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International Arbitration: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding's premier arbitration practice demonstrates outstanding credentials in high stakes investment treaty and commercial arbitral matters. It offers an extensive nationwide platform bolstered by broad global capabilities, with considerable strengths in Latin American, East Asian and European matters. The firm's signature expertise in energy industry disputes is complemented by notable experience in other areas, such as construction and pharmaceuticals.

Work Highlights

  • King & Spalding represents Prime Energy in an ICSID arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines under the Philippines - Netherlands bilateral investment.

Strengths

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They stand out. They're very thorough and very sharp; there's no fuss or palaver, they just cut to the chase. They manage well and orchestrate well, with great strategic skills. They're very nice on a personal level but they're a force in the courtroom. They're fighters, with a fighting mentality, and clients like it because they're effective.

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Their experience and expertise and their thoughtful, practical and client-friendly advice really stand out. It's a global team which allows for round the clock support when needed.

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The team is highly skilled and highly specialized in Latin America.

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Among K&S's strengths are the methodical analysis of the situation, the search for solutions and the dedication to the work. From the beginning, they demonstrated an understanding of the conflict and their analysis led to a successful outcome.

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They are a collaborative, really cohesive team that works well to advance the interest of clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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Henry Guy Burnett
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Henry Guy Burnett
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Henry Guy Burnett is particularly well regarded for his expertise in disputes involving Latin America. He is experienced in both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.

Harry was always one step ahead in terms of strategies and alternatives to present to the client. He's also an excellent person.

He provides excellent customer relationship management. He's highly responsive and has extensive knowledge of regulations and processes, so he can offer sharp and insightful in opinions and recommendations.

He's a real heavyweight lawyer, but he is also very down to earth and extremely likeable. He is not afraid to wrestle in the trenches if it is necessary and he will go to great lengths for his clients.

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Samaa A Haridi
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Samaa A Haridi
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Samaa Haridi is regularly called upon to advise clients on complex investment treaty and commercial arbitrations. She is also noted for her capabilities as an arbitrator.

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Wade M. Coriell
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Wade M. Coriell
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Practice co-head Wade Coriell has extensive experience arbitrating against sovereign states and state-owned enterprises. He regularly handles shareholder disputes, with particular expertise representing clients in the energy sector. He is highly regarded in the Asia-Pacific region, having spent several years in the firm’s Singapore office.

He is top notch on strategy, written advocacy, as well as oral arguments. Wade is also very good with dealing with clients and understanding their practical considerations.

Wade is very sharp in court and a fighter - and that's good, the clients like it.

He's absolutely a first-class legal mind, Wade is an excellent, excellent lawyer.

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Craig Miles
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Craig Miles
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Craig Miles has particular expertise in disputes concerning Latin America and is also adept at advising on matters involving the oil and mining sectors.

He offers extensive knowledge of regulations and procedures, and he's excellent at managing client expectations.

Craig is an excellent lawyer, who is experienced in the field and effective in his work.

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Elizabeth Silbert
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Elizabeth Silbert
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Atlanta-based Elizabeth Silbert is the co-head of King & Spalding's arbitration practice. She is noted for her experience in representing companies in environmental and energy-related disputes.

She is a very good attorney who is very effective and efficient.

She stands out to me due to her very calm and collected appearance in high pressure situations and her excellent knowledge of the file.

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Lauren Friedman
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Lauren Friedman
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New York-based partner Lauren Friedman has experience handling international investment and commercial arbitrations, with a particular focus in Latin America.

She is an amazing oral advocate; I have seen her dissect opposing counsels arguments in a super expeditious fashion. I didn’t expect that of her, so you are blown away when she calmly dismantles the other side.

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Samaa A Haridi
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Samaa A Haridi
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Henry Guy Burnett
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Henry Guy Burnett
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Samaa A Haridi
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Samaa A Haridi
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Wade M. Coriell
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Wade M. Coriell
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Craig Miles
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Craig Miles
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Elizabeth Silbert
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Elizabeth Silbert
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Lauren Friedman
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Lauren Friedman
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