Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, International Arbitration

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International Arbitration: The Elite - USA

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What the Team is Known For

Debevoise & Plimpton maintains its position at the forefront of the commercial and investment treaty arbitration market, acting for a wide range of multinational corporations and sovereign states. The firm offers a deep bench of experienced arbitration counsel, well versed in handling disputes conducted under the auspices of all major institutional rules as well as in those heard in ad hoc settings. The group provides particular expertise in arbitrations involving Latin American parties, as part of a broad global practice.

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Work Highlights

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Debevoise acted for Tethyan Copper Company to defend a USD5.9 billion award following an ICSID dispute against the Islamic Republic of Pakistan arising out of its contract to develop a mining project in Balochistan.

Strengths

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"They have a very seasoned team that perfectly handles the complexities of sophisticated matters, as well as the intricacies of the in-house needs. Their delivery is great and we can always count on having the best advice from them."

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"I have never worked with a lawyer at Debevoise who was not prepared, curious, responsive, and pleasant. They are leaders in the arbitration world and active across many jurisdictions and types of cases and that translates to commercial awareness."

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"In my opinion, they are the best international arbitration team in the world. Partners have outstanding advocacy skills due to their unparalleled experience, but senior associates are also arbitration superstars and can handle very sophisticated matters seamlessly."

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"Debevoise did not just provide research and advice on legal issues but were also extremely strong on strategy and tactics. Crucially, we found that their cultural understanding was extremely sophisticated, and this was reflected in their personal and professional attitudes."

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Notable Practitioners

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Catherine Amirfar

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Catherine Amirfar's leading practice benefits from her previous work as a former adviser to the US Department of State. She is experienced in handling complex investment treaty arbitrations for both states and investors.

"She provided a level of political awareness for the issue that was clearly based on years of experience at the highest levels as counsel for government. She has a very powerful sense of how issues play out in the media, and how to harness public perception to aid negotiations as well as legal argument."

"Catherine led the team brilliantly and provided excellent counsel."

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Mark W Friedman

Band 2

Mark Friedman remains a popular choice for a broad array of investors seeking expert counsel in investment treaty arbitrations. He also offers experience in commercial disputes.

"He has a fast mind and he's a clear thinker; he has a fantastic manner with tribunals."

"He's extremely intelligent and personable and has amazing advocacy skills. He is a great leader."

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Dietmar Prager

Band 3

Dietmar Prager's practice spans investment treaty and commercial arbitrations, with notable expertise in disputes concerning Latin America.

"Dietmar Prager is an exceptionally talented lawyer, with a lot of experience in cross-border disputes and superb client service."

"He's very analytical and goes to the root of the matters."

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Ina C Popova

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Ina Popova receives plaudits for her skilled advocacy. She covers both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, with her clients including individuals, corporations and states.

"I cannot imagine many lawyers in the world having the extremely impressive set of international arbitration skills that she has."

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Natalie Reid

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Natalie Reid has a thriving practice spanning commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. Her experience includes matters involving the Caribbean.

"She is a gem. The right mix of intellect, focus and commercial nous, she is a pleasure to work with and represents the best of the latest generation of arbitration specialists."

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