King & Spalding LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

King & Spalding LLP
125 OLD BROAD STREET
LONDON
EC2N 1AR
England

Dispute resolution > International arbitration Tier 2

The track record for ‘leading international arbitration firmKing & Spalding LLP includes hundreds of arbitrations, administered by all the major international arbitration institutions (ICC, LCIA, ICSID, UNCITRAL, SIAC, HKIAC and SCC), as well as more specialised institutional arbitration forums, such as the Court of Arbitration for Sport and ad hoc arbitrations. The London team comprises no less than four silks, namely: Thomas Sprange KC, who works with clients from the energy, mining, projects, construction, telecoms, technology and financial services sectors (among others); John Savage KC, who is ‘among the best globally of his generation of arbitration practitioners‘; public international law expert Ben Emmerson KC; and Ruth Byrne KC, a 2022-appointed silk. The department also features international arbitration and trade expert Sajid AhmedEgishe Dzhazoyan, who has an ‘exceptional strategic approach‘; and energy, natural resources and financial services disputes specialist Giorgio Mandelli. Simon Maynard is an experienced senior associate.

Practice head(s):

Thomas Sprange KC; John Savage KC

Other key lawyers:

Ben Emmerson KC; Ruth Byrne KC; Sajid Ahmed; Egishe Dzhazoyan; Giorgio Mandelli; Sarah Walker; Shareena Edmonds; Vincent Rowan; Andrea Stauber; Simon Maynard

Testimonials

King and Spalding is a leading international arbitration firm. Its industry expertise and tactical acumen are second to none. It also maintains one of the best enforcement practices.

‘Thomas Sprange KC is sharp as a tack in his understanding of the key issues, and articulate and succinct in expressing them – very impressive.

Thomas Sprange KC is a good strategic thinker, and leads a very busy practice which straddles both High Court litigation and international arbitration matters.

‘Thomas Sprange KC – impressive at hearing and examining experts/witness. He is really able to command authority, even in front of the most seasoned and authoritative experts.

Ruth Byrne is someone clients want to have in control of a case.

‘Ruth Byrne grasps the important stuff, and has a great collaborative work style – infinitely patient.’

‘John Savage KC is a master strategist, a terrific advocate, and truly among the best globally of his generation of arbitration practitioners.

‘Egishe Dzhazoyan is very professional and hands on – exceptional strategic approach.’

Key clients

Adriatic Properties

Baker Hughes

Chevron

Diamond Offshore Drilling

Diamond Offshore

Electrum

GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy

Gerald Mining

Government of Turkey

GE Power

InterGlobe Enterprises Private

IREO

OMV Upstream International

Naturgy Energy Group

Mitsubishi

Mitsui

Pakistan LNG

Reliance Industries

SL Mining

Shell Philippines Exploration

Société des Parcs d’Alger

Rockhopper Group

The Mongolian Government

Taleveras Petroleum Trading DMCC

The Stati family, Ascom Group

Terra Raf Trans Trading

The Dow Chemical Company

Yara Pilbara Nitrates Pty

Vedanta

Cairn Energy Hydrocarbons

Valeri Mejlumyan

Western Union

Ukraine

Work highlights

  • Secured a complete victory for Turkey when the tribunal unanimously declined jurisdiction over a media sector investment-related claim, and ordered Cascade to bear all the costs of the arbitration and half of Turkey’s legal fees and expenses.
  • Acting for Reliance in a New Delhi-seated arbitration under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, which relates to a production- sharing contract with the Indian Government.
  • Representing Obrascón Huarte Lain in a major ICSID construction arbitration against Kuwait under the Spain/Kuwait and Italy/ Kuwait BITs.

Crime, fraud and licensing > Fraud: civil Tier 3

King & Spalding LLP has notable expertise in representing multi-nationals, states and high-net-worth individuals on both the claimant and defendant side in fraud trials, injunctions, freezing orders and asset recovery matters. It is well-positioned to advise on cross-border matters and in particular matters taking place in the energy and mining sectors. The team fields several Queens Counsel, among them practice co-head Thomas Sprange KC and Ruth Byrne KC. Fellow group head Sarah Walker is well versed in the financial sector.

