The 'truly specialist international arbitration practice group' within WilmerHale‘s London office has a leading market reputation for both commercial and investor-state arbitration work. With a track record of serving as counsel in over 675 arbitrations, practice chair Gary Born is 'well known as the preeminent expert in international arbitration'; Charlie Caher has particular experience in energy, construction, telecoms, insurance, joint venture and M&A-related disputes; Steven Finizio is an 'incredibly knowledgeable and talented partner', who specialises in investment treaty and public international law issues; and Franz Schwarz has enviable experience in winning high-profile arbitration cases. The second line of key practitioners features 'extraordinarily gifted lawyer and forceful advocate', Jonathan Lim, a triple-qualified English solicitor, Singapore advocate and New York lawyer, who was elevated from counsel to partner in January 2023.

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'It is a privilege to collaborate with this esteemed team, which comprises, without a doubt, the top practitioners in the field of arbitration.'
'Adeptly manages challenges arising from multilingual and multi-jurisdictional disputes.'
'A truly specialist international arbitration practice group, comprising of lawyers from diverse backgrounds with very wide expertise and experience.'
‘Exceptional and broad expertise, a high-level of service and responsiveness, and an impressive combination of legal acumen and commercial awareness.'
'Gary Born is well known as the preeminent expert in international arbitration, and his reputation as a living legend is certainly well deserved.'
'Gary Born has exceptional strategic insight, and that insight helps deliver many important wins. His exemplary professionalism in communication and rapid responsiveness are decisive factors.'
‘Steven Finizio is an incredibly knowledgeable and talented partner with an outstanding ability to distill the decisive issues.’
'Jonathan Lim is an extraordinarily gifted lawyer and forceful advocate - a consummate professional, who is exceptionally responsive and always provides highly incisive and practical advice.'

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