Howard Zelbo
USA Guide 2023
Band 6 : International Arbitration: Counsel
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Provided by Howard Zelbo
Practice Areas
Howard S. Zelbo’s practice focuses on international commercial and investment arbitration and complex cross-border litigation. He has particular experience with handling arbitrations concerning the Latin American region and other emerging markets, as well as international disputes involving sovereign governments and entities. Howard has served as the lead attorney in numerous international arbitrations seated around the globe and administered by all of the major international arbitration institutions, including the International Chamber of Commerce, the London Court of International Arbitration, the International Centre for Dispute Resolution, the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes. He has extensive experience with multijurisdictional dispute resolution, including coordinating simultaneous international arbitration and foreign court proceedings and working closely with lawyers from around the world to tackle complex questions of international law. His practice spans a variety of industries and sectors, including mining, energy, construction, telecommunications, port management, finance, mergers & acquisitions, insurance, and real estate. He also has been involved in numerous purchase price adjustment disputes, as well as proceedings to enforce or annul arbitral awards, compel arbitration, and obtain provisional relief in aid of arbitration.
Career
Howard joined the firm in 1988, became a partner in 1994, and became a senior counsel in 2021. J.D., Cornell Law School, 1985; B.A., University of Connecticut, 1982.
Professional Memberships
Member of the Bar in New York and Connecticut.
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