International Arbitration: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
Contact number
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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 secured a victory for Ukraine's national energy company, Naftogaz, and six of its subsidiaries in an investment treaty claim against the Russian Federation over the seizure of assets in Crimea following Russia's annexation of the peninsula.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Covington & Burling are great at mapping out the strategy and executing the actions."
"Having worked with them in very complicated matters, they have proven to be absolute professionals. Their minds are razor-sharp."
"Our experience with Covington & Burling, without exception, has been fantastic. They were client centered and proactive in their approach."
"Covington & Burling are great at mapping out the strategy and executing the actions."
"Having worked with them in very complicated matters, they have proven to be absolute professionals. Their minds are razor-sharp."
"Our experience with Covington & Burling, without exception, has been fantastic. They were client centered and proactive in their approach."
Notable Practitioners
Marney Cheek's specific areas of strength include both investment arbitration and commercial proceedings.
"Marney is just brilliant; she is full of energy and is relentless in her legal thinking."
"Marney is an excellent lawyer."
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.
"I was impressed by David's analytical skills, his client manner, how he manages to translate complex nuances into practical solutions."
"David has outstanding technical skills; he is an excellent technical lawyer."
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.
Nicole Duclos comes particularly recommended for her expertise in international commercial arbitrations, as well as her handling of enforcement proceedings.
"The experience of working with Nicole Duclos has been excellent. Not only is she a technically impeccable attorney, but her client service is close, considerate and extremely knowledgeable about the needs of the case."
"She's an outstanding lawyer on arbitration matters."
Allan Moore centers his practice on commercial arbitrations, counting a host of multinational corporations among his clients.
Ranked Lawyers at
Covington & Burling LLP
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