James Hosking

A founding partner of Chaffetz Lindsey, James Hosking is a recognized expert in international arbitration, having been counsel in over 100 cases and under the rules of all the leading institutions. His recent cases have involved international commercial contracts, corporate acquisitions, energy/power projects, construction/engineering, JV/shareholder disputes, mining, and investment treaty claims. James has a particular interest in Asia-Latin America disputes, having handled over 20 such cases and as a frequent commentator on the topic.

James has also sat as an arbitrator in around 40 commercial and investor-state cases, having been appointed sole arbitrator, chairperson, co-arbitrator and emergency arbitrator. He is a Fellow of the Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute of New Zealand and a member of the ICDR Advisory Board.

James is an Adjunct Professor at NYU School of Law and has lectured on international arbitration at universities globally.

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BA & LLB (Honors) University of Auckland (1990-1994); LLM Harvard Law School (2000). Admitted in NY.

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International Arbitration: Counsel - USA

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James Hosking divides his practice between serving as counsel and sitting as arbitrator in high-value international disputes, including both investment treaty and commercial claims.

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International Arbitration: Arbitrators - USA

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James Hosking divides his practice between serving as counsel and sitting as arbitrator in high-value international disputes, including both investment treaty and commercial claims.

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International Arbitration - Brazil

Band 3

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James Hosking has a solid track record in high-profile disputes seeking indemnification under commercial agreements and in environmental disasters. He is highly respected by sources.

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Arbitration (International) - Latin America - International Counsel

Band 4

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James Hosking continues to assist key clients with commercial and infrastructure construction disputes in Latin America, particularly in Argentina and Mexico. He also advises investors on bilateral investment treaty cases.

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"He's extraordinary, his attention to detail and ability to dissect the most difficult issues is remarkable. He is the type of guy who's great at very difficult cases - he's like a brain surgeon."

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"His secret sauce is that he has an even-handed approach. We can all modulate somewhat broadly; he brings things more to the middle - he presents the case straight down the line, he doesn't push the envelope and he gains his credibility."

International Arbitration: Counsel respondent
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"He is very good, we rate him highly. He has a lot of experience in Latin America and Brazil."

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"He's extraordinary, his attention to detail and ability to dissect the most difficult issues is remarkable. He is the type of guy who's great at very difficult cases - he's like a brain surgeon."

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"He is very good, we rate him highly. He has a lot of experience in Latin America and Brazil."

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