Established 1993

Excellence in International Law

For over three decades, Rothschild Chambers International has been the trusted counsel for sovereign states, multinational corporations, and high-net-worth individuals in the most complex cross-border legal matters.

30+ Years of Excellence
150+ Countries Served
$50B+ Cases Managed
98% Success Rate
About Us

A Legacy of Legal
Excellence

Rothschild Chambers International stands at the pinnacle of global legal practice, representing clients in the most sophisticated and high-stakes international matters.

Founded in 1993, our firm has built an unparalleled reputation for handling complex cross-border disputes, international arbitration, sovereign representation, and high-value commercial transactions. Our team of distinguished attorneys combines deep jurisdictional expertise with a truly global perspective.

We advise sovereign states on treaty negotiations and international obligations, represent Fortune 500 companies in multibillion-dollar arbitrations, and guide ultra-high-net-worth families through intricate cross-border wealth structuring and succession planning.

βš–οΈ Chambers Global Band 1
πŸ† Legal 500 EMEA Tier 1
🌍 Who's Who Legal Top 100
RCI Headquarters London β€’ New York β€’ Geneva β€’ Singapore
30+ Years of
Unrivaled Expertise
Practice Areas

Comprehensive
International Expertise

International Arbitration

ICC, ICSID, LCIA, SCC, and ad hoc arbitrations. Representation in multi-billion dollar disputes across energy, infrastructure, and investment sectors.

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Sovereign & State Representation

Advising sovereign states on international law, treaty obligations, diplomatic immunity, and representing governments in international forums.

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Cross-Border Litigation

Complex multi-jurisdictional disputes, forum selection, enforcement of foreign judgments, and strategic litigation management.

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International Tax & Wealth

Sophisticated tax planning for UHNW individuals and families, cross-border estate planning, and private wealth structuring.

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Regulatory & Compliance

International sanctions, anti-money laundering, FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and global regulatory investigations.

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M&A & Corporate Transactions

Cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments with complex international structuring.

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Track Record

Notable Cases &
Representations

Investment Treaty

Sovereign State v. International Energy Consortium

Successfully represented a sovereign state in a $4.2 billion ICSID arbitration concerning oil and gas concessions, achieving a favorable settlement that protected the nation's strategic energy interests.

$4.2B+ 2022
International Arbitration

Global Infrastructure Consortium Dispute

Led a multi-jurisdictional arbitration team in a complex dispute involving cross-border infrastructure projects across Southeast Asia, resulting in complete victory for our client.

$2.8B 2021
Private Wealth

Ultra-High-Net-Worth Family Succession

Structured a multi-generational wealth transfer across five jurisdictions for a family with assets exceeding $3 billion, ensuring tax efficiency and seamless succession.

$3B+ 2023
Regulatory Defense

Fortune 100 FCPA Investigation

Successfully navigated a multinational corporation through a complex DOJ and SEC investigation, resulting in a declination to prosecute and no civil enforcement action.

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Leadership

Distinguished
Partners

SWR

Sir William Rothschild

Senior Partner & Founder

QC, former Judge at the International Court of Justice. 40+ years in international law. Educated at Oxford and Harvard Law.

EV

Elena Volkov

Managing Partner

Leading authority on international arbitration. Former Secretary-General of the ICC Court of Arbitration. Fluent in 5 languages.

JC

James Chen, KC

Head of Asia-Pacific

Specialist in cross-border M&A and sovereign representation. Based in Singapore, admitted in UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

AM

Amara Mensah

Head of African Practice

Expert in international investment law and sovereign representation across African jurisdictions. Former legal advisor to the African Union.

Contact

Begin Your
Consultation

Every engagement begins with a confidential consultation. Our partners are available to discuss your most complex international legal matters.

London

One Silk Street
London EC2Y 8HQ
United Kingdom

+44 20 7123 4567

New York

350 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022
United States

+1 212 555 1234

Geneva

Rue du RhΓ΄ne 42
1204 Geneva
Switzerland

+41 22 555 9876

Singapore

One Raffles Place
Singapore 048616

+65 6588 1234