McDermott Will & Schulte‘s London practice covers international commercial disputes, investor-state arbitrations, and international arbitration-related litigation. Andrew Savage acts in commercial arbitrations involving financial services, energy, commodities, construction, and IT clients, while Romilly Holland is an experienced arbitration practitioner. Other notable lawyers are James McGlaughlin, Edward Perkins and Campbell Herbert. London and Milan-based international commercial arbitration and investor-state dispute expert Milo Molfa is a January 2025 hire from Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP.
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Testimonials
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‘The London arbitration team is first rate.’
‘Compared to most other firms, working with this team is an incredible experience. Their dedication and professionalism are evident in everything they do.’
‘They’re always available when needed, bringing creative ideas and competent solutions to the table. A truly and remarkably excellent group of professionals!’
‘Excellence and competence in every aspect of Milo Molfa’s work. His professionalism, availability, and strong dedication make him an invaluable asset. Highly creative and results driven, exceeding expectations at every step.’
‘Campbell Herbert is an exceptional senior associate. Extremely clever, diligent and commercial, he is a rising star and clearly has a bright future in the arbitration world.’
‘Campbell Herbert is the finest arbitration senior associate in the market. An outstanding level of skill in IT arbitration issues.’
Key clients
- Petrochemical Holdings
- Crescent Petroleum
- AIC
- Taylor Thomson
- Tecnimont
- MT Russia
- KT-Kinetics Technology
- Zinetti Technologies
- Stamicarbon YesItinera
- Storstroem Bridge Joint Venture I/S
Work highlights
Representing Crescent Petroleum in commercial arbitration against National Iranian Oil Company, the dispute involving a 25-year gas supply agreement.
Acting for Petrochemical Holdings in its ICSID arbitration proceedings against Romania under the Energy Charter Treaty, securing a $120m-plus award.
Representing Tecnimont and MT Russia (as claimant and counterclaim-respondents) in an international arbitration against EuroChem entities.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Andrew Savage; Milo Molfa
Other key lawyers
Romilly Holland; James McGlaughlin; Edward Perkins; Campbell Herbert