Matthew Hodgson Joins Linklaters as Partner and Head of Public International Law
Linklaters appoints Matthew Hodgson as Partner and Head of Public International Law in London, strengthening its global arbitration practice with his expertise in investment treaty and cross-border disputes.
By: : Linda John
Update: 2025-04-29 13:00 GMT
Matthew Hodgson Joins Linklaters as Partner and Head of Public International Law
Linklaters has announced the appointment of Matthew Hodgson as an arbitration partner and Head of Public International Law in its London office, reinforcing the firm’s international arbitration practice. Matthew’s appointment follows a series of high-profile additions to Linklaters’ Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations group, including recent hires of litigation partners Adeel Mangi, Muhammad Faridi, Diana Conner, and George LoBiondo in New York; Global Co-Head of International Arbitration Joseph R. Profaizer; and Senior Counsel Adam Weiss in Washington, D.C.
Matthew is recognized as a leading international arbitration practitioner, specializing in complex disputes arising from cross-border investments. He has represented clients in high-stakes commercial arbitrations under all major arbitral rules and has acted for investors and States in more than 20 investment treaty disputes under the ICSID and UNCITRAL Rules. In addition, he has served as arbitrator in disputes under HKIAC, ICC, LCIA, and SIAC rules.
Matthew’s experience spans a range of sectors, including energy and infrastructure, life sciences, oil and gas, mining, real estate, technology, and telecommunications. He has also advised private equity and funds clients in disputes arising from M&A transactions and joint venture/shareholder disagreements. Matthew joins Linklaters from A&O Shearman, where he was a partner in the international arbitration group.
Alison Wilson (Global Divisional Practice Head, Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations) said,
“We’re delighted to be continuing the growth of our disputes team with Matthew. With a strong track record in handling complex international arbitration cases and particular experience in complex public international law and investment treaty disputes, Matthew is a fantastic addition to our strong bench. His expertise across many sectors will be instrumental in guiding our clients through the intricacies of their most demanding international disputes.”
Matthew said:
“I am thrilled to be joining Linklaters’ distinguished and growing international arbitration team in London. The firm’s reputation, global platform and client base are an attractive proposition, and I look forward to working with my new colleagues in delivering exceptional results for our clients in their most complex and challenging cross-border disputes.”
Linklaters’ International Arbitration practice is recognized among the world’s leading practices, ranked in the GAR 30 2025 by Global Arbitration Review. With more than 40 partners and counsel globally, the practice advises on arbitral proceedings across key arbitration centers including Washington, D.C., New York, Paris, London, Amsterdam, Geneva, Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, and Dubai.
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