Ania Farren—BLP

International law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) today announces the appointment of Ania Farren as a partner to further bolster the firm’s growing international arbitration practice.

Ania joins BLP on 1 May 2016 and will be based in London. She joins BLP from K&L Gates, where she played a key role in building up the profile and reputation of the firm’s arbitration practices. Ania is viewed as one of the ‘up and coming’ international arbitrators in the UK, has exceptional knowledge of the international arbitration community and considerable experience in investor/state arbitrations. Her excellent technical ability will provide even greater bench strength to the firm’s London based team.

At BLP Ania will focus on advising clients across the network, with particular emphasis on London, Moscow, Asia and the Middle East where the firm’s international arbitration practices are strong. Using her experience and connections she will also help to develop the firm’s client base in sectors including energy, which is a key focus for BLP, along with infrastructure, construction, financial institutions, commodities and manufacturing.

Nathan Willmott, head of litigation and corporate risk, BLP, comments: “Ania is a fantastic addition to the team and her focus on major energy, commodities and infrastructure disputes fits perfectly with our core strengths. Although based in London, she will work closely with our international arbitration practices across Hong Kong, Singapore, Moscow, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. With the volatility in oil prices set to continue, many of our clients are facing difficult times and Ania’s addition to the global team will enable us to offer them an even stronger capability. 

“Ania is already a leading figure among the arbitration community and her experience and skills are a perfect fit for our international arbitration practice. We look forward to working with her to help meet the demands of our clients both in London and globally.”