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Arbitration (International)

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Our specialist arbitration practitioners are based across Europe, Asia Pacific, the United States, Africa and the Middle East and have extensive experience of advising clients on commercial, investor-state and state-to-state arbitration.


We advise clients on arbitrations under a broad spectrum of civil and common laws as well as public international law. We are experienced in arbitrating under the rules of all major arbitration institutions, as well as having conducted numerous ad hoc arbitrations. Our genuine sector knowledge, commercial awareness and regional sensitivity are unrivalled. We advise clients and conduct arbitrations in a number of languages. Once you have an arbitral award, we can help you to enforce it around the world.


Our long standing experience of acting in investor-state and state-to-state arbitrations and in-depth knowledge of the nuances of these specialist areas means we can help you to best meet your objectives. We provide advice on the best possible investment and treaty protection.


Conducting our own advocacy means our skilled advocates play a critical role in the strategy of the case from the outset. It also minimises the cost and time involved for our clients in instructing external counsel.

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Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders

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What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills has a renowned international arbitration group with impressive global reach, a particularly strong Asia-Pacific practice and noted expertise in African and Middle Eastern disputes. The firm has a multifaceted practice recognised for expertise in both PIL and commercial arbitrations. The law firm offers:

• Expert knowledge of investor-state arbitrations and large-scale energy and construction disputes.

• Experience in the telecoms, hospitality and financial services sectors.

• Advice for nations and multinational companies concerning state and international organisation immunity, human rights and international trade matters.

Strengths

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The HSF team is super communicative and organised.

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The HSF team has a strong international presence and cross-border expertise.

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HSF is top-notch and extremely proficient. They have a very strong team that works very well together.

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Cannon
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Andrew Cannon serves as Global Co-Head of HSF's International Arbitration Practice and Public International Law Practice. Clients appreciate his previous experience as a legal adviser to the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and his international experience at the state-level. His impressive practice sees him work with clients on matters concerning human rights and maritime disputes.

Andrew was on top of the issues throughout the proceedings and always conducted himself and led the project in a professional manner. I would be delighted to work with him again.

Andrew Cannon is brilliant.

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Alastair Henderson
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Alastair Henderson
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Active in the APAC region, Alastair Henderson is commended for his unrivalled experience in handling arbitrations in Southeast Asia, among other markets. As HSF's Managing Partner for Southeast Asia, his arbitration expertise across the region extends across a plethora of industries such as oil and gas, engineering, projects and infrastructure. Henderson counts MNCs, governments, and major financial bodies among his clientele.

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Christian Leathley
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Christian Leathley
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Christian Leathley is a highly distinguished partner at HSF, where he serves as the Co-Head of the Latin America Group, Co-Head of the Public International Law Group, as well as the US Head of International Arbitration. He receives high praise for his regional expertise, and leading commercial and investment treaty arbitrations across US and Latin American markets.

Christian's advocacy skills are first rate.

He is extremely smart.

Christian has excellent, excellent advocacy skills in front of the tribunal.

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Global Market Leaders

Arbitration (International)
Alastair Henderson
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Alastair Henderson
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Christian Leathley
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Christian Leathley
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Public International Law
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Andrew Cannon
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Members

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Amal Bouchenaki

Andrew Cannon

Head of Department

Ante Golem

Antony Crockett

Anuradha Agnihotri

Cathy Liu (Kewei)

Catrice Gayer

Chad Catterwell

Charlie Morgan

Chinnawat Thongpakdee

Chris Parker KC

Craig Tevendale

Dan Dragovic

Dana (Da Won) Kim

Daniel Chia (Prolegis)

Daniel Waldek

Debby Sulaiman (HBT)

Eduardo Soler Tappa

Elaine Wong

Elizabeth Kantor

Elizabeth Macknay

Elizabeth Poulos

Emily Fox

Francis Greenaway

Friso Heukamp

Geoffrey Hansen

Gitta Satryani

Hannah Ambrose

Helen Tang

Jaime de San Román

James Allsop

James Doe

Javier de Carvajal

Jeremy Garson

Jonathan Ripley-Evans

Justin D'Agostino

Kathryn Sanger

Laurence Franc-Menget

Leon Chung

Louise Barber

Marco de Sousa

Martin Wallace

Mathew Shelley

Miguel García-Casas

Mike McClure KC

Murphy Mok

Nick Oury

Nicolas Pol

Patricia Nacimiento

Paulino Fajardo

Pietro Pouché

Prawidha Murty (HBT)

Raeesa Rawal

Sean Whitham

Simon Chapman KC

Head of Department

Stuart Paterson

Thierry Tomasi

Timana Hattam

Tomas Furlong

Vanessa Naish

Vincent Bouvard

Warathorn Wongsawangsiri

Weina Ye (Kewei)

Industries

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Agribusiness

Consumer

Energy Transition

Financial Institutions

Government and Public Sector

Infrastructure

Manufacturing and Industrials

Mining

Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare

Private Capital

Real Estate

Renewables

Technology, Media and Telecommunications