International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 4
Chambers Review
Baker Botts is well respected for its strong bench of bilingual and dual-qualified arbitration practitioners. The firm is active across a range of jurisdictions, including those in Europe, the CIS, Latin America and the Middle East. It is experienced in ad hoc and institutional arbitrations, including those under ICC, AAA and LCIA rules, with particular expertise in the construction, energy, natural resources and telecoms sectors. The team also acts for both states and corporations in investment treaty disputes. It is well versed in disputes brought under the Energy Charter Treaty.
Work Highlights
- Baker Botts represented PSJC Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) in a claim against the Government of Turkmenistan.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
“Baker Botts has the experience, knowledge and skills required to provide exceptional legal services. It takes a considerable amount of expertise and resources to take on complex legal matters, and the team handles them with confidence and efficiency.”
“Baker Botts truly provided 24/7 service, with assistance often requested on a late weekend hour. Their product was always provided in time and on topic. The partners are very much involved in each matter and make sure every product delivered is of the highest quality.”
“The team provide comprehensive advice and are excellent at breaking down complicated matters for ease of understanding for all stakeholders in our business.”
“They have never failed to impress, both with their analytical insights and their arbitration strategies.”
“Baker Botts has the experience, knowledge and skills required to provide exceptional legal services. It takes a considerable amount of expertise and resources to take on complex legal matters, and the team handles them with confidence and efficiency.”
“Baker Botts truly provided 24/7 service, with assistance often requested on a late weekend hour. Their product was always provided in time and on topic. The partners are very much involved in each matter and make sure every product delivered is of the highest quality.”
“The team provide comprehensive advice and are excellent at breaking down complicated matters for ease of understanding for all stakeholders in our business.”
“They have never failed to impress, both with their analytical insights and their arbitration strategies.”
Notable Practitioners
Alejandro Escobar is an esteemed arbitration practitioner with strong credentials in commercial and investment treaty disputes. He acts for clients in the energy, telecoms and engineering sectors as both counsel and arbitrator across various jurisdictions.
“Alejandro Escobar is an exceptional lawyer in the area of international arbitration, and his professionalism is reflected in the positive results he obtains.”
“Alex has an exceptionally in-depth knowledge of investment arbitration matters.”
“Alejandro is a top-notch practitioner. He is very smart and practical, as well as being very calm and pleasant to work with.”
“Alejandro is incredibly insightful and cerebral in his approach."
Johannes Koepp is an experienced arbitration expert who brings strong international credentials to his practice. His client base spans the Middle East and Europe, and includes notable energy sector representatives. He acts as both counsel and arbitrator.
“Johannes is an excellent lawyer who provides commercially relevant and timely disputes advice.”
“Johannes is extremely bright, thoughtful and a great team player. His absolute mastery of the case was an inspiration to his team members.”
“Johannes is an excellent lawyer with exceptional technical skills and knowledge of the energy sector. He is a very hands-on partner, and his work product and advice are always thorough and on point.”