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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, aerospace and defence, and hospitality. He is also acknowledged for his international law expertise, in particular in the outer space and deep-sea mining sectors. 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
October 14, 2024
Simon Maynard explains why he believes disability representation continues to be so low
October 2, 2024
Legal 500 UK 2025 Recognizes King & Spalding Among Leading UK Law Firms
March 22, 2024
King & Spalding Ranked Number One in International Arbitration For Fourth Year
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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December 13, 2023
Introducing the ICC Guide to Disability Inclusion
October 16, 2023
A Case For The Green Investment Regime Under The ECT
July 21, 2023
Treaty Interpretation in Investment Treaty Arbitration
October 14, 2024
Simon Maynard explains why he believes disability representation continues to be so low
October 2, 2024
Legal 500 UK 2025 Recognizes King & Spalding Among Leading UK Law Firms
March 22, 2024
King & Spalding Ranked Number One in International Arbitration For Fourth Year
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
December 13, 2023
Introducing the ICC Guide to Disability Inclusion
October 16, 2023
A Case For The Green Investment Regime Under The ECT
July 21, 2023
Treaty Interpretation in Investment Treaty Arbitration
October 14, 2024
Simon Maynard explains why he believes disability representation continues to be so low
October 2, 2024
Legal 500 UK 2025 Recognizes King & Spalding Among Leading UK Law Firms
March 22, 2024
King & Spalding Ranked Number One in International Arbitration For Fourth Year
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