Paul BAKER
Paul is a specialist in the fields of political risk, trade credit, terrorism and political violence insurance. He also possesses significant experience in international commercial and investor-state arbitration.
Paul advises London and overseas insurers in the PRTC and PV markets. His work involves claims, coverage disputes, wordings advice and subrogated recovery actions originating from numerous jurisdictions. He has represented insurers in disputes concerning alleged expropriation, political violence, commodities trading and trade finance.
Paul has also represented energy, commodities, telecommunications and technology clients in numerous commercial arbitrations, including under the LCIA, ICC, PCA, UNCITRAL, GAFTA and ICSID Rules. He has also acted for and against a number of Middle Eastern and African governments in disputes in the energy, power generation and telecommunications sectors, often involving advice on matters of public international law.
Paul also has experience litigating before the English courts and possesses Higher Rights of Audience.
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