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International Arbitration: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

White & Case has a dominant investment treaty practice across both the claimant and state sides, with significant strength in arbitrations involving emerging markets. The team offers additional expertise in commercial arbitrations, acting for clients from a wide range of sectors. The firm draws from a formidable pool of arbitration experts to provide outstanding representation in construction, energy and financial services disputes, alongside significant expertise in enforcement litigation. Its impressive global coverage allows for the adept handling of matters across all major hubs worldwide.

Work Highlights

  • White & Case represented Honduras Próspera, a US investor, in a high stakes ICSID arbitration under CAFTA-DR against the Republic of Honduras.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Abby Cohen Smutny
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Abby Cohen Smutny
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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
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Ank Santens
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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
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Carolyn Lamm
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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.

Damien Nyer
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Damien Nyer
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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.

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.

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Silvia Marchili
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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.

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Jennifer Glasser
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Up and Coming

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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International Arbitration: Arbitrators

Ank Santens
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Ank Santens
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International Arbitration: Counsel

Abby Cohen Smutny
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Abby Cohen Smutny
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Ank Santens
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Ank Santens
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Carolyn Lamm
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Carolyn Lamm
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Damien Nyer
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Damien Nyer
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Silvia Marchili
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Band 5
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Jennifer Glasser
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Up and Coming