Public International Law

Abby Cohen Smutny heads the firm's global international arbitration practice and is considered a pre-eminent figure in the international arbitration space. She can often be seen leading complex and high value commercial and investor-state arbitrations, and has an exceptional reputation successfully representing a strong roster of high profile clients. Her sectorial strengths include proficiency in the financial services, pharmaceuticals, construction, oil and gas and banking sectors.

Carolyn Lamm is based in based in Washington, DC and is commended for her broad international arbitration practice. She frequently attracts sovereign states and multinational corporations as clients, and is noted for her extensive experience representing them in big-ticket arbitral proceedings. She has particular expertise handling matters related to the energy, construction projects and infrastructure.

Michael Polkinghorne leads the firm's arbitration group in Paris and is qualified to practice in both France and Australia. He is often sought after by some of the world's largest energy corporations for his expertise in cutting edge arbitration proceedings. His sectorial expertise is broad, and he is known for leading high value disputes across the project finance, oil & gas, infrastructure and telecommunications sectors.