The practice at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is commended for ‘its cutting-edge knowledge and seamless client service’, with the team ’extremely systematic and thorough in assessing the strengths and weaknesses of a case’. Oil and gas, energy, construction, and international trade are all areas the practice is noted for their capacity in, among other areas acting for major global energy companies. ‘Super smart and great to work with’ Nicholas Lingard sits at the helm of the team, frequently acting as lead counsel for high-profile arbitrations for global energy companies, state-owned enterprises, and private equity firms. At associate level, Rohit Bhat is ’superb to work with’, and along with Lingard, recognised for their ’commercial acumen’.
Testimonials
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‘The team is extremely systematic and thorough in assessing the strengths and weaknesses of a case. They maintain a very high standard throughout.’
‘Nicholas Lingard and Chan Yong Wei are outstanding in their ability to strategically map out the development of a case and anticipate challenges ahead with amazing foresight.’
Key clients
- Republic of Korea (South Korea)
- Eurus Energy
Work highlights
- Represented Eurus Energy Holding, the leading Japan-based renewable energy firm and a member of the Toyota Group, in its ICSID arbitration against Spain arising from Spain’s changes to its feed-in tariff renewables incentives regime.
- Representing the Republic of Korea in enforcement proceedings arising out of an investment treaty arbitral award against the government.