Since 1998, Markus has concentrated on public international law. Markus combines experience in public international law at the highest level of government with many years of experience in advising and representing states, international organisations and businesses in private practice. He focuses on international investment law and acts in arbitrations under ICSID, ICC, LCIA and UNCITRAL rules and in proceedings before the Court of Justice of the European Union. He also advises investors on structuring investments worldwide.
England - London • Dispute resolution
Hogan Lovells International LLP
Consistently acting for investors, states and state-owned entities, Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s 'very competent' London practice is particularly focused on BIT-related claims. The team also houses specialists in energy and infrastructure sector matters, as well as expertise in acting for states, companies and individuals from Eastern Europe. Clients additionally benefit from the group's enviable ability to leverage the firm's network of on-the-ground experts. PIL practice leader Markus Burgstaller is 'a statesman when it comes to investor-state disputes, public international law and EU law'; and senior associate Scott Macpherson has significant experience in energy-related PIL issues.
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‘The team is very competent and easy to work with.’
‘Markus Burgstaller is a statesman when it comes to investor-state disputes, public international law and EU law. He is easy to work with and brilliant in his analysis.’
Key clients
- Government of the Slovak Republic
- Government of the Republic of India
- Government of Ukraine
- Mainstream Renewable Power
- Clara Petroleum
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Markus Burgstaller