
With notable expertise in international maritime law and the Law of the Sea, Cooley (UK) LLP acts for sovereign states and corporations on issues of maritime boundary delimitation, freedom of navigation, and continental shelf matters. James Maton leads the team and has a focus on treaty disputes and investor-state arbitration; Juan Nascimbene is another name here. Consultant John Brown takes point on Law of the Sea matters, with notable expertise in maritime boundary delimitation and freedom of navigation issues.
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‘John Brown: expertise in international maritime issues; very easy to work with; excellent team player.’
Key clients
- Government of the Republic of Maldives
- Government of Turks & Caicos Islands
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Juan Nascimbene
Practice head
James Maton
Other key lawyers
Juan Nascimbene; John Brown; Laurence Harris