Chambers Review
Prestigious firm regularly tackling sophisticated, high-value cases under all major arbitral rules. Arnold & Porter demonstrates proficiency in Latin American disputes and has commendable experience acting for European and Asian states. The law firm offers:
• 'Pure' PIL advisory work on behalf of sovereign states and state-owned entities, encompassing foreign sovereign immunity proceedings, and human rights and maritime boundary issues.
• Evidence of supporting clients in international commercial disputes under ICC, ICDR and JAMS rules.
• Advice on matters derived from the mining, energy, banking and transportation sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Arnold & Porter attracts ample praise for its arbitration team, with one source emphasising: "Their team works seamlessly from Europe across the Americas to Asia, with team members from all regions often on the same case. Their depth of talent allows for numerous attorneys to have talking parts in hearings, which keeps the team sharper and better able to focus on the entire case throughout long hearings."
Commanding respect from a client for their expertise in public international law, "each member of the team is individually strong and they work together to provide excellent legal advice, often under significant time pressure."
Another client appreciates that "Arnold & Porter are realistic when it comes to client goals and able to distinguish the really relevant matters and issues," as well as noting that "they have a bilingual team which is capable of working in Spanish and understanding the complexities of Latin American clients and states."
Arnold & Porter attracts ample praise for its arbitration team, with one source emphasising: "Their team works seamlessly from Europe across the Americas to Asia, with team members from all regions often on the same case. Their depth of talent allows for numerous attorneys to have talking parts in hearings, which keeps the team sharper and better able to focus on the entire case throughout long hearings."
Commanding respect from a client for their expertise in public international law, "each member of the team is individually strong and they work together to provide excellent legal advice, often under significant time pressure."
Another client appreciates that "Arnold & Porter are realistic when it comes to client goals and able to distinguish the really relevant matters and issues," as well as noting that "they have a bilingual team which is capable of working in Spanish and understanding the complexities of Latin American clients and states."
Notable Practitioners
John Bellinger has a distinguished background in the field of public international law advising international organisations, sovereign states and state-owned entities on matters ranging from sovereign responsibility to Law of the Sea. One client appreciates Bellinger's ability to "think outside of the box and handle complex aspects of high-profile cases, including the legal, media and diplomatic aspects," and goes on to say: "He provides unparalleled advice on a broad range of legal issues."
Paolo Di Rosa has cultivated a great reputation in the market for representing states in cases of investment treaty arbitration. Sources are quick to confirm that "his knowledge of how states operate is invaluable," while another praises him as "an excellent strategist."