Peter J.C. Saban | People | Arnold & Porter

Peter Saban's practice focuses on the representation of sovereign States, corporate clients and individuals in investor-State arbitrations, international commercial arbitrations, and litigation, as well as advising on public international law matters. Peter has experience in arbitration proceedings conducted under the ICSID, UNCITRAL, and ICC arbitration rules. He also has advised States, NGOs, and individuals in relation to proceedings conducted before a range of international courts and tribunals, including the European Court of Human Rights, as well as before national courts, including the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. Mr Saban has advised clients in a variety of sectors, including mining, energy, transportation, oil and gas, and infrastructure. He has participated in adversarial proceedings conducted in English and Spanish, concerning disputes in Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

Peter maintains an active pro bono practice and regularly advises on a wide range of legal and strategic matters as well as representing clients in matters of public international law matters, including international humanitarian law and human rights.

Peter joined the firm as a trainee and has worked on IP disputes, commercial contracts, and UK and EU competition law matters, including experience of high-value commercial litigation in the English High Court, Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court. Prior to joining the firm, Peter worked in the London office of a leading global law firm in the capital markets, corporate, and financial restructuring teams.

Peter is fluent in Spanish and has working knowledge of French, Italian, and Catalan.

Focus Areas

Experience

The Republic of Korea in an investor-State arbitration brought by Iranian claimants (UNCITRAL).
The Republic of Colombia in Glencore International A.G. v. Republic of Colombia (ICSID Case No. ARB/21/30).
The Republic of Peru in:
- Enagás Internacional S.L.U. v. Republic of Peru (ICSID Case No. ARB/21/65)
- Latam Hydro LLC and CH Mamacocha S.R.L. v. Republic of Peru (ICSID Case No. ARB/19/28).
- Lupaka Gold Corp. v. Republic of Peru (ICSID Case No. ARB/20/46).
- Kaloti Metals & Logistics LLC v. Republic of Peru (ICSID Case No. ARB/21/29).
- Odebrecht Latinvest S.à.r.l. v. Republic of Peru (ICSID Case No. ARB/20/4).
- Enagás SA and Enagás Internacional S.L.U. v. Republic of Peru (ICSID Case No. ARB/18/26).

The Republic of Bulgaria in an Energy Charter Treaty arbitration in the electricity sector (ICSID).
European State in an ICC arbitration relating to a concession agreement.

Researching and drafting a report for a Human Rights NGO on international humanitarian and international human rights law.
ILGA-Europe (International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association) with a number of cases before the European Court of Human Rights in relation to LGBTI issues, including:
- ILGA-Europe and Human Rights Watch on their intervention in Stanislaw Bednarek and Others v. Poland (Application No. 58207/14) before the European Court of Human Rights; the case concerned the respondent state's alleged failure to adequately investigate criminal complaints concerning acts of violence motivated by hatred towards the LGBTI group to which the applicants belonged.
- ILGA-Europe and Polish Society of Anti-Discrimination Law on their intervention in K.P. v. Poland (Application No. 56310/15) before the European Court of Human Rights; the case concerns alleged violations of the applicant's rights with respect to his private life and freedom of expression as a result of the discriminatory and negative perception of his sexual orientation.

Multinational companies in the food and drink industry in relation to damages claims in the Netherlands and England & Wales arising out of the EU trucks cartel.
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela led by Interim President Juan Guaidó in dispute over access to £820m in Gold Reserves held by Bank of England.

An individual with their asylum application.
A father in the inquest into the deaths of his 23-month-old twins at the hands of their mother.
An individual in an appeal before the High Court challenging a decision of Social Work England not to remove from register.
An individual in a disciplinary hearing for a regulated profession.
A charity organisation in the childcare sector with an IP dispute.

Perspectives

May 16, 2024

Arnold & Porter Secures Another Complete Victory for Republic of Peru in International Arbitration

January 17, 2024

Arnold & Porter Achieves Significant International Arbitration Victories for Republic of Peru

Credentials

Education

LL.B. (Hons), Law, BPP University Law School, 2020
Legal Practice Course, BPP University Law School, 2017
B.A. (Hons), French & Spanish, King's College London, 2015

Admissions

England and Wales

Languages

Catalan
French
Spanish
Italian