Strategic Investment Protection

Our Investment Arbitration practice advises and represents both sovereign states and investors in complex international investment disputes. With deep expertise in bilateral investment treaties (BITs), multilateral investment agreements, and investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanisms, we provide strategic counsel that protects your investments while navigating the complex intersection of international law, politics, and commerce. Our team has successfully represented clients before ICSID, UNCITRAL, PCA, and other leading arbitral forums.

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₦500M+

Claim Handled

15+

Years Experience

100+

Cases

Core Competencies

Comprehensive representation of foreign investors in claims against host states for breach of investment treaty obligations, including expropriation and fair and equitable treatment.

Successfully defended a major African telecommunications company in ICC arbitration concerning infrastructure sharing agreements valued at over ₦30M.Strategic counsel on treaty interpretation and enforcement under BITs, including most-favored-nation treatment, national treatment, and full protection and security standards.

Extensive experience in arbitrations under the ICSID Convention and Additional Facility Rules, including annulment proceedings and enforcement matters.

Advisory services to states on investment treaty obligations, legislative compliance, and dispute prevention strategies to minimize exposure to investor claims.

Enforcement and recognition of investment arbitration awards globally, including sovereign immunity issues and asset recovery strategies.

Assistance in negotiating and drafting investment treaties, model BITs, and free trade agreement investment chapters that balance investor protection with regulatory sovereignty.

Why Choose Us

Investment arbitration demands not only exceptional legal expertise but also diplomatic sensitivity, political awareness, and strategic foresight. Our team brings together international law practitioners, former government advisors, and experienced arbitrators who understand both sides of the investor-state relationship. We provide clear-eyed advice that considers legal merit, political context, and practical outcomes.
Dual Perspective

We represent both investors and states, giving us unique insight into tribunal reasoning and strategic considerations from both perspectives.

Elite Team

Our team includes former government officials, international arbitrators, and practitioners with advanced degrees in international law from leading institutions.

Global Network

Strong relationships with leading international law firms, arbitrators, and experts enable seamless coordination in multi-jurisdictional matters.

Strategic Outcomes

Focus on achieving practical results, whether through successful awards, favorable settlements, or effective dispute prevention strategies.

Why Choose Us

Investment arbitration demands not only exceptional legal expertise but also diplomatic sensitivity, political awareness, and strategic foresight. Our team brings together international law practitioners, former government advisors, and experienced arbitrators who understand both sides of the investor-state relationship. We provide clear-eyed advice that considers legal merit, political context, and practical outcomes.

Represented an African state in ICSID arbitration concerning energy sector reforms, successfully defending against expropriation claims exceeding ₦200M.

Acted for a European consortium in investment treaty arbitration under the Energy Charter Treaty, securing a ₦120M award for regulatory expropriation.

Advised a multinational mining company in UNCITRAL arbitration against an Asian state, achieving a negotiated settlement preserving long-term mining concessions.

Successfully represented a telecommunications investor in ICSID proceedings, obtaining full compensation for discriminatory regulatory measures.

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Our Investment Arbitration team is ready to provide strategic counsel on your cross-border investment disputes.

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