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International arbitration

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

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Regularly handling some of the market's most significant commercial and investor-state arbitrations, Kirkland & Ellis International LLP‘s London team 'always does its utmost to secure wins for clients'. Leading the London office's international arbitration group, the 'vastly experienced' Rajinder Bassi has extensive experience in commercial and investor-state arbitrations, while Jon Newman routinely handles institutional arbitrations at global levels. Noah Stewart-Ornstein, whose practice incorporates joint venture and shareholder disputes, along with complex contractual claims, was elevated to partner level in October 2022.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Experienced partners, and enthusiastic and diligent associates.’

  • ‘Rajinder Bassi is vastly experienced and brings a clear head to provide practical solutions.'

  • ‘Kirkland's practice is unique for its preparation of cases and the close relationship created by its lawyers and staff with clients.’

  • 'Noah Stewart-Ornstein is enthusiastic and diligent, and always looking for creative ideas.’

  • ‘Kirkland & Ellis has a stellar and leading practice in this area. They also have a strong following in the market and benefit from great global coverage, which provides a source of referrals for the London team.'

  • 'Always does its utmost to secure wins for clients and provides a simply incredible service that is second to none. One particular feature of Kirkland & Ellis’ offering is that they are real leaders in the field of investment arbitration.'

Key clients

  • Agility Group
  • Ping An Insurance Company of China
  • Dow Chemical
  • General Motors
  • Samsung Electronics Company
  • EN+ Group

Work highlights

  • Representing one of the world’s largest equipment manufacturers in a series of arbitrations, arising out of a dispute with a former distributor.
  • Representing one of the world’s largest independent dermatology companies in a variety of disputes, relating to the distribution and licensing of a key product.
  • Representing an investment firm in a joint venture dispute that relates to a power project in the US.

Lawyers

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Rajinder Bassi
Hall of fameKirkland & Ellis International LLP
Rajinder Bassi is head of the international litigation and arbitration group in the London office and is the Assistant General Counsel for Europe. She has represented multi-national corporations, government entities, and high profile individuals in high stakes international arbitrations and litigations around the world. These cases have involved a wide range of complex subject matters, applicable laws, and venues and have covered many industry sectors including telecoms, energy, pharmaceutical and financial services. Rajinder also serves as an arbitrator. In addition, Rajinder has conducted white collar crime investigations on a global basis.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rajinder Bassi

Other key lawyers

Jon Newman, Noah Stewart-Ornstein

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