Matthew Coleman

Investor-State Arbitration, International Arbitration, Commercial Litigation

Partner, Chair of Steptoe's Investment Treaty Arbitration Practice.

Matthew Coleman specializes in international arbitration, litigation and public internationallaw. Many of Matthew's cases involve concurrent proceedings before tribunals and courts, andhave been in favor of, or against, international companies, State agencies and States. Hehas acted as lead counsel on investment treaty and commercial arbitrations in the leadingarbitration forums. Matthew has also appeared as counsel in the Courts of England. 

Matthew's public international law practice has a particular focus on acting as lead counselin investment disputes between States and foreign investors (ISDS), including at ICSID.His work for States has included advice relating to the investment chapters of free tradeagreements and drafting treaties.

LL.B., University of Auckland B.Com, University of Auckland