Investment Treaty Arbitration

We represent foreign investors and sovereign states in complex, high-value investment arbitrations. 

We provide legal solutions tailored to the specific needs of our clients: 

• Representing investors: We assist with treaty planning and investment structuring, helping clients to select the most favourable jurisdictions and treaties before an investment is made, thereby ensuring maximum legal protection. 

• Representing states: We provide a strategic defence against high-value treaty claims and advise on state responsibility and treaty interpretation. 

• Enforcement and sovereign immunity: We navigate the complex process of enforcing awards and manage the intricate issues of state immunity, ensuring that a win on paper becomes a win in practice. 

Our team has extensive experience of conducting arbitrations under all major procedural rules: 

• ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes) 

• UNCITRAL (United Nations Commission on International Trade Law) 

• SCC (Stockholm Chamber of Commerce) 

Depending on your requirements, we can act as: 

• Lead Counsel: Taking full command of the case strategy, team coordination and advocacy. 

• Co-counsel or local counsel: We collaborate with international law firms to provide regional expertise and integrated cross-border representation. 

• Expert Witnesses: Preparing expert reports and legal opinions on complex procedural issues. 

We recognise that high-stakes disputes require a multidisciplinary approach. To ensure the best results, we frequently collaborate with: 

• International law firms: We work with leading international law firms to ensure your case is in safe hands. 

• Specialised experts: We maintain close relationships with forensic and valuation experts, private investigators and third-party funders.