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Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders
What the Team is Known For
WilmerHale has a formidable arbitration team known for handling both commercial and investor-state disputes. The firm operates a well-respected international practice across the key hubs of London, New York and Washington, DC. The law firm offers:
• A distinguished background advising governments and high-profile corporate clients on investment treaty disputes.
• Experience managing big-ticket commercial arbitrations arising in the energy, construction and financial services sectors.
• Expertise in intellectual property arbitrations, notably in the pharma and hi-tech industries.
Strengths
WilmerHale's team has consistently exceeded my expectations with their exceptional advocacy skills, strategic acumen, and unwavering commitment to our case.
Wilmer have an acute knowledge of our case, and a vast panel of highly qualified and skillful lawyers in their field of expertise to help us win.
Notable practitioners
Gary Born is acclaimed as a preeminent figure in the international arbitration market and is the first port of call for many for commercial and treaty arbitrations. Serving as the chair of WilmerHale's International Arbitration Practice Group, Born's exceptional practice is truly international. He routinely advises clients such as international investors, corporations and sovereign states in major disputes across Europe, America and Asia. Born is cited as a dedicated academic as well as a global thought leader who significantly contributes to the evolution of arbitration law.
Gary is an institution.
Gary Born consistently demonstrates unparalleled expertise, integrity, and dedication. His profound legal knowledge and strategic acumen have contributed significantly to our case.
London-based Steven Finizio is most notable for his work in international dispute resolution. He operates a broad practice which sees him regularly representing high-profile multinational clients and investors in investor-state arbitrations across the energy, financial services, telecommunications and manufacturing sectors.
Franz Schwarz is a leading international arbitration expert who serves as Vice Chair of WilmerHale's International Arbitration Practice Group. Splitting his time between London and Frankfurt, Schwarz is highly experienced in handling complex arbitrations focused on M&A, joint ventures, financial services, and project finance.
Franz actively participates in the discussions and drafting of the deliverables, which is truly impressive and gives the client the sense that the matters are handled in the best possible way.
He is extremely articulate and has great judgement.
Clients praise Rachael Kent for her noteworthy experience in complex commercial and investor-state arbitrations. As Vice Chair of WilmerHale's International Arbitration Practice Group, Kent possesses remarkable strength in leading arbitrations involving the energy, technology and pharmaceutical sectors under the rules of major arbitral tribunals. Rachael is well-versed in handling arbitrations under various institutional rules such as UNCITRAL, SIAC and LCIA.
Rachael is a star and a great advocate.