Experienced in construction, infrastructure, energy, mining, pharmaceutical and biotechnology disputes, LALIVE focuses on international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. The London team, which is notably active across the UK, Europe, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East, showcases arbitration and litigation specialist Genevieve Poirier, who ‘impresses with her advocacy skills’; commercial and investment treaty arbitration practitioner Lorraine de Germiny, who is particularly experienced in mining and energy sector matters. Nicholas A. Lawn departed the firm in October 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Lalive has an enviable reputation and history in the practice of international arbitration, and it continues to deliver high-quality advice in this field.’
- ‘Expertise in international arbitration and other international laws. Very commercial approach.’
- ‘When clients work with ‘Lorraine de Germiny, clients know that the case will be managed on a day-to-day basis with extreme diligence, attention to detail, and transparency. Working with her is a great experience.’
- ‘Lorraine de Germiny is frankly a tremendous asset for any client.’
- ‘Genevieve Poirier is a very effective legal counsel, who impresses with her advocacy skills.’
- ‘It has an excellent international bench.’
Key clients
- Romania
- Ruby River Capital
- GreenX Metals
- Gate Gourmet Korea Co
- Lupaka Gold Corp
- Republic of Latvia
- EnviroGold (Las Lagunas)
Work highlights
Represented Romania in a $6.7bn ICSID arbitration, which was initiated by Canadian and UK investors in relation to a gold mining project.
Representing a US investor in a $1bn NAFTA claim, which was brought under the ICSID rules, following Canada's decision not to grant the required permits for the construction of a carbon-neutral liquefied natural gas facility in Quebec and a natural gas pipeline.
Assisted GreenX Metals with securing a $330m victory in an arbitration against the Republic of Poland, under the Australia-Poland bilateral investment treaty and the Energy Charter Treaty.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Other key lawyers
Genevieve Poirier; Lorraine de Germiny; Marc Veit; Robert Bradshaw; Kevin Huber; Adrien Canivet