The skills and expertise of our leading practitioners in this area have been recognised by the legal directories:

Matrix ranked as a Leading Set in this area of law for the first time: 'New to the table this year, the set comes at the field from a public international law angle. James Crawford SC is a name to be reckoned with in this respect. He has a steady profile as counsel and increasingly as arbitrator. Philippe Sands QC is well renowned for his application of public international law to arbitrations, especially when it comes to ICSID, NAFTA and interstate disputes. As such he is credited with a "truly eclectic practice." Both practitioners have admirers on both sides of the Atlantic. Antony White QC was billed as "an exceptional lawyer who clients love." As with other members of the set, his involvement in the field is, in the main, a spin-off from his foreign government work. For White, this has meant a recent focus on hospitality and the oil and gas sectors.(Chambers & Partners - 2006)

In its 2005 edition Chambers and Partners described Dan Brennan QC as, “one of the most popular claimant” advocates and noted that “he can turn his hand to anything.”'  James Crawford SC, who has one of the most extensive international arbitration practices at the Bar was described as having a "superb intellect" and a broad background meaning that he "towers over everybody else."  And, fellow international arbitration practitioner Philippe Sands QC was seen as a "Top-level performer". (Chambers & Partners 2005)