White & Case LLP‘s ’international arbitration team in the UK is truly outstanding’. The London office has enviable upstream and downstream energy dispute credentials, while additionally fielding experts in the transportation, power, telecoms, hospitality, sports, cryptocurrency, and consumer product sectors. Aloke Ray KC is ‘a thoughtful team leader’; Dipen Sabharwal KC 's advocacy track record includes arbitrations in London, Paris, Geneva, New York, Singapore, Stockholm, Zurich, Riyadh, and Tokyo; Agnieszka Zarówna focuses on investor-state arbitrations; and Robert Wheal is experienced in Africa-related energy and infrastructure disputes. The department also showcases oil and gas sector sector specialist Ed Attenborough; complex commercial disputes expert James Hart; public international law group head Andrea Menaker, whose caseload includes enforcing arbitral awards; and Emiko Singh, who represents states, companies and individuals in cross-border arbitrations under the LCIA, ICC and UNCITRAL rules.
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  • ‘They defend theirs clients 100%, they argue every possible point, and they never leave anything - real fighters, but always in total good faith and in compliance with the rules of ethics.’

  • ‘White & Case’s international arbitration team in the UK is truly outstanding.’

  • ‘The firm is certainly one of the best and most decorated globally when it comes to resolving disputes through arbitration (typically involving sovereigns and large transnational corporates), and the relevant team in London is an important part of the firmwide practice.’

  • ‘The team is diverse and inclusive,  in terms of gender as well as national representation.’

  • ‘Andrea Menaker is the star. She is recognised by everyone, and respected by both colleagues within the firm and market peers, as well as being trusted by clients.’

  • ‘Andrea Menaker is strong as a counsel, but also provides second opinions and even acts as a legal expert (she has tonnes of experience for that). Yet, despite her numerous accolades, Andrea is absolutely humble.’

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

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

Aloke Ray KC

Other key lawyers

Dipen Sabharwal KC; Agnieszka Zarówna; Robert Wheal; Ed Attenborough; James Hart; Andrea Menaker; Emiko Singh