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Global Global Market Leaders Arbitration (International)

The International Arbitration practice area continues to be a major part of Chambers' Global research. Incorporating both general commercial and investment arbitration matters, firms and individuals featured in this section are expected to evidence the handling of a range of international disputes in front of sole arbitrators and arbitration panels in key arbitral centres around the world including London, Geneva, Singapore, Hong Kong and New York. Key considerations include the ability to advise on sophisticated commercial arbitration governed by ICC (International Chamber of Commerce), ICSID (International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes) and UNCITRAL (United Nations Commission on International Trade Law) rules. Another major element the Arbitration (International) rankings is designed to capture is clear expertise in investment arbitration representing corporates, investors, states or state-owned entities under international investment agreements including ISDS (Investor-State Dispute Settlements) and BIT (Bilateral Investment Treaty) cases.

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  1. Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
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    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 1 |
    An established market leader with a reputation for excellence in international arbitration and PIL, Debevoise & Plimpton has cultivated an excellent reputation across Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Asia markets. The law firm offers:
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  2. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
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    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 1 |
    A top-tier firm with a stellar reputation in both the arbitration and PIL spheres. Freshfields has significant depth of resources in major arbitration centres including Washington DC, London and Paris, as well as a wealth of experience handling disputes across the globe including the Latin America and Asia markets. The law firm offers:
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  3. King & Spalding LLP
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    King & Spalding LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 1 |
    The firm has a premier international practice routinely called upon to handle sophisticated commercial arbitration and investor-state disputes. King & Spalding has a strong footprint in arbitration hubs in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The law firm offers:
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  4. White & Case LLP
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    White & Case LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 1 |
    The firm has an outstanding group with an excellent track record in high-stakes commercial and investor-state arbitrations. White & Case provides a global network of offices, with extensive resources in key arbitral centres including Paris, London, New York and Washington DC. The law firm offers:
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  5. Three Crowns LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Arnold & Porter
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    Arnold & Porter
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Arnold & Porter is a prestigious firm regularly tackling sophisticated, high-value cases under all major arbitral rules. The firm demonstrates proficiency in Latin American disputes and has commendable experience acting for European and Asian states. The law firm offers:
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  2. Herbert Smith Freehills
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 2
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  3. WilmerHale
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 2
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  1. Allen & Overy LLP
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    Allen & Overy LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Allen & Overy has a prominent international team which maintains a respected arbitration practice. The firm has arbitration teams located across the European and Asian continents, including notable offices in London and Hong Kong. The law firm offers:
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  2. Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
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    Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle has a robust team of PIL and arbitration experts throughout its network. Clients benefit from the firm's global resources located in New York, Paris, London, Dubai and Milan. The law firm offers:
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  3. Dechert LLP
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    Dechert LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 3 |
    This is a highly-regarded firm comprising international law specialists skilled in cross-border disputes. Dechert is particularly strong in the European and Latin American markets. The law firm offers:
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  4. Foley Hoag LLP
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    Foley Hoag LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Foley Hoag is a market-leading PIL practice with a wealth of experience in inter-state arbitrations. Operating principally from Washington DC, Boston, New York and Paris, the law firm offers:
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  5. Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes
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    Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 3 |
    An established arbitration boutique in Paris, Galliard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes' practitioners are widely recognised in the market for their:
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  6. Hogan Lovells
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    Hogan Lovells
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Hogan Lovells has a sought-after team offering extensive global coverage and multifaceted expertise. The practice is located in key arbitration hubs including Washington DC, New York, London and Paris. The law firm offers:
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  7. Lalive
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    Lalive
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Lalive has an acclaimed group of international arbitration experts headquartered in Geneva, supported by a London-based team. The team is highly respected across the PIL, investor-state and commercial arbitration fields, the law firm offers:
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  8. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
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    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Skadden has a significant international arbitration practice, drawing on the resources of a globally-integrated team. It draws on strength across the USA and UK to handle matters across Latin America, Asia and Europe. The law firm offers:
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  9. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 3
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  10. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 3
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  1. Clifford Chance LLP
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    Clifford Chance LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 4 |
    Clifford Chance has a highly-active bench of seasoned arbitration counsellors with a strong track record in international commercial disputes. The firm is particularly highly rated for its practice in Asia and Europe, including Paris, Singapore and London offices. The law firm offers:
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  2. Sidley Austin LLP
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    Sidley Austin LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 4 |
    This is a highly-regarded firm with an active presence in the arbitration field. With a particularly strong offering in the USA, Sidley Austin also demonstrates strength in Europe, Asia and Latin America markets. The law firm offers:
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  3. Latham & Watkins LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 4
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Band 5
  1. Chaffetz Lindsey LLP
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    Chaffetz Lindsey LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 5 |
    "Chaffetz Lindsey are ready and available to address issues at any time - day or night. They're staffed up appropriately with experts to handle matters. The firm has a very strong, analytical, flexible and practical team."
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  2. Derains & Gharavi
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    Derains & Gharavi
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 5 |
    Derains & Gharavi is a distinguished arbitration boutique based in Paris, with an additional office in Beirut. The law firm offers:
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  3. DLA Piper LLP
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    DLA Piper LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 5 |
    Renowned global practice DLA Piper demonstrates notable capabilities in both investment treaty and cross-border commercial arbitration. The law firm offers:
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  4. Eversheds Sutherland
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    Eversheds Sutherland
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 5 |
    Eversheds Sutherland gains recognition for their stellar arbitration practice. Truly global in scope, the firm covers multiple key arbitration hubs including New York, Paris, London and Washington DC. The law firm offers:
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  5. Fietta LLP
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    Fietta LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 5 |
    Fietta is a highly-rated London boutique, recognised for its specialist PIL knowledge and background handling major investment treaty arbitrations. The law firm offers:
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  6. Kim & Chang
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    Kim & Chang
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 5 |
    Kim & Chang is a premier arbitration player in the Asia-Pacific region with key hubs located in Seoul and Hong Kong. The firm's attorneys have extensive experience handling matters concerning Asia, Europe and US markets. The law firm offers:
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  7. Peter & Kim
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    Peter & Kim
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 5 |
    • Significant experience handling big-ticket disputes on behalf of large, multinational corporations before all major arbitration forums.
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  8. Shearman & Sterling LLP
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    Shearman & Sterling LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 5 |
    Shearman & Sterling is a notable player in the arbitration field, particularly admired for its well-established experience across the EMEA region and increasingly lauded for its robust Asian practice. The law firm offers:
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  9. Volterra Fietta
    Arbitration (International)
    2023 | Band 5
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