Arbitrator
Nationality: Canadian
Languages: English
J. Brian Casey is a leading international arbitrator with more than forty years’ experience in complex commercial disputes. For the past decade, he has practised exclusively as an arbitrator from Toronto and London, where he is regularly appointed as sole arbitrator, presiding arbitrator, or co-arbitrator in high-value cases. His practice spans ad hoc and institutional proceedings under the ICSID, LCIA, ICC, and ICDR Rules, with particular expertise in disputes involving technical, scientific, and complex construction issues, especially in the energy sector. He also brings significant knowledge of US, English, and international investment law.
Brian’s professional background includes senior leadership roles as Principal of Baker & McKenzie International and Chair of the Firm’s North American Disputes Group. His authority in the field is widely recognised: Chambers Global ranks him in Band 1, Who’s Who Legal lists him as a Thought Leader, and Euromoney identifies him as one of the world’s leading experts in commercial arbitration.
In addition to his arbitral practice, Brian has contributed to the development of arbitration as an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, as a member of the Council of the American Arbitration Association, and as Chair of the Canadian Advisory Committee to the ICDR. He is also the author of Arbitration Law of Canada: Practice and Procedure, now in its fourth edition, which is frequently cited by Canadian courts including the Supreme Court of Canada.
Respected for his independence, intellectual rigour, and command of complex cross-border issues, J. Brian Casey is a trusted choice for parties seeking an experienced and authoritative arbitrator in international commercial and investment disputes.
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Brian has participated in seminars and presented papers at numerous conferences throughout his career, including:
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Brian is the author of Arbitration Law of Canada: Practice and Procedure, a leading text on arbitration and frequently quoted by the courts in Canada, including the Supreme Court of Canada.
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Chambers Global – Tier 1
Who’s Who Legal – Thought Leader
Euromoney’s Guide to the World’s Leading Experts in Commercial Arbitration
"Mr Casey is a leading authority on arbitration law in Canada and is highly regarded arbitrator”
Who's Who Legal - Arbitration 2025 Thought Leaders"He is an absolute trailblazer in arbitration”
Who's Who Legal - Arbitration 2025 Thought Leaders"He is a knowledgeable and resourceful practitioner”
Who's Who Legal - Arbitration 2025 Thought Leaders