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Matthew D. McGill

Matthew D. McGill

USA 2026

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Appellate Law

USA - Nationwide

12 years ranked

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Matthew D. McGill is a leader in arbitral award and judgment enforcement and an accomplished appellate advocate who handles civil litigation appeals in the Supreme Court of the United States and courts of appeals around the country. Over the last 20+ years, Matt has argued five cases before the Supreme Court of the United States and participated in many more, including several high-profile triumphs over foreign sovereigns.

Among his many achievements, in 2020, Matthew successfully negotiated a $335 million resolution of terrorism claims against the Republic of Sudan arising from the 1998 bombings of the U.S. Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. His current case load includes public enforcement matters against the governments of Argentina, India, Iran, Spain, and Venezuela.

In addition to his arbitral award enforcement and appellate practice, Mr. McGill is highly regarded for his work at the intersection of sport and gaming.

Personal

BA degree, magna cum laude, from Dartmouth College in 1996. In 2000, he graduated from Stanford Law School, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif.

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Appellate Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 4
Band 4

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Matthew McGill offers clients robust strengths in appellate matters and is held in particularly high regard for his expertise in judgement and arbitral award enforcement matters.

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  • He's one of the most talented appellate attorneys around.

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