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Catherine Amirfar

Catherine Amirfar

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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
 Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Public International Law

Global Market Leaders

6 years ranked

Arbitration (International)

Global Market Leaders

6 years ranked

International Arbitration: Counsel

USA

5 years ranked

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Public International Law - Global Market Leaders

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Catherine Amirfar is based in New York and co-chairs the firm's public international law group. She is a highly reputed practitioner in the field of PIL and arbitration, noted for her exceptional expertise advising on state-to-state disputes, investment treaty arbitration, international criminal law and climate change litigation matters.

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International Arbitration: Counsel - USA

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Catherine Amirfar's leading practice benefits from her previous work as a former adviser to the US Department of State. She is experienced in handling complex investment treaty arbitrations for both states and investors.
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Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Catherine Amirfar is based in New York and co-chairs the firm's public international law group. She is a highly reputed practitioner in the field of PIL and arbitration, noted for her exceptional expertise advising on state-to-state disputes, investment treaty arbitration, international criminal law and climate change litigation matters.

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Strengths

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  • Catherine is the best of the best when it comes to international law, client relations and getting things done.

    Public International LawChambers Global Guide

  • Catherine's legal analysis and intellectual depth in the law is unparalleled.

    Public International LawChambers Global Guide

  • Catherine is very knowledgeable and very effective in communicating the key issues.

    Public International LawChambers Global Guide

  • Catherine is terrific.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Global Guide

  • Working with her was an amazing experience, she is one of the best.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Global Guide

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Global Market Leaders

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