Frequently acting in matters involving states, Howard Kennedy LLP has notable experience in LCIA and ICC cases. The practice is particularly well known for Africa and India-related international arbitrations; while its sector expertise covers energy, infrastructure, commodities, IT, technology, and hotels and leisure. Arish Bharucha is ‘one of the leading practitioners for Indian work in London’; and international arbitration specialist Heidi Walsh is an October 2024 recruit from Mishcon de Reya LLP.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Eloise Crompton is very intelligent and knows how to run a case. She is a force of nature.’
- ‘Heidi Walsh stands out for her exceptional preparation, clear thinking, and calm authority.’
Key clients
- Soscor
- Eurafric Power
Work highlights
Acting for Soscor in a €7m arbitration dispute over an Estonian state company's tender for shale gasoline, the matter including defending jurisdictional challenges.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Dominic Offord
Other key lawyers
Arish Bharucha; Heidi Walsh; James Wingfield; Ayesha Salim and Eloise Crompton; Rebecca Wyke