; and energy, natural resources and financial services disputes specialist Giorgio Mandelli. Simon Maynard is an experienced senior associate.

Latham & Watkins‘ global international arbitration practice routinely acts in some of the market’s highest value and most business-critical disputes. The group is active across the range of commercial and investment treaty arbitration, and is particularly well known for its oil and gas industry expertise. The department is jointly led at silk level by Philip Clifford KC, who represents private and public corporations, shareholders, government-owned entities and states in large-value disputes; and Sophie Lamb KC, who acts throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and the US in arbitrations (under all the principal arbitration rules). The second line of highly rated practitioners comprises Charles Claypoole, ‘the standout investment treaty arbitration lawyer in the London market‘; advocacy specialist Oliver Browne; and London and Hamburg-based Sebastian Seelmann-Eggebert, who regularly acts in major international arbitrations. Robert Price was promoted to partner in January 2022, while Samuel Pape is a ‘star‘ associate.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP has strong credentials in mega-value investment treaty, commercial and construction arbitrations, with clients additionally benefiting from the practice’s sector expertise in oil and gas, mining, energy, telecoms and infrastructure. The track record of global international arbitration practice chair Stephen Jagusch KC, includes dozens of ad hoc and institutional international arbitrations; Anthony Sinclair focuses on oil and gas, energy, mining, telecoms, infrastructure and utilities-related matters; and Epaminontas Triantafilou represents private corporations and sovereign governments. Also highly-rated are energy litigation chair Ted Greeno; construction disputes expert James Bremen; Alex Gerbi, who acts in fact-heavy, cross-border commercial disputes; and Julianne Hughes-Jennett, whose practice also covers complex arbitrations. The next line of key partners comprises Mark Grasso, Gregory Pantlin, Elizabeth Wilson and Adam McWilliams, while Peter Hillerstrom and Christopher Humby are experienced of counsels.

Ashurst‘s ‘tremendous international arbitration team‘ is particularly well regarded for energy disputes, but its recent experience further includes matters involving construction, mining,  infrastructure, financial services, joint ventures, warranty claims, and manufacturing and consumer goods. Global international arbitration head Matthew Saunders focuses on oil, gas and renewables disputes; Emma Johnson specialises in energy sector matters; Dyfan Owen acts in Middle East-related disputes; Myfanwy Wood is ‘a standout‘; and Tom Cummins‘ experience encompasses governing laws, institutional rules and arbitral seats. Counsel Thomas Karalis, along with senior associates Amy Cable, Harsh Hari Haran and Lucy McKenzie, all maintain active international arbitration practices.

‘Providing sound advice at every step of a case‘, Baker McKenzie‘s global international arbitration practice stands out for its ability to leverage the firm’s sizeable international network. It also houses specialists in arbitrations involving finance, M&A, construction, and energy, mining and infrastructure. Andy Moody focuses on both commercial and investor-state arbitration; Ed Poulton is global international arbitration chair; and Steve Abraham‘s arbitration practice frequently involves projects in Africa, the Middle East and CIS countries. Kate Corby and Judith Mulholland ‘focus on what is to be done‘; and Katia Finkel, Richard Molesworth and Anjuli Patel are experienced senior associates.

With ‘great strength and depth‘, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner‘s recent track record includes major matters in the energy, natural resources, construction, engineering, financial services, insurance, reinsurance and technology sectors. Co-head of the global arbitration group, George Burn is experienced in appearing for investors bringing claims under bilateral and multilateral investment treaties; Roman Khodykin is ‘a first-rate lawyer‘; and Claire Morel de Westgaver practises international commercial arbitration as counsel, advocate and arbitrator. The group additionally features senior associate Nadia Hubbuck, who regularly acts in international commercial arbitrations administered under the major international arbitral rules.

Well known for its global network, CMS‘ practice is sought out for complex and high-value arbitrations across the energy, infrastructure, construction, TMT, insurance and life sciences sectors. The international arbitration group is co-led by Richard Bamforth, who specialises in international commercial arbitration (both as counsel and as arbitrator); and Sarah Vasani, the investor-state disputes practice head at Addleshaw Goddard until 2021. Also highly regarded are cross-border disputes expert Guy Pendell; energy disputes specialist Phillip Ashley; co-head of the infrastructure, construction and energy disputes group Adrian Bell; and finance and fintech disputes expert Kushal Gandhi, who is an experienced international arbitration practitioner.

With ‘strength in depth when it comes to international arbitration‘, Dentons‘ London practice has considerable energy and construction disputes expertise. It is also active in post-M&A and shareholder disputes, as well as major investment treaty claims. Leading the international arbitration practice in the UK,  Liz Tout is particularly expert in large energy-related commercial arbitrations; Dan Bodle has ‘a first-rate legal brain‘; James Langley regularly acts in disputes involving parties from the Middle East or Africa; and Dominic Pellew is a CIS-related arbitration specialist. Counsel Matthew Vinall is ‘hugely experienced‘, while Catherine Gilfedder is ‘among the London market’s strongest senior associates‘.

