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.
- ‘A great team of capable litigators.’
- ‘As one would expect from a team comprised heavily of former barristers, the Norton Rose team is extremely strong on the law, and well placed to take on heavy arbitrations with less input from external barristers than usual.’
- ‘They are all highly intelligent, strategic thinkers who are brilliant at coming up with new ideas’.
- ‘Ruth Cowley is a senior figure in the firm, leading the team with aplomb.’
- ‘Ruth Cowley is a reassuring, measured presence on cases, bringing her great experience to bear.'
- ‘Amy Armitage is a first-rate partner - a great team leader with excellent judgement and a good track record in getting results for clients.’
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