International Arbitration: The Elite
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Chaffetz Lindsey’s New York-based international arbitration team currently handles arbitrations with a total value in excess of US$15 billion, involving over 20 jurisdictions globally, and under the rules of all major arbitral institutions. These disputes involve a variety of industries, including energy, infrastructure, oil & gas, mining, engineering & construction, financial services, insurance, media, manufacturing, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals. The team includes lawyers trained in both civil and common law systems and handles disputes in several languages, including English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.
In addition to a broad commercial arbitration practice, the international arbitration team has expertise in public international law, including investment treaty disputes. The firm represents both investors and sovereigns before ICSID tribunals and in other leading fora, and regularly advises on investment structuring, risk mitigation, and claim negotiations.
Chaffetz Lindsey also has significant experience in arbitration-related litigation, including enforcing arbitration awards and agreements, obtaining interim relief and other preliminary measures, seeking discovery, sovereign-related litigation and managing parallel multi-jurisdictional claims. Several of the department’s team members also sit as arbitrators.
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Chaffetz Lindsey is a versatile dispute resolution boutique with an extensive investor-state practice, acting for both sovereign states and corporate clients. The firm also offers a broad-based commercial dispute practice, with experience in fields including telecom, financial services, construction and energy. The team is identified for its deft handling of Latin American disputes, in addition to housing experience in arbitrations involving Europe and the Middle East, and fields significant multilingual capabilities and substantial experience acting in disputes conducted in Spanish.
Work Highlights
- Chaffetz Lindsey represented Czech Republic in a PCA administered UNCITRAL arbitration arising out of the Republic’s alleged breach of the Czech Republic-UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty. The claim was brought by a Dubai-based property developer with investments in the Czech Republic.
Strengths
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"A top notch arbitration boutique, comparable only to the largest international practices."
"Chaffetz Lindsey were very hands on, thinking about strategy and communicating with us. They have a very individual approach to the client."
"It's a very strong team that knows perfectly well how to navigate a complex matter."
"Chaffetz lawyers always have the client's business goals in mind."
"A top notch arbitration boutique, comparable only to the largest international practices."
"Chaffetz Lindsey were very hands on, thinking about strategy and communicating with us. They have a very individual approach to the client."
"It's a very strong team that knows perfectly well how to navigate a complex matter."
"Chaffetz lawyers always have the client's business goals in mind."
Notable Practitioners
Andreas Frischknecht has an excellent pedigree in litigating arbitral award enforcement, as part of a broad disputes practice.
"He is fully dedicated to the case and the client. He instils confidence that every aspect of the case is being meticulously and personally attended to."
James Hosking divides his practice between serving as counsel and sitting as arbitrator in high value international disputes, including both investment treaty and commercial claims.
"James is highly sophisticated and talented when it comes to dealing with complex disputes, and fully client-oriented to ensure that the client gets the best level of service."
"James is an elegant writer and respectful of all points of views."
"I think he has one of the most brilliant minds, his wit and humour are unparalleled."
Yasmine Lahlou is experienced in both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. She has particular expertise in matters involving the energy and construction industries. Yasmine is also adept in handling enforcement matters.
"Yasmine is very sound and reliable, and has a lot of respect and gravitas."
"She is great counsel."
Aníbal Martin Sabater's practice has particular strength in Latin American matters, but he is well placed to advise on both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations across wide-ranging jurisdictions.
"Anibal was key to our arbitration. He showed strong commitment, expertise and full dedication to our case."
"He is very thorough in his analysis, focused and oriented. His command of the case has been impressive."
"Aníbal excels at hearings, with an outstanding performance at cross-examination, knowing the key commercial goals of the client and implementing the best strategy to reach those goals."
Caline Mouawad has a growing reputation for her work on both commercial and investor-state matters. She is highlighted for her fluency in French and Arabic, as well as her impressive advocacy skills.
"Caline is responsive and practical, she has great strategic judgment and is very tenacious."
"Caline has an unparalleled dedication to the case and is focused on ensuring that the client is fully satisfied with her work and attains the desired objectives."
Gretta Walters enjoys a growing profile for her international arbitration practice, with clients benefiting from her impressive level of experience in commercial and treaty claims.
"Greta is incredibly energetic and a great person to work with."
"She's an amazing attorney."
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