Particularly experienced in investor-state cases, Jones Day‘s ’highly-regarded specialist team of arbitration practitioners’ in London routinely acts in disputes involving sensitive political considerations. The international arbitration practice of team head Michelle Bradfield, who also sits as arbitrator, regularly includes conflicts involving international law issues; Rhys Thomas is ‘perfect for complex arbitrations with dense facts’; Lee Coffey has significant expertise in multi-jurisdictional conflicts; and Julian Bailey acts in both commercial and investor-state arbitrations. Isabella Noyen and Sahba Mohtadi are also both experienced arbitration practitioners. In January 2025, former Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk KC joined from 6KBW College Hill.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Jones Day is a well-known multinational law firm, with recognised expertise in international arbitration and litigation. Strong mix of partners and associates.’
- ‘The team at Jones Day is exceptionally well organised, very focused on the key issues, and provides solid advice in a calm and comprehendible manner.’
‘A highly-regarded specialist team of arbitration practitioners. The Jones Day team has some real talent and is able to handle most types of IA disputes with ease.’
‘Michelle Bradfield's knowledge, experience, level of commitment and determination are an inspiration.’
‘Michelle Bradfield is a huge talent, always giving everything to her cases and her clients - a real leader.’
‘Rhys Thomas is the full all-round package- a beautiful mix of a fearless litigator with incredible technical knowledge of IP and IT disputes. Perfect for complex arbitrations with dense facts.’
Key clients
- World Wide Minerals
- Omega Engineering
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Sahba Mohtadi
Practice head
Michelle Bradfield
Other key lawyers
Rhys Thomas; Lee Coffey; Julian Bailey; Isabella Noyen; Sahba Mohtadi; Alex Chalk KC