Bolstered by close integration with the firm’s international arbitration, trade and FCPA practices, the litigation team at King & Spalding is particularly noted for sovereign-facing international litigation, often arising out of energy, investment and politically sensitive matters. The group counts sovereign states, multinational corporations, financial institutions and energy and infrastructure investors within its client roster. Based in New York, Olivia Radin is highly regarded within the tech financial services and consumer sectors, across a wide array of investigations. Operating out of both Houston and New York, Reggie Smith steers his practice towards the energy and extractive industries, covering a range of international disputes. Washington DC-based Matthew McGill is active within the Supreme Court and courts of appeal, maintaining a strong reputation within civil litigations. Adept in the energy, tech, and pharma industries, Atlanta’s Elizabeth Silbert is a go-to for high-profile projects and foreign investments disputes. In New York, Richard Marooney is skilled across cross-border commercial, M&A and securities litigation.
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Testimonials
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- 'Strong, integrated international practice, ability to draw on expertise in multiple jurisdictions.’
‘King & Spalding provide commercially focused advice that takes into account the international nature of their practice. They are particularly strong in cross-border situations and in commercial litigation. Where hearings are taking place in different jurisdictions, their global reach enables them to provide a seamless one-stop shop to make sure that the client's interests are properly advanced and protected in all relevant jurisdictions at all times.'
‘What truly distinguishes this team is its ability to combine local law interpretation with an international perspective. While a number of firms in the same league are able to operate at this intersection, the quality of people at K&S sets the team apart. The team is exceptionally strong in terms of collegiality and collaboration. Lawyers are not only highly intelligent and technically skilled, but also thoughtful, kind, and genuinely easy to work with. This creates a working environment that encourages open communication, efficient teamwork, and consistently high-quality client service. Compared to many peer firms, K&S offers a rare combination of top-tier expertise and a people-first culture, which is a significant and tangible differentiator.’
‘Olivia Radin is a pleasure to work with. Super smart, in the blink of an eye Olivia is able to dilute a complex legal matter into a client level understandable sentence.’
Key clients
- Refinería de Cartagena S.A. (Reficar)
- Petersen Energía
- Elecnor
- Multiple Renewable Energy Clients
- NSO Group Technologies Limited, Q Cyber Technologies Limited
- The Renco Group
- NatWest Markets PLC
- Mike Que
- TikTok Inc.
- Siguler Guff & Company
- Fareva S.A.
- Air Canada
Work highlights
Secured a landmark $1.9 billion award for Reficar in an ICC arbitration against the contractor relating to delays and cost overruns involving a refinery in Colombia.
Representing former YPF shareholders in federal litigation in the Southern District of NewYork against the Government of Argentina for breaching the mandatory tender offerprovisions of the YPF corporate bylaws resulting in a $16.1 billion damages award.
Representing and advising claimants (multiple renewable energy investors) in global enforcement proceedings against Spain, Italy, Bulgaria, and Romania under the Energy Charter Treaty for the withdrawal or modification of renewable energy incentives.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Olivia Radin; Reginald Smith; Matt McGill; Elizabeth Silbert
Other key lawyers
Richard Marooney