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Vail Dispute Resolution Offices
7 Bell Yard
WC2A 2JR
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Vail Dispute Resolution > The Legal 500 Rankings
Dispute resolution > Public international law Tier 4
The ‘small but very efficient team’ at boutique firm Vail Dispute Resolution specialises in the gamut of investor-state and commercial arbitration work. Founding partner Tomas Vail represents both states and investors in investment treaty arbitration proceedings under ICSID, SCC and UNCITRAL rules. Vail, who also acts in commercial arbitration proceedings under LCIA and ICC rules, is notably experienced in complex energy and infrastructure disputes between investors and states and state-owned entities.Practice head(s):
Tomas Vail
Testimonials
‘Its knowledge of the law and procedural tricks is impeccable.’
‘It is a small but very efficient team that is capable of managing big projects.’
‘The firm is flexible and oriented to clients’ needs.’
‘Their professionalism and quality of work are beyond doubt.’
‘Tomas Vail is results oriented, and quick to grasp the nuances and needs of the client in parallel with managing the arbitration/litigation process and multiple parties.’
Key clients
Modus Energy (Netherlands)
Modus Group
Work highlights
- Representing Modus Energy (Netherlands) in its investment treaty dispute with the Ukraine, in relation to investments in the photovoltaic (solar) industry.
- Representing Lithuania’s Modus Group in its high-profile ICSID claim against Belarus, which concerns a project to build a luxury hotel next to the country’s main airport.
Dispute resolution > International arbitration Tier 7
‘Capable of performing at the highest level’, disputes boutique Vail Dispute Resolution represents both states and investors in investment treaty arbitration proceedings under the ICSID, SCC and UNCITRAL rules. It also acts in major commercial arbitration proceedings in the UK and abroad. The ‘very practical’ firm founder Tomas Vail is an expert in energy and infrastructure disputes involving Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Latin America.Practice head(s):
Tomas Vail
Testimonials
‘The team is very professional and capable of performing at the highest level.’
‘The firm has good connections with litigation funds and is suitable for clients who need help securing funding.’
‘Tomas Vail has a vast amount of experience.’
‘Clients benefit from Tomas Vail’s personal and attentive touch.’
‘Tomas Vail is very business oriented and efficient in his dealings. His work’s quality control is impressive, as are his quick reactions.’
‘Tomas Vail is always up to date with the newest developments.’
‘Vail Dispute Resolution is Tomas Vail. He’s the main reason one would engage this firm. He’s very practical and business minded.’
‘Tomas Vail has considerable insight into the CIS and is thus good at giving tactical advice in CIS cases’.
Key clients
Modus Energy (Netherlands)
Modus Group
Work highlights
- Representing Modus Energy (Netherlands) in its investment treaty dispute with Ukraine, regarding investments in the photovoltaic industry.
- Acting for Lithuania’s Modus Group in its high-profile ICSID claim against Belarus, which concerns a project to build a luxury hotel next to the country’s main airport.
Vail Dispute Resolution > Firm Profile
Vail Dispute Resolution (http://vail-dr.com) is an independent disputes practice based in London and led by Tomas Vail.
Vail Dispute Resolution presents a unique offering of arbitration expertise, top-quality practical experience and the significant efficiencies arising from an independent practice.
Tomas is recognised as a leading arbitration practitioner and has represented clients throughout the world, most frequently in Russia and the CIS, Eastern Europe and Africa, conducting disputes under the LCIA, SCC, ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL rules and related court litigation. He has particular experience of the petroleum, mining and renewables industries, advising on high-value disputes between energy companies and states/state-owned entities.
Tomas’ experience includes advocacy of multi-billion dollar disputes and negotiating settlements at the highest levels of government, on behalf of both states and investors. He also has experience of complex disputes in the construction, telecommunications, financial services, commodities, consumer goods and manufacturing sectors, including joint-venture and post-M&A disputes.
Tomas is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and is listed on the arbitrator databases of the LCIA, ICC, SCC and SIAC, among others. Tomas has been appointed as arbitrator in over a dozen disputes, including recently as Sole Arbitrator in an energy dispute involving a state-entity under the SCC Rules (English law).
Tomas obtained a Juris Doctor degree from the Washington College of Law, and completed his undergraduate studies in political science at Macalester College. As part of his legal education, Tomas completed graduate studies in international arbitration at Université Paris X – Nanterre. Tomas is a member of the New York Bar and is a solicitor of England and Wales. Tomas is fluent in Russian, French and English.
Main Contacts
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| Dispute Resolution | Tomas Vail | [email protected] | +447809512616 |
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