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Alexander Yanos
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USA 2026
Lawyers profile | USA 2026: International Arbitration: Enforcement, International Arbitration: Counsel
Alexander Yanos
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
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Band 1

International Arbitration: Enforcement

USA - Nationwide

6 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

International Arbitration: Counsel

USA - Nationwide

6 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Global 2026

About

Provided by Alexander Yanos

USA

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 Guide to the USA

International Arbitration: Enforcement - USA - Nationwide

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Band 1
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.
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International Arbitration: Counsel - USA - Nationwide

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Band 3
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.
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Strengths

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Alex is, in our view, among the top arbitration lawyers in the world period. He is enormously sophisticated in commercial matters and finance, and he has a ferocious will to win.

International Arbitration: Enforcement respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Alex consistently demonstrates deep legal expertise, sharp analytical skills, strategic thinking, and an ability to simplify intricate issues for clear decision-making.

International Arbitration: Enforcement respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

What truly sets Alex apart is his strategic insight. He has a remarkable ability to analyze complex disputes and develop a clear, winning strategy from the very beginning.

International Arbitration: Enforcement respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

There are very few out there with an intellect like Alex's. I've never seen anyone steering their clients through rough waters quite like he has. I'm a huge fan.

International Arbitration: Enforcement respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Alex Yanos is a profoundly bright guy. He's a great strategist and a strong cross-examiner. I'd rank him among the leading lawyers for investment and commercial arbitration.

International Arbitration: Enforcement respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Articles, highlights and press releases

1 item provided by Alston & Bird LLP

Press Release

Alston & Bird Enhances International Arbitration Practice with Partner and Counsel in London

Alston & Bird has further strengthened its Litigation & Trial Practice Group and International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Team with the addition of partner Amir Ghaffari and counsel Julia-Didon Cayre, who will reside in the firm’s London office.

Jun 6, 2024
Authored by Matthew D Richardson, Alexander Yanos, Nick Brocklesby, William Hooker, Amir Ghaffari, Julia-Didon Cayre

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