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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 acted for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in claims against the Russian Federation, alleging fines levied against the company prevented it from operating freely in Russia.

Strengths

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"I have never seen an arbitration team handle complex and sophisticated matters as Covington does. They have impeccable commercial awareness, particularly if you consider that they manage cases from all Latin American countries."

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"They're just excellent! The quality and volume of output is outstanding and they are able to produce exactly what you need."

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"They're knowledgeable, responsive and focused, besides being very nice people with whom to work."

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Notable Practitioners

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Marney Cheek
2
Marney Cheek
2
Band 2

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

"Marney is who you need to feel safe and secure."

"She's really strong on public international law matters."

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Miguel López Forastier
5
Miguel López Forastier
5
Band 5

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.

"He's a very serious and experienced lawyer."

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Nicole Duclos
5
Nicole Duclos
5
Band 5

Nicole Duclos comes particularly recommended for her expertise in international commercial arbitrations, as well as her handling of enforcement proceedings. She is especially adept in handling cases arising out of Latin America.

"She's intelligent, sharp, kind, motivated and strategic. I always learn from her. Actually, it is a challenge to try to meet her standard!"

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Allan B Moore
6
Allan B Moore
6
Band 6

Allan Moore centers his practice on commercial arbitrations, counting a host of multinational corporations among his clients.

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David Pinsky
6
David Pinsky
6
Band 6

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.

"He is extremely smart and strategic. I always feel taken care of with him, he is always on it."

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Miguel López Forastier
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Miguel López Forastier
F
Foreign expert for Latin America-wide
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Nicole Duclos
F
Nicole Duclos
F
Foreign expert for Latin America-wide
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Marney Cheek
2
Marney Cheek
2
Band 2
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Miguel López Forastier
5
Miguel López Forastier
5
Band 5
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Nicole Duclos
5
Nicole Duclos
5
Band 5
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Allan B Moore
6
Allan B Moore
6
Band 6
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David Pinsky
6
David Pinsky
6
Band 6
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