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About
Provided by James Hosking
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
USA
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.
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"James is highly sophisticated and talented when it comes to dealing with complex disputes, and fully client-oriented to ensure that the client gets the best level of service."
"James is an elegant writer and respectful of all points of views."
"I think he has one of the most brilliant minds, his wit and humour are unparalleled."
"James is highly sophisticated and talented when it comes to dealing with complex disputes, and fully client-oriented to ensure that the client gets the best level of service."
"James is an elegant writer and respectful of all points of views."
"I think he has one of the most brilliant minds, his wit and humour are unparalleled."