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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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John Savage
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John Savage
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Band 3

John Savage KC is a widely respective practitioner, known for his exceptional expertise in handling arbitrations in major arbitral tribunals across the globe. He has dual admission to practice in England and France, and was previously vice president of SIAC Court of Arbitration, which clients note as a strength. His areas of expertise include handling billion-dollar arbitrations involving aviation, construction, energy and manufacturing matters for a range of clients.

Tom Sprange
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Tom Sprange
3
Band 3

Tom Sprange KC has a robust international arbitration practice that often sees him handling a range of commercial and investor-state arbitration matters. He is experienced leading cases under ICSID, LCIA and ICC rules, and can often be seen representing multinational corporations and sovereign clients. His areas of expertise include energy, finance and public international law.

Tom Sprange is an incredibly effective advocate.

Samaa A Haridi
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Samaa A Haridi
5
Band 5

Samaa Haridi is based in New York and is well recognised for capabilities as counsel and arbitrator. She often leads major commercial and investment arbitrations, and regularly represents high-profile companies in a range of complex disputes against sovereign states. Fluent in English, French and Arabic, she competently handles global mandates, and is also admitted to practice in New York, California and England.

Samaa is sharp, strategic and has complete command of both the details and the broader essential points to seamlessly weave them together.

Samaa is a very smart and practical attorney who provides useful strategic advice.

Samaa has a global view and outstanding expertise and client care.

Wade M. Coriell
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Wade M. Coriell
5
Band 5

Wade Coriell co-heads the firm's global international disputes practice and is a seasoned practitioner in the international arbitration space. He is well sought after by a diverse range of clients, with a particularly well established reputation in the APAC market, and he often handles high value arbitrations in the energy, construction, and finance sectors, amongst others.

Wade is impressive.

Wade has the ability to skillfully synthesise complex facts and law, and he provides effective leadership to bring positive results.

Wade is a strong, smart and very good lawyer.

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Global Market Leaders

Arbitration (International)

John Savage KC
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John Savage KC
3
Band 3
Tom Sprange KC
3
Tom Sprange KC
3
Band 3
Samaa A Haridi
5
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