Atty. Deborah Ruff

Atty. Deborah Ruff

Deborah Ruff leads Pillsbury’s Arbitration - U.S. & International practice. She has extensive experience in multi-jurisdiction disputes, with a focus on high-value and complex international arbitration in the energy, infrastructure and construction, telecommunications and financial sectors.

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About Deborah Ruff at a glance

Deborah Ruff is a adr and international attorney, practicing at Pillsbury. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration (2025). Serands clients in London and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Deborah Ruff leads Pillsbury’s Arbitration - U.S. & International practice
  • She has extensive experience in multi-jurisdiction disputes, with a focus on high-value and complex international arbitration in the energy, infrastructure and construction, telecommunications and financial sectors
  • Deborah conducts international arbitration disputes often over JOAs, the construction of and off-take from refineries and petrochemical plants, as well as rig, energy trading and transport, and coal and nuclear power plant disputes
  • She also regularly represents clients in other infrastructure, shareholder and financial disputes
  • Deborah conducts arbitrations under the rules of all of the major institutions and rules including the LCIA, the ICC, DIAC, the Swiss, Stockholm, Hong Kong and UNCITRAL Rules
  • She has also represented both investors and states in BIT and ICSID cases

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah Ruff's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deborah Ruff handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

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International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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Where is Deborah Ruff's law office located?
Deborah Ruff's law practice is located in London. The firm is Pillsbury. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah Ruff handle?
Deborah Ruff focuses on adr, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has Deborah Ruff received?
Deborah Ruff's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration.

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Awards

Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration
- 2025

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