International Arbitration: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 4
About
Provided by Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
For more information about Cleary Gottlieb's International Arbitration practice, please visit https://www.clearygottlieb.com/practice-landing/international-arbitration
Chambers Review
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is recognized for its significant expertise in representing sovereign states in arbitral disputes across a range of jurisdictions and a full array of arbitral rules, drawing upon an integrated global network of arbitration experts when advising on multijurisdictional disputes. Also acts on behalf of investors, and offers wider skills in commercial arbitration and related arbitral litigation matters. Handles disputes in a wide range of sectors, including oil and gas, telecommunications and banking.
Work Highlights
- Cleary Gottlieb represented Sysco Corporation in an LCIA arbitration against affiliates of Burford Capital.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have an outstanding mixture of seasoned in-house professionals and excellent advisors."
"Cleary team has excellent advisors, who are very experienced and practical."
"Cleary's team are great strategic thinkers, planning many steps ahead. They are incredibly responsive and available."
"They have an outstanding mixture of seasoned in-house professionals and excellent advisors."
"Cleary team has excellent advisors, who are very experienced and practical."
"Cleary's team are great strategic thinkers, planning many steps ahead. They are incredibly responsive and available."
Notable Practitioners
Jeffrey Rosenthal is an experienced litigator with particular strength in cross-border disputes. His practice includes serving as counsel in arbitration and handling the courtroom enforcement of awards.
"Jeff is an excellent advisor, very knowledgeable and responsive."
"Jeff has demonstrated repeatedly that he is a talented oral advocate; his written submissions are sharp, focused and effective, and that he has a lot of credibility and experience."
"Jeff is a vigorous advocate for his clients."
Ari MacKinnon centers his practice on commercial arbitrations arising from Latin America. He is also experienced in enforcement matters.
"Ari is a very sophisticated counsel who is smart and easy to work with."
"He is very smart and business friendly."
"He's a complete professional, he considers the necessary commercial advice within his legal response."