Approachable, knowledgeable and grasps issues quickly
PartnerKen MacDonald
"A good litigator who is very people-oriented and who builds a warm rapport with his clients" Chambers UK
PartnerIain Rutherford
Business development specialist, collaborating with colleagues across our litigation practice
Senior Business Development ManagerFiona Munro
Fiona Munro
Senior Business Development Manager
International Arbitration has become increasingly in demand by clients across a range of sectors including, construction, oil & gas, renewables, food & drink and shipping.
Our International Arbitration lawyers have experience conducting arbitrations following the rules of the major international arbitral institutions, including; International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre (ADCCAC), Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and the Scottish Arbitration Centre (SAC).
Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong. Brodies has provided very practical and helpful guidance and advice at all stages of our matter.
Chambers UK 2025
With its key characteristics of enforceability of awards; quality assured determinations: avoiding litigation in unpredictable jurisdictions; bespoke rules and choice of arbitrators; confidentially of all arbitral proceedings and cost recovery, International Arbitration compliments our wider Alternative Dispute Resolution offering.
International Arbitration key highlights
- We have experience of specialist industry institutions such as the British Franchise Association (BFA) and the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA).
- We have successfully represented an energy company in a high value and complicated multi-jurisdictional dispute involving arbitration in the middle east and related litigation in the U.S.A.
- We have a significant track record of successfully representing both claimants and respondents in the LCIA and the ICC.
- Ken MacDonald, Iain Rutherford and others collaborate with Thomson Reuters to produce arbitration guide for Scotland.
- Brodies become a corporate member of The Oil and Gas Arbitration Club.
A good team is built on experience, knowledge, and confidence in equal measures, as well as a determination to do well.
Legal 500 UK 2025
Brodies is highly responsive and has an instant grasp of the situation and at hand and how to resolve it quickly.
Chambers UK 2025
They work extremely well under pressure and strive to win for their client. Their knowledge is second to none.
Chambers UK 2025
Brodies has a very strong commercial grounding in the advice they provide, which is always well received as pragmatism is very important.
Legal 500 UK 2025
