International Arbitration Group

International Arbitration Group

2 International Arbitration Group Allen & Overy is a powerhouse for international arbitration work and hosts a number of real stars at both partner and associate level. The firm is best known for handling high-value investment treaty disputes, and has particular expertise in arbitration centred on complex financial products. It has also seen an increase in instructions from energy and life sciences clients in recent times. Chambers UK: International arbitration 2012 The Allen & Overy Latin American caseload includes a raft of commercial and investment arbitrations, and sources are especially complimentary about the team s skill in terms of the latter. On the investor side, the firm advises clients such as Cascal and JPMorgan, while a recent highlight came representing the Republic of Peru in an ICSID arbitratio ncommenced by a Chinese investor under the China-Peru BIT. Louis Kimmelman is the firm s head of international arbitration for the USA and Americas. He s highly competent and culturally open-minded, say sources, a major influence in the field, and with a strong team behind him. Chambers Latin America: International arbitration 2012 The preeminent practice in Hong Kong, Allen & Overy has genuine arbitration credibility, with the immensely experienced Matthew Gearing ( the best arbitration lawyer in Hong Kong ) leading the charge on investor-state, corporate and banking disputes around Asia. Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Dispute Resolution 2012 Allen & Overy LLP 2012

3 What can we do? We draft and negotiate arbitration agreements, enforce arbitral awards and act as counsel in international arbitrations under any legal system, anywhere in the world. We have experience in conducting arbitration proceedings under all of the major institutional and procedural rules, including the AAA, HKIAC, ICC, ICSID, LCIA, UNCITRAL, SIAC and SCC. We also have substantial regional and industry-based institutional experience, such as with CEPANI, CIETAC, FIAC, GAFTA, KLRCA, NAI, WIPO, CAS and UNCLOS and the Vienna, Milan and Hungarian Chambers of Commerce Rules. We have one of the world s leading practices in the growing field of representing investors and states in arbitrations under bilateral and multilateral investment treaties before ICSID and other arbitral bodies. Our team was responsible for the first ever arbitration proceedings under the Energy Charter Treaty.

4 International Arbitration Group Our International Arbitration Group Allen & Overy has one of the premier international arbitration practices in the world, combining a broad and varied case load with fully engaged, widely recognised experts in the field. Our International Arbitration Group encompasses lawyers qualified in many jurisdictions worldwide. International arbitration is fast becoming the preferred method of resolving cross-border disputes of all types. Over the last decade, the number of international arbitration proceedings has grown dramatically and so too has the complexity and value of those disputes, requiring increasingly sophisticated and specialist legal advice. Dedication and experience Our respected team of arbitration specialists guides clients towards the resolution of international arbitration proceedings at all levels of complexity. We provide advice and assistance in relation to any culture, language, legal system and tribunal. We have successfully resolved dozens of cases worth hundreds of millions of dollars and have a proven track record of resolving disputes to our clients satisfaction. We are distinguished by our motivation and real passion for what we do. Our quality, thoroughness and ability to innovate set us apart. Acting as advocates, sitting as arbitrators Members of our group regularly act as advocates and sit as arbitrators, which significantly enhances the service we offer to our clients. Our ability to handle all aspects of our cases from providing advice to acting as advocates before tribunals is an important advantage for our clients. This is particularly true when presenting cases to arbitrators from diverse backgrounds, with different experiences, expectations and approaches to arbitral procedure. Network of international arbitration practitioners A global network of international arbitration practitioners is crucial for a successful arbitration practice. Equally, it is important to be able to advise on the composition of the best tribunal to hear and determine each dispute. Allen & Overy LLP 2012

