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Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders
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Band 1
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 America and US markets. He acts for a range of parties including various states as well as large multinational energy corporations.

Edward Kehoe
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Edward Kehoe
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Band 3

Edward Kehoe, based in New York, possesses one of the most noteworthy arbitration practices, covering the commercial and investment treaty sides of the arbitration field. Kehoe carries significant experience leading complex arbitrations across multiple jurisdictions with multibillion-dollar awards.

John Savage KC
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John Savage KC
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Band 3

John Savage KC is 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.

"He is a very astute, commercial lawyer."

Tom Sprange KC
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Tom Sprange KC
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Band 4

Tom Sprange KC is a rising star 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.

"He is brilliant, especially in the hearings."

Samaa A Haridi
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Samaa A Haridi
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Band 5

Samaa Haridi is commended for her ability to lead major commercial arbitrations. In addition to serving as an arbitrator, she regularly represents high-profile companies in a range of complex disputes against sovereign states.

"Samaa is one of the best lawyers I have ever met. Her professionalism, availability, expertise and ease to deal with are unsurpassed."

"Samaa works extremely hard and is client-oriented."

Ranked Lawyers at
King & Spalding LLP

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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
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Band 3
John Savage KC
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John Savage KC
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Band 3
Tom Sprange KC
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Tom Sprange KC
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Band 4
Samaa A Haridi
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Samaa A Haridi
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Band 5