Part of DLA Piper's global international arbitration practice, the London office’s commercial arbitration caseload includes energy, telecoms, media, entertainment and sports-related disputes. It is also experienced in conflicts involving Africa. UK arbitration practice head James Carter is ‘outstanding’; Anna Mills focuses on construction and engineering disputes; Charles Allin acts in Africa, Middle-East and offshore jurisdiction-related matters; and Rashida Abdulai is experienced in commercial and investment arbitrations involving Africa. Jeremy Andrews and Edward Shaw left in January 2025 and October 2024, respectively.
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Practice head
James Carter; Anna Mills
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Charles Allin; Rashida Abdulai; Chloe Mears