Aviation Finance & Leasing
United Kingdom
20 August 2025
Home to ‘a very good arbitration team with a commercial approach’, Milbank represents major corporations and financial institutions, as well as state and federal governments. Recent mandates include large-value LCIA and ICC arbitrations. Practice head Tom Canning acts in arbitrations under all the major arbitral rules; Julian Stait’s track record includes LCIA arbitration proceedings; Peter Edworthy focuses on energy, construction, infrastructure and telecoms sector arbitrations; and Vasiliki Katsarou is ‘an invaluable asset to the firm’.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘A good team that can be trusted to get the job done.’
‘The Milbank team is very strong and has a great presence in the market - a very reliable outfit.’
‘A very good arbitration team with a commercial approach.’
‘This legal practice stands out for its exceptional command of the law, mastery of facts, and ability to craft winning strategies with remarkable precision.’
‘Clients seeking legal representation will find a team that not only understands the intricacies of the law, but also has an unparalleled ability to grasp the full scope of a case, identify gaps, and present the strongest possible argument.’
‘Tom Canning is the leader of the team, and can be trusted to bring his huge talent and personal aplomb to cases of any size and complexity.’
Practice head
Julian Stait; Tom Canning