International arbitration: counsel

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

Edward Ho
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Edward Ho

Brick Court Chambers
Edward Ho is one of the rising stars of the Commercial Bar, with great experience in the field of international arbitration.
Sushma Ananda
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Sushma Ananda

7 King's Bench Walk
Sushma is an excellent all-rounder. Not only is she extremely bright, hardworking, and technically excellent with a very strong attention to detail, she is also very commercial and able to see the bigger picture. She is very responsive, and her advice is always considered and well thought out. She is an excellent advocate - her advocacy is clear and persuasive, and she is also a strong cross-examiner. She is also an absolute pleasure to work with and is excellent with clients.
Andrew Pullen
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Andrew Pullen

Fountain Court Chambers
Andrew Pullen is a very hands-on and meticulous barrister. In my experience working with him, he was consistently across the details of the case. He was particularly helpful in identifying where the submissions needed to be strengthened and was clear in communicating what further information or analysis he required from me and my team. In terms of advocacy, Andrew is measured, well-prepared, and persuasive. His advocacy is grounded in a strong command of the facts and a clear understanding of the legal and commercial issues. He presents arguments in a structured and thoughtful way, which is particularly valuable in complex arbitration proceedings.
Moeiz Farhan
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Moeiz Farhan

The 36 Group
Mo is a very strong international arbitration lawyer: (i) his drafting is of a very high standard and his speed and accuracy of delivery allow us to work on matters faster and more efficiently than we otherwise would; (ii) he is an excellent technical lawyer, and his knowledge of both English contract law and arbitration law and practice is first class; and (iii) he is a delight to work with - supportive, thoughtful, collegiate, and very hard-working. Mo is emerging as a force in the arbitration world and this has been recognized as such by others in the field who recommend him.
James Frampton
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James Frampton

Keating Chambers
James is an exceptionally capable junior with a strong grasp of both the technical and legal dimensions of complex construction disputes. He is particularly adept at analyzing large-scale projects involving competing issues and navigating the interaction between contractual claims and expert evidence. He is able to assimilate detailed factual and technical material quickly while maintaining focus on the key strategic and commercial issues. He is also very knowledgeable about the nuances of adjudication and arbitration and provides clear, personable, and pragmatic advice throughout the lifecycle of a dispute.
Drew Holiner
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Drew Holiner

Monckton Chambers
He is an exceptionally well-prepared and persuasive advocate who combines thorough legal analysis with clear, structured, and practical submissions. His written pleadings are concise, well-organized, and focused on the issues that matter most to the tribunal. In hearings, Drew is measured, courteous, and highly effective. His advocacy is persuasive without being theatrical, and he presents complex legal and factual issues in a way that assists the tribunal in reaching its decision.
Maanas Jain
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Maanas Jain

Outer Temple Chambers
Maanas is a highly effective and original strategist; a true blend of blue-sky thinking and detail-oriented rigor. His experience as a counsel team lawyer at law firms stands him in excellent stead in his role as a barrister, allowing him to operate seamlessly with law firm teams from the get-go. He is a calm and unflappable advocate, steering tribunals where they want to be brought, and is inherently credible regarding his client's case. Razor-sharp intelligence is demonstrated by substance, not just panache. He is a superb counsel and will go far.
Thomas Sebastian
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Thomas Sebastian

Monckton Chambers
Melissa Shipley
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Melissa Shipley

39 Essex Chambers
Melissa is an exceptional junior barrister with whom I have had the pleasure of working over a number of years on international construction arbitrations. She is intelligent, hard-working, and consistently provides thorough and commercially astute advice. Her drafting of pleadings in large complex disputes is clear and detailed, and underpinned by a combination of a deep knowledge of both the construction industry and international commercial arbitration. I would highly recommend Melissa to anyone looking for a dedicated and highly capable junior in this area.
Frederico Singarajah
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Frederico Singarajah

Gatehouse Chambers
Frederico’s main strength is his ability to address the facts through the lens of English law while simultaneously framing arguments and evidence in a manner that is practical and useful for enforcement purposes in other jurisdictions. He has a strong sense of how legal and factual narratives developed in arbitration or litigation may later need to withstand scrutiny before foreign courts in enforcement or ancillary proceedings, which is particularly valuable in cross-border disputes. He is also very effective at distilling complex factual backgrounds into clear and commercially coherent positions, especially in matters involving multiple jurisdictions, sanctions-related issues, commodities/shipping disputes, and international enforcement strategy. He combines legal analysis with a pragmatic understanding of procedural and strategic considerations. In terms of working style, Frederico is responsive, detail-oriented, and able to coordinate efficiently with international teams and clients under significant time pressure.
Paul Tan
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Paul Tan

One Essex Court
Paul is a brilliant counsel and very quick on his feet.
Karishma Vora
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Karishma Vora

39 Essex Chambers
Karishma is a very sharp, meticulous, and hardworking barrister and has been able to get relief for her clients, which are banks, in high-stakes litigation before the London Commercial Courts. She is known for her expertise in banking and financial disputes, international commercial arbitration, shareholder disputes, and maritime law. She acts both as a barrister and arbitrator in India. Apart from appearing before the London Courts, she also appears before the Dubai International Financial Centre Court.
Ben Woolgar
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Ben Woolgar

Brick Court Chambers
Ben is, without qualification, one of the standout juniors of his generation at the commercial Bar. On paper, his drafting is exceptional — he takes highly complex, document-heavy disputes and produces submissions that are clear, commercially astute, and tactically sharp, and his skeleton arguments regularly do the heavy lifting in front of the court. He is also a first-class strategist — he thinks commercially as well as legally, gives decisive, practical advice at speed, and is generous with his time for the wider team. He is simply a pleasure to work with under pressure.
Rebecca Zaman
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Rebecca Zaman

3 Verulam Buildings
Rebecca has excellent drafting skills. Her written submissions are clear, coherent, punchy and persuasive. She is also an effective cross-examiner. Rebecca cross-examined on issues going to ‘reasonable foreseeability’ and was nimble and effective. Her oral submissions on issues going to ‘reasonable foreseeability’ were succinct and persuasive. Rebecca is also brilliant at rolling with unexpected turns of events and reacting fast. She is unflappable, and her instincts are very good.

Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.

Tom Pausey
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Tom Pausey

One Essex Court
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