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Slaughter and May

International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration

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Slaughter and May

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International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration - UK

Band 6

What the Team is Known For
Slaughter and May offers strong commercial experience across a range of rules, including those of the ICC, LCIA and LMAA, as well as in arbitration-related court proceedings. The firm regularly advises significant clients in the manufacturing, energy and commodities spaces.
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Work Highlights

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  • Slaughter & May continued to represent the Premier League in its defence of a legal challenge against the League’s financial sustainability rules brought by Manchester City Football Club.

Strengths

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  • Clients have so much confidence in them.

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  • They are unbelievably clever and experienced.

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  • Slaughter and May possess deep expertise, knowledge and experience and are able to easily balance the legal implications with the commercial reality.

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  • They live up to their 'Rolls Royce' reputation.

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  • Slaughter and May is incredibly hard-working and responsive, and possesses deep subject matter expertise and knowledge.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • James Stacey
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    James Stacey

    James Stacey is co-head of the firm's international arbitration group. He is noted for his astute representation of organisations and individuals in a range of arbitral proceedings, including ICC and LCIA disputes. His clients stem from a wide spectrum of sectors such as manufacturing, food and beverages, and oil and gas.

    • James is a good communicator.

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    • James is on top of all the details and is extremely sharp on the technical side.

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    • James is thorough, meticulous, strategic and remarkably adept at making complex issues simple to understand.

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    • Where he excels is managing the commercial aspect for the client.

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