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81 CHANCERY LANE
LONDON
WC2A 1DD
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Vivek Kapoor
Position
Vivek Kapoor is an experienced advocate and arbitrator specialising in complex commercial disputes and investor-state disputes. He has particular expertise in multi-jurisdictional disputes arising from energy and natural resources, infrastructure and construction, banking and financial services, and technology sectors.
He is recognised by independent legal directories in the field of International Arbitration and Public International Law. Vivek featured in the inaugural Legal 500 International Arbitration Powerlist, which listed 200 of the UK’s leading arbitration practitioners working in law firms and at the Bar.
Vivek has full rights of audience in England & Wales, India, Dubai International Financial Centre, and Abu Dhabi Global Market. His substantial practice is as counsel in international arbitration and before the English and Indian Courts.
Career
Called in 2018.
Memberships
- LCIA European Users’ Council
- International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
- Energy Arbitration Club Scottish Arbitration Centre
- International Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ICADR)
- Editorial Advisory Board, LexisNexis Arbitration
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Construction
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4Vivek Kapoor – 39 Essex Chambers ‘Vivek is an expert in law – his ability to find novel legal solutions to some of the most difficult situations is remarkable. He is an excellent advocate – his ability to make simple arguments explaining complex points in both law and facts is a case winner. His cross-examination is effective.’
London Bar > International arbitration: counsel
39 Essex Chambers’s international arbitration practice is defined by particular strength in the construction and commercial arenas, with disputes typically arising out of infrastructure, energy and natural resources projects, as well as international trade and commodities. The set’s client portfolio consists of major multinationals, government and state-owned entities, energy companies and financial service providers. Notable members include Adrian Hughes KC and David Brynmor Thomas KC who have a well-established international arbitration construction and engineering practice in all the major arbitral centres. While Hughes KC has a strong China and Hong Kong focus, Brynmor Thomas KC has a significant India practice, recently acting in a dispute arising from the supply of drilling services and materials in India arising from allegations of force majeure during Covid. Hughes KC is representing the main contractor in a major ICC arbitration from one of the world’s largest solar energy projects in the Middle East. On the junior end, Karishma Vora and Vivek Kapoor bring in specialist experience in international trade and construction arbitration, respectively.