The ‘small but very efficient team’ at boutique firm Vail Dispute Resolution specialises in the gamut of investor-state and commercial arbitration work. Founding partner Tomas Vail represents both states and investors in investment treaty arbitration proceedings under ICSID, SCC and UNCITRAL rules. Vail, who also acts in commercial arbitration proceedings under LCIA and ICC rules, is notably experienced in complex energy and infrastructure disputes between investors and states and state-owned entities.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Its knowledge of the law and procedural tricks is impeccable.’
- ‘It is a small but very efficient team that is capable of managing big projects.’
- ‘The firm is flexible and oriented to clients’ needs.’
- ‘Their professionalism and quality of work are beyond doubt.’
- ‘Tomas Vail is results oriented, and quick to grasp the nuances and needs of the client in parallel with managing the arbitration/litigation process and multiple parties.’
Key clients
- Modus Energy (Netherlands)
- Modus Group
Work highlights
- Representing Modus Energy (Netherlands) in its investment treaty dispute with the Ukraine, in relation to investments in the photovoltaic (solar) industry.
- Representing Lithuania’s Modus Group in its high-profile ICSID claim against Belarus, which concerns a project to build a luxury hotel next to the country’s main airport.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tomas Vail