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Public International Law: The English Bar - Global Market Leaders
Individual Editorial
Lucas Bastin KC is a seasoned barrister with regard to PIL matters, particularly investment treaty work and commercial arbitrations under ICSID, SCC, LCIA, ICC, UNCITRAL and ad hoc rules. His wider PIL work sees him handling cases involving state immunity and inter-state sanctions.
Strengths
Lucas possesses brilliant attention to detail and absolutely absorbs the facts of the case to use to his advantage.
Lucas shows unparalleled expertise and dedication in every case. His exceptional courtroom presence and mastery of the law make him an invaluable asset to any client seeking top-tier representation.
Lucas is superb on his feet and has incredibly deep knowledge of his field.
Lucas is a peerless performer with clients, in front of tribunals and with his colleagues. He is an unbelievable talent.
Lucas Bastin KC is extremely responsive and an absolute delight to work with. He is really good at building rapport with arbitrator, and clients find him easy to work with.
International Arbitration - The English Bar - Global Market Leaders
Individual Editorial
Lucas Bastin KC handles a wide range of matters in this field, including international commercial arbitration, investment treaty arbitration, and work before English (and foreign domestic) courts in aid of enforcement of arbitration awards. He's the favoured choice of silk for several sovereign states.
Strengths
Lucas Bastin is an amazing advocate. He is calm under fire in hearings and takes his time to consider his answers, which he then presents in a way that is very persuasive.
Lucas is unique in the sense that he has all the skills one would want in a silk, but he's also worked at a law firm, so he knows how best to run cases. His insight is incredibly valuable.
Lucas is an encyclopedia of international law.
Words don't do Lucas justice. He is unquestionably the best at what he does, at his level.