Chambers Review
Baker Botts is well-respected for its strong bench of bilingual and dual-qualified arbitration practitioners. The firm is active across a range of jurisdictions, including Europe, the CIS, Latin America and the Middle East. It is experienced in ad hoc and institutional arbitrations, including those under ICC, AAA and LCIA rules, with particular expertise in the construction, energy, natural resources and telecoms sectors. The team also acts for both states and corporations in investment treaty disputes. It is well versed in disputes brought under the Energy Charter Treaty.
Work Highlights
- Baker Botts defended the Republic of Iraq in an ICSID arbitration brought by AHG. The claim is valued at USD1 billion.
Strengths
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"I'm very impressed with the team's grasp of strategy and their encyclopaedic knowledge."
"They handle complex and sophisticated matters impeccably."
"The firm's specialists are confident, commercially minded and responsive."
"I'm very impressed with the team's grasp of strategy and their encyclopaedic knowledge."
"They handle complex and sophisticated matters impeccably."
"The firm's specialists are confident, commercially minded and responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Alejandro Escobar is an esteemed arbitration practitioner with strong credentials in commercial and investment treaty disputes. He acts for clients in the energy, telecoms and engineering sectors as both counsel and arbitrator across various jurisdictions.
"He has particular strength in cases regarding Latin American states."
Johannes Koepp is an experienced arbitration expert who brings strong international credentials to his practice. His client base spans the Middle East and Europe, and includes notable energy sector representatives. He acts as both counsel and arbitrator.
"Johannes combines strong credentials with great client relationship skills and a razor-sharp intellect."
"He's strategic, bright and always on top of things."
"He has a good sense of which arguments can be used and which points are weak."