England - London • Dispute resolution

Haynes and Boone CDG, LLP

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Haynes and Boone CDG, LLP 's 'international arbitration team excels at coordinating cross-border disputes with parallel proceedings in different jurisdictions'. The group has industry experience in energy, renewables, oil and gas, and construction and engineering projects. International arbitration leader Melanie Willems 'sees the bigger commercial picture', and Markus Esly acts in arbitrations under all the major international rules, including ICC and LCIA. William Cecil is London disputes head, while counsel Robert Blackett is an expert in engineering and construction arbitrations.

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  • ‘They are very responsive, and are supported by vast experience in disputes in arbitration and court, which provides a solid base of legal knowledge.’

  • 'The team is very communicative. They are responsive, and provide thoughtful, practical business advice, in addition to quality legal advice and representation.'

  • 'Melanie Willems and Markus Esly are outstanding advocates. They take the time to learn the client's business and the challenges it faces, and to develop practical solutions.'

  • ‘Melanie Willems is charismatic and sees the bigger commercial picture, which helps her to advise in line with clients' commercial aims.'

  • ‘Melanie Willems - tenacious and with the energy to tackle obstacles that are in the way of her clients.'

  • 'Markus Esly - thoughtful and detail oriented. A safe pair of hands for potential curveballs.’
  • 'Markus Esly is adept at thinking on his feet and is a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘The international arbitration team excels at coordinating cross-border disputes with parallel proceedings in different jurisdictions, and always keeps an eye on the big picture.’

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Melanie Willems, William Cecil

Other key lawyers

Robert Blackett