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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Testimonials
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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.’
Key clients
- MatlinPatterson
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
Other key lawyers
Claudia Upton