About

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Baker Botts’ International Disputes Team is a multinational, multilingual group of lawyers with deep training in civil law, common law, and international law. The team represents clients before leading international arbitration institutions and ad hoc tribunals, advising at every stage of a dispute, from risk mitigation and pre‑dispute strategy to arbitration, litigation, and enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards.

The practice regularly counsels investors and sovereign states in investment disputes involving allegations such as expropriation, denial of fair and equitable treatment, and violations of national treatment or most‑favored‑nation obligations. These matters arise under bilateral and multilateral investment treaties, free trade agreements, and other international investment frameworks, and include proceedings before ICSID, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, and other arbitral bodies.

With strong public international law capabilities, Baker Botts also provides strategic advice on complex international law issues and has substantial experience in multijurisdictional litigation, representing clients in coordinated proceedings across multiple jurisdictions and navigating differing procedural situations.

To learn more about our practice, visit: www.bakerbotts.com/services/practice-areas/litigation/international-disputes

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Public International Law - UK-wide

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Baker Botts has a distinguished team of public international lawyers representing clients in high-profile investment treaty disputes. The firm has particular expertise in the energy and natural resources sphere, and is regularly instructed on claims arising in Latin America, Russia and Europe, as well as the Middle East and Africa. It also provides wider advice on PIL issues, including international sanctions and issues of sovereign immunity.

Work Highlights

  • Baker Botts continued to represent the Republic of Peru in an investor-state arbitration under the Peru–France BIT, concerning measures adopted by the Municipality of Lima in relation to a build operate-transfer (BOT) concession for a 25km toll road in the centre of Lima (the Línea Amarilla highway).

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alejandro Escobar
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Alejandro Escobar
Head of Public International Law
2
Band 2

Alejandro Escobar is a well-known practitioner who is recognised for his expertise in handling disputes concerning Latin American countries. He undertakes significant work in the oil and gas sector, and displays strength in handling complex issues related to sovereign immunity and sanctions.

He demonstrates exceptional legal expertise, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach, making him efficient, reliable, and easy to engage with in any legal matter.

He possesses strong leadership skills and an appropriate approach to both the client's problems and legal defense strategies.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Public International Law

Alejandro Escobar
2
Alejandro Escobar
Head of Public International Law
2
Band 2

Members

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Alejandro Escobar

Alejandro Escobar

Head of Department

Chris Caulfield

Dr. Ernesto Féliz De Jesús

Dr. Johannes Koepp