Europe
Practice Areas
Sylvia is head of the firm’s International Arbitration Group in London as well as head of the firm’s African Disputes Group. She advises clients on the resolution of international disputes focusing on emerging markets, notably in Africa, India and Latin America, and particularly in the energy, natural resources, infrastructure and telecoms sectors. She has advocated before ICSID, UNCITRAL, ICC, AAA and LCIA tribunals in English and Spanish. She also advises on investment protection and risk mitigation.
Career
Partner since 2011. Appointed Queens Counsel (KC) 2022.
Professional Memberships
ICCA Governing Board Member, SCC Board Member, BIICL, IAI, ICC, ITA, LCIA. Founder and Co-Chair of ERA Pledge.
Publications
GAR editorial board.
Personal
Cambridge University: Law (First Class Honours). Clive Parry Scholarship: PIL.