Lucy Greenwood is an independent international arbitrator specializing in commercial and investment disputes, particularly in the energy sector. She has practised international arbitration since 1998 and has acted as arbitrator in over 95 arbitrations since becoming a full time arbitrator in 2017. She is highly regarded for her prompt, efficient resolution of disputes and active case management of arbitrations. She is a Chartered Arbitrator, a Member of the State Bar of Texas and a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales.
“Lucy provides a high level of service as an arbitrator, providing a fair and efficient process to the parties.”
“She is absolutely fabulous. She knows her cases back to front and knows what the issues are that need to be addressed. She writes really well and promptly. She has a beautiful way of handling the co-arbitrators.”
“She is well prepared and asks good questions of the witnesses and counsel. She is very smart, experienced and a pleasure to work with.”
“Lucy is very, very bright, and an extremely diligent worker. Every night after a day’s worth of testimony, Lucy was preparing the shell of an award to present at our deliberations. She is highly organized and, most importantly, has good judgment. Lucy would always be my preferred choice as an arbitrator, and I have worked with almost 100.”
“My entire team and our client were beyond impressed with her professionalism and good judgment”
Lucy was shortlisted by Legal 500 for the “Arbitrator of the Year” Award 2023.
As an energy specialist, her extensive experience includes: gas pricing disputes, heavy oil, renewables technologies, delay and liquidated damages, joint operating agreements, energy exploration including ultra deepwater and FPSOs, fracking and rig lease agreements, environmental issues, land based and offshore drilling rig services, construction, completion certificates, power projects, and mines.
She has also arbitrated disputes over taxation, performance bonds/guarantees, sports licensing , royalty obligations, software licenses, IT patent licensing, software, blockchain, friction materials, ferroalloys, polyethylene tubing, joint ventures, IP media rights, loan agreements, hotels and leisure and telecommunications.
Lucy Greenwood is listed on all major arbitration insitution panels. She is a Trustee of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Past Chair, International Committee, Dispute Resolution Section, American Bar Association, Past Chair, North America Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a Fellow of the College of Commercial Arbitrators.
Additional information about her education and background, experience, professional activities, recognitions and publications is available in her resume which can be downloaded here.
