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Partner, London
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Craig is Head of our International Arbitration group in London and Head of Energy, UK. Craig leads our international arbitration group in London. He also has extensive experience in litigation, determination and mediation with a particular focus on disputes in the energy, leisure, construction, engineering, defence and telecommunications industries. His practice comprises multi-jurisdictional work subject to a wide range of governing laws.
Craig has acted in arbitrations as counsel, advocate and arbitrator in ad hoc proceedings and before all of the major arbitral institutions, including, in particular the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) and the American Arbitration Association (AAA). He has also acted in complex litigation cases before the English High Court (including the Queen’s Bench, the Commercial Court, and the Technology and Construction Court) and the Court of Appeal.
His broader contribution to the arbitral community includes appointments to the ICC UK National Committee for Arbitration, to the ICC Commission upon the nomination of the ICC UK National Committee, and to the Advisory Committee of the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA), and Deputy Chairman at the Advisory Committee to the Oman Arbitration Centre (OAC). He lectures at the University of London on energy law and arbitration, and is regularly published on arbitration, energy disputes and private international law.
Fluent in Arabic and French, Craig is frequently instructed in disputes arising from investments, projects and transactions in Africa and the Middle East.
Craig is regularly published on issues relating to private international law, arbitration and energy disputes. He has also been appointed in determination proceedings in English law.
Fluent in Arabic and French, Craig has lived and studied in the Middle East and has a degree in Arabic (First Class Honours).
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Testimonials
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- ‘Chris Parker KC is a superb advocate and wears his immense legal skills very lightly.’
‘Christian Leathley is a favourite with clients and leads cases out of New York as well as London; Mike McClure KC has incredibly broad international experience; and Hannah Ambrose is a star in the making with clients from numerous sectors.’
‘This team is highly intelligent and diligent. They are very innovative in problem-solving. They have proved their capabilities by winning all cases. Its successes make the team unique.’
‘High-calibre team at all levels. Partners are outstanding advocates and shrewd strategists. The associates are brimming over with talent and ideas. Client service is always top of the agenda and is demonstrated by the repeat work from leading corporates.’
‘Charlie Morgan is very tech savvy and leading the AI revolution in arbitration and more broadly, and Craig Tevendale is someone clients want on their side when the going gets tough.’
‘Andrew Cannon effortlessly masterminds case strategy.’
‘Extremely commercially astute and capable of deeply understanding the business of the client with ease and speed. Highly responsive and aware of client needs.’ ‘Calm, strategic, and practical advice. Some of the best legal minds out there.’
Key clients
- BP Chevron Eni Standard Chartered Bank Republic of Italy Star Hydro Power Government of Azerbaijan State Oil Company of Azerbaijan