Latham & Watkins (London) LLP‘s London group covers both commercial and investment treaty arbitration. Particularly experienced in oil and gas matters, the team routinely represents states, governments, oil majors and financial institutions in high-stakes disputes; such caseload encompasses joint ventures, post- M&A conflicts, and oil and gas installations. It also acts in private equity disputes, while additionally maintaining a robust investment arbitration practice. Philip Clifford KC has significant expertise in oil and gas, energy, construction, shareholder and joint venture conflicts; Charles Claypoole is an investment treaty arbitration specialist; and Robert Price ’stands out for his exceptional communication, team and leadership skills’. The practice further includes investment treaty and commercial arbitration practitioner Samuel Pape, as well as international arbitration lawyers Stephanie Forrest and Shreya Ramesh. In late 2024, Charles Rae and Isuru Devendra departed the firm.
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Hall of Fame
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Sophie Lamb KC
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Practice head
Philip Clifford KC
Other key lawyers
Charles Claypoole; Robert Price; Samuel Pape; Stephanie Forrest; Shreya Ramesh