Three Crowns partner Simon Consedine and associate Vamika Puri have written an article examining the growing intersection between the energy transition and mining-related investment treaty disputes.
Titled “Investment Treaty Arbitration: The Paradox of the Energy Transition for Mining Disputes,” the piece explores how the shift toward renewable energy is accelerating global demand for critical minerals and contributing to a rise in treaty claims involving mining projects. It highlights emerging risk areas, regulatory developments, and the issues investors and states are increasingly confronting as they navigate this changing landscape.
This analysis reflects themes we see across our energy and mining arbitration practice and offers perspectives relevant to clients operating in mineral supply chains, energy transition projects, and resource-heavy jurisdictions.
Click here for the article.
Simon was also recognised as ‘Highly Recommended’ by Lexology Index earlier this month. You can find his Lexology Index profile, here.
ABOUT SIMON CONSEDINE
Simon is a partner in the Washington, DC office. He has significant experience in commercial arbitration and investment arbitrations, having represented clients across a wide range of sectors.
Simon is recognised in Lexology Index as a global leader for Arbitration, which highlights that his “analytical skills, clear communication style, and legal expertise make him a strong practitioner” and that “he has the ability to articulate issues in a clear, concise manner”, noting “he is confident and sharp”. Simon has been recognised for International Arbitration in The Legal 500 US since 2020 and clients have described him as having “formidable analytical skills and great client service”.
Simon co-authored the chapter “Fair and Equitable Treatment: Legitimate Expectations and Transparency” in ICSID’s 50th anniversary text Building International Investment Law: The First 50 Years of ICSID. He sits on the Banking and Financial Services Committee for the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR).
ABOUT VAMIKA PURI
Vamika is an associate in the Singapore office. She has experience with complex commercial and investment treaty arbitrations across a range of sectors including construction, energy, and real estate. Vamika has also advised States on matters of international trade.
Before joining Three Crowns, Vamika trained with arbitration teams in London, Paris, and Geneva, as well as with arbitrators Dr. Michael Hwang SC and Mr. Andrew Moran KC.
Vamika is admitted to practice in New York. She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.