International Arbitration: The Elite

I remember when we had to prepare the argument to the arbitrators and it was like listening to music! They're all fully trained for very, very complicated processes and they know everything - they have full knowledge of the arbitrators with whom we can work and they work on a lot of cases, so they know the case law.

Their brief writing is exceptional and their arguments are extraordinarily persuasive but forceful; they're able to thread that line well. Freshfields briefs are suitable for framing - they get to the point, but their arguments are very, very strong. You can see the impact they have on their counterparties - you can see the floundering.

One of the key strengths that distinguishes this department from others in the industry is its longstanding trajectory and deep experience. The firm is composed of highly qualified attorneys who bring a high level of professionalism, legal expertise and strategic insight to every matter they handle. Their reputation and consistent performance over the years make them a reliable and respected player in the field.

They're highly senior lawyers with in-depth knowledge of international law and international procedural law and very relevant business acumen. We receive timely and assertive responses and solutions to highly complex and sensitive legal and commercial problems. They're extremely aware of the social, political, economic and legal framework of the company's operations and needs, the firm truly does their homework.

Freshfields can get up to a speed very quickly. They have a command of all the inside baseball of international arbitration - they know the who's who and their reputation and their bench strength makes them a consistent top choice for major investor-state matters, particularly in Latin America.