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Freshfields is widely recognized as the world’s leading international arbitration practice across all key jurisdictions and industry sectors. We offer clients a comprehensive range of services in commercial and treaty arbitration, litigation in support of arbitration, alternative dispute resolution and public international law.

With market-leading teams in New York, Washington, Silicon Valley, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, Moscow, Paris, Singapore, Tokyo, and Vienna, the truly global nature of our practice sets us apart. We conduct arbitrations all over the world, whatever the governing law of the dispute, the language of the arbitration and the arbitration rules. Last year alone, our team of around 150 arbitration specialists handled cases with a total amount at stake of more than US$90bn.

From the US, we handle commercial and investment arbitration throughout the Americas. Our multinational group includes common law and civil law lawyers—including lawyers trained in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Spain, Uruguay, Venezuela, the United Kingdom, and the United States.



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What the Team is Known For

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is a leading destination for international disputes, with clients benefiting from a highly active bench of experienced arbitration counsel with a successful track record of representing both corporate entities and sovereign states in complex cross-border disputes. The team is noted for its expert handling of Latin American and European disputes, with impressive strengths in proceedings concerning mining, telecommunications, oil and gas and construction issues. It boasts an impressive number of multilingual and dual-qualified attorneys able to practice in both common and civil law jurisdictions.

Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields represented Eco Oro in its claim against Colombia under the Canada-Colombia Fair Trade Agreement in relation to measures adopted in 2016 that put an end to its Angostura gold mining project, one of the largest gold projects in Colombia.

Strengths

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"Freshfields has a broad team all over the globe, with excellent capacity to handle complex matters."

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"They are able to undertake deep analysis of each case and bring conclusions and solutions to their clients."

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"Freshfields have a high-performance team, who are excellent professionals."

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"Freshfields  provide strategic and pragmatic advice. They are always thinking ahead, on how different outcomes could affect our business."

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"They are wonderful, always available and highly knowledgeable in ICSID arbitrations."

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Notable Practitioners

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Nigel Blackaby
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Nigel Blackaby
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Nigel Blackaby KC offers a wealth of experience acting for both investors and states and is particularly esteemed for his expertise in Latin America matters.
"Nigelis the first person I would refer anything to."
"Nigel is one of the leading lights of international arbitration, particularly in US and Latin American work."
"His reputation precedes him, Nigel is an incredible lead-counsel and an awesome leader. He is capable of solving the most complicated matters to the benefit of his clients."
"Nigel is a dynamo, he did a phenomenal job from discovery to cross-examination and briefing."
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Noiana Marigo
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Noiana Marigo
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Noiana Marigo provides high quality advice to clients involved in both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. She is active in a range of industries such as aviation, energy and telecommunication.
"It gives peace of mind to work with Noiana, she makes you feel like a part of the team and is an excellent professional."
"Noiana is very professional, responsive and provides excellent advice."
"She is terrific."
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Elliot Friedman
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Elliot Friedman
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Elliot Friedman's notable experience sees him regularly advise on high value and complex commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.
"Elliot is fair and appropriate, and is a strong advocate."
"Elliot is a fantastic writer."
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Caroline Richard
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Caroline Richard
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Caroline Richard regularly advises clients on investor-state arbitrations, including matters in the energy and power sector.
"Caroline is highly committed, she keeps her team in search of excellence and motivates them to generate added value."
"Caroline has the highest commitment to her clients and works really hard to get the outcome that the client is seeking."
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Lee Rovinescu
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Lee Rovinescu
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New York-based partner Lee Rovinescu represents corporations in the energy and power sectors in both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.
"He is a terrific lawyer. We receive meaningful, impactful and on time advice."
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Paige Von Mehren
Paige Von Mehren
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Paige Von Mehren is a senior associate based in New York. She regularly acts on a range of arbitral disputes and enforcement proceedings.
"Paige is a future star. She is smart, thorough and extremely graceful under pressure."
"She is poised and wise beyond her years of experience."
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Nigel Blackaby KC
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Nigel Blackaby KC
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Noiana Marigo
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Noiana Marigo
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Elliot Friedman
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Elliot Friedman
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Caroline Richard
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Caroline Richard
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Lee Rovinescu
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Lee Rovinescu
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Paige Von Mehren
Paige Von Mehren
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