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Well known for high-profile and politically-sensitive commercial arbitration and investor-state disputes, Freshfields' UK-based team routinely works alongside colleagues in key arbitration centres worldwide, namely: Paris, Frankfurt, Vienna, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, New York, and Washington DC. An ‘excellent advocate’, Sylvia Noury KC specialises in investor-state and commercial arbitrations, particularly in relation to Africa, India and Latin America; Will Thomas KC acts in Africa and the Middle East-related energy, TMT and projects disputes; and the track record of London practice head Oliver Marsden includes LCIA, ICC, SCC, HKIAC, UNCITRAL and ICSID arbitrations. The practice further showcases Samantha Lord Hill, an expert in energy and infrastructure sector disputes; Felix Schaaf, who acts in international commercial and investor-state conflicts; and Annie Pan, who is experienced in emerging market-related mandates. In April 2025, Joshua Kelly, who is ’nimble in his approach and delivery of solutions’, was promoted to partner.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A history of excellence, and they maintain it. Real talent across all seniorities. Freshfields offers not only excellent leadership and strategic direction from the partners, but also strong day-to-day case management from senior associates, as well as intelligent drafting and research from even the most junior team members.’
- ‘They are exceptional at making clients feel like they are their most important client, even if they may not be the biggest in terms of fees.’
Key clients
- Tullow Oil
- Tullow Ghana
Work highlights
Secured a complete win for Tullow in the first of three ICC arbitrations against Ghana, concerning the Ghana Revenue Authority’s assessment that Tullow was liable for branch profits tax.