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Our lawyers have appeared before every major international arbitral institution, including the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, International Chamber of Commerce, London Court of International Arbitration, International Centre for Dispute Resolution/American Arbitration Association, Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, Singapore International Arbitration Centre, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, Arbitration Foundation of South Africa and China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, as well as ad hoc arbitrations under UNCITRAL and other rules.

We are experienced in managing international disputes involving more than one jurisdiction or dispute resolution forum and have litigated high-profile international cases before the trial and appellate courts of the U.S. and England. We have represented individuals and companies in industries as varied as power and energy, metals and mining, oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, telecommunications, banking, auditing and securities. We also frequently advise clients in disputes against sovereigns for expropriation and unfair treatment under international agreements such as free trade agreements, bilateral investment treaties, multilateral trade agreements and the North American Free Trade Agreement.

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International Arbitration: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Skadden houses skilled arbitration advocates at all levels of seniority, experienced in appearing in an impressive range of institutional and ad hoc disputes. The team is frequently engaged in both investor state and commercial disputes on behalf of major international corporations, alongside complementary strengths in enforcement litigation. Particular areas of strength include telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, financial services and energy arbitral matters. The firm offers experience in disputes across the globe, with recent activity in Asia, Europe and Latin America.

Work Highlights

  • Skadden represented ExxonMobil’s Guyana affiliate in an ICC arbitration against Hess Corporation concerning the Stabroek Block, a major offshore oil prospect in Guyana, in a dispute arising from Chevron and Hess’ $60 billion merger.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Julie Bédard
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Julie Bédard
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Julie Bédard centers her highly acclaimed practice on complex commercial arbitrations and has notable experience with disputes concerning Latin America.

Julie impressed me from the start. She is very smart, very diligent and she quickly adapts the strategy and listens to clients' needs.

Julie is phenomenal. She's just on another level.

Julie performs exceptionally. She commands the case strategically, quickly pinpointing pivotal issues and formulating practical, winning litigation or arbitration plans.

Timothy G Nelson
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Timothy G Nelson
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Timothy Nelson's practice includes appearing in both investment treaty and commercial arbitrations.

Tim has good understanding of our business commercially and is very sophisticated.

Jennifer Permesly
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Jennifer Permesly
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Jennifer Permesly is particularly adept at handling Latin American-related disputes and has experience with both commercial and investor state arbitrations.

Working with Jennifer was a pleasure. She was knowledgeable, responsive and felt like a partner to us throughout the arbitration.

She was able to synthesise data and information and cut to the heart of a matter very quickly. She was a fantastic quarterback for our team.

John L Gardiner
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John L Gardiner
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John Gardiner has a wealth of expertise spanning complex commercial and investment treaty arbitrations brought under a range of rules.
Gregory Litt
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Gregory Litt
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Gregory Litt has built an impressive international disputes practice, gaining significant experience in some of the largest and most complex arbitrations. His sector expertise spans post-closing M&A, commercial disputes, traditional energy and life sciences.

Gregory was amazing at simplifying complex issues for the panel and in delivering oral arguments.

His ability to quickly understand the facts, challenge assumptions and craft winning strategies was a key factor in our success.

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International Arbitration: Counsel

Julie Bédard
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Julie Bédard
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Timothy G Nelson
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Timothy G Nelson
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Jennifer Permesly
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Jennifer Permesly
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John L Gardiner
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John L Gardiner
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Gregory Litt
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Gregory Litt
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