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International Arbitration: The Elite - USA
What the Team is Known For
Hughes Hubbard & Reed has a heavyweight arbitration group, with impressive skill in commercial, investor-state and state-to-state disputes. The firm houses a strong bench of arbitration experts, many of whom are experienced in appearing as both advocates and arbitrators in arbitral proceedings under major institutional rules worldwide. The group offers expertise across sectors including construction, energy and pharmaceuticals.
Strengths
"Hughes Hubard provide a sound understanding and a practical approach."
Work Highlights
Hughes Hubbard & Reed represented Aeroport Belbek, a Crimean airport, in its arbitration against the Russian Federation under the Russia-Ukraine BIT for losses caused by its actions in Crimea after annexation.
Notable practitioners
John Townsend serves as both counsel and arbitrator, with particular expertise in investment treaty disputes.
"John is an excellent lawyer, very smart and responsive."
"I have an experience with him both as an advocate and arbitrator, he is a leading light."
"He has a really good reputation as an arbitrator."
Gaela Gehring Flores offers particular strength in disputes involving Latin America and is adept at both commercial and investor-state claims.
"Gaela is super knowledgable in Latin American matters."
James Boykin offers wide-ranging experience in commercial and investment treaty disputes, as well as in public international law.
"He's a strong advocate."
Remy Gerbay is held in high regard for his international disputes practice, winning particular plaudits for his expertise in investment treaty claims under the full gamut of institutional rules.