Ben Sanderson
DLA Piper
DLA Piper
Client SatisfactionShowcasing strong credentials in litigation, arbitration, and restructuring and insolvency matters, DLA Piper works across several sectors - most notably financial services, construction and energy - with a client roster that encompasses sovereign states and some of the largest international and domestic corporates and financial institutions. Positioned within the firm’s global network, clients commend the team for its ability to ‘combine international arbitration expertise with excellent local knowledge'. Borja De Obeso leads the practice, focusing on civil and criminal litigation and contentious administrative actions, in addition to handling complex arbitration matters. Also noteworthy is Ben Sanderson, who is ’an expert in all international arbitration matters', and is praised for his ‘unrivalled knowledge of the United Nations legal framework in the private sector’.
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Testimonials
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‘The practice is unique in its global approach to handling disputes. The dispute resolution team is strong, agile and diverse.’
‘Ben Sanderson stands out. Ben is an expert in all international arbitration matters and a specialist in BIT cases. He is a razor sharp mind and a very safe pair of hands. I worry less with him on my side.’
‘The team is able to combine international arbitration expertise with excellent local knowledge where a dispute relates to a particular country. They are very available, clear in their advice and fast in responding.’
‘Ben Sanderson is a stand out legal adviser and practitioner. Always calm and professional, his advice is clear and strategic. He is a very good listener. He has an unrivalled knowledge of the United Nations legal framework in the private sector. That means that he can provide advice and strategies attuned to the legal and political complexities of the United Nations. ’
Key clients
- Lithuania
- Interpol
- Hungary
Work highlights
- Advised the Republic of Lithuania on the defence of a claim brought by a Russian fund in respect of the nationalisation of Bankas Snoras.
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Borja de Obeso