With sector specialisms in mining, insurance, manufacturing, telecoms and energy, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton‘s ’top-notch group’ in London has significant experience in international arbitrations in key arbitral centres, such as LCIA, ICC, SIAC, UNCITRAL and ICSID. Global international arbitration practice co-head, Christopher Moore, acts in international commercial arbitration proceedings involving, energy, finance and post-M&A disputes; Naomi Tarawali represents corporations and high-net-worth individuals in commercial and investor-state arbitrations; and James Brady-Banzet‘s caseload covers a range of commercial arbitrations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Naomi Tarawali is able to identify the key issues quickly and focus the team's attention on points of significance.’
- ‘James Brady-Banzet and Naomi Tarawali will both reach top-tier level in the future.’
- ‘Christopher Moore excels in preparing factual arguments for the defence, demonstrating outstanding analytical and advocacy skills.’
- ‘Christopher Moore is an extremely experienced lawyer, who has a strategic mindset and a particular focus on the role of witnesses and expert contributions during these types of proceedings.’
- ‘The CGSH disputes team is a pleasure to work with and benefits from a diligent team of associates and partners. CGSH's global practice, strong client relationships and diverse team of practitioners stand out. ’
- ‘The Cleary international arbitration team is a top-notch group. They are extremely client oriented and go the extra mile to get the best results.’
Key clients
- Telecom Italia International
- Telecom Italia
- Sysco Corporation
- Financialright claims
- The Republic of Argentina
Work highlights
Acting for Telecom Italia Finance and Telecom Italia in an ICC arbitration in Paris, brought by various parties in the Opportunity group of companies, the matter concerning Telecom Italia’s investment in Brasil Telecom.
Represented Sysco Corporation in an LCIA arbitration (and related federal court litigation) against affiliates of Burford Capital, the case raising questions about whether a claimed right of a litigation funder to control settlement of federal litigation violates public policy.
Defending the Republic of Argentina against a case in which a purported judgment creditor seeks to enforce default judgments confirming arbitral awards against property pertaining to the Argentine Embassy in Washington DC.
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Practice head
Christopher Moore
Other key lawyers
Naomi Tarawali; James Brady-Banzet; Paul Kleist