
Clifford Chance is noted for its dedicated investor-state arbitration capability. Led by Cameron Hassall in Sydney, the firm has ‘deep investment treaty experience with a trial-hardened team that knows how to win cases’. Hassall is an experienced arbitration practitioner, regularly leading complex cross-border mandates. Spencer Flay brings expertise in major projects and disputes, while Elliot Luke is recognised for his work on complex investor-state and commercial arbitration matters.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Kate Apostolova is an excellent advocate and strategist. ’
- ‘Deep investment treaty experience with a trial-hardened team that knows how to win cases.’
- ‘Spencer Flay is a standout. Decent and very capable.’
- ‘Kate Apostolova- very efficient, good strategic thinker, attention to detail, detailed knowledge of relevant case histories.'
- ‘Vast experience, knowledge of current cases globally, immediate attention to client's needs.’
- ‘Julie Dreosti is great, as is Cameron Hassall.’
- ‘Good bench strength, diversity.’
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Elliot Luke
Practice head
Cameron Hassall
Other key lawyers
Julia Dreosti; Robert Tang; Spencer Flay; Elliot Luke


