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International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration - UK-wide

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Fieldfisher has a highly regarded practice that receives accolades for its international experience. It is renowned for advising on proceedings under ICC, UNCITRAL and LCIA rules. The firm boasts significant experience in handling disputes originating from Eastern Europe. Its clients stem from a range of sectors including financial services and oil and gas. The team has further experience representing sovereign states in disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Fieldfisher continued to advise a Dutch claimant investor in a bilateral investment treaty claim against the state of Ukraine under ICSID rules relating to a significant investment in a Ukrainian airline.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Simon Sloane
5
Simon Sloane
5
Band 5
Simon Sloane regularly acts on substantial commercial and investor-state arbitration. He has notable strength in handling disputes under SCC and ICSID rules.

Simon is always on top of the case and fully aware of the details of the matter.

Simon has an organised and practical approach.

Simon's deep understanding of complex legal frameworks and strategic insights have been instrumental in achieving successful outcomes.

Daniel Hayward
6
Daniel Hayward
6
Band 6

Daniel Hayward is co-head of Fieldfisher's international arbitration group. He is noted for his expertise in handling disputes emanating from the CIS region.

Daniel is a very good communicator.

He combines significant experience of high-stakes, complex matters with a pragmatic, commercial approach.

Daniel Hayward is just brilliant. He is very good at dealing with clients and keeping the big picture in mind, and ensuring the whole team work together and achieve the right result for the client.

Tracey Wright
6
Tracey Wright
6
Band 6
Tracey Wright handles a host of disputes on behalf of clients in the banking and energy sectors. She comes recommended for her expertise across both commercial and investor-state arbitration.

Tracey has an impressive knowledge and understanding of the key materials of the case.

Tracey is an absolute superstar.

She is professional in her work and cares about the customer’s wishes.

Tracey is completely unflappable.

Alexandra Underwood
U
Alexandra Underwood
U
Up and Coming

Alexandra Underwood has a commendable arbitration practice, with broad experience in real estate, telecommunications, aviation and construction disputes. She has notable experience advising under the ICC, LCIA, LMAA, ICSID and UNCITRAL rules.

Alexandra works really hard on the detail and is diligent.

Alexandra is very commercial and has a great awareness of key issues.

Alexandra is an absolute star and is utterly committed to her clients.

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International Arbitration

Simon Sloane
5
Simon Sloane
5
Band 5
Daniel Hayward
6
Daniel Hayward
6
Band 6
Tracey Wright
6
Tracey Wright
6
Band 6
Alexandra Underwood
U
Alexandra Underwood
U
Up and Coming