International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration
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Chambers Review
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 the Federal Republic of Nigeria in two ICC arbitrations brought by the Nigerian energy company, Sunrise Power and Transmission Company.
Strengths
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"White & Case is very good and has deep knowledge in the area of arbitration."
"White & Case showed a real aptitude and appetite for deep diving into complicated, technical matters. They are very responsive."
"White & Case has a well-developed and experienced team in arbitration. The firm's quality of work is unquestionable. They are an outstanding team."
"White & Case are very good at identifying the strategic drivers of matters. They have very good nous in being tactical and have a good sense of the space."
"White & Case is very good and has deep knowledge in the area of arbitration."
"White & Case showed a real aptitude and appetite for deep diving into complicated, technical matters. They are very responsive."
"White & Case has a well-developed and experienced team in arbitration. The firm's quality of work is unquestionable. They are an outstanding team."
"White & Case are very good at identifying the strategic drivers of matters. They have very good nous in being tactical and have a good sense of the space."
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 very professional. Everything was very well done."
"Andrea was dedicated to our case and secured a favourable outcome."
"Andrea is a great lawyer. She knows her stuff and is calm and reasonable."
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 was outstanding. He is first class."
"Dipen is a great advocate and is a charming lawyer. He guided us and his team expertly to a successful outcome."
Aloke Ray KC is the head of White & Case's International Arbitration practice in London, having led it in Asia previously. He has broad ranging expertise but is noted for his expertise in construction arbitrations.
"Aloke Ray is extremely experienced and strategic in his approach. Aloke has been superb at all stages and he is always eager to go to the extra mile."
"We appreciate Aloke's knowledge and leadership for the case."
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