Lucy Greenwood is an independent international arbitrator specializing in commercial and investment disputes, particularly in the energy sector. She has practised international arbitration since 1998 and has acted as arbitrator in over 110 arbitrations since becoming a full time arbitrator in 2017.

She is a “Global Elite Thought Leader” in Lexology Index: arbitration and one of only 12 arbitrators Ranked Band 1 in the UK by Chambers and Partners, where feedback included: “. Lucy would always be my preferred choice as an arbitrator, and I have worked with almost 100.”

She was shortlisted by Legal 500 for the “Arbitrator of the Year” Award 2023 and nominated for the GAR Award for Best Prepared/Most Responsive Arbitrator 2025.

As an energy specialist, experience includes every facet of the industry. She has also arbitrated disputes over taxation, performance bonds, sports licensing , royalties, software, IT patent licensing, blockchain, friction materials, ferroalloys, polyethylene tubing, joint ventures, IP media rights, loan agreements, hotels and leisure and telecoms.

She is a Trustee of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Past Chair, International Committee, Dispute Resolution Section, American Bar Association, Past Chair, North America Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a Fellow of the College of Commercial Arbitrators.

In 2019 she launched the Green Pledge – to help make international arbitration less harmful to the environment.