The international arbitration group at Mayer Brown is valued for its ‘deep knowledge of the energy sector’, which was recently evidenced by its involvement in several commercial and investor-state disputes on behalf of global oil and gas companies. The team also has experience in representing sovereign states in investment cases, with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan a representative client in this sphere. New York’s Ted Howes heads a robust US practice that also includes arbitration and litigation partner Michael Lennon, who works from Houston and London. In September 2023, international arbitration specialist David Weiss joined in Houston from King & Spalding LLP.
Testimonials
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- ‘An excellent team with deep knowledge of the energy sector; the ability to deal with highly complex demands; and, especially, with the structure to handle litigation where the involvement of several specialists is necessary.’
- ‘Michael Lennon is an attorney with experience in energy disputes and has unparalleled knowledge among his peers.’
‘The team answered every one of our questions on the day we sent them.’
Key clients
- Lion Mexico Consolidated
- Solvay
- Nestlé USA and Nestlé Middle East
- Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Work highlights
- Representing the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in ICSID annulment proceedings and on resisting the enforcement of an award.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ted Howes, Michael Lennon