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International Arbitration: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding's premier arbitration practice demonstrates outstanding credentials in high stakes investment treaty and commercial arbitral matters. It offers an extensive nationwide platform bolstered by broad global capabilities, with considerable strengths in Latin American, East Asian and European matters. The firm's signature expertise in energy industry disputes is complemented by notable experience in other areas, such as construction and pharmaceuticals.

Work Highlights

  • King & Spalding represented Webuild S.p.A., in an ICSID arbitration against Argentina brought under the Italy-Argentina BIT.

Strengths

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King & Spalding brings an ability to combine expertise in both local laws and the implications in international arbitration.

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King & Spalding is a go-to firm when it comes to international arbitration, largely due to their specific knowledge base and substantive experience.

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Notable Practitioners

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Doak Bishop
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Doak Bishop is held in high esteem for his expert handling of commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. He is particularly regarded for his prowess in disputes concerning the construction, energy, and oil and gas sectors as both advocate and arbitrator.

Doak has an incredible reputation.

Doak is a very established arbitrator.

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Edward Kehoe
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Edward Kehoe
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Edward Kehoe has notable expertise in high value commercial and investment treaty arbitrations concerning the energy sector, acting for an impressively high profile client base.

Edward is great and tough. He is a great lawyer.

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Samaa A Haridi
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Samaa A Haridi
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Samaa Haridi is regularly called upon to advise clients on complex investment treaty and commercial arbitrations. She is also noted for her capabilities as an arbitrator.

Samaa is a consummate international arbitration practitioner who is humble and a great advocate. She is an excellent mentor as well.

Samaa did an excellent job as counsel.

Samaa's integrity is incredible.

Samaa is very knowledgeable and gave great advice and explanation on an area we haven't dealt with much before. I have a lot of confidence in her.

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Henry Guy Burnett
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Henry Guy Burnett
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Henry Guy Burnett is particularly well regarded for his expertise in disputes involving Latin America. He is experienced in both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.

Henry is an excellent trial attorney who specializes in international arbitration.

Henry has extensive knowledge and experience in the field.

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Craig Miles
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Craig Miles
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Craig Miles has particular expertise in disputes concerning Latin America and is also adept at advising on matters involving the oil and mining sectors.

Craig is always a really patient, well-prepared and prompt lawyer.

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Elizabeth Silbert
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Atlanta-based Elizabeth Silbert is the co-head of King & Spalding's arbitration practice. She is noted for her experience in representing companies in environmental and energy-related disputes.

I was very impressed with Elizabeth and her knowledge of international arbitration. She has a pleasant demeanor with witnesses.

Elizabeth is very impressive. She is adept at understanding technical information and working with experts.

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Érica Franzetti
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Érica Franzetti
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Érica Franzetti is highlighted for her expertise in international arbitrations involving Latin America. Her practice includes both commercial and investor-state disputes.

I think highly of Érica.

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Lauren Friedman
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Lauren Friedman
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New York-based partner Lauren Friedman has experience handling international investment and commercial arbitrations, with a particular focus in Latin America.

Lauren is an all-round great lawyer.

Lauren is very quick on her feet and is a very good oral advocate.

Lauren provides smart advice, ready on demand.

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International Arbitration: Arbitrators
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Doak Bishop
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Samaa A Haridi
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Samaa A Haridi
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International Arbitration: Counsel
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Doak Bishop
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Edward Kehoe
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Edward Kehoe
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Samaa A Haridi
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Samaa A Haridi
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Henry Guy Burnett
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Henry Guy Burnett
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Craig Miles
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Craig Miles
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Elizabeth Silbert
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Érica Franzetti
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Érica Franzetti
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Lauren Friedman
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Lauren Friedman
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