International Arbitration: The Elite
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Hughes Hubbard & Reed’s international arbitration practice thrives on matters that cross borders and legal systems. Global Arbitration Review calls us “one of the world’s leading international arbitration firms,” and Chambers, Legal 500 and other leading legal rankings have recognized our prowess in commercial, investor-state and state-to-state arbitration. Our work in commercial and treaty arbitrations has made global headlines. The counsel we provide our clients in high-stakes business and political disputes is informed by our deep understanding of the process and the players. Our attorneys have decades of experience in proceedings conducted under all major arbitration rules; we have worked alongside the leading practitioners in the arbitration bar, in roles as counsel, co-counsel and arbitrators.
Chambers Review
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.
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hughes Hubard provide a sound understanding and a practical approach."
"Hughes Hubard provide a sound understanding and a practical approach."
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.
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