International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration
Global Guide 2024 : UK
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Provided by Fietta LLP
Fietta lawyers have acted as counsel on some of the largest and most important PIL disputes of the past two decades, including a number of State-to-State arbitrations. They have also won a number of substantial or significant victories in investment arbitration cases over recent years, for both investor and State clients.
Chambers Review
Fietta is a boutique firm specialising in investment arbitrations and PIL. It demonstrates expertise in advising both investors and sovereign states on investor-state disputes, especially those governed by investment treaties. The firm is highly adept at acting in ICSID and UNCITRAL proceedings, and houses team members with significant governmental experience.
Work Highlights
- Fietta successfully represented the Republic of Croatia in an ad hoc arbitration brought by a Canadian investor under the Canada-Croatia BIT.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
“The Fietta team are exceptional, with deep expertise in complex issues.”
“They're a skilled team who provide timely and clear advice.”
“Fietta provide a rapid response to issues when they arise.”
“The team have a very strong knowledge of investor-state arbitration.”
“The Fietta team are exceptional, with deep expertise in complex issues.”
“They're a skilled team who provide timely and clear advice.”
“Fietta provide a rapid response to issues when they arise.”
“The team have a very strong knowledge of investor-state arbitration.”
Notable Practitioners
Stephen Fietta KC is a recognised authority in investment treaty arbitration and broader PIL concerns. He acts for an extensive roster of clients, including major corporations and individuals, in BIT claims and other disputes involving sovereign states.
“He gives clear and comprehensive advice based on his significant experience.”
“Stephen's strategic acumen is second to none.”
“The quality level of his work is really some of the best I have seen in the industry. He is very diligent and easy to work with.”