Global law firm Freshfields leads the market in the Lexology Index: Arbitration 2026 report, which once again recognises Freshfields as having the most listed lawyers, with 53 practitioners distinguished for their global expertise across all categories.
We are pleased to announce that six arbitration partners - Nigel Blackaby KC, Nicholas Lingard, Sylvia Noury KC, Erin Miller Rankin, Noah Rubins KC and Sami Tannous - were recognised as “Global Elite Thought Leaders – Arbitration”.
Partner, Thomas W. Walsh, Counsel, Amr Omran and Natalia Zibibbo, and Senior Associates, Santiago Gatica and Yuri Mantilla, were recognised as “Global Elite Thought Leaders – Under 45”, the next generation of arbitration excellence.
The following lawyers were recognised in the categories below:
Thought Leaders
Showcasing established standout credentials across global arbitration markets:
- John Choong
- Elliot Friedman
- Boris Kasolowsky
- Amani Khalifa
- Noiana Marigo
- Lluís Paradell Trius
- Caroline Richard
- Christophe Seraglini
- Will Thomas KC
Recommended
Acknowledging lawyers who are confirmed leaders in the field:
- Fabrizio Arossa
- Oliver Marsden
- Matei Purice
- Michael Rohls
- Lee Rovinescu
- Fabrizio Arossa
- Daniel Schnabl
- Hans-Patrick Schroeder
- Carsten Wendler
Future Leaders – Partners
Recognising partners demonstrating exceptional upward momentum:
- Rohit Bhat
- Joshua Kelly
- Eric Leikin
- Martin Mekat
- Kim Rosenberg
- Samantha Tan
- Alexandra van der Meulen
- Thomas W. Walsh
Future Leaders – Non-Partners
Celebrating non-partner practitioners recognised for their future leadership across arbitration:
- Yong Wei Chan
- Stuti Gadodia
- Marta García Bel
- Santiago Gatica
- Katherine Khan
- Valerio Letizia
- Samantha Lord Hill
- Yuri Mantilla
- Maria Julia Milesi
- Alexander Monro
- Amr Omran
- Annie Pan
- Gregorio Pettazzi
- Sam Prevatt
- Hinda Rabkin
- Diego Rueda
- Felix Schaaf
- Olga Sendetska
- Lojayne Shaheen
- Camille Strosser
- Sofia Svinkovskaya
- Paige von Mehren
- Natalia Zibibbo
The Lexology Index, produced in partnership with Global Arbitration Review, represents months of global research spanning 102 countries and more than 1,100 firms, barristers’ chambers and consulting groups.
Amani Khalifa and Sami Tannous have been included in the Lexology Index Client Choice Report for 2026. This recognises lawyers around the world that stand apart for the excellent client care they provide and the quality of their service.
The full 2026 report and complete Freshfields listings can be accessed on the Lexology Index website.