International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration

Eversheds Sutherland has a broad team with a strong presence in the international arbitration space. It is renowned in the market for its ability to advise on commercial disputes held under a range of rules, as well as complex enforcement issues. The team's expertise includes claims stemming from corporate transactions. The firm demonstrates substantial experience in handling issues arising from the energy and infrastructure sectors, and boasts additional capabilities in handling investor-state arbitration.

"Eversheds Sutherland meticulously prepared and managed thematter from inception to trial, coordinating different expert disciplines."

"The Eversheds team is highly commercial and focused on extracting the best value for clients. They work hard and are always available."

"When you do an arbitration with Eversheds, you get a whole team that is strong to the core."

"Eversheds Sutherland has a very strong team. They are very responsive, impressive and provide great support."

Eversheds Sutherland represented the State of Libya in ICC proceedings brought against it by a Turkish company, pursuant to the Turkey-Libya BIT.

Jonathan Leach is the head of the firm's UK international arbitration practice. His practice includes recent experience acting for North African clients among a wide roster of global clients, and he serves as counsel in arbitration seated across the world, including in Singapore and Switzerland. "Jonathan Leach is very impressive and responsive." "Jonathan goes the extra mile and makes sure he is very well prepared for cases. He is easy to work with and he is collaborative." "He is very quick on his feet and able to understand the ramifications of new facts and evidence almost immediately. He is very personable, fair and a pleasure to work with." "He is committed, deeply devoted and responsive. He is always someone we can depend on."

Katia Finkel has a growing practice which spans both commercial and investment arbitration. Her clients include significant players in the energy and construction space. "Katia is very committed, responsive and very skilled." "Katia was excellent with quantum issues.Her cross-examination was impressive and she was incredibly well prepared."