Acting for both states and corporations, Simmons & Simmons' five-member public international law team fields specialists in international treaties, sovereign immunity, state succession, and international sanctions. The practice’s recent caseload covers the telecoms, utilities, energy, and financial services sectors; and it is increasingly mandated to advise on Energy Charter Treaty issues, as well as ESG matters. International arbitration group leader Stuart Dutson is ‘a star in the field’; Basil Woodd-Walker's specialisms encompass state immunity, international treaties and investor state arbitration; and public international law adviser Jonathan Schuman is ’able to run the most complex case like clockwork’.
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‘Simmons is one of the few go-to global firms for international arbitration matters.’
‘Contrary to many of their competitors, they have managed to maintain a boutique feeling, with every case treated with the singularity of service it deserves.’
‘Stuart Dutson is a star in the field, commanding respect, yet charming and accessible.’
‘Clients love Stuart Dutson’s approachable and no-nonsense case management style.’
‘Jonathan Schuman is the dream managing associate - able to run the most complex case like clockwork.’
Key clients
- Kingdom of Spain
Lawyers
Practice head
Stuart Dutson
Other key lawyers
Basil Woodd-Walker; Jonathan Schuman