Public International Law

Nigel Blackaby KC is based in Washington, DC and has an esteemed reputation in the international arbitration field. He co-heads the firm's Latin America practice, and is noted for experience handling investor-state and commercial mandates. Clients typically include sovereign states and high profile MNCs.

William Thomas KC heads the firm's global public international law group and he is a well reputed name in the field, known for his longstanding experience handling inter-state and investor-state disputes. He is often seen acting in landmark cases before various major courts and tribunals, including the ICJ, and is noted as a dedicated PIL advocate.

Sylvia Noury KC is based in London and currently heads the firm's African disputes group. She has broad ranging expertise, with particular strengths in energy and natural resources and telecommunications related investment treaty and commercial arbitrations. She is fluent in English and Spanish, and often acts before ICSID, UNCITRAL, ICC, LCIA and AAA tribunals.

Alexandra Van Der Meulen is admitted to practice in Paris and New York, and her practice focuses on matters extending across public international law, investment arbitration and international commercial arbitration.

Noah Rubins KC heads the firm's global CIS/Russia disputes practice and offers clients a diverse and international practice. He is experienced both as arbitrator and counsel, and is particularly proficient in arbitrations brought under the Energy Charter, as well as in ICC, ICSID, UNCITRAL and SCC arbitrations.

Noiana Marigo co-heads the firm's global international arbitration practice as well as the Latin America practice. She is qualified to practice in Buenos Aires and New York and she offers strong international disputes experience for a diverse international client base. She is also an experienced arbitrator and is highly regarded for her ability to handle investment treaty arbitrations across the USA and Latin America.