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Lee M. Caplan

Lee M. Caplan

USA 2026

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ArentFox Schiff LLP
 ArentFox Schiff LLP

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International Arbitration: Counsel

USA - Nationwide

6 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Lee is a partner in the firm's International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution practice.

Career

Lee counsels private and sovereign clients in a wide range of matters involving international dispute resolution, public international law, and international investment law and policy. He regularly appears before international tribunals in connection with complex and high-value disputes arising out of concession agreements, investment treaties, and other international agreements. Lee's experience spans a range of industries, including oil and gas, real estate hospitality, and telecommunications. He is the co-author of a leading treatise on international arbitration entitled The UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules: A Commentary.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

International Arbitration: Counsel - USA - Nationwide

Band 5
Individual Editorial

Lee Caplan of ArentFox Schiff leverages experience both at UNCITRAL and at the US Department of State when advising on high stakes investment treaty arbitrations.

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Strengths

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  • He's a very thoughtful lawyer and gentleman, who is very respected in our field.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Guide to the USA

  • Lee is a tremendous counsel. He's excellent, he's really bright, strategic and has a great sense of government given he was in the US State Department. He understands the negotiations, the treaties and the processes. He was very good at submissions and very well received by tribunals.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Guide to the USA

  • He's truly one of the most professional individuals I have worked with, combining expertise with remarkable patience and understanding.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Guide to the USA

  • He's very poised and professional, with an excellent legal mind.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Guide to the USA

  • He's an outstanding lawyer, who is dedicated to his clients and is outstanding in hearings.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Guide to the USA

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