Christophe Bondy
Steptoe UK LLP
Steptoe UK LLP
Client SatisfactionSteptoe UK LLP routinely acts in financial services-related commercial arbitrations. The London team also represents international investors in LCIA cases, and is experienced in representing states and investors in public international law-governed arbitrations. Matthew Coleman, who is highly rated for claims against African States, chairs the practice. Christophe Bondy acts in high-profile investment cases and Neil Dooley is ‘vastly experienced in arbitration’. Another key team member is ’standout’ international disputes specialist Jonathon Egerton-Peters. Juliya Arbisman left the firm in January 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘An impressive team working across jurisdictions on complex issues of international arbitration.’
‘A practice that hits way above its weight in international arbitration generally, especially ones with Russian or former CIS state links.’
‘Steptoe is a world leader in international arbitration. Through its London office, it is able to offer a first-class service with extensive 24/7 support.’
‘Neil Dooley is a standout partner. Vastly experienced in arbitration (as in litigation), highly intelligent, and extraordinarily insightful. It is as if he can read a tribunal's mind.’
‘Neil Dooley is able to run huge cases with extreme efficiency and absolute determination. An enviable track record in arbitration - cannot be recommended highly enough.’
‘Christophe Bondy is particularly impressive and has significant experience, particularly in the areas of investor-state arbitration and public international law.’
‘What makes this practice unique is the presence of Jonathon Egerton-Peters. A standout litigator, who manages matters superbly.’
‘Leigh Mallon – an erudite, thoughtful, strategist who goes the extra mile to ensure the most favourable outcome for clients.’
Key clients
- The European Union
- Pennyroyal
- Vercara
- Nacato
- Symbio Infrastructure
- Koch Supply & Trading
- Koch Industries
- West African Aquaculture
- The von Pezold family & Border Timbers
- Alpene
- Republic of Armenia
Work highlights
- Serving as external counsel to the European Union in the Nord Stream 2 claim under the Energy Charter Treaty, arising out of the application of European competition rules to the ownership and operation of a multi-billion-dollar pipeline.
- Acting as lead counsel to investors in respect of an investment dispute with Tanzania, arising from alleged breaches of two bilateral investment treaties.
- Acting as lead counsel to a US technology company in an investor-state dispute against Colombia, arising from wrongful measures taken by Colombia in relation to Neustar’s investment in the .CO internet domain.
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Matthew Coleman, Neil Dooley