England - London • Dispute resolution
Squire Patton Boggs
Squire Patton Boggs stands out for its oil, gas, and LNG disputes expertise. It is also sought out for shipping and commodities-related claims. IDR global co-chair George von Mehren works between London and Cleveland; Peter Crossley is a complex disputes expert; Max Rockall acts in energy claims; and Timi Balogun specialises in Africa-related matters. In 2023, commercial and investment treaty arbitration practitioner Naomi Briercliffe arrived as partner from A&O Shearman, while former partner Alexis Martinez joined Watson Farley & Williams LLP.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
'The depth of commercial and economic understanding within the international arbitration team is exceptional.'
'Provides an excellent service offering to energy sector clients engaged in complex international disputes.’
‘The team offers exceptional depth of commercial expertise in relation to international disputes. This makes most of the lawyers excellent risk analysts and trusted advisers for complex energy disputes.’
‘Very experienced lawyers who often serve clients around the clock, with good advice and success throughout.'
'They understand clients' business very well, so are able to connect the legal side of things with commercial considerations and practices. Always available for phone and video calls, or for in-person meetings.’
'Not only good lawyers, providing good professional, constructive and helpful advice, but they are also good personalities, which makes it easier to communicate with them and collaborate.’
‘Very experienced thought leaders in their field and strategic thinkers.’
'Excellent commercial awareness and industry understanding. Total client focus and dedicated strategic thinkers.’
Key clients
- Federal Republic of Nigeria
Work highlights
- Defending the Federal Republic of Nigeria against a high-value, high-profile case regarding an offshore oil prospecting license brought under ICSID.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
George von Mehren, Peter Crossley