Public International Law
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
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Latham & Watkins is noted for its solid PIL practice, assisting national and international clients with investment treaty disputes, with the ability to work closely with other offices from its substantial international network. It offers advice on sanctions issues, with niche expertise in the challenging of international sanctions designations, while also able to advise on issues relating to business and human rights and international trade law. The firm is particularly active on matters arising in Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins successfully represented the Republic of Colombia in an arbitration before ICSID over a USD130 million claim brought under the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Latham & Watkins' knowledge of international arbitration law, combined with a proactive and client-focused approach, significantly contributed to achieving a favourable outcome."
"They are sophisticated and expert lawyers."
"Latham tends to have people who are really high quality in terms of legal analysis. They actually are excellent lawyers."
"Latham & Watkins' knowledge of international arbitration law, combined with a proactive and client-focused approach, significantly contributed to achieving a favourable outcome."
"They are sophisticated and expert lawyers."
"Latham tends to have people who are really high quality in terms of legal analysis. They actually are excellent lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Charles Claypoole is considered an authority on the full range of PIL issues. He has a strong track record of representing sovereign states in investment treaty disputes, including claims brought under BITs, with further expertise in sanctions and WTO law.
"Charles Claypoole is renowned for his exceptional client service, characterised by responsiveness, empathy, and a deep commitment to understanding and meeting his clients' needs."
"Charles is one of the best in this area. He knows the field extremely well and has good judgement."
"Charles has genuine, in-depth knowledge of international law yet is very practically-minded."
Sophie Lamb KC has notable expertise handling matters brought before ICSID, including BIT claims. She also has experience advising states, companies and investors on a wide range of complex PIL issues.
Isuru Devendra is an associate in Latham & Watkins' London office. He often advises states and state-related organisations on investor-state arbitrations, maritime boundary disputes and international human rights law issues.
"Isuru stands out as an exceptional lawyer, distinguished by his ability to swiftly navigate the complexities of the dispute."
"Isuru tries to understand all the underlying facts very deeply and can manage multiple parallel workstreams when working on a project."
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