Shai Wade

Education:
  • LL.M., University of Cambridge (1995–1996)
  • LL.B., SOAS University of London (1991–1994)
Areas of Expertise:
  • International Commercial Arbitration
  • Investor-State Arbitration
  • Energy, Oil & Gas Disputes
  • Construction & Engineering
  • Commodities, Media, Telecoms & Retail
jurisdictions:
United Kingdom
Languages:
English
English
Biography:

Shai Wade is Head of International Arbitration at RPC in London and a leading international arbitration lawyer with deep expertise in large-scale disputes across the energy, oil and gas, natural resources, construction, and telecoms sectors. He acts both as arbitrator and counsel under major arbitral rules including ICC, LCIA, ICSID, UNCITRAL and others. Shai is co-author of the leading textbook on LCIA Arbitration and has been repeatedly recognised by leading legal directories. He is known for his strategic thinking, tireless advocacy, and commitment to securing the best outcomes for his clients.

Experience:
  • Head of International Arbitration, RPC (2022–present)
  • Partner, Stephenson Harwood LLP (2012–2022)
  • Staff Attorney, Claims Resolution Tribunal for Dormant Accounts in Switzerland (early career)
  • Drafter, Arbitration Rules for the International Commission on Holocaust Era Insurance Claims (early career)