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Covington & Burling LLP

International Arbitration: The Elite

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Covington & Burling LLP

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International Arbitration: The Elite - USA

Band 3

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.
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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.

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

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  • 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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  • Marney Cheek
    Marney Cheek

    Marney Cheek

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

    • Marney is excellent.

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  • Miguel López Forastier
    Miguel 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.

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

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  • David Pinsky
    David 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.
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  • Allan B Moore
    Allan 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.

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  • Nicole Duclos
    Nicole 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.

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