Steptoe UK LLP routinely acts in financial services-related commercial arbitrations. The London team also represents international investors in LCIA cases, and is experienced in representing states and investors in public international law-governed arbitrations. Matthew Coleman, who is highly rated for claims against African States, chairs the practice. Christophe Bondy acts in high-profile investment cases and Neil Dooley is ‘vastly experienced in arbitration’. Another key team member is ’standout’ international disputes specialist Jonathon Egerton-Peters. Juliya Arbisman left the firm in January 2024.
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  • ‘An impressive team working across jurisdictions on complex issues of international arbitration.’

  • ‘A practice that hits way above its weight in international arbitration generally, especially ones with Russian or former CIS state links.’

  • ‘Steptoe is a world leader in international arbitration. Through its London office, it is able to offer a first-class service with extensive 24/7 support.’

  • ‘Neil Dooley is a standout partner. Vastly experienced in arbitration (as in litigation), highly intelligent, and extraordinarily insightful. It is as if he can read a tribunal's mind.’

  • ‘Neil Dooley is able to run huge cases with extreme efficiency and absolute determination. An enviable track record in arbitration - cannot be recommended highly enough.’

  • ‘Christophe Bondy is particularly impressive and has significant experience, particularly in the areas of investor-state arbitration and public international law.’

  • ‘What makes this practice unique is the presence of Jonathon Egerton-Peters. A standout litigator, who manages matters superbly.’

  • ‘Leigh Mallon – an erudite, thoughtful, strategist who goes the extra mile to ensure the most favourable outcome for clients.’

Kernmandanten

  • The European Union
  • Pennyroyal
  • Vercara
  • Nacato
  • Symbio Infrastructure
  • Koch Supply & Trading
  • Koch Industries
  • West African Aquaculture
  • The von Pezold family & Border Timbers
  • Alpene

Highlight-Mandate

  • Serving as external counsel to the European Union in the Nord Stream 2 claim under the Energy Charter Treaty, arising out of the application of European competition rules to the ownership and operation of a multi-billion-dollar pipeline.
  • Acting as lead counsel to investors in respect of an investment dispute with Tanzania, arising from alleged breaches of two bilateral investment treaties.
  • Acting as lead counsel to a US technology company in an investor-state dispute against Colombia, arising from wrongful measures taken by Colombia in relation to Neustar’s investment in the .CO internet domain.

Anwält*innen

Führende Partner*innen

Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.

Praxisleitung

Matthew Coleman; Neil Dooley

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Christophe Bondy; Neil Dooley; Jonathon Egerton-Peters; Ivan Gordienko; Thomas Innes; Leigh Mallon; Alexandre Genest; Alex Green