At DWF, the arbitration team is led by Richard Twomey, who is praised by clients as ‘very experienced’ and ’effective’, and supports clients in the energy, technology and financial services sectors, with a particular focus on the US, Russia, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Twomey has experience advising major corporations and states, while Poupak Anjomshoaa has acted under LCIA, ICC, and HKIAC rules.
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Testimonials
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- DWF’s London international arbitration practice stands out for its seamless integration of disputes expertise with sector-focused insight. I value the team’s commercially pragmatic approach and strong track record in complex, high-value cross-border disputes.
- Poupak Anjomshoaa is the standout partner. Excellent client service. I would recommend her.
- Poupak Anjomshoaa is excellent; she is a really experienced strategic thinker. She looks after her clients. She's excellent for international arbitration.
- A team with a wealth of knowledge and expertise can effectively reach commercial solutions for clients as well as successfully fight difficult litigation.
- Poupak Anjomshoaa is a formidable arbitration practitioner who thinks creatively and leaves no stone unturned to advance and protect her clients' interests.
- Very strong individual partners who stay close to the matters they are working on. Very good attention to detail and clear advice.
Key clients
- Acumen Advisory Group LLC & IM Minerals
Work highlights
Advised Acumen Advisory Group and IM Minerals Limited in an ICSID arbitration against the Republic of Mozambique with respect to the alleged illegal transfer of mining licences.
Practice head
Richard Twomey
Other key lawyers
Poupak Anjomshoaa; Natasha Gunney