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International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration

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International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration - UK

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
White & Case has a well-established international arbitration group with significant expertise in disputes arising from large-scale infrastructure projects around the world. The firm has substantial expertise in arbitrations arising in Eastern Europe, particularly within the energy, insurance and financial services sectors. It handles arbitrations across a number of institutions, including the LCIA, the ICC, SIAC, ICSID and UNCITRAL, and in ad hoc proceedings. The team is experienced in handling every aspect of the process, including advocacy. The practice is particularly recognised in the market for its expertise in construction arbitration, while also being increasingly active in investment treaty claims.
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Work Highlights

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  • White & Case continued to represent the Republic of North Macedonia in an ICSID dispute against foreign investors arising from the cancellation of a copper mining license. The claims were brought under the Macedonia-Ukraine BIT.

Strengths

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  • White & Case's strategic approach and planning are excellent.

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  • White & Case is highly attuned to our business needs and effective at advocating in line with those.

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  • They are great at understanding complex technical terms.

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  • White & Case has expert knowledge in the field and provides practical advice.

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  • They have been very responsive and very helpful.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrea Menaker
    Andrea Menaker

    Andrea Menaker

    Andrea Menaker brings substantial cross-border experience to her London arbitration practice. She handles a steady stream of high-value investment treaty claims on behalf of clients across a range of industries, including financial services entities and utilities.

    • She is very responsive and personally involved, and is commercial in her approach.

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    • She is just a great professional.

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  • Dipen Sabharwal
    Dipen Sabharwal

    Dipen Sabharwal

    Dipen Sabharwal KC heads White & Case’s London office and has served as head of the firm’s EMEA disputes practice. He has a broad arbitration practice, often acting for clients in the energy and manufacturing spaces.

    • We can really trust his technical knowledge of English law.

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    • Dipen is a superlative advocate.

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  • Aloke Ray
    Aloke Ray

    Aloke Ray

    Aloke Ray KC is the head of White & Case's International Arbitration practice in London, having led it in Asia previously. He has broad ranging expertise but is noted for his expertise in construction arbitrations.

    • Aloke has a strong capacity of thinking outside of the box and finding creative solutions to legal issues, while maintaining precise attention to detail.

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    • His ability to read through significant materials, focus on issues and improve strategy is impressive.

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