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International Arbitration: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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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.

Work Highlights

  • Covington & Burling represented Naftogaz and six of its subsidiaries in enforcing an investment treaty award against the Russian Federation, relating to its illegal seizure of assets in Crimea following Russia's annexation of the peninsula.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Marney Cheek
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Marney Cheek
2
Band 2

Marney Cheek possesses enviable expertise in both investment arbitration and commercial proceedings, with extensive experience advising Eastern European clients and sovereigns.

She is just wonderful to work with, a real gem. She's spectacular.

Marney is one of the best and most impressive lawyers I know. She is very knowledgeable, especially on international investment arbitration and international law, has in-depth knowledge of the case and is also very friendly and a pleasure to work with.

David Pinsky
4
David Pinsky
4
Band 4
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's exceptional at client service, his responsiveness is outstanding, as is his problem-solving. He's a really smart guy and a great advocate as well.

David is a true star in investment arbitration and international law. He is very committed to the cases we work on and is a great person to work with.

The greatest strength for David is his knowledge of international arbitration beyond just the substantive law. He fully understands the tools available during an international arbitration and he's creative and thoughtful, and I attribute that to his depth of experience.

He's a a really fine mind and a fine lawyer.

Miguel López Forastier
4
Miguel López Forastier
4
Band 4

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 very responsive, skilled and prudent.

Nicole Duclos
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Nicole Duclos
6
Band 6
Nicole Duclos comes particularly recommended for her expertise in international commercial arbitrations, as well as her handling of enforcement proceedings.

She was excellent and very timely, with great experience in the subject.

Her personal skills complement perfectly her professional capabilities. Nicole assumes the client`s concerns as own, not only leads and manages the case with her huge experience and knowledge but also attends effectively the client`s opinions and comments.

Ranked Lawyers at
Covington & Burling LLP

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USA - Nationwide

International Arbitration: Counsel

Marney Cheek
2
Marney Cheek
2
Band 2
David Pinsky
4
David Pinsky
4
Band 4
Miguel López Forastier
4
Miguel López Forastier
4
Band 4
Nicole Duclos
6
Nicole Duclos
6
Band 6