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Winston Taylor LLP

International Arbitration: Highly Regarded

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Winston Taylor LLP

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Winston’s International Arbitration practice has across-the-board strength with leading practitioners based in the United States and in its global offices. We have decades of experience handling a wide range of commercial and investor-state arbitrations and court actions enforcing or challenging arbitral awards. Key features of our practice include:

  • High-Stakes Representations – The team is consistently called upon to represent clients in “bet-the-company” shareholder disputes, including within the fast-growing tech sector.
  • Leaders in the Field Our attorneys are at the forefront of emerging legal trends in international arbitration.
  • Expansion into Latin America One of the first partners to launch our newly-opened Miami office brings extensive Latin America experience to our practice. He routinely represents corporations in commercial arbitrations in Guatemala, Panama, Venezuela, and other countries throughout the region. 

Industries (12)

  • Energy & infrastructure
  • Financial services & banking
  • Manufacturing & INDUSTRY
  • Oil & gas
  • Renewable energy
  • Consumer products & services
  • FOOD, BEVERAGEs & Ingredients
  • HEALTH CARE & LIFE SCIENCES
  • Metals & mining
  • Technology & telecommunications
  • AEROSPACE & Aviation
  • Power & utilities

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International Arbitration: Highly Regarded - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Winston Taylor is recognized for its full-service international arbitration practice, which is well equipped to handle a wide range of investment treaty and commercial disputes. The attorneys field expertise in the oil and gas and technology sectors, and offer experience in arbitrations arising out of Europe, the Middle East and the Americas.

Work Highlights

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  • Winston Taylor represented Suntech Power International in an Energy Charter Treaty dispute against the Republic of Italy, arising from its reduction of feed-in tariffs.

Strengths

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  • The firm has deep industry expertise, a client-centered approach, a proven track record of success, a multilingual competent team, and provides great service. Their ability to balance legal considerations with business realities adds value to our relationship.

    International Arbitration: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Winston was very attentive to detail and well organized for the dispute. They left no stone unturned and explored every avenue to win the matter.

    International Arbitration: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • It's a fantastic firm which works really well across offices. They're very good at leveraging their respective expertise in energy and disputes to get really fantastic outcomes for their clients.

    International Arbitration: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Their strengths are their reputation, experience, relationships with folks in the international arbitration space and customer service.

    International Arbitration: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Ricardo Ugarte
    Band 5Ricardo Ugarte

    Ricardo Ugarte

    Ricardo Ugarte has substantial experience in advocating in both commercial and investment arbitrations.
    • He's highly responsive and always provides clear, practical advice.

      International Arbitration: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • He was on top of deadlines and had excellent ideas regarding legal theories for our case.

      International Arbitration: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingImad Khan
    Up and ComingImad Khan

    Imad Khan

    Imad Khan is emerging as a leading force in the Texas international arbitration market, with notable experience advising both sovereigns and investors in complex treaty disputes, often involving complex energy matters.

    • He knows everyone and anyone in this space. He is very sharp and articulate in translating complex topics in a way that my business teams can understand. He has a calm presence and you feel like he really cares about your aims and winning.

      International Arbitration: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Imad Khan goes over and beyond for his clients and keeps abreast of industry, business and legal trends to offer stand out service.

      International Arbitration: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

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