International Arbitration Practice of the Year

To recognise a Practice Group demonstrating exceptional collective representation in international commercial or investment arbitration.

Practice Area Excellence Competitive Award

Entry route

Open Submission or research-led inclusion; hybrid assessment

Status

Competitive Award

Eligibility snapshot

  • At least four significant international arbitrations plus two additional arbitration-related Matters
  • At least three Matters reaching a hearing, award, settlement or material milestone
  • Seat, rules, jurisdictional context and precise role disclosed where legally permitted
  • Arbitrators may not submit work based on cases in which they sat

Full requirements

  • At least four significant international arbitrations and two additional arbitration-related Matters, unless the Awards Oversight Committee approves an exception based on documented circumstances.
  • At least three Matters must have reached a hearing, award, settlement or material procedural milestone during the Eligibility Period.
  • The practice must disclose the seat, rules, broad jurisdictional context and precise role where legally permitted.
  • Arbitrators may not submit work based on cases in which they sat.
  • Note: Confidentiality does not reduce the evidence standard. Redacted and restricted evidence may be used.