Latham & Watkins

'With great knowledge of international arbitration law', Latham & Watkins' London practice consistently acts for states, governments, oil majors and financial institutions in heavyweight, business-critical claims. The group is particularly well known for oil and gas industry disputes involving joint ventures, post-M&A conflicts, and complex oil and gas installations. It additionally represents investors and respondent states in investment arbitrations. Philip Clifford KC has 'deep knowledge of the law and international arbitration practice'; and Sophie Lamb KC assists corporate, financial and sovereign entities with complex international disputes. Also integral to the team, Charles Claypoole is an investment treaty arbitration specialist; Oliver Browne's practice incorporates arbitration-related litigation; and Robert Price focuses on commercial and investment treaty arbitration. Samuel Pape was raised to partner in November 2022, while Charles Rae, Isuru Devendra, Stephanie Forrest and Rebecca Angelini are active associates. Former partner Sebastian Seelmann-Eggebert joined international dispute resolution boutique HANEFELD in April 2023.