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International Arbitration: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper's team has a strong pedigree in both investment treaty and commercial disputes, leveraging the firm's impressive global platform to offer significant jurisdictional and cultural expertise in global disputes. The group is known for its expertise across a number of industries, including financial services, construction, energy and technology.

Work Highlights

  • DLA Piper represented AVZ Minerals in an $8+ billion ICSID arbitration against the Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as in a series of related ICC arbitrations concerning the Manono Lithium and Tin project.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Charlene Sun
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Charlene Sun
1
Band 1

Charlene Sun is noted for her expert handling of arbitral enforcement litigation.

Charlene is top of her field in judgment enforcement and asset recovery. She is one of the few practitioners who really understands that space and can navigate it effectively.

James E Berger
1
James E Berger
1
Band 1

James Berger regularly represents a range of commercial clients in high stakes enforcement proceedings.

James did excellent work, all in a timely manner and on point. The knowledge of the situation and the matters at hand, combined with an understanding of the delicate balance between the parties and his absolute focus, makes James totally unique.

James stood out for clarity in explaining complex points and strong advocacy skills. He was exceptional in terms of responsiveness and ability to anticipate our needs.

James Berger is the type of lawyer that you want on your side when things get complicated and the type of lawyer that you'd rather avoid being on the other side. He is very sharp, pragmatic, responsive, communicative and fun to work with.

Kate Brown de Vejar
3
Kate Brown de Vejar
3
Band 3
Kate Brown de Vejar has significant experience in appearing in both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. She is active in a range of sectors, including construction, energy and financial services.

She's a guiding light in the North American international arbitration space. She has a proper international attitude and world view.

Kate is a pleasure to work with, and has a tactful understanding of the matter and the roles involved.

Michael Ostrove
3
Michael Ostrove
3
Band 3

Michael Ostrove is an experienced practitioner who regularly represents investors and European states in complex investor state arbitrations under ICSID and UNCITRAL rules.

He's an excellent senior partner - who is reliable, responsible and consistently cooperative. He's a pleasure to work with and willing to go the extra mile where necessary.

He's super experienced and a serious intellectual and arbitration lawyer.

Kiera Gans
4
Kiera Gans
4
Band 4
Kiera Gans is experienced in acting on behalf of a range of parties involved in both commercial and international arbitrations. She is adept at handling arbitrations under various rules.

She very astutely managed the client and other several voices involved and made several strong and practical arguments in pleadings, which helped shape a very effective response and ultimately resulted in a cost-efficient proceeding and a favorable outcome.

Elena Rizzo
Elena Rizzo
Associates to watch

Elena Rizzo is an associate based in DLA Piper's New York office. She regularly represents both corporates and sovereign entities in arbitral proceedings.

I enjoy working with Elena. She's accessible and responsive to requests. She appreciates client needs and minimizes rework.

Elena is an excellent lawyer. She knows the matter in detail, is very responsive and highly knowledgeable.

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International Arbitration: Counsel

Kate Brown de Vejar
3
Kate Brown de Vejar
3
Band 3
Michael Ostrove
3
Michael Ostrove
3
Band 3
Kiera Gans
4
Kiera Gans
4
Band 4
Elena Rizzo
Elena Rizzo
Associates to watch
International Arbitration: Enforcement

Charlene Sun
1
Charlene Sun
1
Band 1
James E Berger
1
James E Berger
1
Band 1