Neil NEWING

Neil is a Partner in Signature's London office, with over 20 years' experience in international arbitration and high-value, cross-border disputes. He has acted in commercial arbitrations under LCIA, ICC, CIETAC, SIAC, SCC and UNCITRAL rules, as well as ad hoc proceedings. He has an equally robust investment treaty practice, representing investors, States and State owned entities, in ICSID and ad hoc proceedings.

He has particular expertise in arbitration related court proceedings before the English courts, including recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards, and challenges to awards, and has represented clients at all levels of the English courts, including the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

Neil has significant experience across the energy value chain (upstream, midstream and downstream), including exploration and production, joint ventures, oilfield services, pipeline transportation, product distribution and carbon emissions. Beyond energy, Neil acts in corporate and finance disputes arising from M&A transactions, shareholders’ agreements, loans and guarantees, as well as in technology, media and telecoms matters, including contractual disputes, royalty audits and rights issues disputes. He has represented clients across Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the CIS.

Neil is ranked as a 'Next Generation Partner' in the Legal 500 UK 2026 Guide for international arbitration, and as a 'Future Leader' in the Lexology Index. He is also a co-author of "International Arbitration: A Practical Guide".