Withers LLP counts sovereign states, international organisations, and multinational corporations among its impressive client roster. Work regarding the Law of the Sea, both contentious and advisory, is an area of notable strength for the team, as are BIT disputes and work regarding sanctions. ‘Precise advocate and excellent negotiator’ Hussein Haeri KC leads the practice, bringing a strong track record in advising sovereign states on contentious matters, including human rights, boundary disputes, and state immunity issues to the department. Robert Kovacs focuses his practice on business and human rights matters as well as international arbitration. Ruzin Dagli and Camilla Gambarini are recommended for matters concerning international investment, the Law of the Sea, and human rights issues.
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Testimonials
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‘Hussein Haeri KC is an amazing source of knowledge and is very incisive in his analysis.'
- 'Ruzin Dagli has been great.’
‘Good team/firm that is quite big and punches well above its weight.’
‘Hussein Haeri KC is a precise advocate and excellent negotiator, interacting well with clients.’
'Hussein Haeri is the standout star. Has built a top PIL practice. Is highly intelligent, has great experience and knows how to win.'
Key clients
- The Government of Equatorial Guinea
- Government of the Republic of Mauritius
- Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd.
- Qatar National Bank
- Avaaz and Oxfam America
- Center for Reproductive Rights
- Frazer Solar GmbH
- Gruppo Officine Piccini S.p.A. (Piccini)
- Gesenu S.p.A.
- The Government of the Virgin Islands (BVI)
Work highlights
Representing and advising the Government of Equatorial Guinea in the M/T "Heroic Idun" (No. 2) Case (Marshall Islands/Equatorial Guinea) case before the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.
Advising the Government of Mauritius regarding the Chagos Archipelago.
Acted for Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd. in the global enforcement of a c. USD 83 million investment treaty award against the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Robert Kovacs
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Hussein Haeri KC
Other key lawyers
Ruzin Dagli; Robert Kovacs; Camilla Gambarini