Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP is ‘a clear leader in international arbitration with multiple star partners and an excellent set of associates’. The London team is well known for handling high-profile, high-value and politically sensitive commercial arbitration and investor-state disputes, with particular strength in challenging and emerging markets. Experienced in arbitrations under the LCIA, ICC, SCC, HKIAC, UNCITRAL and ICSID rules, practice head Oliver Marsden specialises in commercial and investor-state arbitrations. Will Thomas KC, who ’excels at thinking outside the box and resolving complex issues’, is an expert in the energy, telecoms and projects sectors. Investor-state and commercial arbitration expert Sylvia Noury KC focuses on emerging markets, particularly Africa, India and Latin America. The next line of experienced practitioners comprises Samantha Lord Hill, who acts in commercial and construction disputes, Felix Schaaf, who is experienced in international commercial, investor-state and sports disputes, and Annie Pan, whose ‘arguments are always impressive and convincing’.