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Matthew Draper

Matthew Draper

Global 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

International Arbitration: Arbitrators

USA

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Matthew Draper serves and arbitrator and counsel in international arbitrations across an array of industries and under all major arbitration rules. He has particular experience with water, natural resources and energy disputes.

As arbitrator, Matthew serves as chair, party-appointed, sole arbitrator, and emergency arbitrator. In the past five years, he has arbitrated over 30 disputes in the areas of renewable energy, finance, and international commercial contracts. Matthew is a member of the ICDR, SIAC, and AAA Large and Complex case rosters.

As counsel, recent arbitration cases have involved water, natural resources, international commercial contracts, fashion, energy/power projects, construction/engineering, telecommunications, transport, and IP and licensing.

Professional Memberships

Chair, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators NY Branch

Chair, USCIB ICC/USA Sole Practitioner Group

Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Fellow, American Bar Foundation

Co-Chair, 2021 New York Arbitration Week

ICC Task Force on Arbitration of Climate Change Related Disputes (2018-2020)

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Chambers Global Guide

International Arbitration: Arbitrators - USA

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Matthew Draper of Draper & Draper has significant experience sitting as an arbitrator in both commercial and investment arbitrations.

Strengths

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  • Matthew is really really good.

    International Arbitration: ArbitratorsChambers Global Guide
  • Matthew did a fantastic job as an arbitrator in our matter.

    International Arbitration: ArbitratorsChambers Global Guide

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USA

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