DLA Piper‘s ‘strong‘ group handles multi-specialist, multi-jurisdiction, large-scale international commercial arbitrations that frequently arise in emerging markets. London and Madrid-based of counsel Ben Sanderson is global practice manager of the international arbitration group; Europe international arbitration head Philip Chong is an energy and infrastructure project disputes expert; Jeremy Andrews specialises in complex international arbitration; senior counsel Kate Cervantes-Knox acts in both international commercial and investor-state arbitrations; James Carter has Africa-related expertise; and Christina Lawrence acts in energy, infrastructure and mining disputes. Legal director Jue Jun Lu and senior associates Serena Cooke, Maria Scott and Chloe Mears, are also active team members.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP‘s arbitration team is experienced in both ad hoc and institutional arbitrations, as well as the enforcement and challenges of arbitral awards. Global international arbitration group co-head Jonathan Leach, is an international commercial and investor-state arbitration specialist; Claire Stockford ‘puts in the hours to get the job done‘; and Sheena Buddhdev is a 2021 recruit from Akin. Also key to the team are principal associate and ‘up-and-coming star‘ Cameron Forsaith, counsel Ahmed Abdel-Hakam, and senior associates Kate Lomas, Margrit Trein and Michael Armstrong. Greg Falkof left the practice for Mishcon de Reya LLP in November 2022.

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP‘s ‘highly experienced‘ London international arbitration team routinely acts for major clients in arbitrations involving governments and jurisdictions across the globe. ‘Highly skilled‘ commercial and investor-state arbitration specialist Rajinder Bassi leads the London arbitration practice; and Jon Newman conducts institutional arbitrations around the world, and is increasingly taking lead roles on matters previously led by former partner and London practice head Christopher Colbridge, who retired from the firm in February 2022. Also integral to the team, international investment disputes expert Philipp Kurek, ‘a superb tactician and fantastic lawyer‘, acts in both institutional and ad hoc arbitrations.

‘With deep knowledge of arbitration‘, Linklaters LLP has substantial experience in acting for corporations and states in high-stakes investment and commercial arbitrations. The team also assists with related court proceedings in support of arbitration. Global international arbitration practice chair Matthew Weiniger KC is an investment arbitration specialist; and Ben Carroll is energy disputes head. Further support is provided by energy, infrastructure and construction expert Teresa Laboucarie-Polak; and Tom Lidstrom is experienced in all major arbitral institutional rules. Also active in international arbitration matters are counsel Jacqueline Chaplin, and managing associates Rebecca James, Alex Fawke, William Chan and Joanne Finnegan.

With Latin America, Africa, Middle East and Asia-related disputes expertise, Mayer Brown International LLP‘s ‘excellent international arbitration practice‘ regularly represents clients in commercial and corporate disputes involving the energy, infrastructure and leisure sectors (among others). Raid Abu-Manneh‘s track record includes ICSID, UNCITRAL, ICC and LCIA arbitrations; Kwadwo Sarkodie is a Sub-Saharan African disputes expert; Mark Stefanini is London energy disputes head; and Miles Robinson is a contractual and commercial claims specialist. Other key members are Rachael O’Grady, Luiz Aboim and recently promoted Stephen Moi, along with senior associates Sam Prentki, Jawad Ahmad, Sang Joon Park and Ali Auda.

Norton Rose Fulbright‘s core team acts for financial institutions, corporations, governments and state-owned entities from sectors such as financial institutions, energy, infrastructure, technology, life sciences and healthcare. Arbitration head Sherina Petit is highly focused on India-related matters; James Rogers acts in arbitrations seated in Europe, the US, Asia and the Middle East (in addition to London); Patrick Bourke is ‘a brilliant strategist‘; and Holly Stebbing focuses on disputes in the energy, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. Matthew Buckle was recently made partner; and at associate level senior Joseph Bentley and India Furse are experienced team members.

Pinsent Masons LLP's practice is widely respected for its energy and infrastructure-related arbitration expertise, but it also acts in commercial arbitrations involving project-related joint ventures, as well as the aerospace, technology, manufacturing, IP, pharmaceutical, and banking and finance sectors. Jason Hambury and Hong Kong-based Dean Lewis co-head the international arbitration practice, which features 'tactically astute partner' Katharine Davies; 'outstanding lawyer' Jean-François Le Gal; and Africa expert Rob Wilkins. Gurmukh Riyat and Charles Blamire Brown are both active in infrastructure and energy-related matters, while commercial and investment arbitration practitioner Clea Bigelow-Nuttall and 'excellent lawyer' Daniel Gardiner are both recently-raised partners.

