Salans LLP is proud to announce that on January 5, 2009 Barton Legum joined Salans LLP as a
partner and head of its investment treaty arbitration practice. He joins the firm together with
associate Anne-Sophie Dufêtre. Bart and Anne-Sophie were both previously with Debevoise &
Plimpton LLP in Paris.
Bart is recognised as a leader in international arbitration, in particular for his
accomplishments in the field of investment treaty arbitration. From 2000 to 2004, he served as the
Chief of the NAFTA Arbitration Division of the United States Department of State. In that capacity,
he tried over $2 billion worth of investment arbitrations. The United States won every case tried
under his leadership. Bart also participated in the revision of the United States' model investment
treaty and has acted in many ICSID and non-ICSID investment arbitrations over the past decade.
Bart Legum said: "Salans, with its expertise and offices in emerging markets, provides a superb
platform for a practice focused on investment treaty and commercial arbitration. Salans has a
long-standing and well deserved reputation as an arbitration powerhouse. I am delighted to join
this dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth of Salans' arbitration practice."
Salans arbitration practice leaders Jean-Christophe Honlet and Brenda Horrigan commented: "Bart has
gathered tremendous experience in the field of investment treaty arbitration. His arrival at Salans
demonstrates the firm's continued commitment to delivering the highest level of arbitration
services to its clients across the globe."
Contacts
Paola Pozzi-Dazza, Marketing & Communication Manager
Tel: +33 1 42 68 92 72 - Fax: +33 1 42 68 70 60
E-mail: ppozzi@salans.com