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King & Spalding LLP

Public International Law

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King & Spalding LLP

Rankings

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Public International Law - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding is active on a broad array of PIL matters including inter-state disputes, investment treaty arbitrations, sovereign immunity issues and international criminal law proceedings. The firm is comfortable acting for governments, private entities, third sector organisations and individuals. Its practitioners regularly advocate for clients in the ECtHR.

Strengths

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  • The firm has perfect understanding of client's needs, professionality, effectiveness and immediate reaction.

    Public International Law respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Gary Born
    Band 2Gary Born

    Gary Born

    Gary Born is chair of the firm's international arbitration practice group. He advises sovereign states on maritime border disputes and the development of new legislation, as well as accession to international institutions such as the WTO and New York Convention and is also a renowned specialist in investment treaty arbitrations.

    • Gary is extremely responsive, pleasant and accommodating to work with.

      Public International Law respondentUK
  • Band 3Peter Hood
    Band 3Peter Hood

    Peter Hood

    Peter Hood is an experienced PIL practitioner. He is well versed in matters ranging from inter-state disputes to advising both states and multinationals on issues relating to climate change and human rights.

    • Peter is proactive and demonstrates a systematic approach.

      Public International Law respondentUK
    • Peter is client-friendly.

      Public International Law respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at King & Spalding LLP (2)

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