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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.

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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.

Work Highlights

  • Hughes Hubbard represented the Republic of Peru in an arbitration against the Renco Group, brought under the US-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. The claim related to a metallurgical complex.

Strengths

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They have a team that combines experience and commitment. Always ready to respond to the client's requirements.

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Extremely impressive strategically and unravelling complicated issues.

International Arbitration: The Elite respondent
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HHR has a very good eye for the intricacies of the Latin American market and its disputes.

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We were very pleased with their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters. HHR assigned the correct attorney with the proper skillset at each step of the process.

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Notable Practitioners

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John M Townsend
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John M Townsend
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John Townsend serves as both counsel and arbitrator, with particular expertise in investment treaty disputes.

John is serious and conducts himself with the right temperament.

Exceptional lawyer with terrific client focus and client management skills. He commands the respect and trust of senior executives.

John's judgment and experience stand out. If he speaks, everybody listens.

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Gaela Gehring Flores
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Gaela Gehring Flores
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Gaela Gehring Flores offers particular strength in disputes involving Latin America and is adept at both commercial and investor-state claims.

Beyond being a phenomenal advocate, Gaela really is a good and kind person.

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James Boykin
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James Boykin
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James Boykin offers wide-ranging experience in commercial and investment treaty disputes, as well as in public international law.

James is really dedicated, thoughtful, smart and trustworthy.

We really appreciate Jim for organizing our process.

James has been a very strong support to the client.

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Remy Gerbay
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Remy Gerbay
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Band 6
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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International Arbitration: Arbitrators
John M Townsend
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John M Townsend
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John M Townsend
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John M Townsend
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Gaela Gehring Flores
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Gaela Gehring Flores
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James Boykin
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James Boykin
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Remy Gerbay
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Remy Gerbay
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