BSF Recognized by Legal 500 UK 2027

Boies Schiller Flexner's international arbitration practice has been recognized in the 2027 edition of Legal 500. In addition to the firm ranking, practice co-leader Timothy Foden was noted as a "Leading Partner," while David Hunt was recognized as a "Next Generation Partner."

The publication highlighted the practice as a "very seasoned team" with "excellent judgment," "responsiveness and … acuity," underscoring our reputation for handling complex cross-border disputes. Legal 500 noted that Timothy Foden has experience acting under a broad range of arbitral rules and leads the team's focus on mining disputes. David was recognized for his extensive experience in disputes involving the Middle East. Timothy Smyth also received a special mention for his strength in investor-State arbitration matters.

Over the past three years, the team has won six of its seven treaty claims, securing awards or settlements totaling roughly $540 million. The firm is currently managing commercial and investor-state arbitrations worth more than $13 billion, spanning all the major international arbitral institutions.

The team's current matters cut across a wide range of industries, with a particular focus on mining, energy, financial services, telecoms and high-net-worth individuals. This year's work included advising on matters in the U.S., the U.K., Tanzania, Georgia, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Panama, South Korea, Australia, Iraq, Canada, Mozambique, France, Brazil, among other countries.