Ben Sanderson FCIArb is an independent arbitrator and counsel based in London and Madrid, with extensive knowledge of complex international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.

Ben has 20 years’ experience in international dispute resolution working at leading global law firms (DLA Piper, Skadden and Kirkland & Ellis). He has advised clients across a range of sectors, notably energy and natural resources, construction and infrastructure, and technology and telecoms. He has particular expertise in disputes arising in Africa. Ben has represented both States and commercial parties in investment treaty claims, and recently he has represented the Republics of Uganda, Kenya and Zambia. He has also advised international organisations on a range of public international law issues.

In July 2025, Ben was appointed to the Sanctions Committee of the Inter-American Development Bank, which acts as a tribunal of last instance reviewing allegations of corruption and misuse of Bank funds.

Ben is a member of ICC UK’s Arbitration and ADR Committee, and he is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He is an Adjunct Professor for the Masters programmes at Universidad de Carlos III, Madrid, and at IE University, Madrid.