Lewis Silkin

Dispute Resolution

I am a Partner in the Dispute Resolution Team. I have experience acting in a range of complex cross-border disputes for a variety of clients. I act in all matters before the English Court but also have extensive experience in matters before arbitration.

I am an expert in commercial disputes with particular experience acting in significant, high-value international fraud investigations and disputes. My cases are typically high-stakes and often involve obtaining or resisting interim relief and I regularly advise on freezing orders and non party disclosures. I also act in insolvency litigation and shareholder disputes.

I act for a wide range of clients including companies, family offices, funds, directors, office holders, individuals and states. I have particular sector expertise acting in disputes concerning natural resources including commodities, metals & mining, oil and gas.

I am regularly ranked in the legal directories including the Legal 500 and Who's Who Legal. Prior to joining Lewis Silkin, I worked in the London office of an AM Law 200 firm. I am also qualified in the British Virgin Islands having spent three years as a solicitor advocate in the jurisdiction appearing in some of the largest cases in the Commercial Court at the time.

BPP University Law School  (Higher Rights of Audience, 2018) BPP University Law School  (LPC, Commendation, 2013) University of St. Andrews  (M.A., 2010) History