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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Public International Law - Global Market Leaders

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins has a flourishing international arbitration practice that has earned recognition for its strong teams across the globe. The firm draws on the strength of teams in key hubs including Paris, London, New York and Hong Kong. The law firm offers:

• Deep industry knowledge, especially in the mining, finance, energy, technology and construction sectors.

• Expert handling of investment treaty claims on behalf of both investors and respondent states.

• Advice for clients on PIL matters including Law of the Sea, human rights and international trade disputes.

• Experience undertaking international commercial arbitrations as well as M&A and joint venture disputes.

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Strengths

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  • Latham & Watkins demonstrate the ability to quickly master the nuances of a complex case.

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  • From associate to senior partner, the entire team is truly impressive. They work across a range of the most interesting and complex international arbitration cases.

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  • Latham & Watkins are a preeminent firm in this practice area. They have a very bright bench and command a lot of confidence.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Fernando Mantilla-Serrano
    Fernando Mantilla-Serrano

    Fernando Mantilla-Serrano

    Fernando Mantilla-Serrano co-chairs the firm's global international arbitration practice and is highly commended for his exceptional capabilities in the space. He frequently handles complex arbitrations in relation to the mining, oil and gas, automotive, natural resources, construction and manufacturing sectors, and is particularly engaged for his ability to navigate matters involving unique challenges such as investors' rights and environmental protection.

    • Fernando is very experienced with impressive across the board knowledge.

      Public International Law respondentGlobal

    • Fernando is a great lawyer. He is very experienced and is a trailblazer in Latin America.

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  • Charles Claypoole
    Charles Claypoole

    Charles Claypoole

    Charles Claypoole is experienced in advising across a range of public international law and trade/WTO law issues. He often acts for sovereign states and multinational companies on human rights, sanctions and self-determination related issues, and he is noted for his ability to advise on arbitrations spanning across the energy, financial services and aviation sectors.

    • Charles is so thorough, gets the sector inside-out and is a real extension of his clients team.

      Public International Law respondentGlobal

    • Charles is an excellent legal mind, with experience on some incredibly large and complex arbitration cases.

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