Declan Gallivan is a senior associate in the firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice.
Declan is a strategic adviser who guides clients through contentious issues and their most complex, high-stakes disputes. Declan acts for individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, with a focus on technology and energy.
Declan has significant trial and hearing experience, having acted in arbitrations under the major arbitral rules (most commonly the LCIA and ICC) and in cases before the English courts (including the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court). Declan also works closely with clients to manage risk and resolve disputes efficiently – often before they escalate.
Declan is recognised by The Legal 500 as a “key lawyer” for international arbitration (2025). He is also a Solicitor-Advocate with Higher Rights of Audience in the higher courts of England and Wales.
Declan is a strong supporter of pro-bono work, providing counsel and support to organisations such as Kids in Need of Defence, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Prisoners’ Advice Service, and the South West London Law Centres.
