Justin is an English qualified solicitor with 30 years’ experience of handling complex international disputes, both in international arbitration and before the English High Court. For many years he headed Akin’s International Arbitration practice, and he has particular focus on energy, tech, asset management and foreign direct investment.

Justin is recognized by Legal 500 UK as “one of the best international arbitration partners on either side of the Atlantic; he is brainy, thoughtful, persuasive and transparently straightforward – a real star” and by Chambers UK for his “vast experience in handling complicated cases and an ability to focus on the real issues.” He has acted in numerous complex and high-value international arbitrations in Latin America, North America, the Caribbean, Europe, CIS countries, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and Asia. His practice includes both commercial and treaty arbitration.

In addition, Justin has acted in some of the largest and most complex litigation cases in England and (together with local counsel) in off-shore jurisdictions and other jurisdictions, including Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean and the Indian subcontinent.

Justin has been recommended for many years in major legal directory rankings in the United Kingdom and globally. Clients are quoted as follows:

• “[He] is extremely experienced and confident, able to remain calm under pressure and has a very good rapport with clients.”
• “A highly experienced and knowledgeable litigator who is adept at managing difficult cases.”
• “Clearly very experienced in dealing with heavy commercial disputes.”
• “He’s very personable and gives clear advice. He’s a highly-competent and experienced litigator.”
• “A first-rate partner with an excellent, strategic mind—he also has very good knowledge of the detailed issues and is always on top of the latest developments in cases.”
• “…Is very commercially-minded, he is a good strategist and he is very sensible.”
• “Understands the international arbitration circuit.”
• “Handles contentious work across a wide range of international energy issues. His expertise includes both traditional and renewable sources of energy, including nuclear power and LNG. He has extensive experience of litigation and arbitration.”
• “Experienced in a wide range of international arbitrations and litigation arising from commercial transactions and treaties.”