Declan Gallivan is a senior associate in the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. He helps clients resolve crises and commercial disputes, from the first signs of a problem through to negotiated resolution or trial/final hearing.
Declan has acted in litigation before the English courts–including the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court–and in international arbitration under the major arbitral rules, including the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Rules. His matters are typically high-value and technically complex, often with a significant international dimension.
His experience includes energy disputes (particularly involving Liquefied Natural Gas pricing and supply, operations and shipping), shareholder and boardroom disputes, funds and asset management-related disputes, technology and infrastructure projects, and directors' duties claims.
At every stage, Declan works closely with clients to understand their options, assess risk and make clear decisions in high-pressure situations. He invests in long-term relationships with his clients, getting to know their businesses and their people beyond any single matter, so that his advice reflects their legal position and their wider business priorities.
Legal 500 United Kindgom 2027 (Commercial Litigation: mid-market) notes: “Declan Gallivan is active before the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, and has been key in high-value arbitrations.”
A recent client testimonial, Legal 500 United Kingdom 2027 (International Arbitration):
“Declan has developed highly specialized experience as a senior team member in international disputes over the last few years, both in the energy industry and in a variety of other industry sectors. He is excellent at running the associate team and ensuring the complex process delivers submissions and evidence that result in the best possible case being presented to Tribunals.”
