BCLP strengthens International Arbitration team with new partner hire

BCLP announces that Ania Farren has joined its International Arbitration practice as a partner in London. She previously served as a partner at legacy Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP), where she worked closely with BCLP’s Litigation & Investigations team.

Ania brings extensive experience representing states and corporate clients in commercial and investment treaty arbitration. She joins BCLP from Fieldfisher, where she was a partner.

Ania advises clients across a wide range of sectors, including construction, mining, infrastructure and real estate. Her practice spans globally, with particular experience in Africa and the Middle East. She has acted as counsel in disputes conducted under all of the major arbitration rules including in ad hoc arbitrations such as UNCITRAL proceedings, ICC, ICSID, ICSID Additional Facility, LCIA and SCC.

“Ania is a fantastic addition to BCLP’s international arbitration team,” says Lee Marshall, Global Department Leader, Litigation & Investigations. “She brings strong expertise in both investment treaty and commercial arbitration, which aligns with our efforts to deepen our bench for international arbitration and provide a high-quality disputes advice for our clients.”

Ania recently stepped down as Chair of the ICC UK Committee on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution, having previously held the role of Vice Chair. She is a member of Arbitra, where she sits as an arbitrator, and is on panels of several of the leading arbitral insiders. She also spent two years as Managing Director at one of the largest third-party funders and holds valuable insight into the funding landscape.

“I’m thrilled to join BCLP’s leading disputes practice. The firm’s truly international platform offers an excellent opportunity to grow my practice, especially across Africa and the Middle East, where there is increasing client demand,” Ania said. “I was drawn to BCLP’s collaborative culture, and I am particularly excited to be working again with my former BLP colleagues.”