Skadden has announced recently that Sophie Lamb and Samuel Pape will be joining the firm’s London office as Partners.
Sophie Lamb
A distinguished practitioner, Sophie Lamb will join the firm’s International Litigation and Arbitration Group in London, further reinforcing Skadden’s exceptional capabilities across high-stakes cross-border arbitrations, investment treaty disputes and complex commercial litigation.
With more than 25 years of experience litigating before international tribunals and courts, Ms. Lamb joins the firm as a Partner. She is renowned for her powerful advocacy in “bet-the-company” arbitrations and complex litigation and has advised boards of public companies, sovereign states, private equity houses and major corporates across sectors, including energy, infrastructure, technology and financial services. Her practice spans corporate and commercial arrangements, international investment law, public law and climate litigation, and she has been at the forefront of some of the most topical class actions and parent company responsibility cases in recent years.
Ms. Lamb has appeared as advocate twice in the U.K. Supreme Court and has conducted cases under principal arbitration rules, including UNCITRAL, LCIA, ICC, ICSID, HKIAC, SIAC, AAA-ICDR and Swiss Rules. She also sits on the London Court of International Arbitration and is a bencher of Gray’s Inn. Ms. Lamb previously served as global co-chair of her prior firm’s International Arbitration Practice and represented the U.K. on the ICC International Court of Arbitration until 2022.
Skadden’s London practice distinguishes itself as one of the few featuring three King’s Counsel (KC) actively engaged in arbitration advocacy. In addition to Ms. Lamb KC, Skadden is home to Kate Jackson-McGill KC, who leads the firm’s Europe International Litigation and Arbitration Group, and Daniel Gal KC.
Samuel Pape
Samuel Pape will join the firm’s International Litigation and Arbitration Group in London as a Partner, further enhancing Skadden’s capabilities in high-stakes cross-border arbitrations, investment treaty disputes and complex commercial litigation.
Mr. Pape brings over 15 years of experience as a leading arbitration and international litigation attorney. He has a well-established track record as a strategic adviser and advocate across commercial and investor-state arbitrations, as well as high-stakes multi-jurisdictional litigation, frequently handling disputes involving Francophone jurisdictions and Latin America.
His client base spans multinational corporations, private equity funds, financial institutions and state parties in disputes across a range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, mining, banking and technology. His experience includes acting in M&A, shareholder, commercial and financial disputes, and he has been at the forefront of some of the most high-profile environmental class actions and parent company responsibility cases in recent years.
Quotes From Partners
“Sophie is an exciting addition to our market-leading International Litigation and Arbitration Group, which we are continuing to invest in, particularly in the London market,” said Skadden Executive Partner Jeremy London. “Her experience, deep international networks and proven track record guiding high-value, cross-border matters further strengthen our ability to provide clients with world-class representation in complex, high-stakes disputes across jurisdictions.”
“Sophie is an exceptional lawyer whose elite-level experience makes her an outstanding addition to our global International Litigation and Arbitration Group,” said Ryan Junck, Global Head of Skadden’s litigation/controversy practices. “Sophie’s deep experience with LCIA and before international tribunals will be an immediate asset to our clients in their most sensitive matters.”
“Skadden’s global platform, stellar reputation and breadth of experience provide an exceptional opportunity to further support clients navigating challenging international disputes. I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues across the firm,” said Ms. Lamb.
“Samuel brings a wealth of experience to our global International Litigation and Arbitration Group, making him a tremendous asset to our team,” said Ryan Junck, Global Head of Skadden’s litigation/controversy practices. “His experience in commercial and investor-state arbitration, together with Sophie’s substantial work before international tribunals and as an advocate in the U.K. Supreme Court, wil further strengthen our offerings for clients across complex arbitrations and litigation.”
“London remains a key focus for our ongoing investment, as we continue to further strengthen our leading International Litigation and Arbitration Group,” said Rich Youle, head of Skadden’s London office. “Samuel’s arrival underscores our commitment to attracting top-tier talent and further strengthens our ability to serve clients in complex international matters.”
“Skadden is an ideal place to continue building my practice. I am excited to be joining such a distinguished firm and preeminent group of international arbitration and litigation lawyers. I look forward to working alongside Sophie and my new colleagues to best serve our clients,” said Mr. Pape.
