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Peter J W Sherwin

Peter J W Sherwin

USA 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Real Estate: Litigation

New York

3 years ranked

International Arbitration: Counsel

USA - Nationwide

6 years ranked

About

Provided by Proskauer Rose LLP

USA

Practice Areas

Peter Sherwin is a partner in Proskauer's Litigation Department, head of the International Arbitration Group, and head of the Commercial Real Estate Litigation Group.

Peter counsels clients in complex cross-border disputes, often involving a joint venture, a licensing or distribution relationship, or an acquisition, most of which are resolved in international arbitration and the rest in federal and state courts in the United States. He has significant experience in the real estate, lodging, pharmaceutical and sports industries and, when necessary, regularly takes cases through evidentiary hearings.

Peter also regularly serves as an arbitrator in proceedings before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR). He is the U.S. member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration and the Chair of the ICC U.S.A. Arbitration Committee.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Real Estate: Litigation - New York

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Peter Sherwin heads the firm's commercial real estate litigation group. He routinely advises clients in the hospitality sector on commercial leasing and financing-related disputes.

International Arbitration: Counsel - USA - Nationwide

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Peter Sherwin of Proskauer Rose is noted for his expert handling of commercial arbitrations as well as enforcing arbitration awards. He is particularly experienced in acting for clients in the hospitality, manufacturing and technology sectors.

Strengths

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  • He did an excellent job - he presents very well, with excellent opening and closing arguments, and examined witnesses superbly.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Guide to the USA
  • Peter is a very experienced practitioner and he knows the rules, the arbitrators and the quirks. His oral advocacy and writing style is excellent.

    International Arbitration: CounselChambers Guide to the USA

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