City Of London, England, United Kingdom
I am an experienced arbitrator and dispute resolution practitioner dedicated to delivering efficient outcomes in domestic and international legal proceedings. ๐๐ฟ๐ฏ๐ถ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ I have served as sole and party-appointed arbitrator in 30+ domestic and international arbitrations, encompassing ad hoc and institutional proceedings, subject to the laws of numerous jurisdictions, and seated in the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐น ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ Admitted to practice in England and Wales, and New York, I specialize in commercial litigation, appellate practice, and ADR. I represent parties in commercial litigation matters, Privy Council appeals, and various forms of ADR, including construction adjudication, arbitration, expert determination, and mediation. ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐๐ I have advised on and represented parties to disputes arising in various industries, including the automotive, construction, financial services, hospitality, and waste management sector. My experience extends globally and I have advised on proceedings and/or Privy Council appeals arising from jurisdictions including Anguilla, Bermuda, Cyprus, Malta, Latin America, and the Turks and Caicos Islands. ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ด๐ป๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ I am recognized as an Arbitration Future Leader and Global Elite Thought Leader (Under 45 - Non-Partners) by Lexology Index, and in the Lawdragon Global Litigation 500. I am a past finalist for Best Speech at the GAR Awards. ๐๐ฑ๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ข๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต I am proud to be an award-winning diversity advocate and passionate about fostering diversity and wellbeing in arbitration. I am the Founder of 'Careers in Arbitration', a global initiative supporting aspiring arbitration practitioners, ARBalance, which focuses on promoting wellbeing within the arbitration community, and #WiADay. I actively contribute to the arbitration community through roles such as serving as a member of the Advisory Council of ArbitralWomen, an Ambassador for R.E.A.L., and a member of the Advisory Board of Indian Women in International Arbitration. ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ง๐ผ๐๐ฐ๐ต Interested in appointing me, seeking legal representation, or collaborating? Visit www.costiganking.com or contact me by emailing [email protected] Collaborate with Careers in Arbitration: [email protected] Collaborate with ARBalance: [email protected] ๐ฃ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ก๐ผ๐๐ฒ I do not 'pay to play' and I am unable to accept invitations to speak if payment is required. I do not offer internships or take on research assistants.
Helping the arbitration community to find balance, maintain wellbeing, and tackle stigma.