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Covington & Burling LLP

International Arbitration

Global Guide 2026 : USA


Covington & Burling LLP

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What the Team is Known For
Covington & Burling's particular areas of strength include international energy, infrastructure and pharmaceutical matters. The team acts for a wide range of clients across the globe, including multinational corporations and states, and is regularly engaged in major commercial arbitrations and on claimant-side investment treaty work, alongside additional expertise in areas including state-to-state disputes and arbitration-related litigation. It calls upon a strong group of advocates whose arbitration expertise is bolstered by frequent appointments as arbitrator.

Work Highlights

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  • Covington & Burling represented DTEK Krymenergo in its claim against the Russian Federation under the Ukraine-Russia bilateral treaty. The claim relates to the expropriation of DTEK's energy supply and distribution business in Crimea.

Strengths

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  • They are geniuses; their strategy is next level.

    International Arbitration respondentGlobal
  • Covington's team is distinguishable in the market by their ability to handle extremely complex and high stakes matters.

    International Arbitration respondentGlobal
  • The Covington team are professionals who have a very deep understanding of risk and impact. They also offer solutions to demands.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Marney Cheek
    Band 2Marney Cheek

    Marney Cheek

    Marney Cheek's specific areas of strength include both investment arbitration and commercial proceedings.
    • Marney is excellent.

      International Arbitration respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Miguel López Forastier
    Band 4Miguel López Forastier

    Miguel López Forastier

    Miguel López Forastier is praised for his expertise in investor-state arbitrations. He is adept at handling matters involving Latin America as well as those concerning the energy sector.
    • Miguel is fantastic, he is a very serious lawyer who handles himself really well in arbitration matters.

      International Arbitration respondentGlobal
    • Miguel continues to excel and be a phenomenal light in the international arbitration space.

      International Arbitration respondentGlobal
  • Band 5David Pinsky
    Band 5David Pinsky

    David Pinsky

    David Pinsky has a wide-ranging disputes practice which sees him regularly engaged in commercial and investment treaty arbitration disputes and in related litigation work.
  • Band 6Allan B Moore
    Band 6Allan B Moore

    Allan B Moore

    Allan Moore centers his practice on commercial arbitrations, counting a host of multinational corporations among his clients.
    • Allan is an excellent lawyer.

      International Arbitration respondentGlobal
  • Band 6Nicole Duclos
    Band 6Nicole Duclos

    Nicole Duclos

    Nicole Duclos comes particularly recommended for her expertise in international commercial arbitrations, as well as her handling of enforcement proceedings.
    • Nicole is really good.

      International Arbitration respondentGlobal

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