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Steptoe UK LLP

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An integral part of its global disputes group, Steptoe UK LLP‘s London practice combines investment treaty and international commercial arbitration expertise with specialisms in PIL work, award enforcement, and cross-border litigation. Chairing the investment treaty arbitration team, Matthew Coleman is a renowned adviser on claims against African States; while Christophe Bondy's track record includes several high-stakes investment cases. The next partner-line features Thomas Innes, who is currently acting in investor-state arbitrations; and Juliya Arbisman, who works between London and New York, while maintaining a broad international law practice. Alexandre Genest is a key associate.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Extremely bright and intelligent team - left no stone unturned to obtain justice against an unresponsive government in West Africa.’

  • 'Thomas Innes has immense expertise in this area.'

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Key clients

  • The European Union
  • Nacato NV

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Work highlights

  • Serving as external counsel to the European Union in the Nord Stream 2 investment treaty claim, arising out of the application of European competition rules to the ownership and operation of a mega-value pipeline.
  • Acting for investors in a legacy NAFTA Chapter Eleven claim, arising out of political interference in a liquid natural gas facility's environmental approval process.

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