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Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

International Arbitration: Highly Regarded

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Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

About

Provided by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Troutman Pepper Locke has a deep bench of highly experienced international litigators who navigate complex disputes worldwide. Our deep bench of international arbitration practitioners combine elite advocacy with comprehensive industry knowledge. Our clients don’t simply engage experienced counsel — they gain advocates who understand their business, their markets, and the technical complexities at the heart of their disputes.

We have built our reputation on results in the sectors that define our firm, including financial services, energy and power, construction and infrastructure, insurance and reinsurance, life sciences and pharmaceuticals, technology and telecommunications, transportation, mining and metals, manufacturing, and retail. Our subject matter experience spans complex commercial and corporate disputes, M&A and post-acquisition controversies, financial and investment disputes, and the full range of sector-specific matters that arise in international commerce. This industry focus enables us to move quickly from engagement to case strategy, speaking our clients’ language from day one and identifying the issues that resonate with tribunals.

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International Arbitration: Highly Regarded - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Troutman Pepper Locke handles a broad range of international arbitration matters across a wide array of institutional rules. The firm is held in particularly high esteem for its expertise in construction disputes, alongside additional strengths in the technology and insurance sectors.

Notable practitioners

Jeremy Heep is a key contact.

Work Highlights

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  • Troutman Pepper Locke advised construction firm Strabag in an ICC dispute brought against Alto Maipo, the owner of a Chilean energy construction project, following a dispute over Alto Maipo's drawdown of a $90 million line of credit provided by Strabag.

Strengths

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  • Troutman Pepper blends sharp advocacy with cross-border fluency, turning complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes into streamlined strategies. They know how to fight hard, coordinate globally, and still keep their eye on the commercial ball.

    International Arbitration: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • They provided passionate representation, with grit, excellent preparation, excellent oral arguments, excellent direct questioning and fantastic cross-examination. They are fantastic lawyers, wo are well prepared, knowledgeable and do a fantastic job with the client and in front of the arbitrator.

    International Arbitration: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • The firm has a deep bench, which includes highly specialized lawyers in fields pertinent to our specific needs.

    International Arbitration: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • They're knowledgeable about the subject matter, fair in dealings with tribunal and opposing parties, and have a tireless work ethic.

    International Arbitration: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Their strength was their capacity to understand complex technical issues, as well as their ability to seamlessly merge with our project and in-house team. They know our business needs and what is important for us.

    International Arbitration: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

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