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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Arbitration (International)

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

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Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Skadden has a significant international arbitration practice, drawing on the resources of a globally-integrated team. It draws on strength across the USA and UK to handle matters across Latin America, Asia and Europe. The law firm offers:

• Representation of states and commercial entities in investment treaty arbitrations.

• Experience advising major corporations and financial institutions on the handling of commercial and shareholder disputes, particularly matters arising in the telecommunications and energy sectors.

• Particular expertise in handling multi-jurisdictional tax and IP disputes.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Julie Bédard
    Band 3Julie Bédard

    Julie Bédard

    Julie Bédard heads the firm's international litigation and arbitration group for the Americas, and has built a notable reputation for leading billion-dollar arbitrations on behalf of multinational corporations against sovereign states. Areas of expertise include advising across the energy, aviation and technology sectors, and given her multilingual skills in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese, she often attracts a diverse and global client base.

  • Band 3Sophie Lamb
    Band 3Sophie Lamb

    Sophie Lamb

    Sophie Lamb KC a London-based practitioner who is commended for her extensive experience handling investor-state arbitrations under ICSID and ICC rules. Her stellar reputation sees her often engaged by top clients, including various governments, international corporations and state-owned entities around the globe. Areas of strength include proficiency in energy and oil and gas related arbitrations.

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