A ‘first-rate firm that is used to fighting for clients’, Carter-Ruck is best known for its expertise in sanctions. The practice also covers human rights, INTERPOL notices, extradition, and diplomatic protection, along with statehood recognition and state and diplomatic immunity issues. Guy Martin is a highly-rated sanctions specialist; Cameron Doley represents governments, state heads, state, political figures, commercial entities and individuals on international issues; Miranda Rushton’s wide-ranging practice includes investor-state arbitrations; and Charles Enderby Smith ’gives exceptional advice’. The group also features disputes lawyer Alasdair Pepper; the ‘well-organised and flexible’ François Holmey; and Lawrence Northmore-Ball, who is experienced in investment arbitrations.
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‘A first-rate firm that is used to fighting for clients - offers the discretion, expertise and commercial knowledge to ensure that clients achieve the best results.’
‘Carter Ruck's expertise in the areas of international law and sanctions are unrivalled. If ever there is an opportunity to refer a case to a solicitor in these areas, then Carter Ruck are number one on the list.’
‘Great team, hard-working, extremely sharp, and user-friendly.’
‘Though a boutique firm, Carter-Ruck has in recent years built a strong offering in PIL, with a particular focus on disputes involving politically-exposed persons and UHNWIs.’
‘Guy Martin and Charles Enderby Smith are the go-to individuals for this work. Their stand-out quality is their expertise in this area. Just as impressive is their client handling and the inclusive culture they promote when working with barristers. ’
‘Charles Enderby Smith combines intelligence with excellent business sense.’
‘Charles Enderby Smith is a top-quality lawyer, who gives exceptional advice in often very difficult circumstances. He is becoming well known among lawyers in this space as a go-to adviser (particularly on sanctions-related work).’
‘Cameron Doley, Alasdair Pepper and Lawrence Northmore-Ball are all outstanding; and François Holmey is a well-organised and flexible senior associate.’
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Practice head
Guy Martin
Other key lawyers
Cameron Doley; Miranda Rushton; Charles Enderby Smith; Alasdair Pepper; François Holmey; Lawrence Northmore-Ball