Representing energy, infrastructure, mining, transport, aviation, shipping and financial services sector clients, Norton Rose Fulbright‘s London team is ’well placed to take on heavy arbitrations’; while the practice’s geographical expertise covers the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Ruth Cowley is a ‘reassuring, measured presence on cases’; Patrick Bourke is a contractual dispute specialist; Paul Stothard is experienced in investor-state disputes; and Holly Stebbing’s caseload encompasses ad hoc and institutional commercial arbitrations. Other experienced practitioners are investment treaty and commercial arbitration expert Simon Ramsden; Claire Irwin, who is currently acting in an ICC arbitration; and ‘first-rate partner’ Amy Armitage.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Andrew Judkins is a truly outstanding lawyer with excellent judgement, who is sure to be a partner before long. Absolutely fantastic.’
- ‘Andrew Judkins brings a realistic view to cases, having looked at the case from all angles; and Holly Stebbing is first class and leads a great team.’
Key clients
- Shell
- Sonangol PP
- Barrick Gold
- Bangchak Corporation
Work highlights
Representing Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co in its longstanding dispute against Dassault Aviation, which involves ICC proceedings.
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.
Claire Irwin
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Andrew Judkins
Practice head
Ruth Cowley; Patrick Bourke; Paul Stothard; Holly Stebbing
Other key lawyers
Simon Ramsden; Claire Irwin; Amy Armitage; Zayba Drabu; Joseph Bentley; India Furse; Andrew Judkins; Duncan Bagshaw