Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has ‘extensive experience in heavyweight arbitration’. The London-based international disputes and arbitration practice is sought out by multinational corporations for high-stakes, bet the company disputes; while additionally fielding experts in the enforcement of awards internationally. A February 2024 hire from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP, David Edwards' track record includes some of the world’s largest corporate and commercial disputes; and Tyler Robinson's clients include global private equity firms and hedge funds.
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‘Standout arbitration firm, with strength and depth.’
‘Recommended for any large-scale, high stakes arbitration, whether private or investor-state. Very sophisticated and measured operators.’
‘Fantastic practice, strength in depth, and rapidly growing.’
‘Extensive experience in heavyweight arbitration, and the strength and depth to deal with it highly effectively.’
‘Very formidable operators and used to dealing with complexity.’
‘David Edwards is a very experienced senior partner - good to have a on a team and handles the client very well.’
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Work highlights
Acted for the investment vehicles of a global private equity firm in an M&A dispute (subject to HKIAC arbitration), which arose from a commercial real estate transaction in China.
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Practice head
David Edwards; Tyler Robinson
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Claudia Upton