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Baker McKenzie's award-winning Global International Arbitration practice is the largest and busiest in the world; according to GAR, the team have more merits hearings per year than any other law firm, with London an integral hub in the global IA network.

The cross-border nature of International Arbitration plays to the Firm's strengths as almost all cases involve cross-office collaboration. The team is able to advise on local law in all jurisdictions in which Baker McKenzie operates, with client feedback repeatedly emphasising their expertise regardless of location.

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie has a well-known team of arbitration practitioners active in disputes arising in the energy, mining, infrastructure and financial services industries. The firm has notable experience in corporate and company matters, including joint venture issues, shareholder disputes and post-M&A claims. It also advises on arbitral award enforcement matters. The team often represents CIS-based individuals and businesses, and is experienced acting in disputes held under a range of rules, including those of the LCIA and the ICC.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie represented Norland Suzor and his investment company, SBEC, in an ICSID claim against the State of Senegal regarding Senegal's expropriation of Mr Norland's investment in a coal power plant.

Strengths

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The composition of the team, attention to the details and knowledge of the relevant practice are the exceptional qualities at Baker McKenzie.

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They have a well established, experienced and expert team who have counselled and guided us through highly complex legal contractual, technical, business and geopolitical issues.

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Baker McKenzie’s international arbitration practice stands out for its seamless blend of top-tier legal expertise, strategic insight and global coordination.

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Notable Practitioners

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Andy Moody
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Andy Moody
4
Band 4
Andy Moody comes recommended for his handling of large-scale disputes and demonstrates a particular sector specialism in energy, mining and infrastructure mandates. He is well versed in acting in LCIA, ICC and UNCITRAL arbitrations.

Andy can absorb the full commercial, lega, and geopolitical dimensions of a dispute and then translate them into a precise, forward-leaning arbitration strategy.

Andy is a highly knowledgeable, experienced and personable partner.

Andy is exceptionally pleasant to cooperate with.

Andy has great client communication skills.

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Edward E Poulton
4
Edward E Poulton
4
Band 4
Edward Poulton is managing partner of the firm's London office. He is recognised for his in-depth knowledge of the financial services sector and regularly acts on issues such as M&A arbitrations. His practice has a particular focus on Africa and Europe.

Edward is a great lawyer and team leader.

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5
Steve Abraham
5
Band 5
Steve Abraham is a highly experienced practitioner who offers notable cross-border expertise, acting for clients across the globe in high-value energy and infrastructure arbitrations. He also currently leads the firm's dispute resolution team in the EMEA area.

Steve has excellent legal knowledge and understood our business and strategy very well.

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Judith Mulholland
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Judith Mulholland
U
Up and Coming

Judith Mulholland represents clients in commercial and investor-state arbitrations under a variety of rules. She has particular expertise in energy, including in oil and gas.

Judith is a highly skilled, knowledgeable and pragmatic lawyer who always thinks outside the box to find and deliver solutions in difficult circumstances.

Judith is the steady hand and sharp mind every complex arbitration team needs.

Judith is highly practical and provides clear, focused advice.

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Andy Moody
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Andy Moody
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Band 4
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Edward E Poulton
4
Edward E Poulton
4
Band 4
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5
Steve Abraham
5
Band 5
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Judith Mulholland
U
Judith Mulholland
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Up and Coming
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