28 lawyers from leading global law firm Baker McKenzie have been named in this year’s Lexology Index for Arbitration. Co-authored with Global Arbitration Review, the index is the culmination of months of research by both parties. The 2026 edition saw six newly-ranked Baker McKenzie lawyers and 12 lawyers increased their rankings.
The Lexology Index report identifies prominent arbitration lawyers recommended for their expertise in resolving complex international disputes. In addition, it highlights 969 top Future Leaders lawyers aged 45 and under. Through nominations from peers and clients, the arbitrators, tribunal members, chairs, counsel and experts listed are recognized by their peers and clients as the leading names in the field.
Alongside Baker McKenzie’s many lawyers recognized, one of the Firm’s senior partners was named in the index as a Global Elite Thought Leader, which lists best of the best across its research, achieved by only around 5% of listed practitioners. Three partners were also named Thought Leaders, which acknowledges their vast expertise and experience advising on some of the world’s most significant and cutting-edge legal matters.
Speaking after the announcement, Andy Moody, Global Head of International Arbitration at Baker McKenzie, said, ““I am so proud to see that our global Arbitration team continues to go from strength to strength in this Index. With over 350 practitioners in key emerging markets and major financial and arbitration centers worldwide, our International Arbitration practice is one of the largest, busiest and most recognized arbitration teams globally. Our lawyers are already on the ground when disputes arise, providing easy access and cost savings, backed by the strength and resources of a global law firm. Congratulations to all of our lawyers who were ranked.”
Global Elite Thought Leaders
Prof. Dr. Joerg Risse
Thought Leaders
Filip Boras
Andy Moody
Alexander V. Korobeinikov
Highly Recommended
Kate Corby
Edward E. Poulton
Dr. Heiko Alexander Haller
Dr. Ragnar Harbst
Dr. Günter Pickrahn
David Kim
Nandakumar Ponniya
Luca Beffa
Eugenio Hernández-Bretón
Recommended
Christina Doria
Alexander Petsche
Dr. Philipp Schütt
Yoshiaki Muto
Celeste Ang
Urs Zenhausern
Lawrence (Larry) W. Newman
Arbitration Future Leaders – Non-Partners
Estefania Contreras
Dr. Markus Altenkirch
Arbitration Future Leaders – Partners
Judith Mulholland
Paweł Samborski
Michelle Porter-Wright
Sally Kotb
L Andrew S. Riccio
Laura R. Zimmerman
The Lexology Index report identifies prominent arbitration lawyers recommended for their expertise in resolving complex international disputes. In addition, it highlights 969 top Future Leaders lawyers aged 45 and under. Through nominations from peers and clients, the arbitrators, tribunal members, chairs, counsel and experts listed are recognized by their peers and clients as the leading names in the field.
Alongside Baker McKenzie’s many lawyers recognized, one of the Firm’s senior partners was named in the index as a Global Elite Thought Leader, which lists best of the best across its research, achieved by only around 5% of listed practitioners. Three partners were also named Thought Leaders, which acknowledges their vast expertise and experience advising on some of the world’s most significant and cutting-edge legal matters.
Speaking after the announcement, Andy Moody, Global Head of International Arbitration at Baker McKenzie, said, ““I am so proud to see that our global Arbitration team continues to go from strength to strength in this Index. With over 350 practitioners in key emerging markets and major financial and arbitration centers worldwide, our International Arbitration practice is one of the largest, busiest and most recognized arbitration teams globally. Our lawyers are already on the ground when disputes arise, providing easy access and cost savings, backed by the strength and resources of a global law firm. Congratulations to all of our lawyers who were ranked.”
Global Elite Thought Leaders
Prof. Dr. Joerg Risse
Thought Leaders
Filip Boras
Andy Moody
Alexander V. Korobeinikov
Highly Recommended
Kate Corby
Edward E. Poulton
Dr. Heiko Alexander Haller
Dr. Ragnar Harbst
Dr. Günter Pickrahn
David Kim
Nandakumar Ponniya
Luca Beffa
Eugenio Hernández-Bretón
Recommended
Christina Doria
Alexander Petsche
Dr. Philipp Schütt
Yoshiaki Muto
Celeste Ang
Urs Zenhausern
Lawrence (Larry) W. Newman
Arbitration Future Leaders – Non-Partners
Estefania Contreras
Dr. Markus Altenkirch
Arbitration Future Leaders – Partners
Judith Mulholland
Paweł Samborski
Michelle Porter-Wright
Sally Kotb
L Andrew S. Riccio
Laura R. Zimmerman
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