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Marney Cheek

Marney Cheek

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Covington & Burling LLP
 Covington & Burling LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Public International Law

Global Market Leaders

6 years ranked

International Arbitration: Counsel

USA

5 years ranked

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

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

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Marney Cheek is has robust experience leading high-profile international law matters and is well recognised for her ability handling ICJ cases. She often represents sovereign states in investment treaty disputes and has expertise advising on maritime law, international environmental issues and violations of the Genocide Convention.

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Strengths

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  • Marney is excellent.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Global Guide

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Middle East-wide

Saudi Arabia

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