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Jennifer Permesly

Jennifer Permesly

USA 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

International Arbitration: Counsel

USA - Nationwide

6 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Jennifer Permesly helps clients devise global strategies for addressing their cross-border disputes and represents them in commercial arbitrations, with a particular emphasis in the financial, mining, construction, telecom, pharma and energy sectors. She also has significant experience representing investors and sovereigns in investment treaty arbitrations and in matters involving the US Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act. Fluent in Spanish, she often handles disputes involving Latin America. She regularly speaks and writes on developments in international arbitration. She also acts as arbitrator.

Career

JD, Harvard Law School (2004); BA, Florida State University (2001); Law Clerk (Southern District of New York). Admitted in New York. Officer, IBA Arbitration Committee; Director, NY Arbitration Center (NYIAC)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

International Arbitration: Counsel - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Jennifer Permesly is particularly adept at handling Latin American-related disputes and has experience with both commercial and investor state arbitrations.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Working with Jennifer was a pleasure. She was knowledgeable, responsive and felt like a partner to us throughout the arbitration.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Guide to the USA
  • She was able to synthesise data and information and cut to the heart of a matter very quickly. She was a fantastic quarterback for our team.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Guide to the USA

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