Charles CLAYPOOLE

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

Charles advises clients on a full spectrum of public international law, international trade, and dispute resolution issues. He regularly helps clients navigate disputes related to:

Investment treaty arbitrations under bilateral and multilateral investment treaties including the Energy Charter Treaty
International commercial arbitration
Free trade agreements
State immunity issues
International humanitarian and human rights law
International law on territorial and maritime boundaries, including the Law of the Sea
International trade sanctions and export control laws
An experienced advocate, Charles 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 Charles for his public international law and international arbitration work. Clients note his “impressive intellect” and “calmness of mind.”

Charles 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.