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International Arbitration: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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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.

Work Highlights

  • Debevoise & Plimpton represented Hess Corporation in its landmark victory against ExxonMobil and CNOOC, clearing the way for its planned $53 billion sale to Chevron.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Catherine Amirfar
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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.

Everyone wants to work with her. She has done it all and is a really steady pair of hands.

I believe Catherine is a perfect advisor, both in terms of character and capability.

Catherine is an absolute powerhouse. She's an incredibly incisive thinker with unerring instincts. Beyond her advocacy for clients, she's a serious influencer in the international arbitration world.

Mark W Friedman
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Mark W Friedman
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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.

Mark was the key partner and we took great comfort in having him represent us on a significant claim.

Mark's commitment to his clients is simply remarkable, and its reflected in the absolute trust they have in his judgment - which is unerring. His instincts are the best in the business, and his understated style of advocacy is utterly delightful to observe.

William H. Taft V
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William H. Taft V
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William Taft is a highly regarded litigator who often advises clients on international disputes and in award enforcement proceedings.

He's an exceptional litigator with a remarkably broad practice.

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

He's world class in every way.

He's responsive, collegial, substantively on top of things, and a hard worker. He's a tenacious advocate, because he pays attention to the detail and doesn't let important things go.

Dietmar is phenomenal. He's super organized, very savvy, diligent and gets things done.

Ina C Popova
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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.

Ina is a brilliant person, the kind of person where you can't believe she is wiling to speak to a mere mortal like you. She's charming, charismatic and the arbitrators melt in front of her. She is a superstar who came up with very creative approaches to the case.

She's one of the smartest people I have ever seen - she's scary smart.

Ina stands out among IA partners - her intellect is the sharpest I've seen and, combined with her fierce advocacy, she has few equals in the business. And on top of that, she's among the nicest people you'll ever meet.

Natalie Reid
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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.
Laura Sinisterra
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Laura Sinisterra
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Laura Sinisterra enjoys a growing profile for her disputes practice, with particular expertise in international arbitration arising in the energy and natural resources sectors.

Laura's ability to synthesize large amounts of information and identify the key issues and arguments was excellent.

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USA - Nationwide

International Arbitration: Counsel

Catherine Amirfar
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Catherine Amirfar
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Mark W Friedman
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Mark W Friedman
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Dietmar Prager
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Dietmar Prager
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Ina C Popova
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Ina C Popova
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Natalie Reid
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Natalie Reid
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Laura Sinisterra
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Laura Sinisterra
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International Arbitration: Enforcement

Mark W Friedman
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Mark W Friedman
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William H. Taft V
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William H. Taft V
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