Andrew Iyer is a Commercial Lawyer and Arbitration Specialist with over 30 years of legal experience. He is an ex-solicitor and a former senior partner of a major international law firm in the City of London, where he practised Energy, Insurance, Shipping and Commodities/Trade law, headed the firm's Global Energy & Offshore Group and its Italian Shipping practice, and was appointed to the firm's Strategic Leadership Team. He has also worked in-house as Senior Legal Adviser to a well known international marine business and is a member of the International Bar Association. He set up IY LEGAL in 2015 with the aim of providing top quality, boutique legal services at a genuinely affordable price.
Whilst a solicitor, he was regularly recognised by 'Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession' and 'The Legal 500' as an expert and leading individual for Energy, Shipping and Commodities/Trade law.
Andrew has acted for a wide range of national and international clients, including: oil and gas majors and many of the world’s leading energy and renewables contractors, service providers and businesses; shipowners, charterers and shippers in the principal marine centres such as Greece, Italy, Northern Europe, the Far East, China, South America and the USA; many of the world's largest commodity traders and brokers dealing in the full range of commodities, derivatives and precious metals; P&I Clubs in the International Group, Hull & Machinery, construction industry and energy risk insurers; yacht brokers; investors, asset managers, banks and other financial institutions; companies involved in transport, the movement of goods, information and logistics; designers and providers of online trading platforms and environments and blockchain technology; and fintech companies.
He has been involved in many significant transactions, ventures and international deals and has successfully represented clients in some of the most prominent, high value and complex commercial arbitrations in London. He regularly handles all manner of LMAA, LCIA, ICC and trade arbitrations in London and overseas.
Andrew Iyer has won the following recent Legal Awards:
For Shipping & Trade 2024, 2023 & 2022 (Corporate Intl Awards) & 2024 (Global Law Experts)
For Energy & Natural Resources 2023 & 2022 (Corporate Intl Awards)
Leading Arbitration Specialist UK 2022 (AI Global Excellence Awards)
Arbitration Adviser of the Year 2021 (Global Business Magazine)
Commercial Lawyer of the Year 2018 (Corporate LiveWire Global Awards)
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While he was practising as a solicitor, Andrew Iyer was described by 'Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession' as:
“an extraordinarily fine lawyer with the full portfolio of skills, from negotiating contracts to claims, disputes and arbitrations - he’s the whole package!”
While Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitor, he won the:
International Law Office 'Client Choice Award for Energy & Natural Resources UK'.
“Sharp, to the point and efficient. [Iyer] responds with electrifying speed and is always contactable”
From 'The Legal 500' while Andew Iyer was practising as a solicitorEnergy & Natural Resources Law Expert of the Year in England 2020
Leaders in Law Global AwardsWinner of the International Law Office 'Client Choice Award for Energy & Natural Resources UK'
While Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitor'Energy & Natural Resources Firm of the Year in England' 2023
Corporate Intl Magazine Global Awards“Iyer has a deep understanding of international markets and an impressive track record in arbitration and commercial disputes”
From 'Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitor“[Iyer] has the experience to instantly recognise the problems being encountered and the professional expertise to always provide sound, concise and, most importantly, clear legal advice”
From the 'International Law Office, Client Choice Guide' while Andew Iyer was practising as a solicitor“[Iyer] is very cost effective, efficient and proactive - he takes the initiative in speeding up recalcitrant opponent lawyers to the negotiating table”
From the 'International Law Office, Client Choice Guide' while Andew Iyer was practising as a solicitor“[Iyer is] one of the most experienced energy lawyers that I have come across. His energy practice has a unique offshore flavour which suits our requirements”
From the 'International Law Office, Client Choice Guide' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitor“Andrew Iyer continues to glean high praise from clients”
From 'The Legal 500' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitor'Shipping & Trade Firm of the Year in England' 2023
Corporate Intl Magazine Global Awards'Arbitration Advisers of the Year' 2021
Global Business Magazine
“[Iyer is] an extraordinarily fine lawyer with the full portfolio of skills, from negotiating contracts to claims, disputes and arbitrations - he’s the whole package!”
From 'Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitor'Leading Arbitration Specialist UK' 2022
AI Global Excellence AwardsShipping & Trade Firm of the Year in England 2020
Global Law Experts Annual Awards“an extraordinarily fine lawyer with the full portfolio of skills, from negotiating contracts to claims, disputes and arbitrations - he’s the whole package!”
From 'Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession' while Andrew Iyer was practising as a solicitor
