RPC‘s international arbitration practice covers energy, international trade, banking, insurance and oil and gas cases, along with investment treaty work. Shai Wade is ’a standout arbitration practitioner’; Tatiana Minaeva is investor-state arbitration head; and Jonathan Wood has longstanding international arbitration experience. The group further showcases Kirtan Prasad, an expert in banking and financial services arbitrations; and Fred Kuchlin, who acts in LCIA and ICC arbitrations. In May 2025, Adam Forster was promoted to partner, while Anna Riquetti departed in late 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘RPC has a very strong team, both in breadth of experience and depth of commercial specialism.’
‘The partners invariably give sensible, commercially-minded advice and are focused on achieving the best outcomes for their clients. They are adept at understanding the important strategic picture, and the associates are hard-working and reliable.’
‘RPC’s international arbitration team is sophisticated, responsive, and strategically sharp. They manage complex cross-border disputes with a rare blend of technical excellence and commercial pragmatism.’
‘The team works cohesively and is well resourced, ensuring clients receive partner-level insight alongside seamless day-to-day execution.’
‘Shai Wade is a standout arbitration practitioner - calm, strategic, and deeply experienced.’
‘Shai Wade’s judgement, advocacy, and credibility before tribunals are exceptional. He brings authority and clarity to every case.’
- ‘Kirtan Prasad is remarkably talented and consistently impressive. Sharp, responsive, and commercially minded, he adds real value.’
- ‘Adam Forster has recently been made up to partner and thoroughly deserves it. His conscientiousness is second to none.’
- 'The team has a wealth of experience in international commercial arbitration and deploys it with considerable skill.'
- 'Kirtan Prasad is steeped in arbitration practice and uses it to great effect. She's a great team player, works relentlessly and is a pleasure to work with.'
Key clients
- Kout Food Group
Work highlights
Assisting AT1 bondholders, who were impacted by the unravelling of Credit Suisse.
Acted in a dispute over the alleged ongoing use of the brand of a restaurant operating in the Middle East.
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.
Practice head
Shai Wade; Jonathan Wood
Other key lawyers
Tatiana Minaeva; Kirtan Prasad; Fred Kuchlin; Adam Forster