Abigail Maton-Howarth advises on a wide range of international disputes
Abigail specialises in international arbitration and corporate defence. Abigail has experience encompassing a wide range of jurisdictions and international rules, including those of the ICC and LCIA.
Abigail's practice encompasses sectors including construction, mining, banking, and private equity. Abigail also has a particular interest in the Retail, Fashion and & Luxury sector.
Abigail has worked in Clifford Chance's Amsterdam office on two separate occasions.
- Acting for an EMEA entity in two parallel arbitrations (ICC, London seat) involving contracts for the long-term supply of iron ore. Total claims exceed USD 3 billion
- Acting for a global private equity house in two parallel arbitrations (LCIA, Geneva seat) concerning breaches of a subscription and shareholder deed and an employment contract
- Advising an EMEA entity regarding breaches of a construction contract
- Advising two global financial institutions in relation to criminal investigations in relation to historic tax reclaims
- Conducting an investigation for a financial institution into trading misconduct and potential market abuse
- Acting for a major financial technology company regarding an internal investigation into controls in place during a token distribution
News and client work
Contact details
- Clifford Chance, London
- +442070061364
- Email me
- Speaks English
- Practice area Litigation, dispute resolution & risk management
Career & qualifications
- University of Cambridge, Selwyn College (MA, History) 2016
- Joined Clifford Chance 2018
- Seconded to Clifford Chance Amsterdam 2019
- Admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales 2020
- Seconded to Clifford Chance Amsterdam 2024
Awards and citations
- ‘Abigail Maton-Howarth is very responsive and provide excellent value-adding advice and assistance.’
Legal 500 UK 2025 for Construction – Contentious