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King & Spalding LLP

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Handling ‘complicated disputes across a wide range of fields’, the team at King & Spalding LLP advises clients across the energy, infrastructure, and tech sectors, with particular strength in projects, M&A, financing, and investments in the Philippines. The firm also has a well-established arbitration practice in the Philippines, which handles both domestic and cross-border matters. Leading the practice, Wade Coriell spearheads the international arbitration practice and notably represented the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines in a concession contract dispute. Working alongside Coriell is Nils Eliasson who is recommended for his expertise in M&A, private equity investments, and joint ventures. Elodie Dulac is noted  for her expertise within the region in energy, mining, and investor-state disputes.  
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  • ‘They have the ability to connect with relevant individuals, including experts, in complicated disputes involving a wide range of fields.’

  • ‘Wade Coriell - the worldwide head of its arbitration practice is a top-notch litigator.’

  • ‘The King and Spalding team is a powerhouse team that provides a comprehensive lineup to effectively respond to the needs of the case. The pleading writing is excellent and comprehensive and they can closely coordinate with our in-house team.’

  • 'Wade Coriell is an exceptional oral advicate. I have witnessed Mr. Coriell in at least 3 full hearings and he can effectively present the case of the client, concisely, with the ability to respond to on-the-spot questions. ’

  • ‘Very good practice, with extensive experience of the region and very good contacts with local law firms. They understand how the country works.’

  • ‘The essential point is that the K&S team stands out by being extremely pleasant and collegiate to work with. They are very respectful of our work.’

Kernmandanten

  • National Grid Corporation of the Philippines
  • Prime Energy Resources Development B.V.
  • San Miguel Holdings Corporation
  • Argonbay Construction Company, Inc.
  • San Miguel Mass Rail Transit 7 Inc.
  • GNPower Dinginin Ltd. Co.

Highlight-Mandate

  • Represented NGCP in a UNCITRAL arbitration against two Philippine State-owned and controlled parties, the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation and the National Transmission Corporation.
  • King & Spalding represents Prime Energy Resources Development B.V. in an ICSID arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines under the Philippines – Netherlands BIT.  
  • Advising Solar Philippines on various investments and joint ventures, including for the proposed Terra Solar project, a 3,500MW solar project with 4,500MWh of associated battery energy storage

Anwält*innen

Praxisleitung

Wade Coriell

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Nils Eliasson; Elodie Dulac