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• ‘The international arbitration team is absolutely first rate. It provides a high-quality service with strong depth.'

• 'A deep bench of talent with great resources.’

• 'The standout partner without a doubt is Michael Stepek. He has over three decades of experience in international arbitration and it shows. He is able to understand the essence of any dispute very early on, and to come up with a strategy that will get the best result for his client.'

• 'Michael Stepek's work is always timely and his bills are fair. He is one of the most persuasive lawyers around.’

• ‘Ben Bruton is a first-class lawyer. He is highly respected and sought after for international commercial arbitrations.'

• ‘Ben Bruton is completely committed to his clients, all of whom trust him completely and have complete confidence in his advice and strategy. He is a fantastic team player, provides commercial and sound advice, and is able to cut through the issues to get to the heart of the dispute.'

• 'Jake White is a great asset to every case. He is exceptionally bright, and able to provide comprehensive, but commercial, advice. His written work is brilliant, and he is very friendly and approachable.'

• ‘This team's core strength is getting results. They think creatively and understand the commercial aspects of any dispute completely. They come up with strategies that other firms, which think less creatively, miss.'

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Michael Stepek

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Partner (Chair of International Arbitration) Michael J. Stepek - International Arbitration | Winston & Strawn Michael Stepek focuses on international commercial arbitration and litigation, investment treaty arbitration, and complex, high-value disputes. He advises on matters involving the control of corporate entities, foreign direct investment, concession agreements, major infrastructure projects, and joint ventures. Michael is chair of Winston’s International Arbitration Practice and he appears regularly before the leading international forums throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. He represents clients before numerous international forums in arbitrations conducted pursuant to all the major institutional rules, including ICSID, ICC, LCIA, HKIAC, SCC, and UNCITRAL. Michael has over 30 years of experience in international law conducted pursuant to various institutional rules as well as ad hoc. He also appears as an arbitrator in such disputes. Licensed to practice in both England & Wales and in the United States, Michael has a particular focus in the energy, power, mining, telecommunications, and transportation industries. He is a member of the firm’s Videogame, Gaming and Esports Group dedicated to providing comprehensive legal solutions to companies in these industries.

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