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Provided by Charles Claypoole
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Charles Claypoole, a leading arbitration and international trade law practitioner, advises governments and investors on public international law, with a particular focus on investment treaty arbitration and trade sanctions. A seasoned advocate with an impressive track record, he draws on more than two decades of experience representing clients before a range of international courts and tribunals.
Charles advises clients on a full spectrum of public international law, international trade, and dispute resolution issues. He regularly helps clients navigate disputes related to:
- Investment treaty arbitrations under bilateral and multilateral investment treaties including the Energy Charter Treaty
- International commercial arbitration
- Free trade agreements
- State immunity issues
- International humanitarian and human rights law
- International law on territorial and maritime boundaries, including the Law of the Sea
- International trade sanctions and export control laws
An experienced advocate, Charles has successfully represented clients before the International Court of Justice, the Iran-United States Claims Tribunal, ICSID, ICC, LCIA, and UNCITRAL arbitral tribunals.
Charles regularly publishes and speaks about international law, arbitration, as well as trade and finance sanctions. He has lectured on international boundary law at King’s College London since 2003.
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Charles Claypoole is considered an authority on the full range of PIL issues. He has a strong track record of representing sovereign states in investment treaty disputes, including claims brought under BITs, with further expertise in sanctions and WTO law.
Charles Claypoole has a notable sanctions practice that sees him assisting clients with navigating UK, EU and US sanctions.
Charles Claypoole undertakes extensive work in investor-state arbitration, playing a leading role in handling BIT and ECT claims. His practice often involves cases with complex and novel issues of foreign law.
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"Charles Claypoole is renowned for his exceptional client service, characterised by responsiveness, empathy, and a deep commitment to understanding and meeting his clients' needs."
"Charles is one of the best in this area. He knows the field extremely well and has good judgement."
"Charles has genuine, in-depth knowledge of international law yet is very practically-minded."
"Charles is really a professional for any complex and sophisticated UK/EU sanctions matter. He is clear and authoritative."
"Charles is an expert in the law, but what makes him such a brilliant lawyer is that he is provides us with pragmatic advice that we can apply to our operations."
"Charles has an encyclopedic understanding of sanction regimes and has experience from managing numerous sanctions-related cases."
"Charles knows the field extremely well. He has in-depth knowledge and good judgment. He did an excellent job."
"Charles has extremely good expertise in investment treaty case law."
"Charles is very nice to work with."
"Charles Claypoole is renowned for his exceptional client service, characterised by responsiveness, empathy, and a deep commitment to understanding and meeting his clients' needs."
"Charles is one of the best in this area. He knows the field extremely well and has good judgement."
"Charles has genuine, in-depth knowledge of international law yet is very practically-minded."
"Charles is really a professional for any complex and sophisticated UK/EU sanctions matter. He is clear and authoritative."
"Charles is an expert in the law, but what makes him such a brilliant lawyer is that he is provides us with pragmatic advice that we can apply to our operations."
"Charles has an encyclopedic understanding of sanction regimes and has experience from managing numerous sanctions-related cases."
"Charles knows the field extremely well. He has in-depth knowledge and good judgment. He did an excellent job."
"Charles has extremely good expertise in investment treaty case law."
"Charles is very nice to work with."
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