About

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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.


Chambers Review

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International Arbitration: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

3
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 represented India in an UNCITRAL arbitration brought by a South Asian telecoms company. The dispute arose from alleged interference in the company's licensing and operational activities.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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

Daniel was an excellent chair: really balanced in his views and a terrific consensus builder. I was impressed at every turn by his intelligence and writing skills.

As a chair of the tribunal, he is fair and considerate.

Daniel managed the panel very efficiently and showed great respect for other arbitrators.

Daniel is very smart and cautious as an arbitrator. He is deliberate in taking on the views of his fellow arbitrators, making sure we are getting to the end result collegiately.

Christina G Hioureas
3
Christina G Hioureas
3
Band 3
Christina Hioureas has a growing reputation as both arbitrator and counsel, with particular experience in arbitrating international commercial disputes.

Christina is a rare individual that combines an incredible eye for detail with technical ability. She has a strong view of the market and the political landscape.

Christina is a multi-talented lawyer. She is very diligent and reads every detail.

Christina is someone who stands out. She is a strong lawyer and handles complex cases.

Constantinos Salonidis
5
Constantinos Salonidis
5
Band 5
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.

Costantinos is exceptionally professional. He is a good team leader and knows how to organize the team. His energetic approach is contagious.

Tafadzwa Pasipanodya
6
Tafadzwa Pasipanodya
6
Band 6
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.

Taf is a great professional.

Tafadzwa is knowledgeable and shows great tactical traits.

Tafadzwa is a talented lawyer.

Tafadzwa is very client-oriented, focused and attentive to our concerns. She is a sophisticated lawyer and a great strategist.

Ranked Lawyers at
Foley Hoag LLP

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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
4
Christina G Hioureas
4
Band 4
Constantinos Salonidis
5
Constantinos Salonidis
5
Band 5
Tafadzwa Pasipanodya
6
Tafadzwa Pasipanodya
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