
International Arbitration: Counsel
Global Guide 2026 : USA
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They are very steady and have a great response time. White & Case has a professional and business-minded team.
International Arbitration: Counsel respondentGlobalWhite & Case have a distinct method of operation and they don’t waste resources. They go full on and you can’t ask them to do anything more.
International Arbitration: Counsel respondentGlobalWhat distinguishes White & Case from other law firms is its vast expertise in every aspect of international arbitration.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Abby Cohen Smutny
Abby Cohen Smutny is particularly noted for her representation of states and investors in complex treaty arbitrations. She serves as global head of the firm's international arbitration practice. Abby is a real superstar with unrivalled knowledge and experience in every aspect of international investment arbitration.
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Carolyn Lamm
Carolyn Lamm is highly experienced in representing corporates as well as sovereign states in sophisticated high value arbitrations. Her expertise includes both investor-state and commercial claims. Carolyn is incredibly knowledgeable.
International Arbitration: Counsel respondentGlobal
Band 2 
Band 2 
Ank Santens
Ank Santens is held in high regard for her expertise in investor-state arbitrations and is experienced in advising both investors and states. She is increasingly recognized for her work as arbitrator as well as counsel. Ank is a rockstar.
International Arbitration: Counsel respondentGlobalAnk Santens is recognized for her exceptional advocacy and her ability to handle complex cases.
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Band 5 
Band 5 
Damien Nyer
New York-based partner Damien Nyer is recognized for his expertise in investment treaty arbitrations, often acting for states across South and East Asia and Europe. Damien is terrific.
International Arbitration: Counsel respondentGlobal
Band 6 
Band 6 
Silvia Marchili
Silvia Marchili regularly handles investor-state arbitrations in the energy sector. She is noted for her strong Latin American practice. Silvia has been doing impressive work.
International Arbitration: Counsel respondentGlobal
Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Jennifer Glasser
New York-based partner Jennifer Glasser is noted for her growing presence in the international arbitration market, across both commercial and investor-state disputes.
Jennifer is just fantastic at understanding the issues and getting to the right answers.
International Arbitration: Counsel respondentGlobal
USA, expertise based abroad in UK 
USA, expertise based abroad in UK 
Andrea Menaker
Andrea Menaker is an esteemed arbitration expert based in the firm's London office. She is particularly noted for her leading investment treaty capabilities, while also bringing to bear significant experience in issues of US law. Her practice includes serving as both counsel and arbitrator.
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Ank Santens
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Andrea Menaker
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Abby Cohen Smutny
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Damien Nyer
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Jennifer Glasser
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Carolyn Lamm
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Silvia Marchili
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White & Case LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 3 Brazil 2025
Practice area: International Arbitration
Location: Brazil
View department profile for Brazil 2025Band 1 France 2026
Practice area: International Arbitration
Location: France
View department profile for France 2026Band 1 Global 2026
Practice area: International Arbitration
Location: France
View department profile for Global 2026Band 3 Global 2026
Practice area: International Arbitration
Location: Brazil
View department profile for Global 2026Band 2 Latin America 2026
Practice area: International Arbitration
Location: International Counsel
View department profile for Latin America 2026
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