Band 1
Expertise Based Abroad
About
Provided by Wade M. Coriell
Practice Areas
Wade Coriell focuses on complex, international commercial and investment disputes. A partner, deputy head of the International Arbitration practice and leader of the Asia disputes group, he has represented clients in several of the largest international arbitrations on record in Asia and Latin America, and has particular experience in the oil and gas sector. Wade has particular strength in handling high-profile matters pending simultaneously in multiple jurisdictions, often involving elements of public, investor and government relations. His recent work includes handling four Asia-based disputes of over $1 billion each.
Mr. Coriell has represented clients before the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, the International Chamber of Commerce, the London Court of International Arbitration, the American Arbitration Association, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague and other institutions.
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
Wade Coriell has particular experience arbitrating against sovereign states and state-owned enterprises. He regularly acts in shareholder disputes, with particular strength representing clients in the energy sector. He is part of the King & Spalding teams in both Singapore and Houston.
Wade Coriell heads the dispute resolution department at the firm and is highly regarded for his expertise in international arbitration, including UNCITRAL and SIAC proceedings. He is deeply experienced in assisting international companies with cross-border disputes relating to the Philippines, especially in the oil and gas and natural resources sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Wade is very well known, and I am always impressed by the way he is able to manage and lead fairly large teams across various jurisdictions."
"His advocacy skills are amazing, and he is incredibly persuasive as well."
"Wade Coriell is a household name. I am always impressed by the way he is able to manage and lead relatively large teams across various jurisdictions, including local law firms."
"Wade Coriell's strength is oral argumentation. He is very effective and can distill the issues and effectively deliver themduring hearings."
"Wade is very well known, and I am always impressed by the way he is able to manage and lead fairly large teams across various jurisdictions."
"His advocacy skills are amazing, and he is incredibly persuasive as well."
"Wade Coriell is a household name. I am always impressed by the way he is able to manage and lead relatively large teams across various jurisdictions, including local law firms."
"Wade Coriell's strength is oral argumentation. He is very effective and can distill the issues and effectively deliver themduring hearings."