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WilmerHale

Arbitration (International)

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WilmerHale

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About

Provided by WilmerHale

WilmerHale offers one of the world's premier international arbitration and dispute resolution practices.

Our international arbitration group has been involved in more than 650 proceedings in recent years. We have successfully represented clients in a number of the largest institutional arbitrations and several of the most significant ad hoc arbitrations to arise in the past decade. We have extensive experience with arbitrations administered by all of the major international arbitration institutions (including the ICC, LCIA,  AAA/ICDR, SIAC, HKIAC, SCC, VIAC and others), as well as more specialised forms of institutional arbitration and ad hoc arbitrations, including arbitration of public international law issues. We pride ourselves on consistently achieving our clients' objectives through efficient staffing and the use of in-house know-how and precedents.

Centred in the London office, our multinational team consists of more than 70 lawyers in Europe and the United States, all of whom practice principally in the international arbitration field and many of whom specialise in particular areas (such as oil and gas, insurance, joint venture and M&A). Our international arbitration group includes both common and civil law practitioners, and prides itself on working together as an integrated team. In addition to representing clients as counsel, many of our lawyers regularly sit as arbitrators.

To learn more, visit us at

www.wilmerhale.com/litigation/international_arbitration/

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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

The elite London-based practice at WilmerHale enjoys a stellar reputation for handling high-end commercial arbitration in a range of areas, most notably in the financial services, pharmaceutical and energy sectors. The firm leverages the presence of high profile individuals to attract roles in major cases on behalf of leading companies. WilmerHale is also revered in investor-state disputes, acting in prominent proceedings with parties from Europe, Africa and Asia. In addition to acting for corporates, the firm is also sought after by state-owned entities operating in the construction and oil and gas sectors. Its team has additional expertise in expropriation issues, defending industrial clients and investors against sovereign states. Further strength is provided through the firm's team members acting as arbitrators in tribunals across Europe.

Strengths

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  • They are able to distill the decisive points out of an ocean of information.

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  • WilmerHale demonstrates incredible depth of expertise, strategic abilities and attention to detail.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Steven Finizio
    Band 2Steven Finizio

    Steven Finizio

    London-based Steven Finizio is a sought-after expert in investor state disputes, acting for American, Asian and European investors in infrastructure, construction and energy disputes under ICSID rules.

    • He has the ability to see ten steps ahead and provide great legal and strategic advice.

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