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What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer 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

  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer continued to represent the Republic of Italy in relation to two enforcement actions under the Energy Charter Treaty in the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce.

Strengths

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The size of the firm and its available expertise enable it to deal with complex matters.

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The firm has extensive experience and a professional team that handled our complex case professionally.

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HSFK is hands-on, constantly keeping strategy in mind, responsive and to the point.

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Cannon
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Andrew Cannon
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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 is an excellent advocate; he manages to be assertive without ever being aggressive.

He is personable, and he does not get stressed out over anything.

He is very receptive and accommodating.

Andrew is a brilliant lawyer: clear-minded, hard-working and very reliable.

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Craig Tevendale
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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 direct, easy to deal with, listens and is customer-friendly. He's sharp and incisive.

Craig is a class act.

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Chris Parker KC
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Chris Parker KC
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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 is able to see the issues immediately and explain them to clients and tribunals.

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Hannah Ambrose
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Hannah Ambrose
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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 very responsive and attentive to the details.

She brings a comparative perspective in many jurisdictions.

Hannah is very level-headed and personable ,which plays out in her ability to communicate effectively with clients.

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Andrew Cannon
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Andrew Cannon
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Craig Tevendale
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Craig Tevendale
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Chris Parker KC KC
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Chris Parker KC KC
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Hannah Ambrose
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Hannah Ambrose
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