International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration - UK
What the team is known for
Volterra Fietta is a formidable boutique specialising in PIL and investor-state arbitrations. It regularly represents international corporations and sovereign states in oil and gas BIT disputes. The firm also provides advice on treaty interpretation and state responsibility.
Strengths
“Volterra Fietta have a very strong team and a clear understanding of sovereign entities and international organisations.”
“The service level is excellent and responses are immediate.”
“They are great strategists and are very detail-oriented.”
Work highlights
Volterra Fietta represented KN-Holding and Severgroup in an ad hoc arbitration against France, in connection with the termination of a gold mining project in French Guiana.
Notable practitioners
Robert Volterra is a formidable arbitration specialist with long-standing expertise in investor-state arbitration. He attracts an impressive international client base with a broad caseload of complex investment treaty claims, and is experienced in acting as both counsel and arbitrator. "Robert shows extraordinary dedication to his clients in his service. His experience and legal knowledge result in a high level of sophistication."
