Experienced in commercial and investor-state arbitrations, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher fields energy, telecoms, banking, insurance, construction and pharmaceutical sector experts. Penny Madden KC is ‘one of the UK's best international arbitration practitioners’; Robert Spano works between London and Paris; former UK Lord Chancellor Lord Falconer KC acts in major international arbitrations; and Osma Hudda’s experience includes acting before ICC and LCIA tribunals. The practice further includes Piers Plumptre, whose recent experience includes an ICC arbitration; and commercial litigation and international arbitration practitioner, Doug Watson. Ceyda Knoebel, Stephanie Collins and Alexa Romanelli are other names to note. Cyrus Benson recently left.
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Testimonials
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- ‘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.’
- ‘Penny Madden KC is a fabulous arbitration counsel, who is highly dedicated and inventive - a real fighter.’
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
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Leading partners
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Leading associates
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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