International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 2
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White & Case has a well-established international arbitration group with significant expertise in disputes arising from large-scale infrastructure projects around the world. The firm has substantial expertise in arbitrations arising in Eastern Europe, particularly within the energy, insurance and financial services sectors. It handles arbitrations across a number of institutions, including the LCIA, the ICC, SIAC, ICSID and UNCITRAL, and in ad hoc proceedings. The team is experienced in handling every aspect of the process, including advocacy. The practice is particularly recognised in the market for its expertise in construction arbitration, while also being increasingly active in investment treaty claims.
Work Highlights
- White & Case represented Grupo Unidos por el Canal and its shareholders WeBuild, Sacyr and Jan De Nul in a dispute with the Panama Canal Authority relating to the USD5.5 billion Panama Canal expansion project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
“The depth of knowledge at partner level is impressive. They provide targeted guidance to the associates as they proceed with the detailed analysis. Their writing skills are also outstanding; they take the complex and break it down into manageable pieces.”
“The team are well prepared and can handle complex and sophisticated matters for big companies.”
“They provided timely, rapid and thorough correspondence throughout the process. I would rate them very highly.”
“The White & Case team are adept at handling complex and sophisticated matters.”
“The depth of knowledge at partner level is impressive. They provide targeted guidance to the associates as they proceed with the detailed analysis. Their writing skills are also outstanding; they take the complex and break it down into manageable pieces.”
“The team are well prepared and can handle complex and sophisticated matters for big companies.”
“They provided timely, rapid and thorough correspondence throughout the process. I would rate them very highly.”
“The White & Case team are adept at handling complex and sophisticated matters.”
Notable Practitioners
Andrea Menaker brings substantial cross-border experience to her London arbitration practice. She handles a steady stream of high-value investment treaty claims on behalf of clients across a range of industries, including financial services entities and utilities.
“Andrea is a brilliant lawyer. She has quite an impressive presence, knows the law very well and is very articulate.”
“She's a very effective advocate in investment treaty arbitrations, particularly for high-value claims.”
“Andrea has an excellent grasp of the issues and the law, and is more than willing to discuss these issues with the client.”
Dipen Sabharwal KC heads White & Case’s London office and has served as head of the firm’s EMEA disputes practice. He has a broad arbitration practice, often acting for clients in the energy and manufacturing spaces.
“Dipen is so quick, commercial, across the details and incredibly bright. He sees things that other people don't see.”
“Dipen is an excellent professional with deep knowledge in commercial matters.”
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