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David Pinsky

David Pinsky

USA 2026

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Covington & Burling LLP
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International Arbitration: Counsel

USA - Nationwide

4 years ranked

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David Pinsky is a partner in the firm's international arbitration and litigation practices. David's recent work includes winning a $5-billion award for Ukraine’s state-owned oil and gas company, Naftogaz, in an investment arbitration against Russia, in response to Russia’s unlawful expropriation of Naftogaz’s assets upon annexing the Crimean Peninsula in 2014, as well as representing Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in an investment dispute against Russia.

In addition to his disputes work, David also counsels clients on how to structure their cross-border investments in order to be well-positioned in case of future disputes with foreign governments, and he has advised multiple clients in connection with their exits from Russia following the Kremlin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

International Arbitration: Counsel - USA - Nationwide

Band 4
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David Pinsky has a wide-ranging disputes practice which sees him regularly engaged in commercial and investment treaty arbitration disputes and in related litigation work.
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  • He's exceptional at client service, his responsiveness is outstanding, as is his problem-solving. He's a really smart guy and a great advocate as well.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Guide to the USA

  • David is a true star in investment arbitration and international law. He is very committed to the cases we work on and is a great person to work with.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Guide to the USA

  • The greatest strength for David is his knowledge of international arbitration beyond just the substantive law. He fully understands the tools available during an international arbitration and he's creative and thoughtful, and I attribute that to his depth of experience.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Guide to the USA

  • He's a a really fine mind and a fine lawyer.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Guide to the USA

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