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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

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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.

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Notable Practitioners

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Gary Born
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Gary Born is widely considered one of the most prominent figures in the global arbitration world. He acts as counsel in prominent investor state and commercial arbitrations under various rules. He is also sought after as an arbitrator, sitting in various European and international tribunals.

Gary presents an awesome breadth of knowledge coupled with being careful and thoughtful.

He very instinctively comes up with solutions.

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Franz Schwarz
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Franz Schwarz is particularly appreciated for his strength in investment treaty arbitrations, where he acts for prominent financial institutions in cases against European states. He also acts for multinational corporates in ICC and ICSID proceedings.

He is very bright and switched on in terms of the arbitration; he inspires great confidence.

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Steven Finizio
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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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Arbitration (International)

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Gary Born
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Franz Schwarz
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Steven Finizio
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International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators

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Gary Born
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