Norton Rose Fulbright welcomes international arbitration heavyweight to its ranks

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has announced that Duncan Bagshaw will join the firm as a partner in its London office.

Duncan, who will join the firm from Howard Kennedy, has extensive experience in international disputes with a particular focus on the energy sector and Africa-related disputes. These include matters relating to electricity generation and supply and renewable energy projects. He often advises on issues arising from joint ventures and commercial contracts.

He acts for clients in arbitrations conducted under the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), DIFC and other rules, and before all courts of England and Wales, including the Supreme Court. He is a vice-chair of the ICC UK Arbitration and ADR Committee as well as a member of the ICC Global Commission and Registrar of the Scottish Arbitration Centre. Duncan is regularly cited as a leading disputes practitioner in the latest editions of the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners guides.

Duncan qualified as a barrister, called to the Bar in 2003. He practised as a barrister until 2012 when he became the first Registrar of the LCIA-MIAC Arbitration Centre in Mauritius, working to establish the country as an emerging centre for dispute resolution and to promote international arbitration practice in Africa.

Patrick Bourke, Head of Dispute Resolution and Litigation, Europe, Middle East and Asia, at Norton Rose Fulbright commented:

"Duncan will greatly enhance our international arbitration offering to clients given the breadth and depth of his experience in key sectors and jurisdictions. He is well placed to help our clients navigate complex disputes and help them achieve their strategic objectives.”

Ruth Cowley, Global Co-Head of International Arbitration at Norton Rose Fulbright, commented:

"We are excited to welcome Duncan to our leading global international arbitration team. He will undoubtedly enhance the quality services we provide to our clients around the world, many of which operate across Africa. He has advised on some of the highest profile commercial disputes and international arbitration cases of recent years, including those in relation to fast-growing emerging markets which fits neatly with the cross border and strategic cases that our team advises on.”

Duncan commented:

“Norton Rose Fulbright has a strong history in advising on some of the most complex international arbitration cases around the world, with the experience to assist clients from the onset of a dispute, through to enforcement of an award. The firm’s extensive experience in emerging markets and the energy sector is highly attractive and provides a great platform to support clients on their most challenging disputes.”

Norton Rose Fulbright’s international arbitration team is currently working on more than 70 active cases with a combined total value of more than US$240 billion.