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Alexander Yanos

Alexander Yanos

Global 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

International Arbitration: Counsel

USA

5 years ranked

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About

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Practice Areas

Based in the firm’s New York and Washington, D.C. offices, Alex’s practice includes commercial, financial, and treaty-based disputes, particularly in the energy and mining sectors, and in infrastructure disputes involving sovereigns and state-owned entities in Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe. He has also had a long career litigating in the U.S. courts in connection with arbitral disputes, including two arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court. He is fluent in six languages.

Career

Co-leader, firm’s International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Team.

Languages Spoken

French, German, Greek, Russian, Spanish

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

International Arbitration: Counsel - USA

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Alexander Yanos is praised by clients for his expert handling of investor-state arbitrations and commercial disputes. He is also capable of handling enforcement mandates.

Strengths

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  • Alex is truly excellent with the work product and client service. He is very fast, responsive and extremely creative when it comes to the legal analysis.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Global Guide
  • Alex is just an amazing advocate and is strategically excellent.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Global Guide
  • Alex is at the top of the game. He is a tireless worker who masters difficult briefs in difficult parts of the world.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Global Guide

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