Practice head(s):

Thomas Sprange KC; Sarah Walker

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

Government of Mongolia

IREO Funds

Deutsche Bank

Unidentified Syrian claimants

Libyan Investment Authority

Work highlights

  • Represented Deutsche Bank in a claim issued by 1MDB in the UK High Court that relates to the high-profile frauds and misappropriations suffered by 1MDB, a defunct former Malaysian state-owned fund, at the hands of various third parties.
  • Acting for the Mongolian Government in relation to an LCIA arbitration regarding one of Mongolia’s most strategic and valuable mining assets, the Oyu Tolgoi mine in connection with a contractual stabilization claim.
  • Acting in a civil claim brought by the victims of terrorist attacks by the Al-Qaeda affiliated Al Nusra Front in Syria.

Projects, energy and natural resources > Oil and gas Tier 3

King & Spalding LLP is ‘highly responsive and showcases exceptional industry knowledge’. The London team sits as part of a wider global team which caters to large multinational clients on a range of transactional and disputes work. In April 2022, Richard Nelson and Kelly Malone relocated from the Singapore office and Nina Howell joined from Bracewell (UK) LLP. Nelson and Howell now head the team, with Nelson recommended for upstream, midstream and LNG matters, and Howell advising on a range of energy-related corporate transactions internationally. Martin Hunt is recommended for M&A, and joint ventures, and is qualified in England and Wales, New York and Texas, and Nikhil Markanday is recommended for corporate, finance and investments work.

Practice head(s):

Richard Nelson; Nina Howell

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The team is highly responsive and showcases exceptional industry knowledge’ .

‘Responsive and experienced’.

‘Working with King and Spalding was one of the best experiences for our company’.

‘The firm handled a complex cross-border transaction with great professionalism’.

‘The lawyers are very competent, knowledgeable and experienced in the law’.

‘The team is very responsive and meets tight deadlines’.

‘Markanday Nikhil is an exceptional lawyer. He is approachable, has very strong knowledge and experience in finance and banking’.

‘Martin Hunt is an excellent lawyer. He has very broad experience in corporate matters with very quick turn around times’.

Key clients

Baker Hughes

Borealis

ConocoPhillips

Chevron

Diamond Offshore Drilling Limited and Diamond Offshore Limited

EDF

European Investment Bank

Electrum

Future Earth, Inc.

GE Power

LNG Canada

OMV and OMV Petrom

Mubadala

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation

Naturgy Energy Group SA

Pakistan LNG Limited

Reliance Industries

Republic of Turkey

SigmaBleyzer Investment Group LLC

Sierra Oil & Gas

Shell

Seplat Petroleum

Scatec Solar

Sequa Petroleum

Union Fenosa Gas

Transocean

Total (successor of Anadarko Petroleum Company)

Vedanta Limited and Cairn Energy Hydrocarbons Limited

The Dow Chemical Company

Taleveras Petroleum Trading DMCC

Work highlights

  • Advising the owner and operator in relation to the development, ownership and use of the proposed first LNG import terminal in Germany to be located at Brunsbuttel.
  • Representing TotalEnergies (as successor to Anadarko) on all aspects of its $50bn Mozambique LNG Project, the largest proposed LNG export project in the world, and we achieved several major milestones for the project this year.
  • Advised JAPEX on all aspects of its participation (36% stake) in the Northern Vietam LNG Terminal Project.

Real estate > Construction: contentious Tier 3

The construction and engineering disputes practice at King & Spalding LLP handles large-scale, complex international energy and infrastructure matters. It is well-regarded for its expertise in advising owner and contractor clients, with particular experience in delay disputes, engineering and design defects, and non-compliance matters. The team is co-headed by Vincent Rowan and Shareena Edmonds. Rowan has extensive experience in construction and engineering disputes, whilst Edmond’s practice focuses on international arbitration, specifically in relation to oil, gas, power, offshore and shipbuilding projects. Andrea Stauber was recently promoted to partner, and specialises in international commercial disputes.

Practice head(s):

Vincent Rowan; Shareena Edmonds

Other key lawyers:

Andrea Stauber; Martina Antosova

Testimonials

‘The team is cutting edge in their capabilities to handle complex disputes pertaining to infrastructure projects. They have in-depth knowledge of their field, which is evident in how they are able to come up with ready answers to multi-layered questions in the blink of an eye.’

‘Vincent Rowan has deep knowledge and experience in handling large infrastructure disputes. He is able to think ten steps ahead in a matter with a clarity of thought that is unmatched.’

‘Extremely knowledgeable of the sector and vast experience in international constructions disputes, particularly for large scale projects.’

‘Shareena Edmonds is excellent – focused, practical, clear advice and good at delivering to meet client needs.’

‘Martina Antosova is an associate to watch for the future.’

