England - London • Dispute resolution
Jones Day
'On top of the latest developments in public international law', Jones Day has longstanding investor-state arbitration expertise. The London office's coverage also incorporates specialisms in sanctions, Brexit issues, sovereign immunity, human rights, extradition, and INTERPOL red notices. Other notable areas are maritime boundaries, state responsibility, and treaty interpretation. Recent work also includes advising on the PIL aspects of corruption, bribery, export controls, and embargoes. The 'exceptional' Michelle Bradfield acts on a wide range of PIL matters, while the track record of recently-raised partner Philip Devenish includes over 25 investor-state arbitrations. Former partner Sylvia Tonova departed for Pinsent Masons LLP in February 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘Michelle Bradfield is exceptional - always available, and always with excellent answers/insight.'
‘Michelle Bradfield takes the time to think about what would actually (and practically) be helpful in the given context.’
‘Jones Day's public international law practice is among the best worldwide.'
'Enormous experience and knowledge - a top choice.'
'Great approach to litigation funding.’
- 'Philip Devenish is one of the most experienced arbitration lawyers around. He knows how to handle the most demanding cases and clients can see how he sees through matters to understand the end game thoroughly.’
- ‘Philip Devenish is a superstar! Never imposes his views but rather debates them through to find the best solution.’
‘The team is on top of the latest developments in public international law, and is able to communicate relevant issues concisely and convincingly.'
Key clients
- World Wide Minerals
- Omega Engineering
- Oscar Ivan Rivera
- Windoor AS
- Gold Pool JV
- Abed El Jaouni
Work highlights
- Represented Canadian uranium mining company WWM in its treaty claims against the Republic of Kazakhstan, arising out of the expropriation of its uranium mining assets in the late 1990s.
- Successfully represented Gold Pool in bringing an application in the Commercial Court pursuant to s.67 of the Arbitration Act (involving a full re-hearing of the issue of jurisdiction).
- Acting for Abed El Jaouni in the annulment phase of ICSID proceedings against Lebanon, arising from the politically-motivated expropriation of an investment in a private jet company.
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Michelle Bradfield