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Aníbal Martin Sabater

Aníbal Martin Sabater

Global 2026

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Ranked in 5 practice areas

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators

Latin America - International Counsel

4 years ranked

International Arbitration: Arbitrators

USA

4 years ranked

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators

Global Market Leaders

2 years ranked

International Arbitration: Counsel

USA

5 years ranked

International Arbitration

USA

10 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

International Arbitration; Disputes.

Career

International arbitration specialist with over 25 years of experience, representing clients from around the world and industries as diverse as construction, energy, mining, shipping, technology, and telecommunications, in arbitrations under all major international arbitration rules, including AAA/ICDR, ICC, LCIA, and UNCITRAL. He has also acted in several investment arbitration cases under the UNCITRAL Rules and the ICSID Convention/Rules, as well as in commercial disputes involving states and state-owned entities. Licensed in several US jurisdictions, England and Wales (solicitor), and Spain. Experience representing clients in disputes governed by the laws of more than 20 nations across Latin America, North America, Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Personal

J.D., first in the class, Universidad Complutense (Madrid, 1997); Ph.D., cum laude, Universidad Complutense (Madrid, 1999).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Latin America - International Counsel

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Esteemed partner Aníbal Martin Sabater is widely recognised by the market for his impressive track record leading investment treaty arbitration cases across Latin America. His practice displays solid expertise, assisting clients with commercial controversies and also acting as arbitrator in complex disputes in the region.

Arbitration (International) - Latin America - International Counsel

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Esteemed partner Aníbal Martin Sabater is widely recognised by the market for his impressive track record leading investment treaty arbitration cases across Latin America. His practice displays solid expertise, assisting clients with commercial controversies and also acting as arbitrator in complex disputes in the region.

International Arbitration: Arbitrators - USA

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Aníbal Martin Sabater's practice has particular strength in Latin American matters, but he is well placed to advise on both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations across wide-ranging jurisdictions.

International Arbitration: Counsel - USA

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Aníbal Martin Sabater's practice has particular strength in Latin American matters, but he is well placed to advise on both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations across wide-ranging jurisdictions.

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Global Market Leaders

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Aníbal Martin Sabater is based in New York and is an experienced in commercial and investment cases. He is fluent in English and Spanish, and is best known for his work in the Latin America region.

Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Aníbal Martin Sabater is a well recognised practitioner who has a robust presence in the US and Latin American markets. He often handles cases spanning the energy, construction, and finance sectors, and is particularly experienced in handling big-ticket ICC investment treaty arbitrations. He is licensed to practice in several US states, Spain and in England and Wales.

International Arbitration - USA

Foreign Expert
Foreign expert in Latin America-wide

Individual Editorial
Aníbal Martin Sabater's practice has particular strength in Latin American matters, but he is well placed to advise on both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations across wide-ranging jurisdictions.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Aníbal Martin Sabater is a well-regarded lawyer in the arbitration field in Latin America.

    International Arbitration: Most In Demand ArbitratorsChambers Global Guide
  • Aníbal is very smart, well prepared and extremely well suited for matters.

    International Arbitration: ArbitratorsChambers Global Guide
  • Aníbal is very thoughtful, deliberate, careful and measured in everything that he does.

    International Arbitration: ArbitratorsChambers Global Guide
  • Anibal is extremely reliable, and it gives me comfort knowing that everything is under control. The experience he has is highly valuable.

    International Arbitration: ArbitratorsChambers Global Guide
  • Aníbal has impressed me as someone who has good judgement, is very thorough and hard working. He is a very good arbitrator.

    International Arbitration: Most In Demand ArbitratorsChambers Global Guide
  • Aníbal has a unique combination of common and civil law expertise, and he is very strong in providing a high level type of service.

    International Arbitration: Most In Demand ArbitratorsChambers Global Guide

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USA

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