‘Working at cross-border levels seamlessly‘, Simmons & Simmons fields specialist commercial arbitration lawyers across the firm’s insurance, TMT, financial services, energy and construction practices; and the group routinely acts for commercial entities, investors and states in investor-state arbitration proceedings that involve complex points of law. International arbitration head Stuart Dutson is ‘definitely a star in the field‘; Jayne Bentham acts in large-scale telecoms and energy-related multi-jurisdictional arbitrations; Ed Crosse assists with arbitral proceedings involving CIS parties; and UK dispute resolution leader Emily Monastiriotis acts in construction disputes. Senior associate Basil Woodd-Walker and supervising associate Jonathan Shuman are also active team members.

Addleshaw Goddard‘s ‘really excellent team‘ has a strong track record in major international arbitrations involving energy, life sciences, insurance and construction. The firm also has a growing investment treaty practice. ‘Standout individual‘ Jon Tweedale has longstanding international commercial disputes expertise, while Simon Kamstra is an energy law expert. Also highly regarded are legal director and ‘arbitration guru‘ Nathalie Allen; and managing associate Canelle Goldstein, who is experienced in international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.

Akin‘s London practice houses international arbitration specialists that consistently leverage the firm’s sector expertise in energy, technology and construction. Spearheading the firm’s worldwide international arbitration practice from London, Justin Williams acts in commercial and treaty disputes; Richard Hornshaw is a financial services disputes specialist; Hamish Lal‘s practice covers international disputes and arbitrations; and Kambiz Larizadeh has a broad commercial disputes practice. Counsel Jenny Arlington acts in disputes involving CIS, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia and the Middle East.

Arnold & Porter is well known for high-value and complex institutional and ad hoc international arbitration cases. David Reed represents multinational corporations, sovereign states and government-owned entities in international commercial and investment arbitrations; Patricio Grané Labat is ‘dedicated and detail oriented‘; and ‘absolute standout‘ Monty Taylor is a commercial and investment arbitration specialist. The counsels to note are Álvaro Nistal (a 2021 recruit from Volterra Fietta) and Charlotte Mallorie. In July 2022, former partner Dmitri Evseev departed to become an independent arbitrator.

Baker Botts (UK) LLP stands out for its energy and oil and gas arbitration expertise, along with its Latin America international arbitration experience. Johannes Koepp acts in energy, telecoms and financial services-related disputes; UK and Chile-qualified Alejandro Escobar ‘has deep international investment and commercial arbitration experience‘; and Dorine Farah is ‘extremely competent‘. Duncan Saunders recently joined as special counsel from Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, while former international arbitration chair Jay Alexander left to practise as an independent arbitrator.

Disputes-only firm Enyo Law LLP has a strong track record in successfully representing commercial parties and state-owned entities in international commercial arbitration and investment treaty arbitrations. Jonathan Brook specialises in financial services work; Pietro Marino routinely acts in big-ticket international arbitrations; Daniel Levy spearheads the Latin American practice; Tim Elliss acts in oil and gas, financial services and telecom-related disputes; Richard Levett is ‘an excellent choice‘; and Evgeniya Rubinina is a CIS specialist. Matthew Marshall was made partner in May 2022.

‘At the forefront of premium arbitration work‘, Fieldfisher distinguishes itself through high-profile arbitration references that consistently emanate from the CIS region. The arbitration practice is co-led by Simon Sloane, who has international arbitration experience across the globe; and Colin Gibson, who ‘achieves the best possible results‘. The next line of partners includes international commercial arbitration specialist Daniel Hayward; energy and banking disputes expert Tracey Wright; and Alexandra Underwood, who ‘stands out‘. Rebecca McKee and Birmingham-based Zaakira Allana are key directors.

Boutique law firm Fietta LLP houses a dedicated international arbitration and public international law (PIL) practice that is widely respected for its investment disputes credentials. The ‘strategic‘ Stephen Fietta KC is regularly instructed by sovereign states to act in highly sensitive PIL matters, including some of the world’s highest profile territorial claims; and Jiries Saadeh ‘has vast experience in investment disputes‘. Ashique Rahman is a partner as of July 2022, while Laura Rees-Evans and Oonagh Sands are the counsels to note.

Key areas for Fox Williams LLP‘s international arbitration practice are commercial disputes involving commodities, energy, professional services, technology, transport and distribution, as well as M&A and joint ventures. The international arbitration practice is jointly led by Peter Ashford, who focuses on general international commercial arbitration; and ‘outstanding lawyer‘ Ben Giaretta, a 2020 recruit from Mishcon de Reya LLP. Other experienced practitioners include energy arbitration expert Tom Custance, dispute resolution head Gavin Foggo and senior associate Kate Felmingham, who assists with treaty work.

