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Jenner & Block Secures Trial Victory for Chance the Rapper
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Recognition
Jenner & Block Named Law Firm of the Year, Earned Additional Honors Across Categories by The American Lawyer 2025 Industry Awards
Recognition
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Chicago Bar Association Names Jenner & Block Law Firm of the Year
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Partner James Rogers Discusses European Commission Rules Antin Award in ICLG
The European Commission has ruled that Spain's obligation to pay EUR 101 million in compensation to Antin Infrastructure Services, as required by an arbitration award rendered under the Energy Charter Treaty, constitutes unlawful and incompatible state aid under EU law. The Commission has directed Spain not to comply with the award and to resist its enforcement.
“There Is Talk of Ceasefire in Ukraine — But Russian Legal Battles Rage on in London,” The Times
In an article for The Times, Partner James Rogers
London International Arbitration Partner James Rogers contributes to BRG’s fifth-annual M&A Disputes Report. This report delves into the global landscape of M&A disputes after a year of dealmaker uncertainty, macroeconomic fluctuations, and escalating geopolitical tensions.
Recognitions
Chambers UK 2027 Ranks Jenner & Block’s London Office and Five Partners
Jenner & Block’s London office has once again earned a ranking in Corporate Crime & Investigations in the newly published Chambers UK 2027. The annual guide ranks leading law firms and lawyers across the United Kingdom, drawing on in-depth research and client feedback.
20 Jenner London Lawyers Listed on 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales
20 lawyers from Jenner & Block’s London Office were featured in the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales.
Chambers Global 2026 Recognizes Seven Jenner & Block Lawyers and Four Practices
The 2026 Chambers Global guide ranked Jenner & Block as a leading law firm in four practice areas: Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets (Band 2); Corporate Crime & Investigations (Band 3); Derivatives (Band 3); and Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) (Band 3).
Publications
Recent English case law has created two tracks for enforcement of investor/state awards, depending on whether the award arises under the ICSID Convention or the New York Convention.
In an article for Financier Worldwide's Corporate Disputes publication, Partner James Rogers and Associate Connor Gray examine how recent English case law has created two distinct tracks for enforcing investor-state arbitration awards against sovereign states. They explain that a state's ratification of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) Convention amounts to a waiver of sovereign immunity in the English courts, while ratification of the New York Convention do
"International Arbitration: Highlights of 2025 and Future Trends in 2026" Law.com
Partner James Rogers, Special Counsel Ronan O’Reilly, and Associate Connor Gray discuss key developments in international arbitration in 2025 and emerging trends for 2026 in an article published by Law.com.
Client Alerts
On 24 June 24, 2026, the English Court of Appeal in CC/Devas (Mauritius) Limited v. India unanimously held that a state’s ratification of the 1958 Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (NY Convention) does not, of itself, amount to a submission to the adjudicative jurisdiction of the English courts for the purposes of section 2(2) of the State Immunity Act 1978 (SIA).1In dismissing the appeal, the Court of Appeal declined to extend the UK Supreme Court’s reason
The threshold for challenging awards and their enforcement in the UK remains high, a key reason why London remains one of the busiest arbitration venues in the world and a key jurisdiction for the enforcement of arbitral awards, including those against state entities. As such, there are several prominent enforcement cases pending in England which are testing the scope of the State Immunity Act 1978 (the “SIA”). In the latest decision,1Sir William Blair, sitting as a Judge of the High Court, has
The English Arbitration Act - Key Changes and Implications for Businesses
On 24 February 2025, the Arbitration Act 2025 received Royal Assent, bringing into effect long-touted amendments to the English Arbitration Act 1996 (the “1996 Act”). This soft-touch reform introduces several changes aimed at enhancing the efficiency and adaptability of the arbitration process, solidifying London’s position as a leading hub for international dispute resolution.
Events
Global Disputes Summit, London Edition
Join London International Arbitration Partner James Rogers at the Global Disputes Summit (GDS) on 2 July for a morning panel session on “The do’s and don’ts of choosing and using an expert in International Arbitration.” During this session, James will share his insights alongside other panellists.