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International arbitration: counsel

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Members of the ‘powerhouse’ Blackstone Chambers are frequently instructed in high-value commercial arbitrations concerning multiple different jurisdictions and centres, namely the ICC, LCIA, SIAC, ICSID, UNCITRAL and various ad hoc arbitrations. Andrew Green KC has a strong background in the banking and financial services sector and often acts in related arbitrations, while Maurice Mendelson KC practices in matters intersecting public international law and international arbitration under ICSID rules. Luka Krsljanin and David Lowe are leading arbitration juniors at the set.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Clerks are very supportive, with particular kudos to Danny Compton who is friendly, helpful, patient and willing to go the extra mile to support.'
  • 'Derek Sutton is a great clerk - very accommodating, timely responses and will go the extra mile to find an appropriate resource.'
  • 'Alan Mclean is supported by an incredibly strong team of clerks who have always been highly professional and responsive.'
  • 'James Thraves always very helpful, and the clerking team always bend over backwards to assist.'
  • 'Blackstone Chambers is the 'go to' set for public law in terms of the strength and depth of Counsel.'
  • 'Blackstone exudes quality at all levels.  Their barristers work extremely hard, but they deliver results.'

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.

2
Andrew Hunter KC
'He is immensely dependable and a leader of the profession.'
3
Andrew Green KC
 'Andrew is an enormously user-friendly and commercial silk. One of the leading lights of the Bar.'
3
Maurice Mendelson KC
4
Robert Anderson KC
'He's a street fighter and an excellent advocate.'   
4
Adam Baradon KC

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.

3
Luka Krsljanin
‘An excellent advocate and accomplished strategic thinker. Provides a calm and thoughtful presence and a gravitas that belies his call. A great team player.’
3
David Lowe
'Great with detailed cases and is on top of the detail. Very easy to work with. Excellent drafting and communications skills. A real pleasure to work with.'