England - London • Dispute resolution
WilmerHale
The London group at 'outstanding firm' WilmerHale has longstanding experience in heavyweight PIL disputes. Its coverage encompasses territorial boundary issues, PIL matters that arise in national courts, sovereign immunity, and foreign judgment enforcements. The team also handles legal proceedings before international and national tribunals, particularly in relation to freedom of speech and belief. With decades of experience as lead counsel in PIL-related cases, Gary Born is 'an encyclopaedia of international arbitration'; and Steven Finizio is particularly focused on cases involving freedom of expression issues. Raised to partner in January 2023, Jonathan Lim is a complex international disputes specialist.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Wilmer Hale is an outstanding firm with exceptional expertise in international arbitration.'
'Led by major figures in the field, such as Gary Born, for decades it has been a leading firm in the field of international arbitration.’
‘Gary Born has long been recognised as a (if not the) leading practitioner in the field of international arbitration (through his influential writings and vast experience).’
‘The team has decades of experience - they know everything!’
‘Gary Born is an encyclopaedia of international arbitration.’
‘The team is fantastic in creating and developing innovative legal arguments to apply in relatively new areas of litigation.’
‘Steven Finizio is extremely helpful and provides expert guidance on difficult matters.’
Key clients
- Asian Development Bank
- Media Defence
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gary Born, Steven Finizio