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International Arbitration: Highly Regarded
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Jones Day represented Klewit Louisiana in an approximately $2 billion ICC arbitration against Venture Global, arising from its role as EPC contractor for an LNG liquefaction facility operated by the latter.
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They excel in defining the case’s overall strategy, maintaining a perfect balance between attention to detail and overall direction of travel.
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Band 4 Melissa Stear Gorsline
Melissa Stear Gorsline earns high praise for acting in investor-state arbitrations, as well as offering strength in complex international commercial disputes. Melissa is a superb lawyer, really superb. She's a good negotiator with a very strong strategic mind and she's extremely good in prepping the client for cross-examinations.
International Arbitration: Highly Regarded respondentUSASe's a fantastic person to work with, who always delivers to the highest standard.
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Melissa Stear Gorsline
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Jones Day has rankings in the following guides
Band 3 France 2026
Practice area: International Arbitration
Location: France
View department profile for France 2026Band 3 Global 2026
Practice area: International Arbitration
Location: France
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