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Foley Hoag’s ILAP is unique among law firms.  The firm boasts a sophisticated international arbitration practice that handles complex, cutting-edge, and high-volume controversies, both in commercial and investor-State disputes. The firm also represents clients before U.S. and French national courts in matters related to international arbitration, boasting approximately 90% historic win/loss ratio.

The firm saw its portfolio of cases and clients grow significantly this year under the leadership of its partners, who have brought in new arbitration and international litigation matters representing Albania, Armenia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, Croatia, Dominican Republic, India, Nepal, Panama, Peru, Sierra Leone, Spain, and Uruguay, among others, and have also developed a growing portfolio of corporations whom we represent in commercial and construction disputes.

In the Investor-State field, it is known for exclusively representing Sovereign States and their entities, successfully representing clients in multi-million and billion dollar disputes in various sectors. Cutting-edge issues the firm has addressed are a State’s regulatory powers over public health, safety and the environment, and matters involving corruption, recently obtaining victories for Croatia and Uruguay.

Its international commercial arbitration practice advises clients, including both private corporate entities and State-owned enterprises.  Recent victories include victories for Bangladesh state owned entities.


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International Arbitration: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Foley Hoag demonstrates impressive expertise in representing sovereign states in investment treaty arbitrations held across the world, alongside strong credentials in public international law. The team regularly appears in state-to-state disputes before the ICJ and other international tribunals, alongside wider skills in international commercial disputes. The group is identified for its expert handling of disputes arising in the construction sector, with additional strengths in sectors including aviation, financial services and energy.

Work Highlights

  • Foley Hoag is defending the Republic of Honduras in an ICSID arbitration under CAFTA-DR brought by a group of investors, concerning a special economic zone.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Daniel Schimmel
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Daniel Schimmel
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Band 2
Daniel Schimmel earns excellent praise for his work as arbitrator in both commercial and investment arbitrations.

Daniel has an extra element. He really tries to understand local laws involved, and the culture and political practicalities that impact the decision maker. He will take the time to understand that and ask questions, to understand why we should do things this way or that way. He has a great way to get a result, especially for complex matters involving multiple jurisdictions.

In my experience, he is a super arbitrator. I wouldn't want to be in a position where he rules against me, because he's so well explained in his rejections to arguments.

Daniel consistently demonstrates exceptional legal acumen and strategic insight. His ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice has been invaluable to our team.

I thought he was excellent and made good decisions. He's extremely analytical and very smart. He's very conscientious, writes terrifically and has a very international-friendly style. He really got to the heart of the issue on the case,

Christina G Hioureas
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Christina G Hioureas
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Band 3

Christina Hioureas has a growing reputation as both arbitrator and counsel, with particular experience in arbitrating international commercial disputes. She is also held in high esteem for her strengths in litigating PIL matters.

Christina is the perfect combination of knowledge, experience, drive, advocacy skills and control of a case. I always turn to her, she has the ability to create a case or defense from scratch and her understanding of international law is really unparalleled.

Her past experience and knowledge in cases similar to our situation bring a level of confidence as we move through this process.

She has built an incredible practice at Foley focused on public international law and representing states in major arbitrations. She is also a next-generation leader as arbitrator, where she is thought of as exceedingly thoughtful, extremely prepared and detail-oriented. She is one of the clear leaders of public international law in the US.

Constantinos Salonidis
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Constantinos Salonidis
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Band 3

Constantinos Salonidis is the global cochair of Foley Hoag's international litigation and arbitration department. He regularly acts for sovereigns in a range of investor state disputes.

What sets him apart is his unique ability to engage and inspire people, fostering a collaborative spirit while guiding the team to deliver work of the highest quality and professionalism.

Constantinos is a true professional - reliable, knowledgeable and solution-oriented. He approaches every challenge with a clear, strategic mindset and a strong commitment to getting results. Working with him means problems don’t linger, they get solved.

He distinguishes himself through his sharp strategic thinking, clear communication and deep understanding of both legal and procedural nuances in international arbitration. He is exceptionally responsive, proactive and always focused on delivering practical, business-aligned solutions.

Tafadzwa Pasipanodya
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Tafadzwa Pasipanodya
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Band 5
Tafadzwa Pasipanodya enjoys a growing profile for her international arbitration practice, with significant expertise in defending sovereigns in treaty claims. She chairs the firm's Africa practice.

Tafi is an exceptional advocate with remarkable talents. Her intellectual acumen allows her to absorb vast amounts of information swiftly. She is highly engaged with her cases and deeply committed to her clients’ causes.

Tafadzwa is an excellent lawyer, responsible, respectful and nuanced. She does not need to be aggresive to be extremely effective in witnesses and expert interrogations.

She's smart, friendly and professional. She's a strong communicator with powerful negotiation skills, confidence and poise, so she is very persuasive.

Kenneth Juan Figueroa
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Kenneth Juan Figueroa
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Band 6

Kenneth Juan Figueroa acts on a broad range of commercial and treaty claims, notably in the construction sector. He is held in particularly high esteem for his Latin America practice.

He's an excellent professional.

Ranked Lawyers at
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USA - Nationwide

International Arbitration: Arbitrators

Daniel Schimmel
2
Daniel Schimmel
2
Band 2
Christina G Hioureas
3
Christina G Hioureas
3
Band 3
International Arbitration: Counsel

Christina G Hioureas
3
Christina G Hioureas
3
Band 3
Constantinos Salonidis
3
Constantinos Salonidis
3
Band 3
Tafadzwa Pasipanodya
5
Tafadzwa Pasipanodya
5
Band 5
Kenneth Juan Figueroa
6
Kenneth Juan Figueroa
6
Band 6

Members

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Christina G Hioureas

Christina G Hioureas

Head of Department

Constantinos Salonidis

Head of Department

Diana Paraguacuto-Maheo

Head of Department