‘Excellent to work with – they always issue clear instructions and are excellent in management of experts and in managing client expectations.’

‘King & Spalding are simply the best at large scale international construction disputes. They get their heads around the complex set of facts that make up most construction disputes with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the documents.’

‘Andrea Stauber and Shareena Edmonds have an impressive ability to master the detail and the big picture. They have an exceptional ability to deliver clear and concise advice in exactly the way we need it.’

Key clients

Obrascón Huarte Lain S.A.

Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Private Limited

OMV (Tunesien) Production GmbH

Yara Pilbara Nitrates Pty Ltd

Dispute resolution > Public international law Tier 4

King & Spalding LLP‘s department specialises in inter-state disputes involving territorial disputes, privileges, immunities, and international human rights. The team is also experienced in international and transnational criminal law, investment law, and the Law of the Sea. Group head Ben Emmerson KC is a PIL and international corporate risk management specialist.

Practice head(s):

Ben Emmerson KC

Other key lawyers:

Thomas Sprange KC; John Savage KC; Sajid Ahmed; Giorgio Mandelli; Egishe Dzhazoyan; Ruth Byrne KC; Peter Hood

Testimonials

The team combines deep insight with genuine concern for the client. It fosters a truly collaborative environment in which all parties, including the client, fact witnesses and expert witnesses, feel empowered to do their very best work.

What stands out is the combination of legal expertise and a personal touch designed to elicit excellent work from clients, colleagues, and collaborators alike.

Expert in this field, and the team’s combined knowledge and skills are hard to beat or better.

Excellent budget management and stays within forecast costs. Strong reputation in public international law as one of a handful of firms that has a genuine expertise in these types of claims.

Completely outgunned the other side’s legal team during hearings.

Ben Emmerson KC is an exceptionally innovative lawyer, with a formidable legal intellect and a command of all relevant law.

Thomas Sprange KC is a standout lawyer who has strong expertise in this area.

Counsel Peter Hood is very skilful, pleasant, and has a very good hand with colleagues and clients.

Key clients

Ukraine

State of Georgia

Government of Turkey

Government of Mongolia

Rockhopper Exploration

Rockhopper Mediterranean

Rockhopper Italia

Shell Philippines Exploration

Rockhopper Group

Obrascón Huarte Lain

Société des Parcs d’Alger

Emirates International Investment Company

Chevron Overseas Finance

Gerald International

The Stati family

Ascom Group

Terra Raf Trans Trading

Leidos

Work highlights

  • Acting for the Government of Ukraine in a landmark, inter-state application to the European Court of Human Rights, which concerned the annexation of Crimea.
  • Secured a complete victory for Turkey in an arbitration involving Cascade’s purported investments in the Turkish media sector.
  • Acting for the victims of terrorist attacks, in civil claims against two multinational Qatari banks, members of the Government of Qatar and two prominent Qatari businessmen.

Projects, energy and natural resources > Power (including electricity, nuclear and renewables) Tier 4

King & Spalding LLP is known for advising energy sponsors and lenders on the full lifecycle of energy assets including financings, international transactions and construction matters. Much of the work done is cross-border with the team acting for the largest electric utility in South Korea and advising on a hydropower plant in Mozambique. Kelly Malone focuses on development issues and co-heads the practice with Nikhil Markanday.

Practice head(s):

Kelly Malone; Nikhil Markanday

Key clients

European Investment Bank

EDF

Equinor

Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)

Total

Bandwidth Cloud Services Limited

Borealis

Future Earth, Inc.

Hidroelectrica de Cahora Bassa

JERA

Korea East West Corporation

Korea Electric Power Company

MODEC, Inc.

Mitsui OSK Lines

Shell Trading Investments Limited

Telecom Egypt

European Investment Bank

EDF

Equinor

Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)

Total

Bandwidth Cloud Services Limited

Borealis

Future Earth, Inc.

Hidroelectrica de Cahora Bassa

JERA

Korea East West Corporation

Korea Electric Power Company

MODEC, Inc.

Mitsui OSK Lines

Shell Trading Investments Limited

Telecom Egypt

Work highlights

  • Advised HCB on the financing for the rehabilitation and refurbishment of the Generator Unit and HVDC Converter Station at the Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric Power Plant in Mozambique.
  • Advised KEPCO on its bid for the Jafurah 70MW-320MW Jafurah gas and steam co-generation power project to be located in eastern Saudi Arabia.
  • Advised HCB on the financing for the rehabilitation and refurbishment of the Generator Unit and HVDC Converter Station at the Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric Power Plant in Mozambique.

