Mr Simon Maynard > King & Spalding LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

King & Spalding LLP
125 OLD BROAD STREET
LONDON
EC2N 1AR
England
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Position

Simon Maynard combines strategic acumen with tenacious advocacy to resolve complex commercial disputes in a way that maximizes commercial impact.

Simon has particular expertise in international commercial and investment treaty arbitration, as well as before the English courts, in disputes concerning upstream oil and gas, renewables and the energy transition, mining, aerospace and defence, and hospitality. He is also acknowledged for his international law expertise, in particular in the outer space and deep-sea mining sectors. His approach is outcome-focused, applying rigorous legal analysis with creative thinking to devise legal solutions that are delivered with clarity and flair.

In addition to his practice, Mr. Maynard is a leading advocate for disability inclusion in the legal profession and beyond. He is Co-Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Task Force on Disability Inclusion and International Arbitration, as well as a member of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA)’s Disability Committee. Simon also has an active pro bono practice focusing on disability discrimination.

Lawyer Rankings

London > Dispute resolution > International arbitration

(Leading associates)

Simon Maynard – King & Spalding LLP

King & Spalding LLP‘s ‘truly exceptional arbitration team in London‘ repeatedly represents large corporations in business-critical disputes. The practice also acts for both claimants and respondents in high-value investment treaty disputes. Its sector specialisms cover energy, media, construction, mining, and oil and gas and the team has notable geographic expertise in relation to Turkey, Asia-Pacific, India and Africa. A ‘hands-on partner who wants to ensure he is over every part of the case’, Thomas Sprange KC is consistently sought out by corporations, sovereign states, financial institutions and individuals for high-stakes disputes. International arbitration expert John Savage KC has particular expertise in corporate, investment and projects disputes in the mining, power, and oil and gas industries. Sajid Ahmed specialises in international arbitration and trade matters; and international commercial and investment disputes practitioner Ruth Byrne KC is ‘very smart’. The practice also comprises Sarah Walker, who represents international clients in commercial disputes, and Simon Maynard, who acts in major international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. Giorgio Mandelli focuses on international disputes in the energy, natural resources, financial services and aviation sectors. Ben Emmerson CBE KC recently retired from the partnership but continues to work with the firm as a consultant.