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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.

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 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.

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 incredibly knowledgeable.

Paul Friedland
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Paul Friedland
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Paul Friedland is a long-standing figure in the market and maintains an active practice acting both as counsel and sitting as an arbitrator in high profile international arbitrations. He garners praise for his expert handling of both commercial and investment treaty matters.

Paul is straightforward and good to deal with.

Paul is an excellent lawyer.

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.

Ank is a rockstar.

Ank Santens is recognized for her exceptional advocacy and her ability to handle complex 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.

Damien is terrific.

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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 has been doing impressive work.

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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.

Jennifer is just fantastic at understanding the issues and getting to the right answers.

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USA - Nationwide

International Arbitration: Arbitrators

Ank Santens
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Ank Santens
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Paul Friedland
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Paul Friedland
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International Arbitration: Counsel

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