Charles Claypoole

Latham & Watkins LLP - International Arbitration Lawyer of the Year

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About Charles Claypoole
Charles Claypoole is a leading arbitration and international trade law practitioner who advises governments and investors on public international law, with a particular focus on investment treaty arbitration and trade sanctions. He is a seasoned advocate with an impressive track record with more than two decades of experience representing clients before a range of international courts and tribunals.

An experienced advocate, Mr. Claypoole has successfully represented clients before the International Court of Justice, the Iran-United States Claims Tribunal, ICSID, ICC, LCIA, and UNCITRAL arbitral tribunals.

Leading legal publications, including Chambers UK and The Legal 500, have for several years consistently recognized Mr. Claypoole for his public international law and international arbitration work. Clients note his “impressive intellect” and “calmness of mind.”

Mr. Claypoole regularly publishes and speaks about international law, arbitration, as well as trade and finance sanctions. He has lectured on international boundary law at King’s College London since 2003.

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