Fieldfisher's international arbitration offering covers Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Latin America; while its sector expertise includes energy, real estate, aviation and infrastructure. Simon Sloane has longstanding international arbitration experience; Daniel Hayward assists with Eurasia region-related commercial arbitrations; and Tracey Wright and Ania Farren both act in commercial and investor-state arbitrations. The practice further includes Alexandra Underwood, who is currently involved in three large arbitrations; and Priyanka Kapoor, a specialist in arbitrations involving fraud issues. In July 2024, financial services and contractual disputes expert John McElroy joined from Hausfeld & Co LLP; and in April 2025, Rebecca McKee was promoted to partner.
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Testimonials
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‘A very professional, hard-working team with whom it is very easy to work. A consummate disputes group, with some huge talent in the ranks.’
‘The arbitration team is particularly strong in matters involving the CIS region.’
‘Their approach to cases is dynamic and creative, and as a firm it is on the front foot in terms of exploring ways to use new technologies efficiently and effectively.’
‘Ania Farren is a great team leader and a pleasure to work with. She is smart, composed and very knowledgeable. She has great strategising skills.’
‘Daniel Hayward and Rebecca McKee are a great team. Both are pragmatic, commercial and level headed - unflappable when handling complex and fast-moving matters.’
‘Alexandra Underwood and Tracey Wright are among the best lawyers around - they always maintain a strong focus on the quality of work product.’
Key clients
- Gilward Investments
- Littop Enterprises
- Bridgemont Ventures
- Bordo Management
Work highlights
Acted for The Republic of South Sudan in a high-profile, multi-billion telecoms dispute under ICC rules.
Acted for Gilward Investments in a bilateral investment treaty claim under ICSID rules, relating to an investment made in a transport business in Ukraine.
Represented the claimants in four interlinked bilateral investment treaty claims under the UNCITRAL rules, in relation to real estate investments.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Rebecca McKee
Practice head
Simon Sloane; Daniel Hayward
Other key lawyers
Tracey Wright; Ania Farren; Alexandra Underwood; Priyanka Kapoor; John McElroy; Rebecca McKee, Richard Waugh; Donna Goldsworthy; Sonia Morton; Yuliya Kupchenko