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White & Case represented Honduras Próspera, a US investor, in a high stakes ICSID arbitration under CAFTA-DR against the Republic of Honduras.
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The firm brings deep arbitration expertise with an international footprint, offering strong cross-border capability. What distinguishes them is their significant sectoral experience, which allows for seamless collaboration without the need to explain technical terminology or industry-specific processes. They have a wealth of relevant reference points, are highly commercial in their approach, and remain firmly focused on achieving the right outcome for the client - balancing legal strategy with business priorities.
White & Case lawyers are as good as any firm at developing the case facts and filtering those facts to the critical issues. Their lawyers are tremendous cross-examiners. They organize hearings in a manner that presents the case as favorably as possible for their client. The White & Case lawyers really dig in to understand the business and the regulatory framework in which the business operates.
White & Case provides a first-class service. The ability of the team to handle complex and sophisticated matters is clear and undisputed. It has been proven by the track record of the firm, which shows that they have handled such cases and archived successful outcomes in them multiple times.
The people in the department are very knowledgeable in the various realms of international arbitration, whether it is B2B disputes, investment treaty disputes or court proceedings ancillary to them. They are extremely aware of the business aspects of international arbitration and strive to help their clients, as well as the broader in-house community, more effectively resolve arbitral disputes.
They really have stellar team members in this highly specialized field. International arbitration is a smaller club of practitioners, so having the best of the best really helps push our case forward.
The firm brings deep arbitration expertise with an international footprint, offering strong cross-border capability. What distinguishes them is their significant sectoral experience, which allows for seamless collaboration without the need to explain technical terminology or industry-specific processes. They have a wealth of relevant reference points, are highly commercial in their approach, and remain firmly focused on achieving the right outcome for the client - balancing legal strategy with business priorities.
White & Case lawyers are as good as any firm at developing the case facts and filtering those facts to the critical issues. Their lawyers are tremendous cross-examiners. They organize hearings in a manner that presents the case as favorably as possible for their client. The White & Case lawyers really dig in to understand the business and the regulatory framework in which the business operates.
White & Case provides a first-class service. The ability of the team to handle complex and sophisticated matters is clear and undisputed. It has been proven by the track record of the firm, which shows that they have handled such cases and archived successful outcomes in them multiple times.
The people in the department are very knowledgeable in the various realms of international arbitration, whether it is B2B disputes, investment treaty disputes or court proceedings ancillary to them. They are extremely aware of the business aspects of international arbitration and strive to help their clients, as well as the broader in-house community, more effectively resolve arbitral disputes.
They really have stellar team members in this highly specialized field. International arbitration is a smaller club of practitioners, so having the best of the best really helps push our case forward.
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Abby Cohen Smutny earns plaudits for her representation of states and investors in complex, high profile treaty arbitrations. She serves as global head of the firm's international arbitration practice.
Abby Smutny is a brilliant lawyer who combines unmatched experience in international arbitration with precise and effective advocacy.

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.
She's a real expert in the field. She speaks about five or six languages, so she's a pretty intelligent person, and has a lot of experience and standing in the space.
Ank is very capable and aware of issues that in-house counsel and arbitrators are struggling with, while also aware of the broader field of arbitration.

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 the gold standard in international arbitration. Nobody is more driven than Carolyn.
She is a force to be reckoned with, and leads very significant investment cases.

He is always available when we need him and he understands the business and strategic issues underlying the litigation.
Damien is a flexible and quick-thinking team leader with a keen eye for detail and sharp analytical skills. His rigorous application of arbitration rules and precise legal reasoning demonstrate the depth of his experience. When confronted with aggressive questioning or tactics from the opposing side, he remains composed, calm and resolute, delivering measured rebuttals that consistently shift the momentum in our favor. He is an exceptionally reliable advocate.
Damien is strategic and thinks beyond the legal issues to the politics and economics of the cases.
Silvia Marchili regularly handles investor state arbitrations in the energy sector. She is noted for her strong Latin American practice.
Silvia brings an intellectual and empathetic dimension to the team. Her measured and neutral manner of expression carries a natural persuasiveness that readily earns trust and acceptance.
New York-based partner Jennifer Glasser is noted for her growing presence in the international arbitration market, across both commercial and investor state disputes.




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