Brian has consistently been highly ranked as an arbitration specialist in the leading league table publications. A selection of recent rankings and quotations follows:
Ranked in Band 1: USA Nationwide, International Arbitration: Arbitrators —Chambers USA, 2024-2025
Brian King is widely considered a leading choice for commercial and investment arbitration proceedings, particularly those in the construction and energy fields. ‘Brian is excellent, smart and experienced. He is extremely well prepared.’ ‘He is truly open-minded and independent, well prepared and extremely bright.’ ‘I trust Brian’s judgement; he would be my top choice for arbitrator. He is diligent, puts in time and understands the arguments.’ —Chambers USA, 2025
Brian King is recognized for his practice sitting as arbitrator in commercial and investment arbitrations, including those in the construction and energy fields. ‘Brian takes reasonable positions and is a very persuasive, collegial and convincing arbitrator. He handles proceedings very well, he’s bright and focused on the key issues.’ ‘He’s well organized and a pleasure to sit with.’ ‘He leaves no stone unturned.’—Chambers USA, 2022
Brian King is recognized for his practice sitting as arbitrator in commercial and investment arbitrations. ‘Brian is a scholar and a brilliant lawyer with tremendous insights. He is quick on legal issues and complex facts.’ ‘He is attentive to the process in the tribunal and the client’s needs.’—Chambers USA, 2021
Global Elite Thought Leader – Arbitration —Who’s Who Legal, 2020, 2025
Global Leader – Arbitration –Who’s Who Legal, 2022, 2024
Peers say of internationally renowned practitioner Brian King, ‘He writes excellent awards, is a great chair and is very commanding with the parties. He’s terrific and handles cases expertly.’—Who’s Who Legal, 2019
Ranked in International Arbitration: Most in Demand Arbitrators, Global Market Leaders —Chambers Global, 2025
Brian King … is an esteemed arbitrator whose expertise covers energy, construction and life sciences, among other areas. ‘He has an excellent understanding of commercial arbitration matters.’
Brian King’s peers commend his ‘extremely impressive’ capabilities in international arbitration, where he is frequently called on to handle major energy, construction and pharmaceutical disputes. —Chambers Global, 2017
Arbitration Powerlist: United Kingdom —Legal 500, 2022-2025
Brian King—‘An outstanding arbitrator; always well-prepared with the ability to solve complex disputes efficiently and swiftly. He is extremely even-handed and very much in control of the proceedings, particularly thorough and responsive.’—Legal 500, 2022
The ‘impressive’ Brian King is a ‘brilliant strategist’ who delivers ‘the perfect combination of intelligence and diligence.’—Legal 500, 2014