Tim Foden is co-head of the international arbitration group at Boies Schiller. His practice focuses on international arbitration and special situations in the mining sector.
A U.S. litigator by background, Foden moved to London to work for a Magic Circle law firm where he managed the first investment arbitration claims against Spain under the ECT. In the past decade, his practice has focused primarily on disputes in mining including investment claims against States, underground construction disputes, offtake disputes, and joint venture disputes concerning mining and mineral processing facilities. He also helps mining companies solve problems in developing jurisdictions with illegal mining and disputes with local contractors.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Litigators | 2025 | International Arbitration & Litigation |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Global Plaintiff Lawyers | 2025 | International Financial Claims |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Litigators | 2024 | International Arbitration & Litigation |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Global Plaintiff Lawyers | 2024 | International Financial Claims |
| Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Litigators | 2023 | International Arbitration & Litigation |
| The Lawdragon Global Litigation 500 | 2021 | International Arbitration & Litigation |
Foden has acted in proceedings under all major arbitral rules and he has also handled the enforcement of commercial and ICSID arbitration awards in the courts of the United States, England, and Belize.
Foden began his legal career working as a Staff Attorney for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to joining the firm, he was the Managing Partner of the London office of a boutique arbitration firm.