Caroline has extensive experience acting for many States and companies in investment treaty and commercial arbitration proceedings under the UNCITRAL, ICSID, ICC and LCIA rules. She regularly provides advice on the merits and chances of success of claims submitted in arbitration.
Background
Caroline is a dual-qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales and a Paris Bar Avocat. She joined Enyo from Squire Patton Boggs, having trained with Allen & Overy in Paris and Herbert Smith Freehills in London and Paris. She has also worked for a renowned arbitrator in ICSID and other investment treaty proceedings on ICSID and non-ICSID investment and commercial arbitrations in the energy, distribution mining and construction sectors, gaining invaluable insight into arbitral decision making.
She holds Master’s degrees in International Law from the Graduate Institute in Geneva and Sorbonne University as well as an LL.M. with Distinction from the School of International Arbitration at Queen Mary University of London. Caroline teaches Investment Treaty Arbitration and Commercial Arbitration to Master’s students at the School of International Arbitration, Queen Mary University of London.
She is the co-author of the 2020 Queen Mary International Arbitration Survey on Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) report. She regularly publishes in peer-reviewed academic journals on topics within her area of expertise, including essays on the admissibility of claims and objections to jurisdiction in investment treaty arbitration.
Selected Representations
- The Republic of Kazakhstan in an UNCITRAL ad hoc arbitration under the Kyrgyzstan-Kazakhstan BIT.
- Ascent Resources Plc in an ICSID claim against the Republic of Slovenia under the Energy Charter Treaty in relation to the development of a gas field.
- IMC Invest Inc, a US uranium mining investor in an ICSID arbitration brought against the Republic of Kyrgyzstan under the US-Kyrgyzstan BIT.
- A high net worth individual active in the hotel industry in an LCIA arbitration arising out of a dispute over the ownership and governance of the family business.
- Ascent Resources Plc in an ICSID claim against the Republic of Slovenia under the Energy Charter Treaty in relation to the development of a gas field.
- A global food products giant in an ICC arbitration regarding an M&A project in the Middle East.
- A national oil corporation in an ad hoc arbitration relating to a charter party governed by English law.
- The State of Libya in an investment treaty arbitration brought by Turkish investor Nurol Insaat ve Ticaret A.S. under the Turkey-Libya BIT and OIC Agreement.
- The State of Libya in an investment arbitration brought by Turkish investor Ustay Yappi Taahhut ve Ticaret A.S. under the Turkey-Libya BIT.
- The State of Libya in an investment arbitration relating to a construction project brought by Turkish investor Guris Insaat ve Muhendislik S.A. under the Turkey-Libya BIT.
- The Republic of Ecuador in an investment arbitration brought by Australian engineering company Worley International Services under the Ecuador-USA BIT.
- The Kingdom of Spain in a renewable energy arbitration brought by 25 corporate entities and one natural person under the Energy Charter Treaty.
- The State of Libya in setting aside proceedings in relation to an investment treaty award.
Recent blog posts
LCIA Publishes 2024 Casework Report, 11 August 2025
Who can commence arbitration after a corporate succession?, 7 August 2025
The new UK Arbitration Act 2025 comes into force on 1 August 2025, 30 July 2025
The Arbitration Act 2025 receives Royal Assent, 26 February 2025
