Lucy M. Winnington-Ingram

Partner

International arbitration partner providing technically rigorous, commercially astute advice on commercial and investment disputes across the mining, energy, construction, and commodities sectors

"Immensely technically gifted with excellent knowledge of the law – a natural advocate with superb strategic instincts."

Legal 500 UK, Dispute Resolution: Public International Law client

"Destined to be a star of her generation."

Legal 500 UK, Dispute Resolution: Public International Law client

"Lucy has complete command of all detail of her cases. She is exceptionally good counsel."

Chambers UK, International Arbitration client

"Lucy is really brilliant. She is so impressive. She is fantastically good at drafting and is a really good advocate."

Chambers UK, International Arbitration client

"Attention to detail is Lucy's strength. She is responsive and trustworthy. She is a hard worker and passionate about her work. She adds great value to the team's performance."

Chambers UK, International Arbitration client

"Lucy drafts beautifully and is incredibly smart. She is a real asset."

Chambers UK, International Arbitration client

"A star performer in investment treaty arbitration."

Legal 500 UK, Dispute Resolution: Public international law

Lucy is an international arbitration partner with extensive experience in disputes arising in the mining, energy, construction, and commodities sectors. Lucy has particular expertise in investor-state dispute settlement and public international law. Lucy also advises clients on foreign investment protection.

Experience

Representative matters

Acting for the Ministry of Transport of a state in connection with multiple road construction arbitrations.
Acting for multiple claimants in a significant shipbuilding construction dispute.
Advising a commodities trading house in an arbitration and arbitration-related litigation arising out of a supply contract.

Recognitions

  • Ranked in Chambers UK for International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration, 2027

  • Ranked in Chambers UK for International Arbitration, 2025-2026

  • Ranked in Chambers UK for International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration, 2027

Credentials

Education

  • BPP Law School, 2015, M.A.
  • BPP Law School, 2014, GDL
  • University College London, 2013, B.A.

Court admissions

  • England and Wales

Languages spoken

English, French

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Market Recognition

  • Named in Legal Business’ next generation of arbitration.
  • Listed as an Associate to Watch in Chambers UK in 2022-2024 for Investor-State Arbitration and Commercial Arbitration and described as “really excellent. She is a great strategic thinker who is always keen to roll up her sleeves and tackle new things. You want her on your team.”
  • Listed as a Rising Star in The Legal 500 UK 2022-2024 for Public International Law and for International Arbitration in 2024 and described variously as “exceptional” and an “outstanding arbitration lawyer and real rising star” for Public International Law.