Risk advisory > Regulatory investigations and corporate crime (advice to corporates) Tier 4

King & Spalding LLP is active in representing major corporates and financial institutions, including standout client Deutsche Bank, in a wide range of financial crime cases, including high-stakes foreign exchange and misappropriation cases before UK and US courts, facing charges brought by regulators in the US and UK, as well as advising clients on due diligence and internal compliance issues relating to global anti-bribery and AML regulations. The firm’s cross-border expertise is notable, both due to the team’s ability to leverage its global presence, as well as the international expertise of the team, with practice co-head Aaron Stephens dual UK and US-qualified, and regularly co-ordinating criminal defence proceedings for major clients on both sides of the Atlantic. Co-head Robert Dedman focuses on financial services sector compliance work, while Joanna Harris is a senior associate with standout expertise in fraud and white-collar criminal defence matters on behalf of corporate and financial services clients.

Practice head(s):

Aaron Stephens; Robert Dedman

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Understanding what the brief requires and delivering with skill and confidence.’

‘Joanna Harris is excellent to work with, understanding client needs and delivering in a timely and calm manner.’

‘A global power house with a great London team. Very collaborative across offices, sectors and disciplines.’

‘Aaron Stephens is a much respected and hugely liked member of the London white collar community. very talented, strategic and measured – greatly benefits from a genuinely transatlantic perspective and set of hugely impressive credentials. a go to partner on any major matter.’

Key clients

Deutsche Bank

Water Street Healthcare Partners

Work highlights

  • Representing Deutsche Bank in various class and direct-action litigation matters that are proceeding in the UK High Court (Commercial Court), the Southern District of New York (“SDNY”), Canada, Israel and Brazil, all concerning alleged manipulation of the global foreign exchange (“FX”) market.
  • Defending Deutsche Bank against a claim issued by 1MDB in the UK High Court which relates to the high-profile frauds and misappropriations suffered by 1MDB, a defunct former Malaysian state-owned fund, at the hands of various third parties.

Corporate and commercial > Financial services: contentious Tier 5

King & Spalding LLP is engaged by a variety of executives, managers, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, financial institutions and corporations. Aaron Stephens is renowned for his proficiency in anti-money laundering, market abuse, fraud and anti-corruption matters; he serves as practice co-head alongside Robert Dedman.

Practice head(s):

Aaron Stephens; Robert Dedman

Testimonials

‘Great team that has worked on some of the biggest cases anywhere.’

‘Aaron Stephens is one of the very best – loads of experience and a great way with clients and managing stressful situations.’

Key clients

Deutsche Bank

Work highlights

  • Serving as global counsel for Deutsche Bank in various class and direct-action litigation matters concerning alleged manipulation of the global foreign exchange market.

Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: premium Tier 5

King & Spalding LLP is differentiated by the ratio of Queens Counsel present within its team, providing exceptional advocacy credentials. Ruth Byrne KC, John Savage KC and Ben Emmerson KC are all key players within the group, as is Thomas Sprange KC - who jointly heads up the practice, alongside Sarah Walker. As well as acting across the full roster of commercial disputes across the technology, aviation, energy and financial services sectors, the firm is regularly called on to handle interlocutory and injunctive matters.

Practice head(s):

Sarah Walker; Thomas Sprange KC

Other key lawyers:

Key clients

Hexagon Holdings (Cayman) limited

Deutsche Bank

ConocoPhillips Company

International AirFinance Corporation

The Government of Mongolia

Global Jet Capital Holdings

Union Fenosa Gas

Coloplast Ltd

Motorola Solutions Inc

Chevron

Work highlights

  • Represented Hexagon in a multi-billion AED claim against the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) for breaches of a joint venture agreement concerning a building development project within the DIFC.
  • Representing Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Private – the contractor – in an application for injunctive relief to prevent a call on a performance bond worth approximately $32m.
  • Representing Deutsche Bank in a claim issued by 1MDB in the UK High Court, which relates to the fraud and misappropriation suffered by 1MDB, a defunct former Malaysian state-owned fund, at the hands of various third parties.

Corporate and commercial > Financial services: non-contentious/regulatory Tier 6

King & Spalding LLP’s practice is co-headed by Aaron Stephens and Robert Dedman; the former is dual-qualified in the UK and US, often working in tangent with the firm’s US offices, and is well-versed in matters involving the FCA, PRA and SFO, among other regulatory agencies. Dedman leverages his experience as the head of enforcement at the Bank of England and PRA to support on an array of business-critical regulatory and enforcement advisory affairs.

