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K&L Gates LLP

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K&L Gates LLP‘ 'global team is led by exceptional partners'. The London practice's arbitration instructions incorporate a range of industries, including insurance coverage (policy-holder side), energy, technology, media, aviation, and construction and infrastructure. Ian Meredith is experienced in insurance, energy and investment disputes; John Magnin has longstanding international arbitration expertise; Peter Morton is an aviation and energy disputes specialist; and Ben Holland handles multi-jurisdictional large-scale claims for energy sector clients.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A diverse and knowledgeable team.’

  • 'The firm's global team is led by exceptional partners, enabling them to work 24/7 on extremely complex, very high-value international arbitrations.'

  • 'The level of service and their technical knowledge are exemplary.’

  • 'All are technically superb, always available, proactive, and a pleasure to deal with.’

Key clients

  • Republic of France
  • Glencore Energy UK
  • Arconic
  • Howmet Aerospace
  • Formula 1®

Work highlights

  • Represents the Republic of France in a series of court and arbitral proceedings, which arise out of the loss of oil tanker M/T Prestige and the resulting oil spill.
  • Acting for an Indian foreign investor in an investment treaty arbitration against a Middle Eastern sovereign, arising from a PPP infrastructure project.
  • Acted in a Dubai International Arbitration Centre arbitration, concerning a major infrastructure project in the Middle East.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

John Magnin, Ian Meredith, Peter Morton

Other key lawyers

Ben Holland, Jeremy Farr, Clare Kempkens, Matthew Walker, Nita Mistry, Tim Gavigan, Theo Hall, Louise Bond, Jack Salter