Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP‘s international arbitration practice regularly represents sovereigns in investor-state and inter-state disputes. It also acts for multinationals in international commercial arbitrations around the world. Splitting his time between London and Dubai, Charles Buderi heads both the public international law group and the international arbitration practice. London and Milan-based Milo Molfa ’stands out for his insightful leadership’, and Luciana Ricart acts in investor-state arbitrations. Former London litigation practice head Mark Handley left the firm in July 2023.
Testimonials
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‘Curtis has an extensive and highly-effective international presence.’
‘An excellent team - very collaborative, communicative and friendly. A pleasure to work with.’
‘Curtis has several offices in major cities around the world (New York, London, Dubai, Riyadh). This gives the company a great advantage, as it can utilise different experts from around the world.’
‘Their recommendations contain out-of-the box legal solutions, which always consider clients’ business interests and objectives. The firm stands out for the quality of its services in all aspects.’
‘The firm's expertise in international arbitration is very solid. The commitment of the legal team to the case is until the end, and the efficiency and human skills during daily interactions with clients are remarkable.’
‘Milo Molfa stands out for his insightful leadership and impactful strategies. An excellent practitioner. Strategically very clever and easy to work with.’
‘Luciana Ricart stands out for her in-depth knowledge of international law, as well as her experience in investment arbitration. She is particularly clever at anticipating the opponent's legal strategy, and offering paths of action accordingly. Her cross-examination of witnesses is very efficient and accurate.’
- ‘Belén María Ibañez stands out for her professionalism, hard work and responsibility. She is highly focused on the details of cases, and keeps abreast of the latest developments in international law and investment litigation.’
Key clients
- State of Kuwait
- Argentine Republic
- Republic of India
- Itinera
- Stamicarbon
- Met Newen México
- Neosia Renewables
- Republic of Cyprus
- MT Russia
- Tecnimont
- Leonardo
- Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche
- State of Libya
- Republic of Uganda
- Republic of Kazakhstan
- Antrix Corporation
- Kingdom of Spain
- BESIX
Work highlights
- Assisted the State of Kuwait with its defeat of a claim, which was brought over a billion-dollar road project by a joint venture.
- Successfully represented the Republic of Cyprus in high-profile arbitrations, which involved claims that were based on regulatory measures in the banking industry.
- Successfully acted for the Kingdom of Spain when the tribunal issued its award in favour of Spain, declining jurisdiction over some of the claimants’ claims and dismissing the remaining claims on the merits.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Charles Buderi, Milo Molfa, Luciana Ricart