Mishcon de Reya has announced that Robert Rhoda has joined the firm as a partner in its Disputes department. Robert is an award-winning international arbitration and cross‑border litigation expert, acting in complex commercial and investment disputes across the financial services, technology and energy sectors.
Before joining Mishcon de Reya, Robert led the international arbitration practice of Denton’s Hong Kong. He has significant experience in disputes involving Chinese and other Asian parties, frequently acting in matters seated in London, Hong Kong and Singapore. This Asia‑Pacific expertise complements his broader international practice and reflects his long-standing involvement in cross‑border disputes.
Robert will be based in London but will continue to practice in both London and Hong Kong, working between Mishcon de Reya's UK and Asia offices. He is the eighth Partner hire for the firm this calendar year.
"Mishcon de Reya has strong technical arbitration expertise, combined with geopolitical and commercial insight," Robert said. "I am very happy to have joined Mishcon's 'disputes powerhouse' and look forward to continuing to build my international practice as part of a fantastic team."
In addition to Robert joining the firm, and the recent appointment of Bushra Ahmed and Charlotte Bijlani as Co-Heads of Disputes in the UAE, Mishcon de Reya’s international arbitration practice also announces the promotion of Margrit Trein in London to Legal Director / Counsel, and that Nataliia Bertagna has joined the London team from White & Case in Paris.
Greg Falkof, Head of the International Arbitration Practice at Mishcon de Reya said:
"We are delighted to welcome Robert to the firm. He is a star disputes partner with a stellar reputation, whose practice sits perfectly within the Mishcon disputes powerhouse.
"Robert's addition to the team is part of our strategic growth and investment into our international arbitration practice, alongside the recent hire of two new partners in our UAE offices, Bushra Ahmed and Charlote Bijlani. We’re also delighted to be investing in the long-term future of our arbitration practice, with the promotion of Margrit Trein to Legal Director and the recruitment of Nataliia Bertagna as Managing Associate. They are quality practitioners who represent the next generation of arbitration talent, and we’re excited for the opportunities that they offer to continue developing our international arbitration practice.”