Ashurst fields a ‘top-notch, market-leading arbitration team’ with a strong track record in international arbitration and disputes across infrastructure, energy and natural resources. The practice, led by Georgia Quick, is praised as ‘agile, competent and full of talent’. Quick specialises in dispute resolution in the areas of energy, construction and major projects, conducting high-value and complex international arbitrations under the ICC, LCIA, HKIAC, UNCITRAL and ACICA rules. Jeremy Chenoweth is active in major energy and infrastructure disputes and contributes as a legal advisor, advocate and academic. Matthew Blycha is particularly active in complex infrastructure and energy matters, leveraging experience in the Middle East and Asia. Adam Firth advises on EPC and PPP projects across transport, renewable energy and defence, offering end-to-end project expertise. Erin Eckhoff is also a key practitioner in the team.

Clifford Chance is noted for its dedicated investor-state arbitration capability. Led by Cameron Hassall in Sydney and Kate Apostolova in Perth, the firm has ‘deep investment treaty experience with a trial-hardened team that knows how to win cases’. Hassall is an experienced arbitration practitioner, regularly leading complex cross-border mandates. Apostolova is commended as ‘an excellent advocate and strategist’, particularly in politically sensitive investor-state matters. Spencer Flay brings expertise in major projects and disputes, while Elliot Luke is recognised for his work on complex investor-state and commercial arbitration matters.

Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s dedicated arbitration group is recognised for handling high-value, complex disputes. Led by Melbourne-based head Nastasja Suhadolnik, the team fields practitioners with international experience across ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, CIETAC, ACICA and UNCITRAL rules. Clients recognise it as ‘a great arbitration team with exceptional international arbitration expertise’, while Suhadolnik is highlighted for having ‘a very sound grasp of the details in a case’. The Brisbane-based Joshua Paffey has a strong cross-border portfolio. The practice expanded in June 2025 with the arrival of partner Jo Feldman from Norton Rose Fulbright, adding further depth in investor-state disputes. The group also collaborates with the firm’s technology specialists to handle disputes in this sector.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP’s Australian international arbitration practice forms part of the firm’s busy global arbitration group. Acting under ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, CIETAC, UNCITRAL and other rules, the team handles high-value disputes across energy, resources, infrastructure, technology and financial services. The Melbourne-based Chad Catterwell and James Allsop, co-lead the Asia Arbitration Hub, anchoring the firm’s Asia Pacific reach with particular expertise in cross-border M&A and joint venture disputes. Elizabeth Macknay in Perth brings over 25 years’ experience in mining and natural resources disputes, while Leon Chung in Sydney acts in international arbitration, commercial disputes, regulatory investigations, and crisis and risk management. The Brisbane-based Elizabeth Poulos adds further depth in regulatory and cross-border disputes.

Norton Rose Fulbright regularly handles high-value, cross-border disputes, investor-state arbitrations and enforcement proceedings across Asia Pacific and beyond. Led in Brisbane by Dylan McKimmie, the practice combines deep sector knowledge in energy, natural resources, infrastructure and technology. Clients highlight the firm's ‘expertise, know-how and industrial knowledge’. Tamlyn Mills in Sydney is recognised for precedent-setting enforcement and sovereign immunity work, while Daniel Allman brings experience in disputes in energy, finance, infrastructure, and oil and gas, among other industries.

A&O Shearman’s Australian dispute resolution and arbitration team stands out for its focus on complex, high-value disputes, in which the team acts in collaboration with the firm’s Hong Kong, Singapore, London and Paris offices. Clients commend its ‘very well-led team' and 'excellent results under time pressure’. The Perth-based Mark Van Brakel combines three decades of international arbitration experience with 'great instincts', while the highly regarded David Jenaway specialises in liquefied natural gas pricing and Asia Pacific energy disputes. Together they lead the group, which has a strong track record in large-scale energy and natural resources arbitrations.

Allens’ international arbitration group has particular strength in energy and natural resources, mining, construction and post-M&A disputes. The firm draws on its broad international reach covering major arbitral centres to handle complex, cross-border cases. The Perth-based Jeremy Quan-Sing co-heads the group and is recognised for his ability to navigate technically intricate disputes, while the Melbourne-based Nick Rudge brings extensive experience in high-value construction and infrastructure arbitration. In Brisbane, Nikki O’Leary advises on mining and major projects disputes, and in Melbourne, Julian Berenholtz focuses on LNG, renewables and large-scale infrastructure matters.

The national arbitration practice at Clayton Utz is co-headed by Frank Bannon in Sydney, who represents owners and contractors in international proceedings seated across Asia, Europe and the US, and advises on recognition and enforcement alongside contract drafting and risk strategies. Fellow co-head David Benson is based in Perth and draws on deep expertise in construction, energy and natural resources disputes, often acting for clients in cross-border cases. Timothy Webb is active in representing parties in arbitration proceedings, with a focus on jurisdictional challenges. Dale Brackin acts for stakeholders in Asia Pacific matters governed by institutional and ad hoc rules, including those seated in Papua New Guinea and Vietnam.

Clients highlight DLA Piper's arbitration practice for its ‘outstanding quality of work’. The team is trusted with high-value, cross-border arbitrations, particularly in construction, energy, mining and infrastructure. The Sydney-based Gitanjali Bajaj leads the strong bench of sector specialists, who bring deep experience in multi-jurisdictional disputes. The Brisbane-based Liam Prescott focuses on large energy and natural resources arbitrations; Gowri Kangeson handles infrastructure and project disputes from Melbourne; and Richard Edwards in Perth is known for mining and oil and gas work.

HFW’s disputes practice is recognised for its ‘excellent technical skills' and 'strong commercial mindset'. The firm has a reputation for handling high-value, complex proceedings in the construction, energy, commodities, insurance and shipping sectors, and clients also highlight the team’s willingness to ‘take all possible steps to meet the deadline’. The Melbourne-based Nick Longley, an ACICA board member, and the Sydney-based Jo Delaney lead the group. The practice is strengthened by Ken Hickman’s EPC contractor disputes expertise and Stephen Thompson's commodities and shipping focus.

King & Wood Mallesons has an integrated Asia-Australia arbitration practice led by Singapore-based head Amanda Lees. The team is particularly active in the construction sector, and has additional experience in cases in the energy, technology and financial services industries. Clients praise the firm for its ‘truly international arbitration offering that works across jurisdictions in transnational disputes’. The practice stands out for its expertise in enforcement strategy and investment treaty arbitration for both investors and states. Perth-based partner Juliana Jorissen handles some of the market’s most complex projects disputes. James Wang is recognised for his work in high-stakes energy and joint venture cases. Ben Davidson joined the Melbourne office from Corrs Chambers Westgarth in April 2025, bringing decades of experience in major infrastructure arbitrations.