England - London • Dispute resolution
Linklaters LLP
Routinely instructed by corporations and states for heavyweight investment and commercial arbitrations, Linklaters LLP‘s ’international arbitration team has great depth and truly global reach‘. The global international arbitration practice is co-chaired by investment arbitration specialist Matthew Weiniger KC and energy disputes leader Ben Carroll. The team also comprises Teresa Laboucarie-Polak, who is experienced in arbitrations under all major institutional rules, and is ’exceptional at what she does‘; and Tom Lidstrom, who focuses on Eastern Europe and Africa-related disputes. Jacqueline Chaplin is an experienced counsel, while managing associates Alex Fawke, Joanne Denton and William Chan are also key department members.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
'The Linklaters international arbitration team has great depth and truly global reach. Very strong in complex commercial disputes in the energy and resources sector - very innovative, using the inherent flexibility of arbitration to a maximum advantage.'
‘Very hands on and diverse team. Always thinking outside the box and very committed to delivering the best result for clients.’
‘Despite complex and sometimes challenging subject matters, the team has a very friendly culture and team spirit.'
'Goes the extra mile to maximise outcomes for clients.’
‘Without any danger of exaggeration, Teresa Laboucarie-Polak and her team are among the best lawyers around. Professional, highly skilled, and a pleasure to deal with. In the nicest possible way, they wipe the floor with the opposition.’
‘Teresa Laboucarie-Polak is outstanding, in that she is exceptional at what she does.’
‘A special mention must go to Ben Carroll - great understanding of disputes, good availability, ability to grasp market concepts quickly, and good preparation for hearings.'
- 'Alex Fawke - very strong ability.'
Key clients
- Islamic Republic of Pakistan
- HSBC Alternative Investments
- Enagas Internacional
Work highlights
- Represented (as co-counsel) the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, in seeking the annulment of an award rendered in favour of Tethyan Copper Company.
- Representing HSBC in a potential investment treaty claim against the Republic of El Salvador under the UK-El Salvador bilateral investment Treaty, the claim relating to an El Salvadorian subsidiary of HSBC, which sought to enforce a loan agreement against a defaulting borrower in El Salvador.
- Representing Enagas in a $350m ICSID arbitration against Peru, in relation to certain measures adopted by Peru that limit Enagas’ right to transfer dividends abroad.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ben Carroll, Matthew Weiniger KC