LAWYER PROFILE

Paolo Di Rosa

Global 2026

Arnold & Porter

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Arbitration (International)

Latin America - International Counsel

5 years ranked

International Arbitration: Counsel

USA

5 years ranked

Arbitration (International)

Global Market Leaders

6 years ranked

International Arbitration

USA

13 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Washington DC-based partner Paolo Di Rosa heads the firm's global International Arbitration group. His practice centers on the representation of sovereign states and private sector companies worldwide in international arbitration, litigation, and public international law matters, including in particular disputes between investors and States under investment treaties. Although his practice spans all geographic regions of the globe, he has especially extensive experience in legal matters relating to Latin America (acquired both in the private sector and the US federal government), along with a fully bilingual (Spanish/English) and bicultural background.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Arbitration (International) - Latin America - International Counsel

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Based in Washington, DC, partner Paolo Di Rosa remains a respected figure in the international arbitration space. He boasts an outstanding reputation for his work defending Latin American sovereigns in headline investment treaty arbitration cases.

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International Arbitration: Counsel - USA

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Paolo Di Rosa has a wealth of experience handling investment treaty arbitrations and is noted for his Latin America expertise.

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Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Paolo Di Rosa in based in Washington, DC and has longstanding recognition for his robust arbitration practice. His areas of particular strength include handling disputes in the energy, banking and finance, oil and gas and media sectors, as well as a mastery of mining-related arbitrations.

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International Arbitration - USA

Foreign expert in Latin America-wide

Individual Editorial

Paolo Di Rosa has a wealth of experience handling investment treaty arbitrations and is noted for his Latin America expertise.

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Strengths

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Paolo Di Rosa is among the most prominent practitioners in the international arbitration field in terms of knowledge, advocacy, team leadership and skills.
Arbitration (International)Chambers Global Guide
Paolo is extremely hardworking.
International Arbitration: CounselChambers Global Guide
Paolo Di Rosa has been excellent in his role.
International Arbitration: CounselChambers Global Guide
Paolo is a true leader.
Arbitration (International)Chambers Global Guide

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