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International Arbitration: Highly Regarded

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International Arbitration: Highly Regarded - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Cooley represented Odyssey Marine Exploration in an investment arbitration against Mexico, claiming breaches of NAFTA's investment protections following the refusal of an environmental permit to develop a seabed phosphate deposit.

Strengths

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  • Their work in the tech space distinguishes them. Cooley is exceptionally well known in Silicon Valley circles acting on behalf of the big household tech giants, they're exceptional and a go-to firm for tech clients.

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  • They're smart, nimble and able to provide personalized attention with the backing of a blue-chip firm. This is a top flight team.

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  • They are amazing lawyers, with great talent and skills. They are very strategic and commercial lawyers, and they can go to trial and win.

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  • I was particularly impressed by the work ethic and understanding of local nuances.

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  • They have a deep knowledge of the technology and life sciences industries and a comprehensive understanding of both commercial arbitration and investor-state dispute contexts, which enables Cooley to help their clients manage transnational business and legal risk efficiently and holistically.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Marc Suskin
    Marc Suskin

    Marc Suskin

    Marc Suskin maintains a strong reputation for his representation of clients in investor-state and commercial arbitrations.

    • He grasped the key points early and understood the most efficient path to closure. He spoke to the strategy and how this would play out early, and was able to offer great insights.

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    • Marc is a market leader in tech arbitrations. He is incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of international arbitration and he always keeps the needs of his clients first, achieving top-notch results.

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  • Rachel W Thorn
    Rachel W Thorn

    Rachel W Thorn

    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 one of the smartest and most thoughtful thinkers I have encountered. Her briefs are some of the best I have ever read and her understanding of complex legal issues is unparalleled.

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