King & Spalding LLP‘s London office is routinely involved in high-profile inter-state disputes involving territorial issues, along with investment treaty arbitrations and state immunities. The practice also houses experts in international criminal justice and international human rights law. Practice leader Ben Emmerson KC is 'an exceptionally good advocate'; Thomas Sprange KC is an expert in cases concerning sovereign immunity, acts of state, and conflicts of law; and John Savage KC specialises in international arbitration. Also highly regarded, Sajid Ahmed assists with international arbitration and trade issues; Giorgio Mandelli acts in investment arbitrations; and counsel Peter Hood is a PIL specialist.
Testimonials
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- 'Ben Emmerson KC is an exceptionally innovative lawyer, with a formidable legal intellect and a command of all relevant facts and law.'
- 'Ben Emmerson KC is an exceptionally good advocate, who is rated very highly.’
Key clients
- Ukraine
- State of Georgia
- Government of Turkey
- Rockhopper Exploration
- Rockhopper Mediterranean
- Rockhopper Italia
- Obrascón Huarte Lain
- Société des Parcs d'Alger
- Emirates International Investment Company
- Chevron Overseas Finance
- Gerald International
- Ascom Group
- Terra Raf Trans Trading
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ben Emmerson KC