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Henry Guy Burnett

Henry Guy Burnett

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Practice Areas

Harry Burnett focuses on international commercial and investor-state arbitration matters, along with general domestic and international litigation. A partner in the firm's International Arbitration practice, Harry represents clients in a broad array of international disputes and frequently serves as an arbitrator in international disputes.

With more than 25 years of litigation and arbitration experience, he represents clients in arbitration of international commercial disputes under rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), JAMS International and the CPR International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution, and in investor-state arbitrations under the rules of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), the ICSID Additional Facility, the UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) and the ICC related to claims under bilateral investment treaties, the Energy Charter Treaty, multilateral investment instruments and local investment laws.

In addition, Mr. Burnett frequently serves as a mediator as well as arbitrator in international disputes, whether as sole arbitrator, party-appointed arbitrator or chair. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

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International Arbitration - Brazil

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Henry "Harry" Guy Burnett is particularly noted for his track record in Brazil-related cases and for his fluency in Portuguese. He is well regarded for his seniority, his ability to deal with sophisticated international arbitration proceedings and his long-standing dedication to the Brazilian market.

Arbitration (International) - Latin America - International Counsel

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Henry Guy Burnett benefits from his solid experience in the Latin American international arbitration arena. He assists clients with both commercial and investor-state mandates.

International Arbitration: Counsel - USA

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Henry Guy Burnett is particularly well regarded for his expertise in disputes involving Latin America. He is experienced in both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.

International Arbitration - USA

Foreign Expert
Foreign expert in Latin America-wide

Individual Editorial
Henry Guy Burnett is particularly well regarded for his expertise in disputes involving Latin America. He is experienced in both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.

Strengths

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  • Harry Guy Burnett is exceptional; he manages to combine all the expertise of an American lawyer with the cultural aspects of Brazil, bringing the best of both worlds.

    International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
  • Henry has extensive international arbitration experience. He is a strategist and a remarkable disputes partner who works intensively in Latin America matters.

    International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
  • Henry has deep knowledge and experience in Latin America. He has spent most of his career focusing on cross-border disputes in the region, bringing real benefits and turning him into a real asset.

    International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
  • Henry Guy Burnett is a great lawyer whom I like a lot. He is a fierce and talented arbitration practitioner.

    Arbitration (International)Chambers Global Guide
  • Henry has extensive knowledge and experience in the field.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Global Guide
  • Henry is an excellent trial attorney who specializes in international arbitration.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Global Guide

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