Simon Kamstra > Addleshaw Goddard > London, England > Lawyer Profile

With its 13-partner strong team, Addleshaw Goddard deals with a wide range of civil fraud claims, from initial investigations right through to enforcement and recovery matters, securing its wide range of international and high-calibre clients. The team is headed by experienced lawyer Mark Molyneux, highly qualified in acting before the English High Court. Partners include the well-regarded Simon Kamstra , renowned for settling energy, international trade and aviation related arbitrations and Maria Frangeskides, CEDR accredited mediator. In addition to Lauren Hamilton, notorious tech expert and Jon Tweedale known for settling commercial and, more specifically, energy related disputes.

Addleshaw Goddard‘s ‘extremely strong practice‘ has notable experience in major London-seated international arbitrations that stem from investments and projects in Africa. Other areas of strength are energy, life sciences, insurance, and construction sector disputes. The team is also increasingly instructed in investment treaty matters. Jon Tweedale is ‘a leading figure in the field‘; Simon Kamstra specialises in energy arbitrations; Lauren Hamilton has substantial international arbitration experience; and legal director Nathalie Allen acts in international commercial arbitrations and investor-state disputes.

With a client roster spanning governmental authorities, utility companies, and private sector entities carrying out work of a public nature, Addleshaw Goddard has a strong reputation for defending and forwarding judicial review applications across key sectors, from local government and education, to transport and infrastructure. Heavyweight disputes specialists Bill Gilliam and Simon Kamstra oversee the administrative and public law offering, with divisional managing partner for litigation Mark Molyneux also supporting. Clare Dwyer has acted in various disputes arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, while managing associate Paul Rowley is renowned for his public law and procurement expertise. Legal director Ryan Geldart has also developed strong expertise in the team’s contentious public procurement practice.