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International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding has a substantial international arbitration practice with a global reach, advising parties from South Asia and Europe. It fields a team of experienced advocates, with experience in disputes arising in the energy, shipping, mining and financial services sectors. The team is experienced in handling institutional disputes, including those under ICC, LCIA and AAA rules, as well as ad hoc arbitrations. The firm's notable commercial practice is also bolstered by increasing investor-state expertise. 

Work Highlights

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  • King & Spalding represented Reliance Industries in an UNCITRAL arbitration relating to a landmark claim made by the Government of India.

Strengths

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King & Spalding's team is clever, hard-working, multicultural, strategic and pragmatic. They are reliable and diligent when it comes to servicing client's needs.

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King & Spalding are able to diligently and professionally deal with the crux of the matter in every detail. They ensure a strong sense of support, combined with an ease in client communication.

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King & Spalding has provided the most fantastic legal support, technical advice, direction and leadership. 

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Their depth of legal knowledge of various jurisdictions, strategic thinking, and effective friendly communication has been invaluable. They are attentive and efficient.

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King & Spalding stands out as a very efficient and user-friendly team. They are a first class team, responsive and flexible. They analyse problems from legal, commercial and geopolitical angles.

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Notable Practitioners

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Tom Sprange KC
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Tom Sprange KC
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Tom Sprange KC draws praise for his expert advocacy in high-value commercial arbitrations. He offers impressive global capabilities, acting in arbitrations seated in jurisdictions such as India and Europe, and is deeply familiar with LCIA, ICC and AAA proceedings.

Tom is an insightful solicitor and extremely confident in the delivery of his case in a court room. His knowledge and memory skills are truly magnificent.

Tom provides very complete, practical and realistic advice.

Tom was fantastic with a large quantity of information and knew the case well. He was really excellent at providing what I needed. He is first rate in his preparation, advocacy and follow up.

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

Tom is a brilliant KC. He is very good in orally presenting his client's case persuasively before the arbitral tribunal. He is incisive in preparing, examining and cross-examining witness.

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John Savage KC
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John Savage KC
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John Savage KC has established a strong profile in the London market and is increasingly known for his commercial arbitration practice. His caseload includes acting for major energy, manufacturing and investment companies.

He is extraordinary knowledgeable.

John Savage is an excellent lawyer.

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

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Ruth Byrne KC
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Ruth Byrne KC
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Ruth Byrne KC is a highly experienced arbitration practitioner known for her prowess in the energy sector. She is well versed in acting for Indian entities in arbitrations under the auspices of the LCIA and the ICC, as well as in ad hoc proceedings.

Ruth is an exceptional solicitor. She embarks on her case with so much passion and dedication whilst displaying a sound knowledge and recollection of all relevant events and authorities.

Ruth is proactive, sensible and efficient.

"I have a high degree of confidence in her work."

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Egishe Dzhazoyan
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Egishe Dzhazoyan
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Band 6
Egishe Dzhazoyan is particularly experienced in investor-state arbitration and demonstrates strength in handling matters originating in Eastern Europe. He is also adept at handling commercial disputes under LCIA and ICC rules.

Egishe's dedication to understanding the needs of each client ensures that they receive nothing but the best advice. With knowledge and experience, Egishe consistently delivers innovative solutions.

Egishe is very pragmatic. He coordinates actions in various jurisdictions in a very successful manner.

Egishe Dzhazoyan is superb, he is very sharp and hard working. He is able to simultaneously perform such diverse tasks as devising a case strategy, handling client needs and advocacy.

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Tom Sprange KC
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Tom Sprange KC
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John Savage KC
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John Savage KC
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Ruth Byrne KC
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Ruth Byrne KC
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Egishe Dzhazoyan
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Egishe Dzhazoyan
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