About the Speaker
Toby Landau QC is a practising barrister and arbitrator specialising in international and commercial law, particularly international and commercial arbitration, and is recognised as one of the rising stars of arbitration.
As an arbitrator, Toby has acted in over 50 major international arbitrations under a variety of global rules (ICSID, ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL), including numerous investment treaty cases.
Toby has been actively involved in the drafting of various International Arbitration Acts (English Arbitration Act 1996, Mauritius International Arbitration Act 2008, new UNCITRAL Arbitrational Rules), giving him a unique understanding of the procedural and process improvements required to ensure the future of international arbitration.
“Toby Landau QC is ‘a terrifically industrious’ individual who acts as an international and commercial arbitrator at the same time as handling a renowned Private International Law practice. He is recommended as a ‘fantastic advocate with a first-class mind, who is eloquent, meticulous and easy to work with.’ Landau’s work largely focuses on work regarding bilateral investment treaties.”
Chambers Global, UK 2009Having recently joined the New Silk list, Toby sets "the benchmark for young stars" and "is going to become one on the top arbitration practitioners in the world.".
Chambers UK 2009