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Public International Law - Global Market Leaders

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Band 4

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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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Cannon
3
Band 3

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.

Alastair Henderson
5
Alastair Henderson
5
Band 5

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.

Christian Leathley
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Christian Leathley
5
Band 5

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
5
Alastair Henderson
5
Band 5
Christian Leathley
5
Christian Leathley
5
Band 5
Public International Law

3
Andrew Cannon
3
Band 3