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James Hosking

James Hosking

Global 2026

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About

Provided by Chaffetz Lindsey LLP

Practice Areas

International Arbitration; Litigation.

Career

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.

Personal

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

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

International Arbitration: Counsel - USA

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
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.

International Arbitration: Arbitrators - USA

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
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.

International Arbitration - Brazil

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Founding partner James Hosking has a solid track record in high-profile disputes seeking indemnification under commercial agreements, and in environmental disasters.

Arbitration (International) - Latin America - International Counsel

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

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

Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

James Hosking is a founding partner at Chaffetz Lindsey and is known for his broad capabilities handling high-stakes arbitrations in sectors such as mining, construction, energy and projects. He has particular experienced acting in arbitrations under ICC, UNCITRAL, LCIA, ICSID and HKIAC rules.

Strengths

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  • James is as sharp as a surgeon's knife.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Global Guide
  • I think absolute world of him, he is just terrific.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Global Guide
  • James is very smart and responsive. He is easy to work with and asks really good questions.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Global Guide
  • James is thoughtful, well connected and knowledgable.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Global Guide
  • James Hosking is an experienced leader who naturally combines strategy, efficiency and mastery.

    International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
  • James Hosking is a highly experienced lawyer who offers very strategic ideas.

    International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide

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Brazil

Global Market Leaders

Latin America - International Counsel

USA

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