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Provided by Sylvia Noury KC
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.
Partner since 2011. Appointed Queens Counsel (KC) 2022.
ICCA Governing Board Member, SCC Board Member, BIICL, IAI, ICC, ITA, LCIA. Founder and Co-Chair of ERA Pledge.
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Cambridge University: Law (First Class Honours). Clive Parry Scholarship: PIL.
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Sylvia Noury KC is highly respected for her investor-state practice, often acting for investors in complex BIT claims against European and African states.
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She is at the top of her game – she is exceptionally bright, a hard worker and has a good rapport with clients.
Sylvia is very thorough and analytical and cuts to the chase quite quickly concerning your issues.
Sylvia has a clear understanding of our needs as well as a keen sense of how a tribunal may look at a case. In addition to her effective advocacy, she is able to extract the best out of the team.
I have taken a lot of confidence from her being so involved in everything and abreast of the details.
She is at the top of her game – she is exceptionally bright, a hard worker and has a good rapport with clients.
Sylvia is very thorough and analytical and cuts to the chase quite quickly concerning your issues.
Sylvia has a clear understanding of our needs as well as a keen sense of how a tribunal may look at a case. In addition to her effective advocacy, she is able to extract the best out of the team.
I have taken a lot of confidence from her being so involved in everything and abreast of the details.