Practice head(s):

Aaron Stephens; Robert Dedman

Testimonials

‘Very good insight and expertise in non-contentious regulatory queries. Excellent experience from prior roles at regulators. Also very good practical/risk based advice.’

‘Key factor that makes their service stand out is the team’s prior experience at other institutions. Where we value them is their ability to provide advice which is actionable and proportionate. In addition team is responsive and very approachable.’

Key clients

Stripe, Inc.

Utmost Group plc

Employment > Employers Tier 7

King & Spalding LLP is particularly recommended for cross-border employment projects, namely recruitment, Brexit-related exercises and investigations. Its lead partner Jules Quinn often works with in-house counsel of U.S and foreign multinationals on employee transfers, and the restructuring of European workforces.

Practice head(s):

Jules Quinn

Key clients

MasterCard

AEW Europe LLP

Envirogen Group

Bank of East Asia

Coloplast Corporation

Cambria Automobiles plc

S&P Global

Sumi Agro Europe Ltd

The Utmost Group

Cerberus

Eddie Stobart Logistics Limited

NexantECA Ltd

NEOM

Quintain Limited

Toronto Dominion Securities

Hurst Point Group

iland Internet Solutions Corporation

United Rentals, Inc.

Amryt Pharma Plc

Xerox Corporation

Work highlights

  • Continue to advise Mastercard on contractual terms including post termination restrictions on entry and exit, senior level termination strategies and drafting internal handbooks and policies.
  • Acting for Vocalink Limited in relation to a former employee’s discrimination clam in the Employment Tribunal.
  • Provided advice to Utmost Group of Companies, a market leader in the UK and the international insurance industry, on employment aspects in connection to its acquisition of Quilter International from Quilter PLC.

India > Foreign firms Tier 2

King & Spalding LLP is well known in the market for its high-profile disputes work, including in large international arbitration and litigation proceedings. In addition to its contentious expertise, the practice handles corporate, private equity, projects and development work. The team is led by the Atlanta-based Rahul Patel, who is a key name for M&A and joint ventures. Thomas Sprange KC is based in London and has considerable experience in arbitration, commercial litigation, civil fraud and disputes matters, while Singapore’s Andrew Brereton is a name to note for cross-border financing and restructuring.

Practice head(s):

Other key lawyers:

Andrew Brereton; Nikhil Markanday; Thomas Sprange KC; John Savage KC; Soumya Bhagavatula; Sajid Ahmed

Key clients

Reliance Industries Limited (India)

Reliance Life Sciences

Shapoorji Pallonji

Vedanta Limited

Cairn Energy Hydrocarbons Limited

IGE Group

Mauritius-based fund IREO

Apollo

Work highlights

  • Representing Reliance in an arbitration seated in New Delhi under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules relating to a production sharing contract with the Indian Government.
  • Advised a client on the sale of BPO firm IGT Solutions to Baring PE Asia (BPEA) for a total purchase price of $800m.
  • Acting for Vedanta and Cairn in two separate but parallel arbitrations, one of which is against its joint operation partner, and the other against the Government of India.

Singapore > Projects: foreign firms Tier 2

Latin America: International firms > International arbitration

Global international-arbitration powerhouse King & Spalding LLP represents clients in significant commercial and investment cases, as well as in arbitration-related litigation before courts around the world. Latin America, which accounts for more than half the firm’s pending arbitrations, is a key market for the ‘unparalleled’ practice, which is best known for its exemplary energy-industry track record, but which has also secured a string of notable victories in the aviation and manufacturing sectors (among others). The Latin America team is co-lead by experienced investment treaty and commercial arbitration practitioner Craig Miles, who divides his time between the firm’s Houston and fast-expanding Miami offices (the latter having opening its doors as recently as February 2022); ‘outstanding’ Houston-based international arbitration and public international law expert Roberto Aguirre Luzi; and international commercial and investment treaty dispute specialist Harry Burnett, who is among those to have relocated from New York to Miami. The highly respected and experienced Doak Bishop and international arbitration veteran Edward Kehoe, who co-lead the firm’s global international arbitration group, are also closely involved in Latin American matters. The practice group’s deep bench was further strengthened with the October-2021 hire of tri-qualified (Brazil, New York and Washington DC) Érica Franzetti from Dechert LLP – initially to the Washington DC team but now in Miami. Partners Kenneth Beale (Washington DC) and David Wallach (San Francisco) have also come on board during the course of 2021, joining from Boies Schiller Flexner LLP and Jones Day respectively. Elsewhere, Houston-based Fernando Rodriguez-Cortina -who has particular expertise in construction matters- was raised to the partnership in January 2022; and the New York office saw the arrival of civil and common law trained Samaa Haridi as partner from Hogan Lovells US LLP the following month. At a more junior level, tri-lingual associate Cedric Soule is rapidly gaining profile and is especially active in matters under ICSID and UNCITRAL rules relating to Chile, Ecuador and Peru.

