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International Arbitration: Highly Regarded

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Alston & Bird LLP

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International Arbitration: Highly Regarded - USA

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Alston & Bird is recognized for its strong international disputes group and deep experience in enforcing arbitral awards in state courts. The team offers strength in both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, with expertise in disputes held under a broad range of institutional rules.
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Work Highlights

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  • Alston & Bird acted as lead counsel for Koch in the ICSID enforcement proceedings arising from the expropriation of a fertilizer plant in Venezuela.

Strengths

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  • Alston & Bird have a very robust team and we work with them on complex cases.

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  • The firm offers a great legal service with efficiency being a high priority.

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  • Alston & Bird have a wide array of experts in various departments.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alexander Yanos
    Alexander Yanos

    Alexander Yanos

    Alexander Yanos is praised by clients for his expert handling of investor-state arbitrations and commercial disputes. He is also capable of handling enforcement mandates.

    • Alex is truly excellent with the work product and client service. He is very fast, responsive and extremely creative when it comes to the legal analysis.

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    • Alex is just an amazing advocate and is strategically excellent.

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    • Alex is at the top of the game. He is a tireless worker who masters difficult briefs in difficult parts of the world.

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  • Matthew D Richardson
    Matthew D Richardson

    Matthew D Richardson

    Matthew Richardson centers his practice on commercial arbitrations and is particularly adept at handling matters concerning intellectual property.

    • Matthew is a really good advocate.

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    • Matthew is very proficient, well prepared and articulate.

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