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Simon Maynard combines strategic acumen with tenacious advocacy to resolve complex commercial disputes in a way that maximizes commercial impact. Simon was honoured as Lawyer of the Year at the 2022 Legal Business Awards and is recognized as a Rising Star for international arbitration by Legal 500.
Simon has particular expertise in international commercial and investment treaty arbitration, as well as before the English courts, in disputes concerning upstream oil and gas, renewables and the energy transition, mining, financial services, TMT and hospitality. His approach is outcome-focused, applying rigorous legal analysis with creative thinking to devise legal solutions that are delivered with clarity and flair.
In addition to his practice, Simon is a leading advocate for disability inclusion in the legal profession and beyond. He is Co-Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Task Force on Disability Inclusion and International Arbitration, as well as a member of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA)’s Disability Committee. In this regard, Simon appears regularly in print media, including the Financial Times, Global Arbitration Review and Law.com.
Simon also has an active pro bono practice focusing on disability discrimination.
B.A. History, University of Cambridge, UK, First Class Honours
LL.B., University of Law, London, Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
England and Wales
Law Society of England & Wales (Admitted 09/15/2011; Reg#476516)
English
Portuguese
March 31, 2023
King & Spalding Once Again Earns Top Spot on Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 30 Ranking
December 8, 2022
King & Spalding Promotes 24 New Partners and 17 Counsel Across 15 Cities
Representing an investor in an LCIA arbitration concerning a hospitality project in the Balkans.
Representing a State-owned Petroleum company in an LCIA arbitration against the counterparty to a long-term LNG supply agreement.
Representing a diversified natural resources company in parallel ad hoc arbitrations against the host State and a national oil company.
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February 15, 2023
Section 57 of the Arbitration Act: an under-valued tool in the arbitration toolbox
December 2, 2022
Improving disability inclusion in the law is a strategic imperative: here’s how to be at the forefront
November 6, 2022
ECT Modernisation Perspectives: Unpacking the Impact of the Revised ECT Text on Dispute Resolution
March 31, 2023
King & Spalding Once Again Earns Top Spot on Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 30 Ranking
December 8, 2022
King & Spalding Promotes 24 New Partners and 17 Counsel Across 15 Cities
Representing an investor in an LCIA arbitration concerning a hospitality project in the Balkans.
Representing a State-owned Petroleum company in an LCIA arbitration against the counterparty to a long-term LNG supply agreement.
Representing a diversified natural resources company in parallel ad hoc arbitrations against the host State and a national oil company.
See more
February 15, 2023
Section 57 of the Arbitration Act: an under-valued tool in the arbitration toolbox
December 2, 2022
Improving disability inclusion in the law is a strategic imperative: here’s how to be at the forefront
November 6, 2022
ECT Modernisation Perspectives: Unpacking the Impact of the Revised ECT Text on Dispute Resolution
March 31, 2023
King & Spalding Once Again Earns Top Spot on Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 30 Ranking
December 8, 2022
King & Spalding Promotes 24 New Partners and 17 Counsel Across 15 Cities
B.A. History, University of Cambridge, UK, First Class Honours
LL.B., University of Law, London, Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
England and Wales
Law Society of England & Wales (Admitted 09/15/2011; Reg#476516)
English
Portuguese