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Withers

Public International Law

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Public International Law - UK-wide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Withers is active on a broad array of matters concerning PIL, including investor-state and state-to-state disputes along with significant advisory work. The team's expertise includes issues related to international investment law and sanctions as well as the Law of the Sea and rights to statehood. The firm's clients include a number of state governments in addition to international conglomerates and not-for-profit organisations.

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Work Highlights

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  • Withers BVI acted for Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co in the enforcement of an arbitral award against the Federal Republic of Nigeria in various jurisdictions.

Strengths

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  • They are experienced, knowledgeable and readily leverage their experience and expertise to provide customised solutions to issues arising in my transaction.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Hussein Haeri
    Hussein Haeri

    Hussein Haeri

    Hussein Haeri manages an impressive caseload of PIL disputes, regularly acting for governments and companies on matters concerning human rights, boundary delimitations and WTO law. He is also well versed in handling investment treaty arbitrations, including claims brought under BITs.

    • Hussein's sophistication and ability to deliver structured and simply put arguments are very strong.

      Public International Law respondentUK

    • He is a smooth operator in a very measured way.

      Public International Law respondentUK

    • Hussein is a first-class professional; he is knowledgeable, experienced and astute.

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    • His real strength is getting to grips with the detail of the case.

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  • Robert Kovacs
    Robert Kovacs

    Robert Kovacs

    Robert Kovacs specialises in PIL and is recognised for representing a range of clients, including companies and states across various sectors such as energy. He is very well-versed in BIT arbitration matters and arbitral enforcements.

    • Robert is knowlegeable, experienced and has a client focused approach.

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    • Robert is good on the details but keeps the big picture in sight.

      Public International Law respondentUK

    • Robert is hands on and extremely nimble and creative.

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  • Camilla Gambarini
    Camilla Gambarini

    Camilla Gambarini

    Camilla Gambarini represents a range of states and private clients in both arbitrations and PIL matters. She also has experience advising on prominent human rights issues.

    • She was diligent when it came to legal strategy.

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