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Foley Hoag’s International Litigation and Arbitration Department is unique among law firms, with its focus on PIL, as well as the representation of sovereign States before international arbitral tribunals and US courts, resulting in a long list of State clients from across the globe.
Foley Hoag's Africa Practice, chaired by Tafadzwa Pasipanodya, has a large and longstanding practice of representing African States and State-owned entities in international disputes. It has served as counsel to more than 20 States on the Continent over the past two decades. From energy and human rights to territorial disputes and environmental law, Foley Hoag's work in Africa is wide ranging. Although its principal focus is the representation of sovereign States and State-entities, the firm also represents private clients in litigation or arbitration of commercial disputes involving business in Africa.
Foley Hoag received international acclaim for helping The Gambia secure a historic unanimous order to stop the genocide of the Rohingya in Myanmar before the ICJ. The firm also successfully defended the rights of Nigeria in a dispute against Switzerland before the ITLOS. It also recently secured its fourth victory for Mauritius, a country it has successfully represented in inter-state disputes and investor-state disputes. Before US courts, the firm continues its long history of success by recently obtaining a victory for Tanzania.
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The international disputes team at Foley Hoag is noted for its in-depth knowledge of public international law. The firm frequently acts for sovereign nations on inter-state disputes relating to land and maritime boundaries. Its lawyers also offer a wealth of experience in high-profile human rights and Law of the Sea cases, in addition to handling investor-state arbitrations.
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Foley Hoag defended the Republic of Ghana, and its state-owned oil company Ghana National Petroleum, in a major arbitration brought by the oil companies Eni and Vitol in response to Ghana's attempts to unitise two of the country's oil fields.
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"The lawyers are truly excellent and exceptional in their abilities and skills. The team provides excellent service levels and responsiveness."
"The lawyers are truly excellent and exceptional in their abilities and skills. The team provides excellent service levels and responsiveness."
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Tafadzwa Pasipanodya is the chair of the Africa practice group. She regularly handles commercial arbitrations, while her wider experience extends to geopolitical disputes and matters involving alleged violations of human rights. She is further notable for her experience relating to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
"Tafadzwa brings exceptional skills and talent to her work, drawing on her rich education and training. She is an efficient and formidable advocate."
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Andrew Loewenstein
Tafadzwa Pasipanodya
Head of Department
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Angola
Ghana
Kenya
Mauritius
Nigeria
Sierra Leone
Somalia
Tanzania
The Gambia
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Business & Human Rights
Energy
Infrastructure
Maritime and land boundaries
Natural resources and extractive industries
Oil & Gas
