“Sylvia Tonova has a wealth of practical and local knowledge combined with a strong international experience.” Deighton Pierce Glynn is at the “forefront of legal development” and is therefore widely known for his “brilliant work on the most important cases in the Human Rights and Judicial Review Commission”. Polly Glynn, Managing Partner, focuses primarily on the challenge of public sector mistakes and, as part of this work, initiated and led the innovative Pre-Action Protocol project, which aims to empower municipalities to prepare formal legal writings in response to illegal central or local government decisions. Zubier Yazdani is regularly tasked with representing victims of human trafficking and modern slavery nationally and internationally, while Joanna Thomson has recently been involved in a number of complex detention cases. The company also has a strong presence in Bristol, where Adam Hundt is the name. Ashurst`s “huge international arbitration team” is particularly well known for energy litigation, but its recent experience also includes matters in construction, mining, infrastructure, financial services, joint ventures, warranty claims, and manufacturing and consumer goods matters. Matthew Saunders, Head of Global International Arbitration, focuses on oil, gas and renewable energy disputes. Emma Johnson specializes in energy sector issues; Dyfan Owen is involved in disputes relating to the Middle East; Myfanwy Wood is “an exceptional man”; and Tom Cummins` experience includes applicable laws, institutional rules and arbitrator seats. Attorney Thomas Karalis and senior partners Amy Cable, Harsh Hari Haran and Lucy McKenzie all maintain active international arbitration. “His understanding of the complex legal and broader geopolitical issues that arise from business sets them apart from other businesses; And dealing with them is very relaxed. “In-depth understanding of political nuances, ability to integrate their legal knowledge into the practical realities of the business world. “Sarah Grenfell and Senior Partner Jay Randhawa have done an excellent job of analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the client`s legal position to set a realistic goal that the client should strive to achieve. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is home to “a highly diverse and powerful arbitration practice with great delivery capabilities.” The group, which consists of three silks, is distinguished by its enviable advocacy credentials. Cyrus Benson has outstanding experience in telecommunications, oil and gas, mining and infrastructure, appearing before commercial courts and investment contract courts. “Outstanding Lawyer” Penny Madden KC has an extensive international arbitration practice; and Jeffrey Sullivan KC`s track record includes successful arbitration under all major arbitration rules. Former British Lord Chancellor Lord Falconer KC and Osma Hudda, who is involved in insurance and reinsurance claims, financial services litigation and claims arising from transfers and supply contracts related to the oil industry, are also integral to the practice.

The second group of key practitioners includes Doug Watson, who regularly participates in high-quality, large-scale arbitrations, and Sarah Wazen, bilateral investment treaty advisor and arbitrator. “Very knowledgeable, practical and efficient. Dentons has strong strengths in international arbitration and is very user-friendly, with accessible and dedicated partners who are at the forefront of disputes. “These guys are really great. I have recommended them several times. They work well as a team and have enormous institutional knowledge. They are strategically very good and consistently have a consistently high level of quality. From my point of view, a truly first-class public service team. The excellent international arbitration team at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP frequently handles arbitrations, including requests for interim measures, disclosure orders from US courts to support foreign arbitration, and enforcement proceedings to recover arbitral awards. The European International Litigation and Arbitration Group is chaired by David Kavanagh KC, who works in heavyweight cases around the world. Other respected practitioners in London include international arbitrator Bruce Macaulay; Daniel Gal KC, who has experience in complex cross-border litigation in growth markets such as the Middle East, Turkey, Russia and Brazil; and David Edwards, expert in corporate, commercial and shareholder litigation.

Lawyers Jonathon Egerton-Peters, Nicholas Adams and Devika Khopkar are also involved in international arbitration. Kate Davies KC, an international arbitration expert and new silk expert, recently joined Allen & Overy LLP (where former partner David Herlihy left in early 2022); and former practice co-director Karyl Nairn has retired.