Latham & Watkins

'Without doubt one of the top firms for PIL work', Latham & Watkins houses specialists in international boundary law disputes, investment treaty law, and international trade (including WTO law). Other areas of expertise include international trade sanctions, sovereign immunity, and international humanitarian law. The London office also has a strong market reputation for investment arbitrations. PIL team leader Charles Claypoole 'lives and breathes public international law'; Sophie Lamb KC regularly acts in investment treaty disputes; Robert Price's wide-ranging practice incorporates international trade issues, in addition to investment treaty arbitrations; and Samuel Pape represents companies and sovereigns in high-value disputes. At associate level, Thomas Lane advises on international trade sanctions and export controls, while Isuru Devendra acts in investor-state matters. Former partner Sebastian Seelmann-Eggebert joined international dispute resolution boutique HANEFELD in April 2023.