Public International Law

Experienced in representing international clients, primarily from CEE as well as Africa, on a range of investment treaty arbitrations. Expertise spans a variety of industries, including telecommunications, media, energy and natural resources. Regularly appears before international courts and tribunals as well as in arbitrations commenced before ICSID. Notable experience advising companies and regulatory groups on the ongoing impact of Brexit.

"They were prompt, had a good understanding of the case and represented us well in court," a client reports.

Represented the Government of the Republic of India in an investment claim brought by a Mauritian entity linked to a British private equity firm, concerning the stake owned by the entity in Bhadra International, a company that provides airport ground-handling services in India.

Markus Burgstaller has notable expertise handling substantial investment treaty claims. He provides a wide range of advice on EU law and PIL issues, including matters concerning the UK's exit from the EU.
"He has an excellent reputation for PIL and he is very involved in the arbitration community."