Michelle Bradfield heads the ‘unusually well-qualified’ public international law team at Jones Day, which advises on treaty investment claims, treaty succession matters, and human rights issues. The ’simply excellent’ Bradfield acts for states and international organisations on boundary disputes, maritime delimitation, and treaty interpretation matters. The group also handles advisory work regarding climate change and international environmental law for clients in the energy industry. Lee Coffey is a key contact for international arbitration; Elizabeth Robertson is a name to note for EU law, ESG matters, and sanctions; while Alex Chalk KC joined from 6KBW College Hill in January 2025, strengthening the firm’s international commercial arbitration offering.
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‘A great team - they go out of their way to understand your needs and exceed them.’
‘Michelle Bradfield is simply excellent. She is hugely knowledgeable but also very client-friendly. When we want it, she offers views and advice rather than just legal analysis.’
‘The practice is unusually well qualified in the field of international law, and particularly international investment law. The lawyers are all experts in their domain and will always go the extra mile.’
‘Michelle Bradfield is a very astute and commercially aware solicitor. Sahba Mohtadi is destined for great things.’
‘The Jones Day team has some real talent and is able to turn to most types of IA disputes with ease.’
‘Michelle Bradfield is the head of the team, and is a huge talent, always giving everything to her cases and her clients - a real leader.’
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- World Wide Minerals Ltd.
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Practice head
Michelle Bradfield
Other key lawyers
Alex Chalk; Lee Coffey; Sahba Mohtadi; Elizabeth Robertson