Steph Hunt Law PracticeMCIArb | Litigator | International Arbitrator | Mediator
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International Dispute Resolution. Arbitrator, Mediator and Counsel.

A unique convergence of government advisory, top tier legal practice and world class arbitration training, purpose built to bridge the gap between legal strategy and sovereign reality in investor state disputes.

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Core capabilities

Dispute expertise with strategic depth.

Litigation

Complex commercial and public law litigation before Australian courts, including contractual disputes and matters involving international law or sovereign interests.

International arbitration

Counsel and advocacy in investor state and commercial arbitration under ICSID, UNCITRAL, ICC and SIAC rules, from jurisdiction through quantum and enforcement.

Mediation

Cross border settlement that finds practical outcomes beyond binding adjudication, informed by investor state mediation training and government experience.

Areas of particular strength

From treaty protection to enforcement.

Investor state dispute settlement

  • BIT and FTA investment protection claims
  • ICSID, UNCITRAL and ad hoc arbitration
  • Jurisdictional challenges and treaty interpretation
  • Fair and equitable treatment, expropriation and Most Favoured Nation treatment
  • Pre-arbitration negotiation and cooling off strategies

Government and sovereign advisory

  • ISDS exposure audits for host states
  • State to state dispute strategy
  • Treaty negotiation and investment chapter review
  • Regulatory policy risk assessment
  • Defence coordination for respondent states

Commercial arbitration and mediation

  • Complex cross border commercial disputes
  • Commercial, construction, oil, gas, mining, energy and infrastructure arbitration
  • Settlement facilitation and mediation

How services are provided

Investors, governments and disputing parties.

For investors, Steph Hunt Law Practice can work alongside an existing law firm to align legal strategy with political and practical sovereign dynamics. For governments, the practice advises on ISDS exposure, treaty obligations and state-to-state dispute strategy. Disputing parties may appoint Stephanie Hunt as arbitrator or mediator.

Pro bono experience

International legal experience in service of the public interest.

Steph has contributed as part of a team of international counsel representing an international non-governmental organisation in a substantial European investor-state dispute settlement matter.

That experience complements her government, treaty and dispute-resolution work and reflects her commitment to applying international legal skills where they can support organisations pursuing public-interest outcomes.

Engagement options

Counsel, arbitrator or mediator.

Steph Hunt Law Practice may be instructed as counsel or strategic adviser for international disputes. Stephanie Hunt may be appointed in her personal capacity as arbitrator or mediator.

Arbitrator

World class arbitral training under Professor Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler, combined with public law, government and ISDS experience.

Mediator

Creative, value generating settlement for cross border and investor state disputes, supported by professional training and four languages.

Counsel

A primary or second opinion and a strategic overlay that complements an existing law firm with practical insight into sovereign decision making.

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