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International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration - UK-wide

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters represents sovereign states and multinational corporations in commercial and investment treaty international arbitration. The firm's areas of expertise include matters in the energy, telecommunications and banking industries. It is noted for its impressive in-house advocacy capabilities. The team regularly acts on disputes conducted under the auspices of institutions such as the ICC, the LCIA and HKIAC, and also offers expertise in BIT claims and disputes brought under the Energy Charter Treaty.

Work Highlights

  • Linklaters represented BP in an UNCITRAL arbitration seated in New Delhi against the Government of India.

Strengths

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Linklaters is to grasp essence of complex commercial issues. They are extremely strong.

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Linklaters were great professionals and provided advice that was commercially sensible.

International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration respondent
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Linklaters is a powerhouse. They have an all-rounded team with lawyers who have deep knowledge on the area of law in question.

International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration respondent
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Linklaters has real expertise at multiple levels. They have deep bench strength and experience. They have strong in-house advocacy and real expertise.

International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration respondent
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Linklaters has broad and deep expertise, and the team is responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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Matthew Weiniger KC
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Band 2
Matthew Weiniger KC is the global chair of the firm's international arbitration practice. He has an acclaimed arbitration practice with impressive multi-jurisdictional expertise, acting for clients across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. He is well versed in high-value commercial and investor-state claims, with expertise across the banking, energy and gaming sectors.

Matthew is super. He has a very good knowledge of the practicalities and the legal theory.

One of Matthew's strengths is that he can look at multiple issues in their totality and give advice in a simple way.

Matthew is an accessible and engaging expert on investor state arbitration and offers clear leadership of Linklaters' practice.

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Matthew Hodgson
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Matthew Hodgson
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Band 4
Matthew Hodgson has wide-ranging experience in investment treaty arbitrations. He regularly represents both states and claimants in proceedings under ICSID and UNCITRAL rules. He has particular expertise in handling disputes stemming from joint ventures and energy projects.

He has excellent skills in understanding all the broader issues and the minutiae of a case, and can fight to achieve extraordinary results.

Matthew is a calm and competent hand on the tiller who inspires confidence in achieving good outcomes.

Matthew is excellent. He takes lots of care and effort in his representation. He grasps complex issues with ease and presents them in such a simple and easy to understand manner.

Matthew has a very strong reputation for his work in Asia.

He is an excellent lead counsel, and his advocacy skill was very strong at the hearing.

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Ben Carroll
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Band 6
Ben Carroll specialises in international commercial arbitration, with a particular focus on energy and commodities related disputes. He has experience in a wide range of commercial disputes, including joint ventures, long-term supply agreements and construction projects.

Ben is an excellent advocate.

Ben is a fantastic team lead. He is always switched on.

Ben is an excellent advocate.

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Matthew Weiniger KC
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Matthew Hodgson
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Matthew Hodgson
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Ben Carroll
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