Department profile
International Arbitration
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Website
www.akingump.comChambers Review
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer is recognised for its expertise across the construction, LNG and broader energy space. It retains significant clients across a number of key regions, including the CIS, Latin America and Middle East. The firm is also comfortable operating under a number of arbitral rules, including UNCITRAL, ICC, LCIA and SIAC.
Work Highlights
- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer acted for a consultancy firm in an ICC arbitration relating to disputes arising from the development of EPC energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is exceptional - they're detail-oriented and show a depth of knowledge and understanding of the legal issues and risks."
"The team is exceptional - they're detail-oriented and show a depth of knowledge and understanding of the legal issues and risks."
Notable Practitioners
Justin Williams's practice sees him routinely serving as counsel to clients in the energy sector. He is adept at handling both commercial and investment treaty disputes. He has notable experience of providing counsel on proceedings under UNCITRAL rules.
"He runs a case very effectively and is very good on black letter law."
"Justin's detailed-oriented and runs a team well."
"Justin is an excellent lawyer and works tirelessly to protect the legal position of his clients."