Public International Law
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Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle has a robust team of PIL and arbitration experts throughout its network. Clients benefit from the firm's global resources located in New York, Paris, London, Dubai and Milan. The law firm offers:
• Representation of sovereign states in international disputes.
• Experience acting as defence counsel in investor-state arbitrations concerning the oil and gas, mining, banking and telecoms sectors.
• Advice on 'pure' PIL matters, including sovereignty disputes, human rights issues, international trade and the Law of the Sea.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Curtis have the in-house expertise to deal with international investment arbitration matters and also have all relevant contacts in many jurisdictions for country-specific issues."
"Curtis stands out for the distinguished quality of its services. The capacity of the legal team as well as the treatment they provide to their clients is excellent."
"Their ability is exceptional."
"Curtis have the in-house expertise to deal with international investment arbitration matters and also have all relevant contacts in many jurisdictions for country-specific issues."
"Curtis stands out for the distinguished quality of its services. The capacity of the legal team as well as the treatment they provide to their clients is excellent."
"Their ability is exceptional."
Notable Practitioners
Public international law specialist Charles Buderi has cultivated a strong reputation for his exceptional expertise in advising on a wide range of public international law matters. As the head of Curtis's public international law group, Buderi possesses longstanding experience mainly representing sovereign states in investment treaty arbitrations and complex disputes involving human rights, international humanitarian law and treaty interpretation.
"Charles gives attention to details while directing and leading the whole case. He performs strongly in hearings and cross-examination. Charles has a rich knowledge in the field of arbitration and an excellent level of professionalism."
George Kahale is chair of the firm and head of its international arbitration practice. He is a distinguished practitioner who is often sought out by sovereign states in Latin America, Asia and Africa for his wealth of experience handling complex arbitrations.