Christopher (“Chris”) Campbell is a Senior Litigation Counsel for Baker Hughes based in Florence, Italy and advises on commercial dispute resolution matters in the Oil & Gas, Energy & Technology sectors. Chris hosts the podcast “Tales of the Tribunal”, which profiles the dynamic in international law and business.

Prior to joining Baker Hughes, Chris litigated a number of matters, specializing Eminent Domain disputes in the state of South Carolina and advising the Charleston Port Authority. Chris also served as the inaugural law clerk to the honourable Jocelyn T. Newman of the South Carolina 5th Judicial Circuit.

In addition to being the founder of the Wilhelm C. Vis Moot International Commercial Arbitration teams at the University of South Carolina, Joseph F. Rice, School of Law (“SC School of Law”) and the Charleston School of Law (“CSOL”) and teaches and guest lectures at both schools. He regularly speaks at industry events and publishes writings on topics related to the international disputes space.

Chris currently serves on the Steering Committee for the SVAMC-YP, is a founding member of Racial Equality for Arbitration Lawyers (R.E.A.L.), President of the Atlanta International Arbitration Society and vice-chair of the SC Bar Intl. Law Committee.

Dharshini is a Partner in the International Arbitration Group at Willkie Farr & Gallagher. She is triple qualified to practice in Singapore, England and Wales and New York, and regularly draws on her multi-jurisdictional experience to advice clients on complex, high-value disputes with a cross-border element. Dharshini has acted as counsel in several billion-dollar arbitrations in different industries, from energy and mining to technology, pharmaceuticals and private equity, and has represented clients in disputes in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas.  

Apart from her work as counsel, Dharshini has an active practice as arbitrator, sits on the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) Court and is on the Board of Editors for the American Arbitration Association (AAA) Dispute Resolution Journal. She teaches seminars on energy and investor-state arbitration at Queen Mary University of London and has previously taught at New York University (Paris) and the London School of Economics, Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and Austrian arbitration academies. Prior to her appointment to the LCIA Court, Dharshini was involved in the work of SIAC for several years, including to help draft the 2016 Arbitration Rules and 2017 Investment Arbitration Rules. 

Leading industry publications recognise Dharshini for her achievements in international arbitration. Clients and peers describe her as “outstanding” and “brilliant”; a "brilliant and talented advocate" with a "tremendous eye for detail"; “personable, smart, practical” and “one of the best emerging stars”; having “deep knowledge about the international arbitration forum and strong analytical skills”; a “very bright and talented advocate” who is "undoubtedly a rising star in arbitration"; having “excellent command of the facts”; and “a very intelligent, driven and relentless professional.” One client noted, she is "destined for great things" and is a "strategic thinker" whose advice "positioned our team for success on a large matter." (Chambers & Partners; Legal500; Who’s Who Legal).