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Charlie Lightfoot

Charlie Lightfoot

UK 2026

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Cooley LLP
 Cooley LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

International Arbitration

UK-wide

7 years ranked

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Charlie is the chair of Cooley’s international arbitration practice. He represents companies and governments in complex, high-value international disputes across a broad range of sectors. Charlie’s knowledge and experience encompasses both commercial disputes and disputes under public international law. He is an advocate before arbitral tribunals and the English High Court, as well as a speaker and author concerning matters of international arbitration and private and public international law.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

International Arbitration - UK-wide

Band 5
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Charlie Lightfoot of Cooley is highly adept at handling large arbitrations under various arbitral institutions, including the ICC, ICSID and the LCIA, and has recent experience acting under the Energy Charter Treaty. He has a strong investment treaty practice with a particular focus on disputes involving Africa.

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  • Charlie provides excellent customer service and excels at tackling complex issues.

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London (Firms)

UK-wide

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