Duncan Gorst

Duncan Gorst specialises in international dispute resolution, with a particular focus on international arbitration. He advises and represents clients in technically driven disputes arising across global supply chains and in manufacturing, engineering and infrastructure projects. His experience spans sectors such as renewable energy (including solar and wind), advanced manufacturing, transport and logistics, aerospace and defence, and life sciences.

Duncan's work involves disputes concerning design responsibility, manufacturing quality, technical performance, and delay and disruption, including under FIDIC contracts. As an advocate, he leads the preparation of written submissions and conducts oral advocacy at all stages of arbitration proceedings, combining technical understanding with structured and persuasive argumentation. In addition to international arbitration, he works with related processes such as expert determination and mediation, bringing a pragmatic, technically informed focus on resolving issues early and efficiently where possible.

Dual-qualified in England and Wales (Solicitor Advocate) and Germany (Rechtsanwalt), Duncan supports companies operating across both common and civil-law systems and navigating differing legal cultures. He has acted in arbitrations under the rules of, among others, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the German Arbitration Institute (DIS), the Swiss Arbitration Centre (SAC) and the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC), as well as in ad hoc proceedings.

Duncan has been recognised in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Germany™ for International Arbitration every year since 2023.

He regularly speaks and publishes on international arbitration and supply chain disputes. Duncan is also active in the British Chamber of Commerce in Germany, serving on its regional committee in Bavaria.

Helping you succeed in tomorrow's world

Conducting an arbitration is a combination of effective project management, strategic advice, and persuasive advocacy. I work with my clients in a structured and efficient way from the outset to build the strongest possible case by both understanding the specific dispute beyond the legal issues and aligning on the best means of resolution.