Handles complex cross-border commercial litigation and arbitration.
Has experience of working on litigations and arbitrations in excess of $1 billion.
Advises on complex, high-value commercial judicial reviews, including the first two judicial review claims to be brought under the National Security and Investments Act 2021.

Conor Mc Stravick has extensive experience in high-value cross-border litigation and arbitration, particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors, and often involving allegations of substantial international fraud.

The Legal 500 UK 2024 recognises Conor as a ‘key lawyer’ in premium commercial litigation and international arbitration, describing Conor as “a very hardworking, dedicated and smart lawyer”, who “stands out with his sharp legal mind and team-player capabilities”.

Representative Work

Advising Nexperia BV on a judicial review and Human Rights Act claim seeking damages from the UK government. The claim challenges an order from the Secretary of State to divest Nexperia's majority shareholding in Nexperia Newport Limited, a semiconductor plant, over perceived national security concerns. Despite the sale of the Newport facility for $177 million, the judicial review and damages claim are ongoing. This case is notable as the first judicial review of a decision made by a UK government minister under the NSIA 2021. Akin is also representing another major client in the only other such challenge to be brought against the government.
Advising clients engaged in transactions that may involve a perceived national security threat and are therefore at risk of being “called-in” by the UK government under the NSIA 2021.
Acting for a major international investment firm in an ongoing ICC arbitration concerning a dispute arising under a shareholder agreement with a claim value in excess of $1 billion.
Acted for PJSC Tatneft, one of Russia’s biggest oil companies, in a $380 million complex fraud claim in the English Commercial Court against four high-net-worth individuals, including successfully obtaining a worldwide freezing injunction.

Assisted Renova Industries Ltd. in a $1 billion dispute before the British Virgin Islands courts concerning the ownership of one of the largest privately owned companies in Russia.
Advised a major multinational commodity trading and mining company in a high-valueLCIA arbitration concerning the supply of crude oil to a European refinery.
Acted for a European multinational oil and gas company in the recovery of significant multi-million dollar debts.

“Conor Mc Stravick stands out with his sharp legal mind and team-player capabilities.”

The Legal 500 UK, 2024