
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Gibson Dunn (London) has a fantastic litigation team for international arbitration, combining excellence in legal expertise with great case management, as well as being a pleasure to work with.’
‘GDC stands out for their expertise, responsiveness, clarity and teamwork. The team demonstrate outstanding professionalism, expertise and commitment throughout complex and fast-moving arbitration matters.’
‘A strong commercial arbitration team. Deep knowledge and expertise. First-class advocates.’
- ‘Excellent team led by the formidable Penny Madden KC, one of the UK's best international arbitration practitioners.’
‘Penny Madden KC is a fabulous arbitration counsel, who is highly dedicated and inventive - a real fighter.’
- ‘Ceyda Knoebel is one of the best people around to work with, combining in-depth understanding and experience in international arbitration and public international law with superlative case management skills.’
Key clients
- Crescent Petroleum
- Corral Morocco Holdings
- Liberty Mutual
- Yukos Capital
- Kimberly-Clark
- The Ministry of Finance of Saudi Arabia
- CC/Devas (Mauritius)
- Telcom Devas Mauritius
- Devas Employees Mauritius
- International Chrome Holdings
- Coeur Mining
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Penny Madden KC
Other key lawyers
Robert Spano; Lord Falconer KC; Osma Hudda; Piers Plumptre; Doug Watson; Ceyda Knoebel; Stephanie Collins; Alexa Romanelli; Sam Firmin