Under the leadership of investor-state arbitration expert Markus Burgstaller, the public international law team at Hogan Lovells International LLP works closely with its US offices to provide a broad PIL offering with a notable emphasis on investment treaty and trade disputes. Burgstaller, who clients praise for his ‘well-considered and strategic’ advice, is ably assisted by Iris Sauvagnac, Dmytro Galagan, and the ’pragmatic and detail-oriented’ Scott Macpherson.
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‘Hogan Lovells International LLP stands out in the field of dispute resolution, particularly in high-stakes international investment arbitration. The team combines exceptional legal expertise with strategic insight, offering clients deep analytical assessments of complex treaty and regulatory frameworks. Compared to other firms, Hogan Lovells offers a rare combination of technical precision, international reach, and client-centric service.’
‘The individuals we have worked with at Hogan Lovells truly stand out for their deep subject-matter expertise, strategic thinking, and responsiveness under pressure. Their professionalism is complemented by a collaborative and client-oriented mindset, which sets them apart from many peers in the field of international dispute resolution.'
- 'Markus Burgstaller brings deep expertise in public international law and treaty interpretation. His advice is well-considered and strategic, especially in politically sensitive disputes.'
- 'Dmytro Galagan is valued for his analytical rigour, clarity in legal drafting, and responsiveness. He handles complex factual records and procedural issues with confidence and efficiency.
- 'Scott Macpherson is pragmatic and detail-oriented, with strong writing skills and a proactive approach to case management.’
‘Hogan Lovells combine the strength and depth of a large international team with capacities in languages and legal knowledge of different jurisdictions with attention to details and complexities of the international arbitration case in a very rare African jurisdiction.’
Key clients
- Government of the Republic of India
- Government of Ukraine
- Mainstream Renewable Power Limited
- Clara Petroleum Limited
- Mondi Investments Limited
- Government of the Slovak Republic
Work highlights
Defended the Government of the Republic of India in an investment claim brought by a Mauritian entity linked to a British private equity firm successfully.
Representing the Government of Ukraine in an investment arbitration brought by Swedish energy company Misen Energy under the Sweden-Ukraine Bilateral Investment Treaty.
Defending the Government of the Republic of India in an investment claim brought by an Australian entity linked to a British plc.
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Practice head
Markus Burgstaller
Other key lawyers
Scott Macpherson; Dmytro Galagan; Iris Sauvagnac