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Band 3

Public International Law

Global Market Leaders

5 Years Ranked

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Band 3

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Provided by Andrew Cannon

Global

Practice Areas

- International Arbitration

- Public International Law

- Sanctions

- Dispute Resolution

- Investment Arbitration and Treaty Protection

Career

Andrew is a partner and Global Co-Head of International Arbitration and Public International Law based in our London office. He is head of our India Disputes group and co-head of our Nordic group. He is also Deputy Chair of the firm's Global Pro Bono and Responsible Business Council. Andrew has extensive experience of advising states, state-owned entities and major companies on all aspects of public international law. He has acted in ad hoc and institutional arbitrations across multiple jurisdictions, under the rules of all major arbitral institutions and under a range of governing laws. He has also acted in high profile litigation cases before a range of international and domestic judicial bodies, including the Court of Justice of the EU and General Court, the UK Supreme Court, House of Lords and Court of Appeal. Andrew previously worked as a legal adviser to the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and represented the UK at the UN in New York and the EU in Brussels, as well as in other international institutions. He has extensive experience of negotiating and advising on bilateral and multilateral treaties and other international instruments. He is appointed to the UK Attorney General’s Public International Law (PIL) "A" panel of counsel, is a Councillor on the European Users' Council of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), and a member of the Executive Board of the European Federation for Investment Law and Arbitration (EFILA). Andrew is qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales. He has worked in our offices in London, Paris and Hong Kong, and speaks English and French fluently.

For additional information on Andrew’s professional background, please visit: https://www.herbertsmithfreehills.com/our-people/a/andrew-cannon

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Chambers Global Guide

International Arbitration - UK

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Andrew Cannon fields significant expertise in investor-state disputes, which is bolstered by his public international law credentials. He regularly handles complex BIT claims on behalf of both commercial clients and state entities.

Public International Law - Global Market Leaders

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Andrew Cannon serves as Global Co-Head of HSF's International Arbitration Practice and Public International Law Practice. Clients appreciate his previous experience as a legal adviser to the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and his international experience at the state-level. His impressive practice sees him work with clients on matters concerning human rights and maritime disputes.


Dispute Resolution - Africa-wide

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

Andrew Cannon is based in London, from where he co-leads the international arbitration and public international law groups. He regularly acts for African governments and is also well versed in assisting international investors operating in sectors such as mining, oil and gas, and financial services.

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