Simmons & Simmons‘ ’impressive team’ is consistently sought out to act in commercial arbitration proceedings in the TMT, financial institutions, energy, construction and infrastructure sectors. The London office also fields experts in arbitral award-related annulment and enforcement proceedings. The firm’s UK international arbitration group is headed up by the ‘superb’ Stuart Dutson. Jayne Bentham is a specialist in arbitrations concerning technology and telecoms companies and Ed Crosse is ’a star litigator’. Emily Monastiriotis acts in heavyweight construction disputes. The practice further includes Basil Woodd-Walker, who ‘demonstrates superb knowledge of different arbitral institutions’, and Jonathan Schuman, who acts in high-value international arbitrations.
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‘An impressive team that operates at the very highest end of the arbitration market. The team is well known for working on business critical, multi-jurisdictional mandates for major corporations, states and HNW individuals.
‘They offer an exceptionally-skilled team of individuals, who provide advice that is always considered and on point.’
‘They have developed a very strong following in the market and are regularly successfully involved in very substantial and high-profile cases.’
‘Simmons & Simmons has an extremely strong practice in this area, under the fantastic leadership of Stuart Dutson.’
‘Stuart Dutson is superb. He has the extremely rare combination of intellectual prowess, commercial good sense and charming personality.’
‘Stuart Dutson has professorial specialist knowledge of arbitration and is definitely a star in the field (including treaty arbitration). His capacity for work is phenomenal and he has an unbeatable intellect. Under his guidance, Simmons & Simmons’ practice will inevitably continue to grow in depth and skillsets. Overall he is an outstanding counsel and an extraordinary talent.’
‘Ed Crosse - a star litigator who combines an unparalleled breadth of experience with real gravitas and excellent client care. A great team leader, who is excellent at nurturing junior members of the team, and fostering a positive and inclusive approach.’
- ‘Basil Woodd-Walker has developed a real niche in arbitration and demonstrates superb knowledge of different arbitral institutions.’
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Practice head
Stuart Dutson
Other key lawyers
Jayne Bentham; Ed Crosse; Emily Monastiriotis; Basil Woodd-Walker; Jonathan Schuman