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Patrick Pearsall

Patrick Pearsall

USA 2026

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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

International Arbitration: Counsel

USA - Nationwide

6 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Patrick W. Pearsall is a partner in the Washington D.C. office of Gibson Dunn. He is Global Co-Chair of the Geopolitical Strategy and International Law practice. Patrick’s experience cuts across several industries, including energy, mining, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, maritime, fisheries, financial services, infrastructure, geographic boundaries, consumer products, emergent technology, and manufacturing.

Career

Patrick regularly advises sovereign states and Fortune 500 companies and is widely regarded as one of the foremost experts in the world on international law. Clients reach out to Patrick at all stages of a potential or active dispute. In addition to his commercial and treaty disputes work, Patrick is often called upon to assist companies, executives, and sovereign states when they are struggling with exposure from a geopolitical crisis. Patrick is a recognized specialist in investment protection and dispute avoidance.

Personal

JD, Columbia University, (with honors), 2005. Bachelor of Arts, Columbia University, magna cum laude, 2002.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

International Arbitration: Counsel - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Individual Editorial
Patrick Pearsall is particularly noted for his expertise in treaty arbitrations, in which he draws on impressive experience as Chief of Investment Arbitration in the US State Department. He also takes on commercial arbitrations.
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Strengths

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  • Patrick is a delight to deal with, he is incredibly knowledgeable and very responsive.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Guide to the USA

  • He has a great feeling for diplomacy and international politics, with deep relationships with senior officials throughout the Americas, so he can offer strategic guidance in a holistic way. He adds particular value in a geopolitical sense.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Guide to the USA

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