International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
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 the Republic of Peru in a commercial arbitration under ICSID rules. The case was brought by COVINCA and concerns a concession contract to build a portion of the Pan–American Highway in the south of Peru.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has demonstrated a high level of motivation and exemplary organisation. They provide useful, practical and expansive responses to queries"
"I can always count on Baker Botts to reply to my questions in a timely fashion, it makes working with them incredibly seamless."
"Baker Botts managed the case complexities extremely well. The quality and experience was exceptional, particularly the leadership. They have a high level of service and swift turnaround of replies."
"Baker Botts are able to deliver truly excellent advice under very tight time-lines."
"The team has demonstrated a high level of motivation and exemplary organisation. They provide useful, practical and expansive responses to queries"
"I can always count on Baker Botts to reply to my questions in a timely fashion, it makes working with them incredibly seamless."
"Baker Botts managed the case complexities extremely well. The quality and experience was exceptional, particularly the leadership. They have a high level of service and swift turnaround of replies."
"Baker Botts are able to deliver truly excellent advice under very tight time-lines."
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 is very cerebral and attentive to detail, he is very creative in terms of problem-solving."
"Alejandro is experienced and has great expertise."
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 has lots of experience and very strong forensic skills."
"Johannes is an excellent arbitration lawyer. He guided us in setting out and implementing a successful strategy that ultimately led to the desired outcome."
"He is extremely diligent and always determined."
"Johannes Koepp is a very sharp mind and strategist. He is simply excellent."