Dan Bodle

Dan Bodle is a Partner at Dentons and heads the Litigation & Arbitration team in the UK. His practice focuses on Arbitration and Mediation, bringing nearly 25 years of experience in resolving complex commercial and corporate disputes across a wide range of industries.

His experience spans industries including natural resources, telecoms, media, technology, retail, hospitality, aviation, sport and international trade. With a global practice focused on Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Dan has successfully handled disputes in more than 50 jurisdictions.

He is skilled in both arbitration and litigation, adeptly navigating major institutional rules and high-profile cases before the English Supreme Court and the European Court of Human Rights. His expertise extends beyond energy arbitration to include representing technology companies in complex cross-border disputes, with a proven track record in commercial disputes ranging from litigation proceedings to international arbitrations, regulatory tribunals and all forms of alternative dispute resolution.

In addition to his dispute resolution skills, Dan regularly advises clients on non-contentious matters, such as drafting and reviewing contracts to address potential dispute resolution and liability issues, helping clients manage risk and navigate potential disputes before formal proceedings arise.

He holds an LLB from the University of Sheffield and is recognised by Legal 500 UK, with clients describing him as "a superb litigator" with "impeccable judgement and excellent technical legal knowledge" who "brings a calm, strategic presence to every engagement."