Arbitration (International)

Nigel Blackaby KC, based in Washington, DC, is a highly esteemed figure who operates a broad practice in the international arbitration space. As Co-Head of Freshfields' Latin America Practice, Nigel is widely recognised for his ability to handle complex investor-state and commercial mandates across a plethora of industries before major arbitral tribunals. He counts sovereign states and high-profile MNCs among his clientele.

William Thomas KC is the Global Head of Freshfields' public international law group. He has an established reputation as a dedicated PIL advocate, possessing longstanding experience handling inter-state and investor-state disputes. William's distinguished practice sees him act in landmark cases before major courts and tribunals such as the International Court of Justice.

London-based Sylvia Noury KC serves as head of Freshfields' African Disputes Group. Noury remains a popular choice for clients seeking robust counsel in commercial and investment treaty arbitrations involving energy and natural resources as well as telecommunications.

Noah Rubins KC is a fine choice for clients facing ICC, ICSID, UNCITRAL and SCC arbitrations. He operates a diverse and international practice, serving as the Head of Freshfields' Global CIS/Russia dispute resolution practice group. With experience sitting as an arbitrator and serving as counsel in high-stakes arbitrations, Rubins brings a depth of seasoned proficiency, particularly in arbitrations brought under the Energy Charter.

As Global Co-Head of Freshfields' International Arbitration & Co-Head of Latin America Practice, Noiana Marigo has established an impressive practice in international dispute resolution. Noiana is highly sought-after by a diverse international client base as she is qualified to practice in Buenos Aires and New York. She is well regarded for her experience sitting as an arbitrator as well as handling investment treaty arbitrations across the USA and Latin America.