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International Arbitration: Highly Regarded - USA
What the Team is Known For
BakerHostetler offers clients an experienced group of advocates and arbitrators who appear in sophisticated commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. The team is also noted for its ability to tackle arbitral enforcement mandates.
Strengths
"BakerHostetler have shown superb competence in the field of international investment arbitration."
"The firm has extensive experience and a top tier team."
"BakerHostetler's core team is well-equipped to handle complex and sophisticated international commercial arbitrations."
"They are very responsible, professional and their work product is truly excellent."
"They have the ability to analyse complex facts and apply them commercially with cross-industry experience."
Work Highlights
BakerHostetler represented Latam Hydro, a US company and its Peruvian subsidiary, in ICSID dispute with the Republic of Peru arising from the government's interferences with Latam's development, construction and operation of a hydroelectric power plant.
Notable practitioners
Kenneth Reisenfeld acts as an arbitrator and counsel in both commercial and investment treaty matters.
"He is technically strong, strategic in planning, and tactical in handling an arbitration. I would have no hesitancy engaging him on a matter, either as an advocate or as an arbitrator."
"Kenneth is flexible and highly responsive."
"He has fantastic analytical skills and is a great team leader."
Sashe Dimitroff is well regarded in the international arbitration field, where he is known for representing his clients in ICC, ICSID and LCIA disputes, among others.
"Sashe is a top attorney who understands the market as well as the legal requirements. He is focused on delivering exceptional value for all of our matters."
"He has the ability to learn the material very quickly and craft an effective strategy for the arbitration."
"Sashe has a good sense of a strategic judgment and is a fluent advocate."