The track record of Jones Day‘s London team includes hundreds of international arbitrations, its coverage encompassing wide-ranging sectors and geographies. Focused on major international arbitrations, Michelle Bradfield ’devotes enormous energy to cases’. Lee Coffey is a multi-jurisdictional disputes specialist, and Rhys Thomas ‘can hold his own against silks’. Julian Bailey and James Pickavance both act in construction disputes. The next line of experienced practitioners includes the ’extremely hard-working’ Saoirse O’Reilly and Isabella Noyen, who acts in investment treaty and commercial arbitrations.
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‘The team at Jones Day is highly experienced and very focused on the important issues. The advice rendered is always clear, concise and to the point. Big clients and strong team.’
‘An exceptional team at Jones Day, with high-profile partners who are highly engaged in the work.’
‘Michelle Bradfield is very experienced and devotes enormous energy to cases.’
‘Lee Coffey is not only a highly competent lawyer, but he also brings a no-nonsense pragmatism to bear that is extremely refreshing.’
‘Rhys Thomas is very strong in IT disputes and commercial arbitration. A Solicitor Advocate who can hold his own against silks. A first-rate lawyer and advocate. Strong team leader.’
‘Rhys Thomas and Saoirse O'Reilly are an extremely dynamic and effective commercial disputes and arbitration team. They understand clients’ needs and can organise large-scale litigation expertly.’
‘Rhys Thomas is a calm presence in the room. He can organise and inspire his team to get the most out of them. Saoirse O’Reilley is an excellent associate and partner in the making. She is extremely hard-working and not shy of getting stuck into the data.’
‘Julian Bailey is (rightly) a highly regarded construction lawyer and James Pickavance is very clever, clear in his approach, professional, and easy to work with.’
Key clients
- Gold Pool JV
- AS Windoor
Work highlights
- Successfully represented Gold Pool in bringing an application and a two-day hearing in the Commercial Court, pursuant to s.67 of the Arbitration Act.
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Saoirse O’Reilly
Practice head
Michelle Bradfield
Other key lawyers
Lee Coffey; Rhys Thomas; Julian Bailey; James Pickavance; Saoirse O'Reilly; Isabella Noyen