Fox Williams LLP‘s international arbitration team acts under the rules of ICSID, ICC, LCIA, AAA, SIAC, as well as in ad hoc matters. Its expertise covers energy, technology, financial services, travel, and professional services-related disputes, along with shareholder and joint venture conflicts. Ben Giaretta is disputes head and Peter Ashford is ’one of the leading lights in arbitration‘. Tom Custance is a commercial disputes practitioner, while Gavin Foggo is a partnership law expert. Kate Felmingham acts in investment treaty cases.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is experienced, responsive, efficient, and the overall service is of the highest standard.’
‘Well-known arbitration team with a great reputation.’
‘Peter Ashford - one of the leading lights in arbitration. Very good and very practical.’
‘Ben Giaretta is a very experienced arbitrator, who is able to capture the essence of disputes swiftly.’
‘Ben Giaretta is an arbitration guru - strategic, tactical and thoughtful.’
‘Ben Giaretta has good instincts and judgement as an arbitrator, is very collegiate, and promptly contributes to decisions and deliberations. He has excellent knowledge of arbitration law and procedure, which he brings to bear when dealing with the issues in cases.’
‘Ben Giaretta’s reputation is well-deserved. He is doing an impressive job of building up Fox Williams' arbitration practice.’
‘Gavin Foggo is a great leader. He is tough but in a very understated way, never gives up, and has great legal and strategic understanding of cases. He is on top of all the detail, and he is available when needed. Clients know cases are being very well looked after with Gavin.’
Key clients
- Anglo-Austrian Bank
- Stratius Investments
- On the Beach
- The Sultanate of Oman
- The Saudi Technology Development and Investment Company - Taqnia
- Schroders Investment Management
- Jindal Pipes
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Kate Felmingham
Practice head
Ben Giaretta; Peter Ashford
Other key lawyers
Tom Custance; Gavin Foggo; Kate Felmingham; Evie Meleagros; Kofi Mills-Bampoe