Knud Jacob KNUDSEN

Knud Jacob Knudsen is an independent arbitrator with 28 years of experience in dispute resolution. His practice focuses on international arbitration, with a particular emphasis on post-M&A, construction (onshore and offshore) and energy disputes.

Knud has served as sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator and chair in both ad hoc and institutional proceedings, including cases under SCC, DIA, LCIA and FAI rules. He is listed or empanelled with several leading arbitral institutions, including the HKIAC, SIAC, LCIA, DIAC, APIAC, and SCIA.

As an arbitrator, he draws on a substantial background as counsel, having previously headed the international arbitration practice and the construction law practice at leading Norwegian law firms. In that capacity, he acted in numerous international arbitrations, including proceedings under the ICC, SCC, ICDR and NOMA rules, investment treaty arbitration under ICSID, and ad hoc arbitrations under the Norwegian Arbitration Act and the UNCITRAL rules.

As a board member of the SCC Arbitration Institute in Stockholm, he is closely involved in institutional decision-making, including the appointment of arbitrators, challenges and other procedural matters. This direct insight into the standards expected of tribunals ensures his own practice remains aligned with international best practices.

Knud is a Solicitor of England and Wales and an Advocate in Norway, where he holds rights of audience before the Supreme Court following judicial assessment. His dual qualification enables him to work across both common and civil law.