James serves as Co-Head of International Disputes – Europe. He is based in our London office and has more than two decades of experience representing clients in some of the world’s most complex and challenging international arbitrations. He has served as counsel in more than 100 international arbitrations, where the amounts in dispute have often exceeded US$1 billion. He typically leads the team and conducts the advocacy as the first chair. James also sits as an arbitrator and as a part-time judge. James’ practice has a particular focus on disputes in the energy sector, especially natural gas and LNG disputes. He also has conducted substantial arbitrations in various sectors, including life sciences, private equity, aviation, defense, technology, and telecommunications. He has worked extensively with clients in the Asia Pacific region and Latin America.