Nicola Peart has been quoted in the latest CDR Magazine Annual Edition (2025–26). This edition explores the potential for disputes, including arbitration, arising out of measures adopted by the Trump administration, from immigration to environmental, civil rights, international trade and tariffs matters. Nicola comments on trends in ISDS claims involving the US and the commercial and political factors that may influence whether investors pursue arbitration under applicable treaties.
The CDR Magazine Annual Edition brings together perspectives from leading disputes practitioners on key global developments in international arbitration and dispute resolution. The magazine is available via CDR’s website (free registration required): CDR Annual Edition – 2025-26
ABOUT NICOLA PEART
Nicola is an England and Wales qualified barrister and International Counsel in the Washington, DC office where she has a broad practice in international dispute resolution. She represents States, international organisations and private parties before a range of international courts and tribunals, including in complex and high value international commercial and investment treaty disputes, as well as in proceedings before the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea and the International Court of Justice.
She also appears in the English courts on arbitration-related matters, including the UK Supreme Court. In 2020, she was appointed Legal Secretary to the International Tennis Federation Ethics Commission and has since led numerous investigations into ethical complaints in sport.
Nicola is ranked in The Legal 500 US, Chambers USA, Chambers Global and Lexology Index and praised as “one of the best arbitration lawyers of her generation”, “demonstrat[ing] an incredible depth of knowledge and sensitivity to strategy”, and “prepared, unflappable on her feet”.