Julian is a distinguished full-time arbitrator with over 40 years of experience in international commercial and investment disputes. Previously a partner and head of the international arbitration practice group at Herbert Smith, Julian now focuses exclusively on arbitration, serving as sole, presiding, and co-arbitrator under rules of major institutions, including UNCITRAL and the Swiss Chambers’ Arbitration Institution. His expertise spans investment transactions, oil and gas, joint ventures, mining, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, trade finance, and EC law. As Professor of International Arbitration and Head of the School of International Arbitration at Queen Mary University of London since its founding in 1985, Julian combines academic excellence with practical insight. Ranked highly in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, he is recognized as a leading authority in his field.