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Clifford Chance LLP

Public International Law

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Public International Law - Global Market Leaders

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance has a highly active bench of seasoned arbitration counsellors with a strong track record in international commercial disputes. The firm is particularly highly rated for its practice in Asia and Europe, including Paris, Singapore and London offices. The law firm offers:

• Experience handling commercial arbitrations arising in the financial services, energy, mining and infrastructure sectors.

• 'Pure' PIL expertise, encompassing sovereignty issues and state immunity disputes.

• Expert handling of African, Middle Eastern and Latin American disputes.

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Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance have impeccable professional expertise, are very responsive and have a strong understanding of strategic questions.

    Public International Law respondentGlobal

  • Clifford Chance are well resourced and are on top of issues in terms of strategy. They also have strength in depth.

    Public International Law respondentGlobal

  • Clifford Chance are very experienced, have up-to-date legal knowledge, are informative and are meticulous in their approach and guidance.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jessica Gladstone
    Jessica Gladstone

    Jessica Gladstone

    Jessica Gladstone is well recognised as an expert in the field of public international law, often advising international organisations, multinational tech companies, sovereigns, energy corporations and government departments across matters. As a former legal adviser for the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office, she frequently advises on matters related to human rights, international trade and sanctions.

    • Jessica Gladstone is a standout international lawyer. She brings great client handling skills together with formidable intellect and great experience.

      Public International Law respondentGlobal

    • Jessica is a real market leader in public international law and cross-border litigation. She is incredibly smart, delightfully practical and has a keen sense of what would be necessary for clients.

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  • Jason Fry
    Jason Fry

    Jason Fry

    Jason Fry KC is a distinguished international arbitration expert and is well particularly notable given his previous tenure and reputation as Secretary General of the ICC International Court of Arbitration and Director of ICC Dispute Resolution Services. His expertise includes handling energy, aerospace, finance and infrastructure related arbitrations, and he is based in Paris.

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  • Rae Lindsay
    Rae Lindsay

    Rae Lindsay

    Rae Lindsay co-heads the firm's public international law and business and human rights practice and has a broad practice that covers elements of PIL and business and human rights. She is particularly noted for her strength advising sovereign states, financial institutions and energy companies.

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