Audley Sheppard KC

Education:
  • LLM, University of Cambridge (1986)
  • LLB (Hons) & BCom, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand (1984)
Areas of Expertise:
  • International Commercial Arbitration
  • Investment Treaty Arbitration
  • Energy & Infrastructure Disputes
  • International Trade & Investment
  • Sports Arbitration
jurisdictions:
New Zealand
Languages:
English
English
Biography:

Audley Sheppard KC is a leading international arbitrator with chambers at Twenty Essex in London. With more than three decades of experience, he is regularly appointed under ICC, LCIA, ICSID, SIAC, HKIAC, UNCITRAL and LMAA rules. He specialises in high-stakes disputes in energy, infrastructure, trade, and investment, and also acts in prominent sports arbitration cases. Audley served as co-head of the International Arbitration and International Law groups at Clifford Chance for over 28 years. He is Vice-President of the ICCA and Chair of Sport Resolutions, and has represented clients in landmark treaty cases worldwide. His published work on arbitration is widely cited in the field.

Experience:
  • Arbitrator, Twenty Essex (2024–present)
  • Partner & Co-Head of International Arbitration and Law Groups, Clifford Chance LLP (1986–2023)
  • Consultant, Clifford Chance LLP (2023–2024)