
Richard Clarke is an English barrister who focuses his practice on international dispute resolution often involving commercial enterprises, financial institutions, civil fraud and debt recovery. He is particularly focused on multinational clients and has acted in disputes brought to forums such as the High Court in London, Court of Justice of the European Union, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts, and various international arbitrations (including the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) and London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA)).
Mr. Clarke has experience handling sophisticated joint venture disputes involving multi-million-dollar claims and counterclaims worldwide across a wide range of sectors. His portfolio involves matters of contested jurisdiction, interim relief, conflicts of law and the enforcement of court judgments and arbitral awards.
Before joining Kobre & Kim, Mr. Clarke practiced at Dentons.
Admissions
- Barrister, England & Wales
- Registered Legal Consultant, Dubai
- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts
Education
- BPP Law School, BVC
- Warwick University, LLM
- Cardiff University, LLB
Accolades
- Legal 500, Arbitration and International Litigation Rising Star (2020 and 2021)
Credentials
Admissions
- Barrister, England & Wales
- Registered Legal Consultant, Dubai
- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts
Education
- BPP Law School, BVC
- Warwick University, LLM
- Cardiff University, LLB
Accolades
- Legal 500, Arbitration and International Litigation Rising Star (2020 and 2021)
“Richard Clarke shows great promise as a very able administrator of any major piece of litigation. He has good legal judgement.”
– Legal 500
“Richard Clarke is a star in the making and has made a major impact in the region.”
– Legal 500