‘Providing clear responses and thought-out strategies’, Pallas Partners LLP’s London team recently acted in several major hearings. It is also highly active in ongoing arbitration-related litigation in London, the US and Asia. International disputes practitioner Natasha Harrison, whose ‘client handling is second to none’, sits as an arbitrator, and ’great technical lawyer’ Nelson Goh is an investment and international commercial arbitration expert. Former practice head Will Hooker departed the firm in October 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team demonstrates experience and understanding of software and IT conflicts, quickly grasping the issues involved.’

  • ‘Collaborative team environment and lots of partner engagement.’

  • ‘Communications are clear and straightforward. Clients appreciate the team's pragmatic assessment of the risks involved and the solution-oriented approach.’

  • ‘Pallas is very quick and efficient in obtaining the necessary information to assess the strengths and weaknesses of cases, providing clear responses and thought-out strategies.’

  • ‘Natasha Harrison is a powerhouse - her client handling is second to none. She just gets it.’

  • ‘Nelson Goh is a great technical lawyer who is very hard-working.’
  • ‘Nelson Goh is excellent and a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘Nelson Goh is very pragmatic in his approach, both in terms of the documents prepared and advice given, but also in the delegation of work and cost management.’

Key clients

  • Madison Pacific Trust
  • Korek Telecom Company
  • Korek International (Management)
  • International Holdings

Work highlights

  • Acting for Madison Pacific in two LCIA arbitrations, which it commenced against PrivatBank for the repayment of loans funded by two notes issuances in 2010 and 2013.
  • Acted for Korek Telecoms (and its majority shareholders) in a complex $2bn dispute, which related to alleged breaches of a shareholders’ agreement.
  • Acting for Korek Telecoms (and its majority shareholder) in a dispute relating to alleged breaches of a subordination agreement, and the duty of shareholders in a joint venture to make disclosures in relation to financial arrangements.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Natasha Harrison, Nelson Goh