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Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP

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Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP

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Public International Law - Global Market Leaders

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle has a robust team of PIL and arbitration experts throughout its network. Clients benefit from the firm's global resources located in New York, Paris, London, Dubai and Milan. The law firm offers:

• Representation of sovereign states in international disputes.

• Experience acting as defence counsel in investor-state arbitrations concerning the oil and gas, mining, banking and telecoms sectors.

• Advice on 'pure' PIL matters, including sovereignty disputes, human rights issues, international trade and the Law of the Sea.

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Strengths

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  • Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle have technical and practical expertise, and they give clear and simple legal advice on highly technical and complex issues.

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  • Curtis have an in-depth knowledge of the law, the tribunal and up-to-date practices, which are essential for winning cases. They knew well how to explore facts and explain the facts.

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  • Curtis's deep specialisation in investor-state arbitration, combined with a lean, highly experienced team, allows them to deliver strategic, high quality legal services.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Charles Buderi
    Charles Buderi

    Charles Buderi

    Charles Buderi heads the firm's public international law group and has developed a robust reputation advising across a range of public international law matters. Fluent in English, Spanish and Arabic, Charles maintains a truly global client base, and he is particularly experienced in advising sovereign states in investment treaty arbitrations and complex disputes involving human rights, international humanitarian law and treaty interpretation.

    • Charles is brilliant and strategic. He maintains an unmatched standard of professionalism.

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    • Charles is an excellent lawyer and a true professional.

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  • George Kahale III
    George Kahale III

    George Kahale III

    George Kahale chairs and heads the firm's international arbitration practice. He is a popular choice of arbitrator for sovereign states in Latin America, Asia and Africa due to his expertise in handling complex arbitrations, and is also sought after by clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

    • George is a great leader and excellent counsel. He is also excellent in advocating and presenting oral arguments.

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    • George is brilliant at cross-border issues, is a very experienced lawyer and has a clear and sincere vision of a case.

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