Westley is a dispute resolution lawyer with substantial experience advising clients on their business-critical disputes. He has represented clients from a wide range of industries – including technology, life sciences, manufacturing, commodities and financial services – in high-value proceedings before the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court in the UK, as well as in arbitrations under various institutional rules.

He also regularly provides clients with early strategic advice with a view to avoiding formal proceedings altogether. The majority of Westley’s work has an international dimension and he regularly advises clients on the associated jurisdictional and conflicts issues.

Westley trained and practised at a magic circle firm and was seconded during his training contract to a leading German law firm. Westley speaks German fluently.