Baker McKenzie‘s ’international arbitration team is highly impressive’. The London team is notably experienced in arbitrations concerning finance, corporate and M&A disputes, as well as energy and construction-related conflicts. The practice also has notable investor-state expertise. Energy sector specialist Andy Moody routinely acts in commercial and investor-state arbitrations and Ed Poulton‘s international arbitration caseload includes investment treaty matters. Steve Abraham specialises in the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors, while Kate Corby is a Middle East expert. Judith Mulholland is the ’most hard-working person around‘. Also key to the international arbitration group are Richard Molesworth and Anjuli Patel.
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‘The team is excellent at process management. They are very responsive to the client's needs and ensure that all of the client's objectives are being met. They act quickly to minimise any delay or disruption to cases.’
‘The team demonstrates excellent work distribution skills, efficiency and utmost care in relation to clients’ interests. This team is extremely experienced and very reliable.’
‘Their attention to detail, while not losing the sight of the bigger picture, is impressive.’
‘Baker McKenzie's international arbitration team is highly impressive. They are able to draw on specialists and generalists to put together balanced teams that can accommodate the demands of any case. They are also great to work with, and cope with high-pressure situations without any panic.’
‘Andy Moody - very humble, approachable professional. Very reliable and with great leadership skills. Clients greatly rely on his judgement.’
‘Andy Moody is the key partner. His expertise, experience and legal acumen in the arbitration world are really remarkable.’
‘Judith Mulholland - the most hard-working person around. She is extremely bright and at the same time very skillful. Great at both drafting and oral presentation.’
‘Kate Corby is first rate. She is excellent with clients and commands their respect. She has an excellent manner and is on top of all the detail.’
Key clients
- Anaklia Development Consortium
- Carlsberg
- State of Kuwait
- SBEC
Work highlights
- Acting for Anaklia Development Consortium in a $1.5bn investor-state commercial arbitration, in relation to a large infrastructure project on the Black Sea.
- Acting for Bob Meijer in his ICSID claim against Georgia under the Netherlands - Georgia bilateral investment treaty, the claim arising from unlawful and expropriatory conduct in relation to a large infrastructure project.
- Defending the State of Kuwait against ICSID proceedings, brought by a prominent Egyptian family, the dispute concerning the development of a heritage site in Kuwait City centre.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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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.
Practice head
Steve Abraham; Ed Poultonr; Andy Moody
Other key lawyers
Kate Corby; Judith Mulholland; Richard Molesworth; Anjuli Patel