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Marney Cheek
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
2

Band 2

International Arbitration: Counsel

USA

4 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Public International Law

Global Market Leaders

5 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
USA 2024

About

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Practice Areas

Ms. Cheek arbitrates international disputes before tribunals in complex commercial and treaty cases and litigates international disputes in US and international courts. Her practice draws upon her public international law expertise and spans a range of jurisdictions and industries, including oil and gas, mining, and life sciences. Ms. Cheek is co-chair of the firm's International Arbitration practice and vice-chair of the International Trade practice.

Career

Associate General Counsel, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (2003-2005)

Professional Memberships

ABA, ASIL, ICCA, ITA

Personal

Harvard Law School, JD (1998); Princeton University, MPA (2000); Stanford University, AB (1994)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

International Arbitration: Counsel - USA

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Marney Cheek's specific areas of strength include both investment arbitration and commercial proceedings.
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Public International Law - Global Market Leaders

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Marney Cheek is recognised for her expert handling of ICJ cases and for representing sovereign states in investment treaty disputes. Cheek's experience sees her lead high-profile and challenging matters of international law, including violations of the Genocide Convention and issues of international environmental and maritime law.

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Strengths

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"Marney is just brilliant; she is full of energy and is relentless in her legal thinking."

International Arbitration: Counsel respondent
Chambers Global Guide

"Marney is an excellent lawyer."

International Arbitration: Counsel respondent
Chambers Global Guide

She is excellent.

Public International Law respondent
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