The international arbitration offering at King & Wood Mallesons is a popular choice for clients across a range of industries, including construction, energy, technology and financial services. Team head Edwina Kwan, based in Sydney, has particular strength in China-related disputes, as well as climate-based arbitrations. ‘Market leader’ Peter Pether, also in Sydney, is experienced across litigation, alternative dispute resolution and arbitration, with specialist experience in construction disputes. Senior associates Erin Eckhoff and Domenico Cucinotta have substantial international experience, both working from Sydney. Enforcement strategy and investment treaty arbitration are both areas of standout expertise for the team, which is ’well versed in the challenges of running cross-border litigation’.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The team has a strong combination of experience and talent. As a group they are very well versed in the challenges of running cross-border litigation and they have experience that other firms cannot replicate (in particular, in relation to foreign arbitration experience and experience in the PRC). As a result they bring an added dimension to the management of the arbitration/litigation.'
- 'The group is very easy to work with, engaged and responsive. They have high levels of technical excellence but also a pragmatic appreciation for management of the litigation. Domenico Cucinotta stands out for his technical skills, his easy manner and his tactical acumen. Edwina Kwan, as the lead partner in the group, is strategic and brings to bear a significant track record in Asia-based arbitration.'
Key clients
- Tethyan Copper Company Pty Limited
- Hong Kong Henson Industrial Ltd
Work highlights
- Engaged to enforce a c.US$6bn ICSID award against the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in the Federal Court of Australia.
- Advised Hong Kong Henson Industrial in relation to the enforcement of an approx. AU$4m SIAC award.