Jones Day‘s ‘very strong international arbitration practice‘ is regularly instructed on both commercial and investor-state arbitrations. Michelle Bradfield (former London international arbitration head at Dechert LLP) is a public international law and investor-state arbitration expert; and Sylvia Tonova‘s experience includes high-stake disputes across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Latin America. The department also features Rhys Thomas, who ‘has excellent client handling skills‘, and international construction arbitration specialist James Pickavance. In January 2022 Philip Devenish was made partner.

Displaying ‘wide-ranging talents and skills’, Mishcon de Reya LLP‘s international arbitration practice is led by ‘arbitration guru‘ Louis Flannery KC, with the group also featuring international arbitration partner Zachary Segal, who is a key contact for proceedings involving emerging markets; and managing associate Heidrun Walsh, who is a ‘wonderful lawyer‘. The group is highly active in matters with an international element and leverages the firm’s global network to act in disputes in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Alexander Slade is also a noteworthy name and is experienced in the energy and construction sectors; he joined the team from Vinson & Elkins RLLP in early 2022.

Osborne Clarke LLP’s international arbitration practice is highly active in complex, cross-border matters; and in addition to its well-known credentials in disputes involving the technology, financial services and construction sectors, it has expertise in emerging arbitral fields, such as renewable energy (including wind and solar) and video games-related arbitrations. Greg Fullelove heads the firm’s international arbitration group worldwide, which also showcases ‘superb lawyer‘ Artem Doudko; and associate director Daniel Harrison, who acts in international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.

With ‘depth of talent at every level‘, Reed Smith LLP‘s London team has substantial experience in both investor-state disputes and commercial arbitrations. Clients additionally benefit from the firm’s sector expertise in trading, commodities and shipping. Dividing his time between London and Singapore, Gautam Bhattacharyya has a broad international commercial arbitration practice; Belinda Paisley specialises in investment treaty international arbitrations and has notable Kazakhstan-related expertise; and Chloe Carswell is an investor-state specialist. Suzie Savage was promoted to partner in January 2022.

With ‘credible international arbitration expertise‘, RPC‘s sector credentials cover IP, technology, insurance, reinsurance, construction and engineering, along with international trade, finance, energy and transport. Consultant Jonathan Wood is international arbitration chair, while May 2022 partner recruit from Stephenson Harwood Shai Wade heads the London international arbitration team. Tatiana Minaeva is a commercial and investor-state arbitration expert; of counsel Paul Baker is ‘a formidable lawyer‘; and senior associates Kirtan Prasad, Suzie Kurdi and Adam Forster all maintain active international arbitration practices.

Slaughter and May‘s ‘absolutely stellar practice‘ acts in major disputes for clients from the energy, infrastructure, healthcare and pharmaceuticals sectors (among others). The international arbitration group is co-led by James Stacey, who is well known for challenging commercial disputes, and ‘visionary arbitration partner‘ Damian Taylor. The team additionally fields energy disputes specialist Efstathios Michael and Jonathan Clark, who acts under the rules of major arbitral institutions. Peter Wickham and Megan Sandler were elevated to the partnership in 2021 and 2022, respectively.

Squire Patton Boggs‘ ‘exceptional‘ London practice stands out for its representation of buyers in natural gas and LNG price review disputes. The commercial arbitration team is also notably growing its shipping and commodities practice. London and Cleveland-based George von Mehren is IDR global co-chair; Peter Crossley is London IDR leader; Max Rockall is an energy disputes expert; and Alexis Martinez is an international arbitration specialist. In late 2021, Africa disputes partner Timi Balogun was recruited from Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP.

‘A major player in the international arbitration space‘, Stephenson Harwood offers substantial geographic coverage in Europe, Africa, India, Greater China, Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea, along with the US, CIS and Middle East. London and Dubai-based Rovine Chandrasekera is global international arbitration head; and head of the firm’s Africa and India groups Kamal Shah is ‘the doyenne of African and South Asian disputes‘. In May 2022, ‘up-and-coming‘ Jide Adesokan was made partner, while former partner Shai Wade departed for RPC.

An integral part of its global dispute resolution group, Steptoe and Johnson UK LLP‘s ‘world-class‘ practice brings together expertise in investment treaty arbitration, international commercial arbitration, public international law, award enforcement, and cross-border litigation. Investment treaty arbitration chair Matthew Coleman is a go-to counsel for claims against African states; Neil Dooley litigates fraud claims in the financial services, insurance, pharmaceutical and property sectors; Christophe Bondy is an investment treaty arbitration expert; and Angus Rodger appears in international commercial arbitrations.

Vinson & Elkins RLLP’s London group is well known for representing energy and oil and gas clients in high-value disputes. Louise Woods is experienced in investment treaty and international commercial arbitrations; Nick Henchie is a construction and engineering disputes expert; and Scott Stiegler acts in international construction disputes. In 2021, construction disputes partners Roberta Downey and Angus Rankin were recruited from Hogan Lovells International LLP, while former counsel and London practice co-head Alexander Slade joined Mishcon de Reya LLP in February 2022.

