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The breadth and depth of our experience is unparalleled, and we have acted for and advised over 40 sovereign states and international organisations on the complex and far-reaching effects of public international law for decades. Our team advise on many areas of international law, including issues of sovereign immunity, investment disputes, for and against governments on expropriation, fair and equitable treatment standard, discrimination and denial of justice claims, many of which are high-profile and/or politically-sensitive cases. Our team also have experience in high level negotiations, treaty drafting and law-making.
Our renowned practice includes specialists in dispute resolution, regulatory and compliance, anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, trade and sanctions.
Acted for a regional infrastructure development authority in three international arbitrations concerning national roads projects in East Africa. Successfully obtained favourable awards in disputes with Indian and Egyptian contractors.
Acted for a South American conglomerates’ subsidiary and its international counterpart in their claim against a trading entity, concerning a cross-border dispute and claims against the government of a Latin American country.
Acting in a number of arbitrations relating to defence contracts and relating to ministries of defences of European countries.
Acting for a European government in an arbitration brought by a group of investors concerning the termination of a healthcare concession. The dispute involves numerous aspects of international law and EU law considerations.
Advised a company in the oil and gas industry on sanctions regimes in various jurisdictions worldwide, including providing guidance on a significant bid for emergency repair and maintenance services for a gas pipeline from Russia to Turkey.
Advised a government defence entity, an institute of social studies and law, and a national military organisation lawfare, on reparations, enforcement of judgments, and asset tracing. This work was all undertaken pro bono.
Defending the enforcement against sovereign assets, representing a Middle Eastern state
Involved in various law reform projects within major international organisations, including the Energy Charter Treaty, ICSID and UNCITRAL and advising on national implementations
Represented a Brazilian contractor and its UK entity in two arbitration claims against a West African government in relation to its infrastructure projects.
Successfully represented a Middle Eastern country in an arbitration against a petroleum company regarding the termination of a Production Sharing Agreement in an oil and gas project.
Acted for a regional infrastructure development authority in three international arbitrations concerning national roads projects in East Africa. Successfully obtained favourable awards in disputes with Indian and Egyptian contractors.
Acted for a South American conglomerates’ subsidiary and its international counterpart in their claim against a trading entity, concerning a cross-border dispute and claims against the government of a Latin American country.
Represented a Brazilian contractor and its UK entity in two arbitration claims against a West African government in relation to its infrastructure projects.
Defending the enforcement against sovereign assets, representing a Middle Eastern state
Successfully represented a Middle Eastern country in an arbitration against a petroleum company regarding the termination of a Production Sharing Agreement in an oil and gas project.
Involved in various law reform projects within major international organisations, including the Energy Charter Treaty, ICSID and UNCITRAL and advising on national implementations
Acting in a number of arbitrations relating to defence contracts and relating to ministries of defences of European countries.
Advised a company in the oil and gas industry on sanctions regimes in various jurisdictions worldwide, including providing guidance on a significant bid for emergency repair and maintenance services for a gas pipeline from Russia to Turkey.
Advised a government defence entity, an institute of social studies and law, and a national military organisation lawfare, on reparations, enforcement of judgments, and asset tracing. This work was all undertaken pro bono.
Acting for a European government in an arbitration brought by a group of investors concerning the termination of a healthcare concession. The dispute involves numerous aspects of international law and EU law considerations.
Helping you keep up to date with the latest sanctions developments that may affect your business.
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