Philip Dunham has concentrated his practice in international arbitration since 1992. His principal activity has been acting as counsel in numerous commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, whether ad hoc (including under the UNCITRAL Rules), or under the rules of the ICC, the LCIA, the SCC, or ICSID.
Mr. Dunham has particular experience advising on construction and engineering disputes covering a broad range of commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects.
Mr. Dunham also has extensive experience handling joint venture, oil & gas, energy, and military procurement disputes in respect of which he has regularly acted for and against state entities.
Mr. Dunham has also served as an arbitrator (including as an emergency arbitrator) in several significant arbitrations.
Mr. Dunham is ranked by Chambers France 2022 which recognizes he is “an excellent strategic thinker in terms of how the detailed analysis can be applied in furthering his client’s case.” He is also listed by The Legal 500 EMEA 2022 which highlights his "great analytical skills." He is listed as a leading lawyer by The Who's Who Legal: France – Arbitration every year since 2016.
Mr. Dunham is a regular speaker at various conferences and seminars on international arbitration in Europe, Asia, and the United States. He has also published numerous articles on international arbitration. He was a member of the ICC Task Force on Emergency Arbitrator Proceedings.