Paul Hastings LLP has ‘suddenly become a significant player in the global arbitration market’. In March 2023, the London office recruited Garreth Wong, as global co-head of the firm’s international arbitration practice. Wong, who ’has significant experience in the international arbitration sector’, arrived from legacy firm Shearman & Sterling LLP. In March 2024, Wong was joined by former Latham & Watkins partner Oliver Browne, whose track record includes proceedings under the auspices of leading arbitral institutions, as well as on an ad hoc basis.
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‘Fantastic team - they are the new kids on the block in London arbitration but making a real splash.’
‘The London and global Paul Hastings team has experienced extraordinary growth in the last year. From a relatively small practice, it has, through lateral hires, suddenly become a significant player in the global arbitration market.’
‘Garreth Wong is absolutely first class - clients want him on their side in large, complex arbitrations.’
‘Garreth Wong is an exceptionally good partner. Highly intelligent, hard-working and brilliant with clients. With him and others at the helm, Paul Hastings London is headed for great things.’
‘Garreth Wong has significant experience in the international arbitration sector and brings that considerable experience to bear.’
‘Garreth Wong is very able and astute. With his qualification as a barrister and a solicitor, he is able to handle complex cases from start to finish, and does so with considerable talent.’
‘Oliver Browne is a terrific lawyer. He really understands how to get results in international arbitration.’
‘Oliver Browne is particularly strong when dealing with the interface between arbitration and English domestic litigation. His clients are in very safe hands. ’
Key clients
- KLS Energy Lanka
- KLS Energy Lanka (Private)
- SPX Technologies
Work highlights
Representing KLS Energy Lanka and KLS EnergyLanka (Private) in an ICSID arbitration against the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, the dispute relating to the cancellation of a $150m renewable energy generation enterprise.
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Maanas Jain
Practice head
Garreth Wong
Other key lawyers
Oliver Browne; Maanas Jain