International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration
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Linklaters represents sovereign states and multinational corporations in commercial and investment treaty international arbitration. The firm's areas of expertise include matters in the energy, telecommunications and banking industries. It is noted for its impressive in-house advocacy capabilities. The team regularly acts on disputes conducted under the auspices of institutions such as the ICC, the LCIA and HKIAC, and also offers expertise in BIT claims and disputes brought under the Energy Charter Treaty.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters represented BP in an UNCITRAL arbitration seated in New Delhi against the Government of India.
Strengths
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"Linklaters were great professionals and provided advice that was commercially sensible."
"Linklaters is a powerhouse. They have an all-rounded team with lawyers who have deep knowledge on the area of law in question."
"Linklaters has real expertise at multiple levels. They have deep bench strength and experience. They have strong in-house advocacy and real expertise."
"Linklaters is to grasp essence of complex commercial issues.They are extremely strong."
"Linklaters has broad and deep expertise, and the team is responsive."
"Linklaters were great professionals and provided advice that was commercially sensible."
"Linklaters is a powerhouse. They have an all-rounded team with lawyers who have deep knowledge on the area of law in question."
"Linklaters has real expertise at multiple levels. They have deep bench strength and experience. They have strong in-house advocacy and real expertise."
"Linklaters is to grasp essence of complex commercial issues.They are extremely strong."
"Linklaters has broad and deep expertise, and the team is responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Matthew Weiniger KC is the global chair of the firm's international arbitration practice. He has an acclaimed arbitration practice with impressive multi-jurisdictional expertise, acting for clients across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. He is well versed in high-value commercial and investor-state claims, with expertise across the banking, energy and gaming sectors.
"Matthew is super. He has a very good knowledge of the practicalities and the legal theory."
"Matthew is an accessible and engaging expert on investor state arbitration and offers clear leadership of Linklaters' practice."
"One of Matthew's strengths is that he can look at multiple issues in their totality and give advice in a simple way."
Ben Carroll specialises in international commercial arbitration, with a particular focus on energy and commodities related disputes. He has experience in a wide range of commercial disputes, including joint ventures, long-term supply agreements and construction projects.
"Ben is a fantastic team lead. He is always switched on."
"Ben is an excellent advocate."
"Ben is an excellent advocate."