Taylor Wessing ‘stands out for its expertise in arbitration’. Routinely mandated for significant disputes in the London market, a notable feature of the firm’s investor-state arbitration practice is its Africa focus. Karel Daele is a well-known commercial and investor-state arbitration specialist, who also sits as arbitrator; Nick Storrs acts in cross-border arbitral disputes in the real estate, technology and energy and natural resources sectors; and Elizabeth Montpetit’s caseload encompasses both investor-state and commercial arbitrations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Taylor Wessing stands out for its expertise in arbitration, offering a strategic and business-oriented approach to resolving disputes.’
- ‘Potential clients would appreciate the team's ability to combine technical legal expertise with practical business considerations, making their services particularly valuable for companies seeking efficient and commercially-viable dispute resolution strategies.’
- ‘Compared to other firms, Taylor Wessing’s arbitration team excels in balancing legal precision with business pragmatism, ensuring their clients receive solutions that are both legally sound and operationally effective.’
- ‘Their ability to adapt to diverse legal environments and offer tailored arbitration strategies sets them apart as a trusted adviser for businesses facing complex disputes.’
Key clients
- Kingdom of Belgium
- Omni Bridgeway
Work highlights
Representing Belgium in an ICSID treaty claim, arising out the seizure of assets in Euroclear accounts.
Represented Belgium in an ICSID annulment proceeding against DP World over port concessions.
Acting for litigation funder Omni Bridgeway in arbitration proceedings, in relation to the enforceability of a litigation funding agreement.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Karel Daele; Nick Storrs
Other key lawyers
Nick Maday; Zachary Tan; Richard Viegas; Sophia Louw