Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide
What the team is known for
Latham & Watkins enjoys a strong standing in the arbitration world. The law firm leads major global arbitrations through key teams in London, Germany and France. The firm represents corporations and states in investor-state arbitration brought pursuant to BITs and the ECT. Latham & Watkins convinces with its handling of a broad range of commercial and investment arbitrations across various sectors, including finance, energy and mining. The firm complements its excellent offering with its strength in annulment proceedings across courts in Europe and beyond.
Strengths
“Latham & Watkins are extremely good at technically analysing the law and applying to the facts of the case. They come up with practical solutions.”
“The team possess an unparalleled depth in their analysis.”
“They are extremely professional and efficient, with the highest levels of expertise in the field.”
Notable practitioners
Widely considered one of the top experts in Latin America-related arbitrations, Fernando Mantilla-Serrano also boasts a strong European practice. He acts for prominent corporates from the technology and healthcare sectors as well as sovereign states on commercial and investor-state disputes. "Fernando is an excellent lawyer. He is well prepared, very articulate and efficient in cross examinations." "With a vast experience he has been at the top of the international arbitration practice in the region for many years. He is everything that can be expected from a senior partner at a top law firm."
Operating from London, Sophie Lamb KC regularly acts for UK investors on high-value ICSID arbitrations against European states and has experience in Swiss-seated commercial disputes. “Sophie does an extraordinary job.” “You know you are against someone serious when you're against her.” “She is very impressive.”
Charles Claypoole remains a sought-after counsel for his investor-treaty expertise, whereby he often acts for European-based investors as well as Central European governments on complex ECT and BIT claims. “Charles is good on strategy, details and is by the client's side. He's a really good partner.” “He carries out pleadings and cross-examinations very well." "Charles knows arbitration like the back of his hand."
