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Elliot Friedman

Elliot Friedman

USA 2026

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Provided by Freshfields US LLP

USA

Practice Areas

International Arbitration; Investor-State Arbitration; Transnational Litigation; Commercial Arbitration; Enforcement of Arbitral Awards; Energy; Natural Resources; Pharmaceutical industry; Construction; Intellectual Property.

Career

Elliot is based in New York and is the head of our international arbitration practice in the Americas. He focuses on international arbitration (commercial and investor-state) and international litigation, with a particular focus on disputes in the tech, energy, financial services and pharma sectors. Elliot has handled international arbitrations before almost every major arbitral institution, and his experience includes disputes involving long-term energy contracts, bilateral and multilateral investment treaties, joint venture agreements, construction contracts, distribution agreements, and intellectual property. Elliot also represents companies in the US courts in transnational litigation, including the enforcement of arbitral awards.

For more information, visit https://www.freshfields.us/contacts/find-a-lawyer/f/friedman-elliot/

Professional Memberships

Vice Chair of the Executive Committee of the Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA). Vice Chair of the Executive Committee of the New York International Arbitration Center (NYIAC).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

International Arbitration: Counsel - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Elliot Friedman's notable experience sees him regularly advise on high value and complex commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • I have nothing but amazing things to say about Elliot. He's always available, no matter the time or occasion, and he has extensive expertise in Latin American arbitrations. he's phenomenal, both substantively and personally.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Guide to the USA
  • Elliot immediately grasps the legal and commercial implications of an issue and then provides clear and practical advice.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Guide to the USA
  • Elliot really shone through. His understanding was next level and we were very happy with his work.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Freshfields US LLP (72)

California

California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

District of Columbia

New York

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