International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 3
Chambers Review
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom has a renowned international arbitration practice with significant experience representing clients in the energy, telecommunications, media and natural resources sectors, as well as handling matters for financial service clients. The firm handles arbitral proceedings under a range of institutional rules, such as those of the LCIA, ICSID and UNCITRAL. It is also adept at representing sovereign states and investors in investment treaty cases arising out of the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Europe.
Work Highlights
- Skadden represented Emaar Properties in a London-seated, Indian law-governed ICC arbitration against an Indian property developer.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
“The Skadden team are technically sound and sharp, which gives clients confidence in their ability to navigate complex disputes. The analytical persuasiveness of their arguments outshines that of their opponents.”
“The firm provides impeccable service and extreme attention to detail at the partner level, which they couple with in-depth knowledge and expertise.”
“The team is very detail-oriented, practical and able to complete complex projects under challenging deadlines.”
“The Skadden team are technically sound and sharp, which gives clients confidence in their ability to navigate complex disputes. The analytical persuasiveness of their arguments outshines that of their opponents.”
“The firm provides impeccable service and extreme attention to detail at the partner level, which they couple with in-depth knowledge and expertise.”
“The team is very detail-oriented, practical and able to complete complex projects under challenging deadlines.”
Notable Practitioners
Kate Davies KC is head of Skadden’s European international litigation and arbitration group. She acts in significant disputes in the oil and gas, telecoms and engineering sectors. She is highly adept at proceedings held under LCIA, ICC and ICSID rules, and often deals with complex questions of foreign law.
“She is really good and is a very effective advocate.”
“I have always admired her work.”
“She is genuinely a very good advocate.”
Daniel Gal KC is particularly noted for his work in the telecoms sector, handling high-value arbitrations under LCIA rules. He also has notable experience handling BIT disputes.
“Daniel is an excellent, commercially aware practitioner who offers a highly responsive service.”
“He is an excellent lawyer who's very responsive and has a keen eye for detail. He leaves no stone unturned.”
“Daniel is wise, practical, inventive and solutions-oriented.”