Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom for International Arbitration
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Prior to joining Skadden, Mr. Gal led the strategic development of the Middle Eastern litigation practice of another major U.S. law firm. Over the course of the last 20 years, he has represented some of the world’s leading companies in sectors such as telecommunications, banking and finance, infrastructure, energy, construction and technology under a variety of different rules including ICC, ICSID, LCIA, UNCITRAL, AAA and ad hoc arbitrations. He served, until recently, as one of Austral...
Deborah Ruff leads Pillsbury’s Arbitration - U.S. & International practice. She has extensive experience in multi-jurisdiction disputes, with a focus on high-value and complex international arbitration in the energy, infrastructure and construction, telecommunications and financial sectors. Deborah conducts international arbitration disputes often over JOAs, the construction of and off-take from refineries and petrochemical plants, as well as rig, energy trading and transport, and c...
Devika Khopkar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Arbitration and Litigation. Devika, who practices law in London, United Kingdom, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Devika is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Maximilian Szymanski focuses on dispute resolution and has significant experience advising on international arbitration, including public international law. Mr. Szymanski has represented clients from a range of sectors and jurisdictions in international arbitration under LCIA, ICC, UNCITRAL, AAA and ICSID rules, as well as in domestic Nigerian arbitration proceedings, and court actions in England, the United States, India, Turkey and Hong Kong. He frequently collaborates with foreign counsel ...
Peter Beaumont is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Arbitration and Litigation. Peter, who practices law in London, United Kingdom, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Marija Brackovic is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Arbitration and Litigation. Marija, who practices law in London, United Kingdom, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marija is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Teresa Queirós focuses on complex international commercial disputes across a wide range of jurisdictions, legal issues and sectors (including energy, mining, construction, investment and finance, and consumer goods). Ms. Queirós has successfully represented clients across a broad spectrum of investment treaty disputes, commercial arbitration proceedings under various arbitral institutions, and English High Court litigation (including antitrust follow-on litigation). She also has...
Kimberley Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Arbitration. Kimberley, who practices law in London, United Kingdom, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kimberley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Julia Kalinina Belcher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Arbitration. Julia Kalinina, who practices law in London, United Kingdom, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Julia Kalinina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sym Hunt-Brady is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Arbitration and Litigation. Sym, who practices law in London, United Kingdom, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sym is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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