Akin announced that partner Jonathan Brierley has joined the firm’s international arbitration practice in London. His addition is a further step in growing the firm’s global disputes and energy practices, following the arrivals of Mark Clarke, Charlie Ofner, Alexander Malahias and Jennifer Riddle and Rob Butler earlier this year.

The hire sees Brierley reunite with Clarke—formerly head of the Commercial Disputes and Global Energy Practices at White & Case—after working together on several of the largest and highest-value arbitrations in the world.

Brierley is a recognized future leader in international arbitration and executive leader in energy, whose practice couples both commercial and construction disputes in the energy and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

“We continue to see significant demand for lawyers capable of handling the most complex international disputes,” said Akin co-chair Abid Qureshi. “Jonathan is one of those lawyers and brings added bench strength to the firm’s international arbitration team, a critical piece of our long-term growth strategy both sides of the Atlantic. We’re pleased to welcome him to the firm.”

Partner in charge of international markets Sebastian Rice added, “Jonathan’s arrival further strengthens our international arbitration and energy disputes capabilities. His practice also complements our corporate work across the energy value chain—spanning both traditional energy and the energy transition.”

“Akin’s deep history in energy, along with its strategic vision for international disputes, makes it a natural fit for the next stage of my practice,” said Brierley on his move. “It’s an exciting time to be here and I look forward to working with Mark, together with my new colleagues, in this well-placed, dynamic and collaborative team.”

Brierley’s move to the firm follows Akin’s second consecutive record-setting financial year, with growth in all major geographies and every practice group.  Other recent additions for Akin in London include preferred equity and hybrid capital partner Daniel Wayte, special situations partner Kevin Gilroy, tax partner Natasha Kaye and technology transactions team Justin Stock, Stephen Rosen and David Bresnick and Natasha Ahmed.

This news story was originally published on the firm’s website.