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Arbitration (International)

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The European International Litigation and Arbitration Group advises on international commercial disputes for multinational companies and major institutions, particularly in the commercial, engineering, energy and financial services fields, including arbitrations under bilateral investment treaties, ICC, LCIA and UNCITRAL rules, and under the auspices of all the major international arbitration institutions. The firm’s practice also encompasses mediation, conciliation and the representation of clients before the English courts. Our lawyers also have served as arbitrators in a number of complex international arbitrations.

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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom's international arbitration practice regularly handles multi-jurisdictional investment treaty and commercial arbitration proceedings from its London office. The team acts on ICSID and UNCITRAL cases and has significant expertise in BITs and Energy Charter Treaty proceedings involving Asian and European jurisdictions. Skadden also handles arbitration-relation litigation, making it a strong choice for comprehensive coverage. It caters predominantly for a prominent clientele comprising multinational corporations from the telecommunications, energy and finance sectors.

Notable practitioners

Kate Davies KC heads the firm's European International Litigation and Arbitration Group.

Work Highlights

  • Skadden represented Emaar Properties in a London-seated, Indian law ICC arbitration against MGF Developments. The matter concerned claims of contract, tort and fraud and is valued at USD700 million.

Strengths

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Skadden is very experienced and can handle very complex, unclear matters. Skadden has a good commercial understanding of their clients' approach.

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Skadden is an exceptionally strong team with outside-the-box thinking. Everyone was outstanding, and I can rely on them 100%.

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Notable Practitioners

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Sophie Lamb
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Band 3
Operating from London, Sophie Lamb KC regularly acts for UK investors on high-value ICSID arbitrations against European states and has experience in Swiss-seated commercial disputes.

Sophie is so talented. She delivers arguments in a very effective manner.

Sophie is an excellent advocate and a team leader. She gives the client very strong and clear advice.

Sophie is very commercial. She has very good strategies and always provides creative answers.

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Sophie Lamb KC
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