International Arbitration: The Elite

DLA Piper's team has a strong pedigree in both investment treaty and commercial disputes, leveraging the firm's impressive global platform to offer significant jurisdictional and cultural expertise in global disputes. The group is known for its expertise across a number of industries, including financial services, construction, energy and technology.

"The team are extremely knowledgeable about arbitration and procedural matters, and also on commercial and contractual issues."

"They're extremely competent, professional and have a dedicated, knowledgeable team in all aspects encompassing both the complex legal matters as well as technical and financial issues pertaining to the arbitration."

"It's a large and knowledgeable team, which anticipated all the key points of the case, be it a strong point or a weakness, and how to counter it."

"The DLA team left no stone unturned if they believed it would help the client. They were always quick to respond by either phone or email; they listened to concerns and incorporated client suggestions."

"The whole team is world class and the client experience is absolutely outstanding. It feels like the client team and the legal team are joined at the hip. The matter is extremely complex, with some major language challenges, and they have been very much up to the task."

DLA Piper successfully defended the Republic of Lithuania in treaty claims brought by a Russian fund, concerning the nationalization of Bankas Snoras.

Kate Brown de Vejar has significant experience in appearing in both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. She is active in a range of sectors, including construction, energy and financial services. "She is at the top of her game and showed it during the tribunal proceedings. Her understanding of client needs and issues, her sense of teamwork and leadership, and her grasp of the industry, company, and case overall was outstanding. I believe that almost every word she utters is well thought-out and calculated to best represent her client's needs." "Kate's performance is simply amazing. One on the best lawyers I have seen in action, who is able to think on her feet and deliver with great advocacy skills."

Kiera Gans is experienced in acting on behalf of a range of parties involved in both commercial and international arbitrations. She is adept at handling arbitrations under various rules. "Kiera Gans was incredible in her focus on the client, their needs, and how to bring the case forward in a way that was most advantageous. Her communication ability and overall sense of empathy really made teamwork easy and enjoyable."