Kimberley Smith - McDermott Will & Emery

Overview


Kimberley Smith focuses her practice on commercial litigation and arbitration. She has considerable experience in contractual dispute proceedings before the High Court, in particular in the energy, commodities and healthcare industries.

Results


  • Advising an Australian coal producer in LCIA arbitration proceedings regarding offtake arrangements
  • Advising a development consultancy regarding ICC arbitration proceedings against an East African state
  • Advising a healthcare company in two parallel LCIA arbitrations for breach of warranty, including against the W&I Insurer

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Recognitions


  • Best Lawyers in United Kingdom, “Ones to Watch” in International Arbitration, 2025
  • The Legal 500 UK, Commercial Litigation: Mid-Market, Rising Star, 2022 – 2024

Community


  • Law Society of England & Wales
  • London Solicitors Litigation Association

Credentials


Education
College of Law, LPC, 2012
King’s College London, LLB, 2011
Humboldt University Berlin, European Law and Legal Practices M.LL.P, 2011

Admissions
England & Wales