Housing lawyers who are ‘absolutely at the highest level‘, the investment treaty arbitration practice at specialist public international law (PIL) firm, Volterra Fietta represents both states and foreign investors. The firm is also increasingly involved in commercial arbitrations. Robert Volterra is an investment treaty arbitration expert; Graham Coop focuses on energy, natural resources and infrastructure-related matters; and Peter Flint is ‘detail oriented‘. Counsel Gunjan Sharma is a PIL and international dispute resolution specialist, while associate Angela Ha is ‘very thorough‘.

Known for its shipping, energy, oil and gas, construction and commodities sector expertise, Watson Farley & Williams LLP‘s ‘combines extensive and deep experience with a modern and nimble approach to disputes‘. The London dispute resolution group is jointly led by Rebecca Williams, who ‘gives her all to cases‘; and big-ticket international arbitration specialist Andrew Ward. Mike Phillips leads the maritime disputes team; Rob Fidoe is ‘an outstanding lawyer‘; and Alexander Creswick, Mark McAllister-Jones and Archit Dhir are experienced senior associates. The 'incredibly bright and committed' Dr Laura Lintott, who joined the firm as a counsel in August 2022, is 'brilliant - a real star'... 'a future partner for sure - clients love her.'

Delivering ‘responsive, smart and strategic advice‘, Winston & Strawn LLP’s London office is consistently instructed on high-stakes shareholder disputes, including in the tech sector. The team also acts in large-scale infrastructure disputes. International arbitration chair Michael Stepek is ‘an extraordinary advocate‘; Matthew Bate focuses on disputes involving infrastructure projects, foreign direct investment, joint ventures, and cross-border transactions; and Ben Bruton and Daniel Meagher both act in high-profile international arbitrations. Suzanne Labi and Oriane Cannac are the associates to note.

‘One of the top acts for international arbitration worldwide‘, Withers LLP handles both major investment treaty and international commercial arbitrations. The international arbitration practice is jointly led by Hussein Haeri, who focuses on assisting clients from the Middle East, North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa regions; and ‘strategic thinker‘ Eleni Polycarpou. Also key to the group are CIS-related arbitration specialist Tatiana Menshenina; special counsel and international commercial and investor-state arbitration expert Robert Kovacs, and senior associates Camilla Gambarini and Ruzin Dagli.

Bird & Bird LLP‘s international arbitration group acts for major names from the technology, aviation, construction, financial services and life sciences sectors. It also has enviable sports law credentials. International disputes practice co-head, Sophie Eyre, has significant arbitration experience in a variety of fora; London international arbitration head Nicholas Peacock is a 2021 partner hire from Herbert Smith Freehills LLP; Jonathan Speed is active in IT, telecoms and financial services-related arbitrations; and Max Duthie is ‘unsurpassed in his sports sector knowledge‘.

‘Very strong litigation and arbitration boutique‘ CANDEY mostly acts in cross-border matters, particularly in relation to the CIS, US, BVI and Cyprus. The group is jointly led by managing partner Ashkhan Candey and Andrew Dunn, who has knowledge of the LCIA, ICC and HKIAC rules. The practice further comprises ‘outstanding lawyer‘ James Collins and Yuri Botiuk, who acts in strategically significant mandates. International commercial arbitration specialist James Glaysher recently joined as partner from Akin, where he was counsel.

The international arbitration practice at specialist commercial and financial disputes boutique Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP, covers commercial arbitrations and enforcement of awards, as well as bringing and defending challenges to awards. Daniel Burbeary is experienced in cross-border commercial disputes involving parties from China and former CIS countries, while Sinead O’Callaghan specialises in substantial, high-value commercial disputes. Mikhail Vishnyakov joined as counsel from Linklaters LLP during 2021, while Irina Buydova is ‘the senior associate to watch'. Consultant Philip Young - ‘an exceptional intellect‘ - is currently taking a mid-career break.

Fenwick Elliott LLP is best known for large-scale, high-value disputes involving international construction, infrastructure and energy projects. The practice is co-led by infrastructure disputes specialist Simon Tolson; construction expert Tony Francis; and Richard Smellie, who acts in oil and gas, power and construction sector-related disputes. Also integral to the group are ‘excellent negotiator‘ Nicholas Gould, offshore wind and energy-from-waste project disputes expert Karen Gidwani, and Jeremy Glover, who acts in international arbitrations under ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL and ad hoc rules.

