Cross-border shipping litigation Lawyer, London, 3-5PQE

Our client is an ambitious and growing international law firm with offices across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

They're renowned for a deep understanding of their clients' markets, and their dispute resolution group works across the sector specialisms to represent clients in high value, complex commercial disputes. They have a track record of success in all forms of dispute resolution.

Due to the continued success and growth of their dispute resolution, they are now looking for additional mid-level Associates to focus primarily (though not exclusively) in cross-border shipping-related matters. This is one of the most interesting dispute resolution teams in the City and the work is cross-border, complex, demanding, and rewarding.

To be considered for a role in this very highly regarded team, you will have:

• Excellent academics
• Training and most likely 3-5 years' post-qualification experience from a well-regarded City or international law firm
• Strong legal and analytical skills, a proactive and confident attitude with a high level of initiative;
• extensive proven abilities in the conduct of court proceedings, international arbitration under recognised arbitration institution rules e ICC, and all forms of alternative dispute resolution;
• relevant and significant experience of acting on complex, multi-jurisdictional cases, domestically or internationally or both;
• shipping disputes or ship finance disputes experience;
• some experience of public international law/investment treaty claims;
• Excellent communication, professionalism and interpersonal skills
• Language skills would be very highly regarded

To discuss this opportunity please send your CV in complete confidence to David Von Dadelszen.