International Arbitration: The Elite
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King & Spalding's premier arbitration practice demonstrates outstanding credentials in high-stakes investment treaty and commercial arbitral matters. It offers an extensive nationwide platform bolstered by broad global capabilities, with considerable strengths in Latin American, East Asian and European matters. The firm's signature expertise in energy industry disputes is complemented by notable experience in other areas, such as construction and pharmaceuticals.
While King & Spalding is recognised for its global arbitration capabilities, it is consistently singled out for its strength in Latin America. The team is regularly appointed to serve as counsel and arbitrator in commercial claims arising from a range of industries, as well as investment treaty disputes. Henry Burnett and Roberto Aguirre Luzi are two of the firm's leading practitioners in this space, alongside others such as Érica Franzetti.
Work Highlights
- King & Spalding represented the Republic of Turkey in a USD1 billion ICSID claim brought by Alamos Gold Holdings concerning its gold mining interests.
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"King & Spalding have a bench strength that is huge and covers everything, we never worry about capacity."
"It's one of the top firms in the world and the team is extremely outstanding. I was pleasantly shocked at how good the team is, they made us feel at ease and we are very happy with their work."
"King & Spalding have a bench strength that is huge and covers everything, we never worry about capacity."
"It's one of the top firms in the world and the team is extremely outstanding. I was pleasantly shocked at how good the team is, they made us feel at ease and we are very happy with their work."
Notable Practitioners
Doak Bishop is held in high esteem for his expert handling of commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. He is particularly regarded for his prowess in disputes concerning the construction, energy and oil and gas sectors as both advocate and arbitrator.
"Doak is outstanding."
Edward Kehoe has notable expertise in high-value commercial and investment treaty arbitrations concerning the energy sector, acting for an impressively high-profile client base.
Samaa Haridi is regularly called upon to advise clients on complex investment treaty and commercial arbitrations.
"She's really outstanding. She's very effective and very professional, yet friendly. She's really one of a kind."
"She really has a vast breadth of experience both in commercial arbitration and investment treaty arbitration. She is a fluent French, English and Arabic speaker and she has really high emotional intelligence, which enables her to have high culture sensitivity, and that enables that she brings high intellect in everything."
Craig Miles has particular expertise in disputes concerning Latin America and is also adept at advising on matters involving the oil and mining sectors.
"He's incredibly articulate and super smart."
Henry Burnett is particularly well regarded for his expertise in disputes involving Latin America. He is experienced in both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.
"He's thorough and responsive and has a very strong familiarity with the Latin American market."
Érica Franzetti is highlighted for her expertise in international arbitrations involving Latin America. Her practice includes both commercial and investor-state disputes.
"I think really highly of her, she's fabulous. She comes across as very intelligent and capable, and she's always really professional and personable."
Roberto Aguirre Luzi is based in the firm's Houston office, and stands out for his longstanding experience in arbitral disputes arising from Latin America. His fluency in Spanish and extensive cross-border dispute resolution practice ensure he remains a popular choice for a broad client base.
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