England - London • Dispute resolution
Linklaters LLP
Linklaters LLP's London team is routinely instructed by both investors and states on PIL disputes. The group also advises on international trade, international human rights, state sovereignty, and sanctions. The global international arbitration practice is chaired by Matthew Weiniger KC, whose broad practice includes inter-state disputes, while Charlotte Morgan advises on international trade. Also highly regarded, Vanessa Havard-Williams and Rachel Barrett co-head the business and human rights group, and Ben Carroll is energy disputes head. At managing associate level, Rebecca James specialises in international arbitration and international law, and William Chan advises international and supranational organisations on PIL issues.
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Key clients
- Islamic Republic of Pakistan
- HSBC
- Enagas Internacional
- Legal Response Initiative
Work highlights
- Represented (as co-counsel) the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, in seeking the annulment of (reportedly) the second-largest award in ICSID’s history.
- Representing HSBC in a potential investment treaty claim against the Republic of El Salvador under the UK-El Salvador bilateral investment treaty, which relates to an El Salvadorian subsidiary of HSBC that sought to enforce a loan agreement against a defaulting borrower in El Salvador.
- Representing Enagas in a $350m ICSID arbitration against Peru, in relation to measures adopted by Peru that limit Enagas’ right to transfer dividends abroad.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Matthew Weiniger KC, Charlotte Morgan