5 Our clients We act for a wide ranging and diverse client base, including: commercial entities; financial institutions; entrepreneurs and private individuals; governments and government agencies; national and international governmental organisations; and non-governmental organisations. This broad client base has allowed us to work on diverse disputes from a variety of sectors, including banking and financial services; project-based disputes; energy; construction and engineering; competition and antitrust; environment; information technology; insurance and reinsurance; intellectual property; joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions; oil and gas; project finance and investments; and telecommunications. Our commitment to clients extends beyond providing leading edge legal advice. It is crucial that our clients enjoy working with us, at partner level and at every level at which we provide a service. Popular seats of arbitration Top 5 London Paris New York Geneva Singapore Other popular seats Stockholm Vienna Hong Kong Zurich Tokyo China What s new? Institutional rules under review LCIA rules under review New institutions Scottish Arbitration Centre in 2011 Recently revised rules ICC Rules: emergency arbitraitor procedure; new rules to deal with consolidation and joinder SIAC 2010: expedited procedure; emergency arbitrator; limited power to join third parties SCC 2010: emergency arbitrator UNCITRAL 2010: interim measures; limited power to join third parties

6 International Arbitration Group Key contact details Head of the International Arbitration Group Judith Gill QC +44 (0)20 3088 3779 judith.gill@allenovery.com Czech Republic Mikuláš Touška +420 222 107 118 mikulas.touska@allenovery.com Germany Daniel Busse +49 (0)69 2648 5777 daniel.busse@allenovery.com Hong Kong Matthew Gearing +852 2974 7177 matthew.gearing@allenovery.com Italy Massimo Greco +39 02 290 49402 massimo.greco@allenovery.com Luxembourg Marc Feider +352 44 44 55 415 marc.feider@allenovery.com The Netherlands Willem van Baren +31 (0)20 674 1302 willem.vanbaren@allenovery.com Singapore Andrew Pullen +65 6671 6087 andrew.pullen@allenovery.com Slovak Republic Martin Magál +421 2 5920 2412 martin.magal@allenovery.com Spain Antonio Vázquez-Guillén +34 91 782 98 67 antonio.vazquez-guillen@allenovery.com Thailand Dumnern Subpaisarn +66 (0)2 263 7694 dumnern.subpaisarn@allenovery.com UAE Christopher Mainwaring-Taylor +971 (0)4 426 7116 christopher.mainwaring-taylor@allenovery.com US Louis B. Kimmelman +1 212 610 6322 benno.kimmelman@allenovery.com Poland Jarosław Iwanicki +48 (0)22 820 6167 jaroslaw.iwanicki@allenovery.com Allen & Overy LLP 2012

7 Judith Gill QC, Richard Smith and Mark Levy are widely praised. Legal 500 UK, International arbitration 2012 Christopher Mainwaring-Taylor has emerged as the name to watch in the practice. Sources say he is a heavy lifter and an anchor for the team. He is always very well prepared, calm under pressure and does a great job overall. UAE, Chambers Global: Dispute Resolution 2011 This impressive firm has a great reputation for handling large financial deals, which has provided the infrastructure needed to build a truly global dispute resolution practice. Such a wide focus is possible thanks to the firm s broad network and the quality of its individuals in various jurisdictions Sources say, Allen & Overy has developed a great practice and now handles incredibly large volumes of work. Chambers Global: Dispute Resolution 2011 This firm has a great reputation for cross-border disputes due to the highly integrated nature of its global practice. It has experienced a general uptick in arbitration work, with particular growth in the Latin American and Asian markets. Sources emphasize the quality of the leading individuals within the group. Chambers Global: International Arbitration 2011

GLOBAL PRESENCE Allen & Overy is an international legal practice with approximately 5,000 people, including some 512 partners, working in 40 offices worldwide. Allen & Overy LLP or an affiliated undertaking has an office in each of: Abu Dhabi Amsterdam Antwerp Athens (representative office) Bangkok Beijing Belfast Bratislava Brussels Bucharest (associated office) Budapest Casablanca Doha Dubai Düsseldorf Frankfurt Hamburg Hong Kong Istanbul Jakarta (associated office) London Luxembourg Madrid Mannheim Milan Moscow Munich New York Paris Perth Prague Riyadh (associated office) Rome São Paulo Shanghai Singapore Sydney Tokyo Warsaw Washington, D.C. Allen & Overy means Allen & Overy LLP and/or its affiliated undertakings. The term partner is used to refer to a member of Allen & Overy LLP or an employee or consultant with equivalent standing and qualifications or an individual with equivalent status in one of Allen & Overy LLP s affiliated undertakings. Allen & Overy LLP 2012 I CS1105078 ADD-4784