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Public International Law
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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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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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Baker Botts has provided top-level legal assistance services, consistently providing a broad and comprehensive approach to problems and developing resolution strategies.
Public International Law respondentUKBaker Botts has deep experience in the energy and mining sectors and has a particularly strong disputes platform.
Public International Law respondentUKThe firm's strength are its clear understanding of its client's position and its very creative and thoughtful strategic direction of the case.
Public International Law respondentUKBaker Botts has a great team who are very knowledgeable and professional.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 Alejandro Escobar
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.
Public International Law respondentUKHe possesses strong leadership skills and an appropriate approach to both the client's problems and legal defense strategies.
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Ranked Individuals at Baker Botts L.L.P. (1)
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Alejandro Escobar
Head of Public International Law
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Members
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Dr. Johannes Koepp
Chris Caulfield
Dr. Ernesto Féliz De Jesús
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