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Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders

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What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding has a premier international practice routinely called upon to handle sophisticated commercial arbitration and investor-state disputes. The firm has a strong footprint in arbitration hubs in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The law firm offers:

• Expertise in handling investor-state proceedings brought under the terms of bilateral investment treaties and the Energy Charter Treaty.

• Knowledge on arbitral proceedings relating to trade agreements, commercial contracts and shareholder claims.

• Experience of high-stakes disputes arising in the oil and gas sector as well as construction arbitration.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Doak Bishop
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Band 2

Doak Bishop is a leading international arbitration specialist with strong experience leading commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, most notably in the Latin American and US markets. Bishop's global reputation as a skilled advocate has rendered him an elite choice for a range of clients including various states as well as large multinational energy corporations.

He has an incredible reputation.

Edward Kehoe
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Edward Kehoe
3
Band 3

New York-based Edward Kehoe possesses a particularly noteworthy arbitration practice, covering the commercial and investment treaty sides of the arbitration field. Kehoe's practice is distinguished by carrying significant experience leading complex arbitrations across multiple jurisdictions with multibillion-dollar awards on behalf of sovereign states as well as corporate clients.

John Savage KC
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John Savage KC
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Band 3

John Savage KC is highly respected for his extensive knowledge and experience in handling arbitrations in major arbitral tribunals across the globe. His expertise sees him represent sovereigns and multinational corporations in billion-dollar arbitrations involving aviation, construction, energy and manufacturing matters. Clients value John's dual admission to practice in England and France, as well as his ability to bring to bear his previous experience as Vice President on the SIAC Court of Arbitration.

John Savage has a global view, he never forgets anything. He knows all the details.

He is extraordinarily knowledgeable.

Tom Sprange KC
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Tom Sprange KC
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Band 3

Tom Sprange KC is a formidable advocate in the international arbitration space. He is adept at both commercial and investor-state arbitration matters and is well-versed in leading matters under ICSID, LCIA and ICC rules. Sprange is recognised for his frequent and successful representation of multinational corporations and sovereign clients in high-stakes arbitration across a variety of sectors and areas, including energy, finance and public international law.

Tom is a great leader and has that double-edged sword who is a partner managing the case with strategy but he's also the KC and lead advocate for the case.

Tom is a very good cross-examiner and challenges witnesses and tribunals. He is very articulate and one of the best solicitor advocates.

Tom is fearless fearless and has a very strong awareness of both the legal and commercial aspects involved in the case.

Samaa A Haridi
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Samaa A Haridi
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Band 5

Samaa Haridi, based in New York, is commended for her ability to lead major commercial and investment arbitrations. In addition to serving as an arbitrator, she regularly represents high-profile companies in a range of complex disputes against sovereign states. Clients appreciate and value her multilingual capabilities in English, French and Arabic and her admission to practice in New York, California and England.

Samaa she is a consummate international arbitration practitioner, who is humble, and is a great advocate. 

She has a tremendous presence.

Samaa is an excellent partner and provides skilled support in negotiation.

Wade M. Coriell
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Wade M. Coriell
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Band 5

Wade Coriell serves as co-head of King & Spalding's global international disputes practice. He is recognized as a seasoned practitioner and has an established reputation in the Asia-Pacific market. His experience has seen him represent a diverse range of clients in high-value arbitrations across various sectors and industries, notably energy, construction, and finance.

Wade has a good manner with tribunals. He is sensible and has mastery of the cases. He leads a good team and is very good at developing other people - he's effective at that.

Wade's advocacy skills are amazing, and he is incredibly persuasive as well. He provides good advice, is very hands-on throughout and his skills are very solid.

Wade is an excellent oral advocate, exuding great command of the issues and confidence in the arguments he is making. 

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Global Market Leaders

Arbitration (International)

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Doak Bishop
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Band 2
Edward Kehoe
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Edward Kehoe
3
Band 3
John Savage KC
3
John Savage KC
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Band 3
Tom Sprange KC
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Tom Sprange KC
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Band 3
Samaa A Haridi
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Samaa A Haridi
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Band 5
Wade M. Coriell
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Wade M. Coriell
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Band 5