Gareth Mills > Charles Russell Speechlys LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
5 FLEET PLACE
LONDON
EC4M 7RD
England

Work Department

Dispute Resolution; Litigation

Position

Partner

Career

Gareth has an international practice having spent over 10 years working in our Middle East offices and has been consistently ranked in Global directories for his arbitration and disputes work. Gareth now shares his time between the UK and the GCC and continues to support clients in complex, high-value cases across a wide range of sectors with a particular focus on the SportsFinancial Services and TMT sectors.

Gareth has especial experience in international arbitrations having represented clients in DIAC, BCDR, LCIA, UNICTRAL and ICC Arbitral proceedings across a range of jurisdictions.

Gareth also advises TMT clients in relation to regulatory compliance acting for operators, regulators and technology companies across the GCC (and wider).

Gareth is admitted to practise in England and Wales.

Languages

English

Personal

”Gareth Mills – exceptional client contacts, makes the most difficult commercial arbitration looks straightforward. Gareth leads a team of excellent commercial practitioners with conspicuous care and dedication. He is as tough as it comes with his competitors, but a pleasure to work with as part of a team and has truly exceptional client care.’’ Legal 500 UK, 2025, Litigation

”Gareth Mills is a stand out lawyer in Bahrain. Intelligent, quick and a focused problem solver. He is very good with his clients – personable, engaging and interesting. He has been very collaborative on matters we have worked together on. ”Legal 500 EMEA 2022

Lawyer Rankings

Bahrain > Dispute resolution

(Leading partners)

Gareth Mills  – Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Praised by clients for its ‘wide-ranging expertise’, the disputes department at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP advises across several industries, including real estate, finance, aviation, private equity and energy sectors. Recommended for multijurisdictional matters, the team’s stellar client roaster extends to regulators, governments, multinationals, and family-owned companies. Patrick Gearon co-heads the team alongside Paula Boast with both acting for multinationals and major GCC clients across the whole of the region. Gareth Mills is sought after by clients for his expertise in technology-related topics, while Mazin Al Mardhi is a port of call for matters in the construction, engineering and manufacturing industries.