Fieldfisher acts in high-stakes arbitration cases originating from Eastern Europe and Central Asia, particularly Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan. The group is co-led by Simon Sloane, who acts in insurance, mining and oil and gas disputes, and Daniel Hayward, who has ‘an impressive amount of experience in Russian/ex-Soviet disputes’. Other key figures are Tracey Wright, who acts in institutional and ad hoc arbitrations and ’excellent cross-examiner’ Ania Farren. Alexandra Underwood acts in large-scale arbitrations, and experienced international arbitration practitioner James Lewis is another name to note.
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‘Fieldfisher has an excellent dispute resolution team that provides a top-level service. The firm is a powerhouse for international arbitration and litigation disputes.’
‘Highly-experienced international arbitration team, with capable associates who are able to get things done without running to a partner.’
‘Alexandra Underwood and Tracey Wright are standout partners.’
- ‘Alexandra Underwood is an excellent litigator, with strong tactical nous and great mastery of detail; and Rebecca McKee is hard-working and provides incisive insights.’
‘Colin Gibson is tactically brilliant - he sees disputes from every angle and invariably gets the best possible results. Daniel Hayward has an impressive amount of experience in Russian/ex-Soviet disputes. Clients rightly have great confidence in his leadership.’
- ‘Tracey Wright has great strategic judgement and a sophisticated approach to disputes; and Sonia Morton is an excellent director who is already operating at partner level.’
‘Alexandra Underwood and Tracey Wright are both excellent operators, who combine client and case management with a high level of substantive ability.’
‘Ania Farren is excellent. She is hands on, client friendly, and an excellent cross-examiner. Yuliya Kupchenko is diligent, responsible and thorough.’
Key clients
- Gilward Investments
- Littop Enterprises
- Bridgemont Ventures
- Bordo Management
Work highlights
- Acting for Gilward Investments in a bilateral investment treaty claim (under ICSID rules), which relates to an investment made in a transport business in Ukraine.
- Representing the claimants in four interlinked bilateral investment treaty claims under UNCITRAL rules, which relate to real estate investments made in Russia.
- Acting in a high-profile telecoms dispute under ICC rules.
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Practice head
Simon Sloane; Daniel Hayward
Other key lawyers
Tracey Wright; Ania Farren; Alexandra Underwood; James Lewis; Richard Waugh; Colin Gibson; Emily Wyse Jackson; Rebecca McKee; Yuliya Kupchenko; Sonia Morton