Contact number
+44 20 7551 7500Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- King & Spalding acted for the Government of Ukraine in an inter-state application to the ECtHR relating to Russia’s annexation of Crimea.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at King & Spalding are outstanding. They are very responsive to client needs."
"We are incredibly impressed by their ability to synthesise massive amounts of information and provide practical, actionable guidance."
"The team at King & Spalding are outstanding. They are very responsive to client needs."
"We are incredibly impressed by their ability to synthesise massive amounts of information and provide practical, actionable guidance."
Notable Practitioners
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 very good on human rights and ESG. He has his finger on the pulse."
"Peter has deep and broad expertise, a keen awareness of our commercial needs, phenomenal communication skills and offers practical advice. He's a pleasure to work with."