About

Based in: London

Principal practice areas: Commercial arbitration

Languages spoken: English, French, Greek

A leading commercial arbitration specialist that has received praised for his efforts in some of the largest commercial disputes of the last decade, many of which relate to the energy sector in emerging markets, Constantine Partasides QC is renowned for his outstanding work in international jurisdictions including several African states. Having represented several investors and states on disputes, he was counsel of record in a high profile ICSID success for the Republic of Kenya, where a US$500m claim was brought against the country by an Isle of Man company. Additionally, Partasides has been lead counsel for commercial clients in claims arising under production sharing contracts against sovereigns and state entities in Algeria, Nigeria, and a final award for a consortium of clients against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company in excess of $2bn.