Doak Bishop

Ranked in 4 Practice Areas

Eminent Practitioners

Arbitration (International)

Latin America - International Counsel

4 Years Ranked

Band 1

International Arbitration: Counsel

USA

4 Years Ranked

Band 2

Arbitration (International)

Global Market Leaders

5 Years Ranked

Band 2

International Arbitration: Arbitrators

USA

13 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

USA 2025

About

Provided by Doak Bishop

Global

Practice Areas

Doak Bishop specializes in international arbitration, with a focus on Latin America. As a partner in the International Arbitration practice, Doak represents companies in arbitration and litigation of disputes in the oil and gas, energy, construction, environmental and foreign investment sectors.

With extensive experience in litigation and international arbitration, Doak has served both as an arbitrator and counsel. He represents clients in disputes concerning oil and gas and energy, foreign investment, construction and environmental matters.

Mr. Bishop has served as Chairman of the Institute of Transnational Arbitration and as a Director of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). He is also a member of the U.S. delegation to the North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA) Advisory Committee on Private Commercial Disputes.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Arbitration (International) - Latin America - International Counsel

Eminent Practitioners

Individual Editorial

Eminent practitioner Doak Bishop has a renowned practice advising prestigious corporate clients on a range of commercial and investment treaty arbitration cases. He operates across a range of Latin American countries and is adept at counselling on disputes spanning the oil and gas, energy, construction and environmental sectors.

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International Arbitration: Counsel - USA

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Doak Bishop is held in high esteem for his expert handling of commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. He is particularly regarded for his prowess in disputes concerning the construction, energy, and oil and gas sectors as both advocate and arbitrator.

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International Arbitration: Arbitrators - USA

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Doak Bishop is a leading international arbitration specialist with strong experience leading commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, most notably in the Latin American and US markets. Bishop's global reputation as a skilled advocate has rendered him an elite choice for a range of clients including various states as well as large multinational energy corporations.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Doak Bishop is a legend. He boasts incredible knowledge of investment arbitration and comes up with very smart ideas.

Arbitration (International) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

"Doak is extremely experienced and he has fabulous reputation. He is really at the top of the field."