Norton Rose Fulbright Welcomes Duncan Bagshaw as New Partner in London.
Norton Rose Fulbright has announced that Duncan Bagshaw is joining the firm as a partner in its London office, further strengthening its international arbitration and disputes team.
Duncan Bagshaw, who comes from Howard Kennedy, has spent years helping clients tackle complex international disputes, especially in the energy sector and across Africa. His work covers everything from power projects and renewables to joint ventures and cross-border business deals.
Mr. Bagshaw regularly handles arbitration cases under the rules of major global institutions like the LCIA, ICC, and DIFC, and has appeared in courts across England and Wales, including the Supreme Court.
Outside the courtroom, Duncan is deeply involved in the wider arbitration community.
He’s vice-chair of the ICC UK Arbitration and ADR Committee, a member of the ICC Global Commission, and Registrar of the Scottish Arbitration Centre.
His work hasn’t gone unnoticed, he’s been regularly ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as one of the top lawyers in his field.
Mr. Bagshaw started out as a barrister in 2003 and spent nearly a decade in practice before taking on a new challenge in 2012, becoming the first Registrar of the LCIA-MIAC Arbitration Centre in Mauritius.
There, he helped build the country’s reputation as a growing center for international arbitration and worked to support the development of dispute resolution across Africa.
Patrick Bourke, Head of Dispute Resolution and Litigation for Europe, the Middle East and Asia at Norton Rose Fulbright, said:
“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, added:
“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 Bagshaw said he’s excited to get started:
“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.”
Duncan’s arrival marks another step in the firm’s ongoing efforts to grow its disputes offering and support clients doing business across fast-changing and high-growth regions.
Norton Rose Fulbright is a leading global law firm with more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across over 50 locations worldwide, including London, Houston, New York, Toronto, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Sydney, and Johannesburg. Established in 1794, the firm provides expertise in sectors such as financial services, energy, and technology. Known for its work in corporate transactions, dispute resolution, and regulatory matters, it serves multinational clients, including corporations, government entities, and financial institutions. The firm is committed to diversity, inclusion, and pro bono work, with a focus on industries essential to the global economy, covering regions such as Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East.
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