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James Hargrove
Work Department
International Arbitration
Position
Partner
Career
James Hargrove is a member of the Orrick’s International Arbitration Practice Group based in London and Geneva and also serves on Orrick’s Management Committee. James represents clients in complex arbitrations relating to technology, IP and IT, life sciences, banking and financial services, real estate, construction, aviation, shipping, trade and commodities, energy and telecoms in various countries and under the major institutional arbitration rules, including the Swiss Rules, ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, ICSID, AAA, LME and LMAA.
James has a particular specialization in arbitrations relating to energy, commodities, trading, finance and technology (he is particularly active in thought leadership on tech and arbitration issues).
Prior to joining Orrick, James practiced international arbitration and litigation at several international law firms in Geneva and London. James was, among other things, head of the Russia and CIS dispute resolution practice and has deep proficiency in Russia related-disputes and investigations and associated offshore litigation, applications and asset identification, tracing and enforcement.
Memberships
- International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
- International Bar Association (IBA)
- London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)
- Swiss Arbitration Association
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
- English Solicitor Advocate
- Swiss Registered Foreign Lawyer
Education
- Durham University, B.A., Politics and Philosophy, 1996, First Class Joint Honours
- College of Law of England and Wales, London, Post Graduate Diploma in Law , 1998, (with distinction)
Lawyer Rankings
Switzerland > Dispute resolution: arbitration
Charles Adams leads Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP‘s ‘proactive, strategic and cost effective’ arbitration practice, which is noted for its capabilities in assisting clients with complex arbitrations arising from infrastructure, energy projects, financial services and technology sectors, among others. Adams, who operates from the firm’s Geneva office, is also global co-head of the firm’s worldwide International Arbitration Practice Group. Vanessa Liborio frequently handles matters pertaining to major infrastructure projects and joint venture agreements, while James Hargrove possesses extensive experience in banking and financial services, real estate and shipping disputes, among others. Rena Scott and Ali Al Khasawneh are also recommended.
Top Tier Firm Rankings
Firm Rankings
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Power (including electricity, nuclear and renewables)
- Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: mid-market
- Corporate and commercial > M&A: Lower Mid-Market Deals, £100m-£750m
- Risk advisory > Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Fintech
- Employment > Employee share schemes
- Corporate and commercial > Financial services: non-contentious/regulatory
- Dispute resolution > International arbitration
- Employment > Employers