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International arbitration: counsel

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Brick Court Chambers is described as a ‘one-stop shop’ when it comes to international arbitration and its members are regularly instructed in high-value international arbitrations seated across the globe, arbitration related court cases and in investor-state disputes. Clients turn to the set for their ’huge strength in depth’, where at Silk level, members often handle high profile and politically sensitive cases, such as Mark Howard KC leading a team representing the Nigerian government in the Process and Industrial Developments Ltd v Federal Republic of Nigeria case, setting aside an arbitration award which the court found to be procured by falsified and the use of documents which should not have been disclosed to P&ID; Harry Matovu KC represented Nigeria in earlier stages of the dispute. Juniors in the set equally have strength in investment treaty proceedings, an area in which Zahra Al-Rikabi and Edward Ho have recently been active.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Ben Rippengale is particularly responsive and helpful.'
  • 'Tony Burgess is an excellent senior clerk who can be called no matter what the problem.'
  • 'Second to none. Tony Burgess and Paul Denisson are stars.'
  • 'The clerks are excellent.  Luke Carvalho and Paul Dennison go above and beyond.'
  • 'The clerks are very reactive. It is a one stop shop for us!'
  • 'Brick Court has a strong presence in international arbitration.'
  • 'Excellent - great strength in depth allied to great juniors and strong clerking team.'
  • 'The set has a huge strength in depth. Counsel are always available, and every effort is made to accommodate the client's requirements.'

Lawyers

Leading Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1
Vernon Flynn KC
'Vernon is an excellent advocate and knows his audience extremely well. He is able to convey complex legal arguments in a clear and concise manner. He is also very responsive and industrious, quickly digesting large amounts of information and focusing on the pertinent factual and legal issues to provide timely advice.'
1
Mark Howard KC
‘As his reputation indicates, he is currently the doyen of the English Bar. He exudes confidence and authority in court and has a colossal presence.’
2
Helen Davies KC
2
Tim Lord KC
'Superb grasp of law and related strategy and an excellent advocate.'
2
Harry Matovu KC
‘Harry is simply put, the best. He is strong on all accounts, and a pleasure to work with.’
2
Salim Moollan KC
‘Salim is an incredible team leader. He is a skilled, incisive advocate. His preparation is precise, thorough and meticulous. His cross-examination skills are excellent.’
3
Simon Salzedo KC
4
Richard Eschwege KC
‘Richard is a lawyer’s lawyer. He is absolutely first rate.’
4
Stephen Midwinter KC
‘Stephen combines exceptionally forensic attention to detail with powerful advocacy.’
4
Fionn Pilbrow KC
'An incisive mind and always a step ahead of the opponent. A huge experience in the international dispute field.'

Leading Juniors

Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.

1
Edward Ho
'Ed is excellent at cross examination, he knows which lines of questioning to pursue, when to press a witness, and when to keep his powder dry. Ed is also very good at going through large volumes of highly technical or complex data and pulling out the best points for use at a hearing. He is very good at breaking down those technical and complex issues for the tribunal.'
2
Emilie Gonin
‘Emilie understands the tribunal and what arguments will and won’t fly with them, is actively involved in strategic considerations and provides insightful experience to junior solicitors - on top of advocacy in English and French.’
3
Zahra Al-Rikabi
'Extremely thorough — chases down every detail. Very reliable and practical. Excellent client manner and witness handling skills. Written advocacy is very strong.'
3
Jonathan Dawid
‘Very responsive and thoughtful, all over the detail, practical approach to issues.’
3
David Heaton
‘Super bright, super hard-working, a top-drawer team member to have on your side on any major complex dispute.’
3
Tom Pascoe
‘ His mind is sharper than anyone’s. His ability to present a complex point succinctly is, at his level of call, unparalleled and, frankly, he is better than many who are many years ahead of him.’