The London-based international arbitration team of US-headquartered Haynes and Boone CDG, LLP combines longstanding international arbitration experience with energy and construction sector expertise; and the team regularly acts in arbitrations pursuant to the ICC, LCIA and UNCITRAL rules, as well as in ad hoc proceedings. International arbitration head Melanie Willems is ‘a superb team leader‘, while Markus Esly is an energy, projects, construction and infrastructure disputes expert. Counsel Robert Blackett focuses on international arbitration, and William Cecil is litigation head.

K&L Gates LLP‘ London office is routinely involved in large-value arbitrations, along with arbitration-related court proceedings. Ian Meredith is experienced in both commercial and investment arbitrations; John Magnin is global co-practice leader for dispute resolution and litigation; energy disputes partner Ben Holland is a 2021 hire from Squire Patton Boggs; and Peter Morton‘s track record includes both institutional arbitrations and trade association arbitrations. Jeremy Farr is London and Houston based, while Matthew Walker works across the London and Doha offices.

McDermott Will & Emery UK LLP‘s international arbitration team represents states and private entities in proceedings under bilateral and multilateral investment treaties and free trade agreements. It is also active in commercial arbitrations. Team head Andrew Savage is ‘a fantastic lawyer‘, while associates Romilly Holland, Kimberley Smith and Edward Perkins are also active practitioners. In 2021, the London office recruited partner Michael Darowski and ‘superstar‘ counsel Armando Neris from Gowling WLG and Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, respectively.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP‘s ‘team of highly competent and effective litigators‘ is routinely instructed by multinational companies, high-net-worth individuals and nation states, in relation to disputes concerning energy (particularly renewables), infrastructure, finance, technology and innovation. Mark Beeley predominantly focuses on disputes arising out of the energy sector; and London and Geneva-based James Hargrove has longstanding arbitration experience. Elevated to partner in early 2022, Indian and UAE specialist Sarah Stockley acts in energy-related commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP‘s ‘highly skilled and experienced‘ practice is best known for energy disputes, its recent work including nuclear sector and conventional power plant electricity generation matters. It also specialises in MENA and CIS-related work. Global arbitration practice head Deborah Ruff is ‘one of the top arbitration lawyers in London‘; and within the counsel pool, Julia Kalinina Belcher focuses on complex international disputes, and Charles Golsong is experienced in investor-state disputes and arbitration-related litigation.

‘Making a real impact on the London arbitration market‘, Shearman & Sterling LLP acts in commercial and investment treaty disputes under all leading arbitration rules. Arbitration specialist Matthew Skinner is a February 2022 partner hire from Jones Day‘s Singapore office; and at counsel level, Margaret Clare Ryan acts for both companies and states in international arbitrations. London and Abu Dhabi-based Alex Bevan is global international arbitration practice head. Garreth Wong has left for Paul Hastings LLP.

‘Attracting stellar work‘, specialist dispute resolution firm Signature Litigation LLP focuses on complex, high-value matters that frequently comprise cross-border features. Ioannis Alexopoulos is consistently involved in heavyweight commercial arbitration mandates; Josh Wong‘s practice increasingly includes China and Hong Kong-related instructions; and commercial arbitration expert Daniel Spendlove is particularly focused on finance, mining, and oil and gas mandates. At counsel level, Bernhard Maier is a 2021 recruit from Squire Patton Boggs, while Neil Newing has ‘excellent arbitration experience‘.

Stewarts Law LLP‘s team routinely leverages its conflict-free status for conflict-referral arbitration work. The practice is also active in Africa-related disputes and the representation of states, and has a growing reputation for cryptocurrency-related matters.  Daniel Wilmot ‘battles hard‘. Recent expansion includes the recruitment of international commercial and investment treaty arbitration partner Alejandro Garcia and ‘no-nonsense‘ senior associate Mark McMahon from  Clyde & Co and Mayer Brown International LLP, respectively. Philippa Charles is now a full-time arbitrator based out of Twenty Essex.

Focused on Africa and the Middle East, as well as the UK and continental Europe, Bracewell (UK) LLP‘s ‘excellent litigation and arbitration practice‘ is exclusively dedicated to the energy sector. John Gilbert acts in disputes concerning oil and gas exploration and production, the construction and operation of pipelines, and the downstream sector; and the practice of energy specialist Alistair Calvert encompasses complex international arbitrations. Robert Meade is a recently-promoted partner, while Jameela Bond is ‘a first-class senior associate‘.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton‘s ‘very experienced‘ London practice has an extensive strack record in representing global corporations in international arbitrations in key arbitral centres, such as the LCIA, ICC, SCC, SIAC and HKIAC. Dividing his time between London and New York, global international arbitration group co-head, Christopher Moore, acts as lead counsel and advocate in major international arbitrations; and associate Naomi Tarawali acts in both commercial and investor-state arbitrations. Former counsel J Cameron Murphy recently joined third party funder Profile Investment.

