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What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills has an accomplished team, noted for conducting its own advocacy in ad hoc proceedings as well as those under institutional rules, including those of the ICC, LCIA and JCAA. The firm is well regarded for its representation of oil and gas majors, technology companies and financial institutions. It is active in disputes arising in Asia, Africa, Europe and the USA. The firm is highly respected for its work in both commercial and investor-state arbitrations, and is experienced in bringing cases under the Energy Charter Treaty and bilateral and multilateral investment treaties.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith represented Azerbaijan and its state-owned oil company, SOCAR, in ICSID investment treaty arbitration proceedings brought by Dr Zaur Leshkasheli and Rosserlane Consultants Limited under the Energy Charter Treaty and the Azerbaijan-Georgia BIT. 

Strengths

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Herbert Smith Freehills is a market-leading team which combines technical excellence with commercial shrewdness.

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HSF put together an experienced team and addressed all the issues. They are prompt and professional.

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They provide succinct, user-friendly and commercial advice. They are really impressive.

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It was a significant arbitration and they hit it out of the park in terms of preparation. Everything was top-notch.

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Cannon
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Band 3
Andrew Cannon fields significant expertise in investor-state disputes, which is bolstered by his public international law credentials. He regularly handles complex BIT claims on behalf of both commercial clients and state entities.

Andrew Cannon has great expertise.

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 fantastic.

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Craig Tevendale
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Craig Tevendale is head of the firm's London international arbitration team. He is widely recognised for his expertise in Middle Eastern-related arbitrations and is highly sought after by major oil and gas clients.

Craig is really good in keeping us in the loop.

Craig Tevendale goes the extra couple of miles for his clients.

Craig Tevendale is a great strategist and fantastic advocate.

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Chris Parker KC
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Band 5

Chris Parker KC is recognised for his impressive, commercially-oriented arbitration practice. He regularly represents clients in the energy, mining and life science sectors.

Chris Parker is fantastic. He is an excellent advocate, is smart and is able to translate that into practical advice and strategy to advance our position.

Chris is very strong counsel.

Chris is brilliant. He has the ability to grasp difficult concepts and translate them into simple propositions. He is strategic and calm. He is also an excellent team leader.

Chris provides critical and useful guidance to me. He is extremely effective, responsive, and it's a pleasure to have him represent our company.

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Hannah Ambrose
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Up and Coming

Hannah Ambrose is a partner in Herbert Smith Freehills' international arbitration and public international law team. Hannah has particular expertise in commercial arbitration for a variety of clients, and is experienced in a wide range of rules.

She is super detail-oriented and very likeable.

Hannah Ambrose is just incredible. She is really great at managing teams.

Hannah shows deep knowledge and appreciation about investor state arbitration. She has significant experience.

Hannah is very dynamic and very knowledgeable about the field generally. She has a good overview of knowledge of what is going on currently and where the law is heading.

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Andrew Cannon
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Craig Tevendale
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Chris Parker KC
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Hannah Ambrose
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