About

Based in: London

Principal practice areas: Commercial litigation, international commercial arbitration, asset recovery

Recognised for his outstanding track record in dispute resolution and public international law, Tim Daniel is one of the foremost advisers with regards to matters in the developing world. Daniel has acted for a number of governments and parastatals in Africa, including for the government of Nigeria since the mid-1970s. He has worked on matters before the International Court of Justice in The Hague, including in boundary disputes and international arbitration disputes. He is currently acting for several governments and anti-corruption commissions recovering assets looted by former heads of state and high-ranking government officials. Further proving his expertise surrounding matters facing the continent, Daniel has amassed a portfolio of publications surrounding Africa-specific issues, including on the politically sensitive territorial despite between Nigeria and Cameroon surrounding the Bakassi peninsula.