Cooley (UK) LLP‘s London practice handles both commercial and investor-state disputes. It is particularly experienced in life sciences and technology-related matters, but the group also has a strong track record in energy, oil and gas, construction, financial services, infrastructure development, defence/aerospace and insurance/reinsurance-related arbitrations. UK disputes head James Maton defends clients against commercial, contractual, product liability, and public international law disputes, while Laurence Harris is experienced in international arbitration proceedings.

Covington & Burling LLP‘s London practice regularly acts in major international commercial arbitrations and investment treaty cases; and it has notable arbitration strength in the life sciences, consumer goods, energy, technology, insurance, and construction sectors. ‘Brilliant‘ global international arbitration practice co-chair, Jeremy Wilson, acts in price review disputes, and investor-state and commercial arbitrations; and experienced partner Jonathan Gimblett works from both the London and Washington DC offices. Of counsel Monique O’Donoghue routinely acts in commercial dispute matters around the world.

With a ‘wide range of knowledge across different jurisdictions‘, DAC Beachcroft LLP‘s international arbitration practice comprises specialist teams in commercial disputes, as well as insurance and construction-related claims. A 2021 recruit from K&L Gates LLP, ‘fantastic brainstormer‘ Clarissa Coleman acts for corporations and individuals in multi-jurisdictional arbitration disputes; Ken Forsyth  has a longstanding arbitration practice; Richard Highley ‘has a strong eye for detail‘; and Anthony Menzies is the London lead for the firm’s Latin American practice.

The experience of DWF‘s international arbitration team covers most arbitral forums, while fielding sector experts in energy, infrastructure and technology. It is also experienced in working with clients from Europe, the Middle East and former CIS countries. Richard Twomey acts in technology, energy and financial services disputes; Stefan Paciorek routinely leads large disputes teams across multiple jurisdictions; Antony Woodhouse acts in insurance disputes; and Darren Kenny and Birmingham-based Andrew Leach are CIS specialists. Natasha Gunney is a key director.

Farrer & Co‘s commercial arbitration practice covers sectors such as post-transactional and other corporate disputes, energy, financial services, construction and public procurement. The team is also expert in investor-state arbitration, art-related issues and sports disputes. ‘Highly skilled lawyer‘ Hendrik Puschmann is well known for his shipping, marine construction and energy work; Kate Allass is ‘a great strategist‘; and John Wilkinson is an asset tracing, fraud and arbitration specialist. Oliver Blundell and Tom Rudkin are the team’s key associates.

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP‘s ‘London litigation team delivers on large international arbitration projects‘. Predominantly comprising employed barristers and US trial attorneys, the team is experienced in representing clients from the pharmaceutical, healthcare, energy, telecoms and financial services sectors. International arbitration chair James Kitching is an ‘exceptionally skilled, first-class lawyer‘, while James Barratt‘s experience includes acting as sole or lead advocate in over 100 international arbitrations. Former special counsel Duncan Saunders joined Baker Botts (UK) LLP in April 2022.

Gide Loyrette Nouel LLP‘s ‘very strong‘ London arbitration practice focuses on both commercial and investment disputes, predominantly in the international energy and infrastructure sectors. London IDR head Rupert Reece specialises in international arbitration proceedings concerning joint ventures, construction contracts, aerospace, and international commerce; and counsel Hannah McIrvine is the firm’s insurance arbitration specialist in London. ‘Brilliant lawyer‘ and international investment and commercial arbitration expert Saadia Bhatty was promoted to partner in July 2022.

‘Very experienced in international arbitration‘, Gowling WLG‘s international arbitration practice acts in high-stakes commercial and investment arbitrations under the major institutional rules, as well as in ad hoc proceedings; and the team has notable sector experience in construction and engineering, IP/technology, life sciences and natural resources. Gordon Bell is international arbitration head; Mike Stewart acts in construction and infrastructure project-related disputes; and Birmingham-based Tom Price is ‘an excellent litigator‘. Legal director Elinor Crowther specialises in international disputes, particularly arbitration.

‘Outstanding for arbitration work‘, HFW‘s practice fields sector specialists in construction, energy, trade and commodities, shipping and aviation, along with insurance/reinsurance, banking and financial services. Damian Honey has considerable international arbitration experience, particularly in relation to commodities, trade finance, banking, energy and fraud; Adam Strong acts in investor/state international arbitrations; Michael Sergeant is a Middle East disputes expert; and Andrew Williams has a broad disputes practice. Former partner Costas Frangeskides departed in late 2021 for Wordley Partnership.

With its primary international markets being India, the Middle East and Africa, Howard Kennedy LLP‘s ‘absolutely excellent‘ international arbitration team handles international cases that frequently involve states or state-owned parties; and its sector focus covers energy, commodities, IT, technology, and hotels and leisure. The recent track record of practice head Duncan Bagshaw includes major cases involving groundbreaking international arbitration law issues. In May 2022, Arish Bharucha was hired as partner and India group chair from Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP.

