With skills in the financial, construction, and energy sectors, the team at Baker McKenzie LLP advises clients on post-M&A disputes and infrastructure cases. Edward Poulton is noted for having practised under all major institutional rule sets and ad hoc arbitrations. Judith Mulholland advises on significant infrastructure projects and matters relating to Russia and the CIS. Kartik Singh supports clients across a wide range of sectors, including aviation, oil and gas, and telecoms.
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Testimonials
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- Judith Mulholland - a great leader and extremely experienced. Richard Molesworth - a new partner with a great future ahead of him. Katia Contos - a senior associate recently returned from secondment in Singapore. Extremely responsive with a detailed knowledge of arbitration law and a great client manner.
- Baker's international arbitration team has real strength in depth and is at the top of its game.
- Their knowledge level is good, and their litigation skills are good. They put in the time to get the case right.
- This is an energetic and dynamic practice with good intellectual rigor and a responsive approach. They work collaboratively and give time where it is needed to generate the right results.
- Great and highly experienced arbitration team in which Ed Poulton plays a significant role.
- Ed Poulton is excellent; also, Kartik Singh is very hands-on, friendly, and has a good way with clients.
Key clients
- Border Timbers Limited
- Carlsberg
- Deutsche Bank
- Hangani Development Co. (Private) Limited
Work highlights
Acted for a client in its ICSID claim against Georgia under the Netherlands – Georgia Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT).
Acting for Border Timbers Limited and Hangani Development Co. (Private) Limited, two Zimbabwean companies, on the enforcement in multiple jurisdictions of an ICSID arbitration award against Zimbabwe relating to the seizure and occupation of farmland.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Other key lawyers
Edward Poulton; Judith Mulholland; Kartik Singh; Kate Corby; Steve Abraham; Richard Molesworth; Anjuli Patel; Janek Bednarz; Katia Contos