Projects, energy and natural resources
Akin‘s ’stellar’ London practice routinely acts in energy, technology and infrastructure international arbitrations. In January 2025, Mark Clarke joined from global energy firm Proman as international arbitration practice head, replacing Justin Williams, who stepped back from the role. The team further includes ‘outstanding arbitration practitioner’ Kambiz Larizadeh; Alexander Trukhtanov, whose wide-ranging expertise includes international arbitration work; Jenny Arlington, who specialises in high-value technology-related international arbitrations; and Alexander Armytage, whose arbitration caseload includes investment treaty and oil and gas disputes.
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Profile
Work Department
Partner; Litigation
Position
Justin Williams is an English qualified solicitor with 25 years’ experience of handling complex international disputes, both in international arbitration and before the English High Court. He heads Akin’s London international arbitration practice and has a broad practice, but with particular focus on energy and on technology. He has acted in numerous complex and high-value international arbitrations in Latin America, North America, the Caribbean, Europe, CIS countries, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and Asia. His practice includes both commercial and treaty arbitration. In addition, Justin has acted in some of the largest and most complex litigation cases in England and (together with local counsel) in off-shore and other jurisdictions, including Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean and the Indian subcontinent.
To learn more about Mr. Williams, please visit his full profile: https://www.akingump.com/en/lawyers-advisors/justin-williams.html
Career
Publications
Global Arbitration Review: Transition trends as we approach "peak oil" – October 2021; Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence: How the EU artificial intelligence draft regulation could affect your business – May 2021; Global Arbitration Review: The new LCIA Rules: Worth the wait? – August 2020; Global Arbitration Review: Practical steps to address cybersecurity – February 2020; Annual UK Chapter for PLC’s Arbitration procedures and practice in the UK (England and Wales): overview from 2016 to 2022.
Education
B.A., University of Bristol, 1988.
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Testimonials
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‘ Great team that is easy to work with - substantive arguments and no fuss.’
‘Well-integrated practice with a wide range of specialities, including financial services and construction-related disputes.’
‘The team is stellar, creative, and always delivers good solutions.’
‘Kambiz Larizadeh stands out for his command of the team and grasp of the issues.’
- ‘Kambiz Larizadeh is an outstanding arbitration practitioner.'
- ‘Kambiz Larizadeh knows his stuff and gets results for his clients.’