Acting in high-stakes commercial arbitrations, King & Wood Mallesons‘s clients benefit from the firm’s combination of commercial arbitration expertise, public international law credentials, and knowledge of both the English Courts and offshore jurisdictions. The practice also has substantial Asia Pacific, Europe, US and Middle East coverage. London and Dubai-based CIS/CE specialist Andrei Yakovlev focuses on disputes in the energy, telecoms, financial services, and metals and mining sectors, while next generation partner Wilson Antoon ‘focuses on what is important‘.

Acting for major corporations and financial institutions, as well as state and federal governments, Milbank‘s international arbitration practice regularly acts in high-stakes, large-value arbitration proceedings; and handling all its own advocacy, the practice has particular strength in the energy, infrastructure and construction sectors. The track record of global international arbitration head Tom Canning includes leading arbitrations conducted under all the major arbitral rules, while Julian Stait leads the broader disputes team. Peter Edworthy is the senior associate to note.

‘Extremely experienced across the range of international commercial arbitration‘, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP‘s London practice routinely handles major disputes in the Americas, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the CIS region. International commercial, oil, gas, and energy arbitration specialist David Waldron, ‘has clients’ complete confidence‘; and Peter Sharp‘s arbitration experience includes several LCIA and ICC arbitrations. Providing additional partner-level support are Chris Warren-Smith and Melanie Ryan, while partner Paul Mesquitta acts in arbitrations across various sectors.

Providing ‘a phenomenal level of service to its clients‘, Morrison Foerster stands out for its TMT sector expertise, as well as its Africa disputes credentials. ‘An exceptionally bright lawyer‘, Chiraag Shah acts for clients in institutional, ad hoc and treaty arbitrations around the world, and Gemma Anderson is a cross-border disputes specialist. The practice of recently promoted of counsel Richard Jerman covers arbitration proceedings, while the arbitration workload of associate Shawna Pasquale includes cross-border commercial contract and fraud disputes.

Carter-Ruck‘s London team handles arbitrations before major international forums, with its geographical coverage including South Asia, Eastern Europe/CIS and the Middle East. International arbitration head Cameron Doley regularly leads large-scale arbitration claims, while consultant Alasdair Pepper manages complex international arbitrations. Lawrence Northmore-Ball and François Holmey are experienced senior associates.

Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP‘s London team acts in complex, cross-border commercial arbitrations across the telecoms, construction, mining, aviation, pharmaceuticals and energy sectors. London and Dubai-based Charles Buderi is experienced in disputes concerning the petroleum industry, international commercial transactions, and infrastructure development; and Mark Handley specialises in cross-border arbitrations.

gunnercooke LLP‘s dispute resolution practice has significant experience in conducting disputes work under the rules of major international arbitral bodies, such as LCIA, ICC and ICSID. David Breslin (former international arbitration head at Fladgate LLP) acts in international arbitration in the insurance, financial services, energy and international trade sectors.

During 2022, Hausfeld & Co LLP‘s ‘amazingly responsive‘ John McElroy was promoted to London commercial disputes head. Commercial arbitration specialist Ned Beale is a 2021 recruit from Trowers & Hamlins LLP, where he was international arbitration head; and newly elevated London managing partner Lianne Craig and Lucy Pert both also have arbitration experience.

Hill Dickinson LLP‘s significant caseload covers high-value arbitration matters that are seated predominantly in London, Singapore and Hong Kong. Adrian Jones is a highly regarded international arbitration partner; Darren Wall routinely acts in commodities and dry shipping disputes; and Paul Taylor is experienced in ICC, LCIA and UNCITRAL arbitrations.

Acting in large and complex cases, O'Melveny‘s ‘very responsive‘ international dispute and arbitration practice group in London is headed by technology, professional services and financial services-related disputes expert, David Foster. Foster regularly acts in commercial arbitrations, his experience including representing sovereign states in both commercial and investment treaty disputes.

ONTIER LLP‘s London team specialises in multi-jurisdictional arbitrations, with recent workloads involving Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. Oliver Cain‘s experience includes international arbitrations under the auspices of the ICC, LCIA and LMAA, as well as ad-hoc arbitration proceedings. Former partner Paul Ferguson recently joined Addleshaw Goddard.

Trowers & Hamlins LLP‘s international arbitration practice is best known for its Middle East expertise, along with its strength in infrastructure and construction arbitrations. Dividing his time between London and Dubai, Alexander Burton leads the international dispute management practice.

Regularly representing parties from India, the Middle East and Iran, Zaiwalla & Co‘s ‘highly effective and responsive‘ team has notable experience in substantial international arbitrations. The ‘exceptionally bright‘ Leigh Crestohl heads up the international arbitration department, while Sarosh Zaiwalla‘s track record includes acting as counsel in over 1200 international arbitrations.