Practice head(s):

Harry Burnett; Roberto Aguirre Luzi; Craig Miles

Testimonials

‘King & Spalding’s international arbitration team is one of the most prominent in investment disputes with sovereign states, especially in Latin America. It has a great combination of American and foreign professionals, with very different backgrounds and training, which gives great richness and diversity to the advice.’

‘One of the strongest points of the team is its experience, which is also complemented by the permanent incorporation of young professionals with great potential. They know a lot about the investment arbitration market and that is a fundamental asset.’

‘The partners with whom I have worked the most are Roberto Aguirre Luzi and David Weiss, who are outstanding lawyers. Roberto combines knowledge of continental European law with extensive training and experience in the Anglo-Saxon system. This gives great versatility and flexibility. David is an extraordinary professional. He has a very broad knowledge of international law but is also very detailed and incisive in the factual aspects and the singularities of each case, which gives him a depth and overview that is not easy to match.’

‘King & Spalding’s international arbitration team is unparalleled in the market. The breadth of experience in virtually all industries and jurisdictions, paired with an outstanding client service, render the firm the go-to shop for any kind of complex disputes.’

‘Partners Harry Burnett, Erica Franzetti, Craig Miles and Fernando Rodriguez-Cortina and associate Marcio Vasconcellos are leading practitioners with a wealth of experience and expertise in the field. All of them deserve high praise for the outstanding work they provide.’

Key clients

Air Canada

Exterran

Chevron

Quanta Services

The Renco Group

Kuntur Wasi

Corporación América

WeBuild

Desarrollo Vial de los Andes

Odyssey Marine Exploration

Gente Oil Ecuador

Work highlights

  • Represented Air Canada, in an ICSID arbitration against Venezuela relating to the blocked repatriation of ticket-sale revenues from the country.
  • Represents Chevron in investment treaty arbitration against the Republic of Ecuador seated in the Hague and arising from a $9.5bn Ecuadorian court judgment  against Chevron for alleged environmental harm caused by historical oilfield operations.
  • Represents the Dutch subsidiary of Quanta Services an ICSID arbitration against Peru under the Netherlands–Peru Bilateral Investment Treaty; the dispute relates to terminated contracts for work on internet networks in rural areas of the country.

United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation

King & Spalding LLP’s global disputes team is headed by Edward Kehoe from New York, though key practitioners in Dubai include Ben Williams who is noted for his expertise in commercial litigation and arbitration. Senior associate Guillaume Hess focuses on disputes relating to the construction and operation of major projects and Kateryna Frolova has experience of energy arbitrations. Samaa Haridi recently joined from Hogan Lovells (United Arab Emirates) LLP.

Practice head(s):

Edward Kehoe

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘King & Spalding’s dispute resolution team are very forward-leaning with their clients. They dig into all the details and evaluate the risks and mitigation factors openly with their clients.’

‘The lawyers are direct and to-the-point in their conversations and do not waste time’

‘Ben Williams has his hand on all matters concerning the case and people involved.’

‘Sarah Walker brings a great wealth of experience from litigation in the UK and the Middle East.’

‘King & Spalding have a great local team with support out of the UK.’

‘Sarah Walker has a wealth of experience and a great bedside manner with clients.’

Key clients

Hexagon Holdings (Cayman) Limited

Western Union

OMV

International AirFinance Corporation

Bateel

Fatima Group

Midwest Fertilizer Company LLC

Pak Arab Fertilizers Limited

The firm: Celebrating more than 130 years of service, King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 1,200 lawyers in 23 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm also represents hundreds of clients with new ventures and mid-sized companies in emerging industries.

The firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents and is consistently recognised for the results it obtains, its uncompromising commitment to quality and its dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients.

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Chairman Robert D Hays
Managing partner, London office Thomas K. Sprange