Public International Law
Global Guide 2024 : Global Market Leaders
Band 5
Contact number
202 662 6000Chambers Review
Covington & Burling has a well-regarded group especially active in high-value investment treaty disputes as well as being adept at handling PIL matters. The law firm offers:
• Notable strength in expropriation matters and gas pricing disputes as well as UNCITRAL proceedings.
• Proficiency in state-versus-state arbitrations, including maritime rights disputes and racial discrimination claims.
• Particular strength handling high-stakes arbitrations involving Latin American and Eastern European jurisdictions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They take public international law seriously and they're quality all round."
"They take public international law seriously and they're quality all round."
Notable Practitioners
Marney Cheek is recognised for her expert handling of ICJ cases and for representing sovereign states in investment treaty disputes. Cheek's experience sees her lead high-profile and challenging matters of international law, including violations of the Genocide Convention and issues of international environmental and maritime law.