International Arbitration: Highly Regarded
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Cooley has a highly experienced practice group with a strong pedigree in complex international disputes. The firm's hallmark strengths in technology and life sciences sees it regularly engaged in treaty and commercial claims in those sectors, alongside additional expertise in construction, energy and infrastructure.
Work Highlights
- Cooley acted for Odyssey Marine Exploration in an ICSID arbitration brought under Chapter 11 of the North American Free Trade Agreement against Mexico.
Strengths
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"Cooley is highly commercially aware and raise practical realities of what in-house counsel has to constantly account for."
"Cooley has a deep bench with experience and skill in international arbitrations."
"Their junior people have been high calibre, we're very happy with depth and the quality of the depth."
"Cooley is highly commercially aware and raise practical realities of what in-house counsel has to constantly account for."
"Cooley has a deep bench with experience and skill in international arbitrations."
"Their junior people have been high calibre, we're very happy with depth and the quality of the depth."
Notable Practitioners
Rachel Thorn is routinely called upon by clients to appear in commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. She is able to handle disputes in an array of sectors, including life sciences and technology.
"Rachel is smart and organized, she is both great advocate and strategic thinker."
"She is very talented and knowledgeable in business and commercial matters."
"Rachel is one of a kind. She is smart, hard-working, compassionate and strategic."
"She is very smart and able to effectively synthesize complicated issues for arbitration tribunals."
Marc Suskin maintains a strong reputation for his representation of clients in investor-state and commercial arbitrations.
"He is incredibly knowledgeable about the quick changing landscape whilst being aware of the commercial realities of the businesses. He has a wonderful ability to raise questions and concerns before they become issues."
"He knows his stuff and delivers excellent results."
"Marc is goal-oriented and responsive."