gunnercooke LLP‘s dispute resolution practice is experienced in international arbitration on both an ad hoc basis, and under the rules of the major international arbitral institutions. Chloe Carswell has ’deep knowledge of international arbitration’; David Breslin acts in insurance, financial services, energy, and international trade sector international arbitrations; and Philip Rubens‘ track record includes ICC and ad hoc proceedings. In 2024, joint venture and shareholder dispute specialist Ravindra Kumar joined from CND Parker, while Uliana Cooke left the firm.
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  • ‘This is a top team. The partnership model used by the firm provides the partners with more flexibility with billing. Very good client relationship management. Very skilled and excellent advice.’

  • ‘A strong insurance and reinsurance arbitration practice with international experience in the field.'

  • ‘David Breslin is a hugely experienced insurance and reinsurance disputes lawyer, with very long experience of arbitration in these fields.’

  • ‘David Breslin has seen it all. Brilliantly strategic, utterly commercial, shrewd, and with superb judgement and a results-focused drive. He is the perfect counsel for any case. David is also engaging and a delight to work with.’

  • ‘Chloe Carswell is a very strong and experienced operator in the field, and someone who has a huge impact on cases.’

  • ‘Chloe Carswell is simply fantastic. She has a sharp intellect, deep knowledge of international arbitration and international law, and is extremely hard-working. She is extremely responsive, a superb legal writer, and an excellent strategic thinker.’
  • ‘Philip Rubens is a tenacious and dedicated lawyer, with a particular focus on financial services disputes.’

  • ‘Philip Rubens is a fighter. He works tremendously hard for his clients and achieves results.’

  • 'Chloe Carwell is a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer in her field who thinks out of the box and finds practical resolutions for her clients.'

  • 'Ravindra Kumar has excellent tactical sense and, always with an eye on the commercial needs of the client, secures results.'

Other key lawyers

Chloe Carswell; David Breslin; Philip Rubens; Ravindra Kumar; Clare Jones