Ranking tables

International Arbitration: Arbitrators | USA

USA - Nationwide

Chambers USA recognizes firms and individuals for their practice as both counsel and arbitrators in our International Arbitration section. Individuals are ranked in the International Arbitration: Counsel and International Arbitration: Arbitrators tables, depending on whether we are recognising them for their work serving as counsel or sitting as arbitrators. They may be included in both tables, if appropriate. Firms are ranked for their overall International Arbitration offering in either International Arbitration: Elite or International Arbitration: Highly Regarded. Chambers USA International Arbitration also includes a spotlight table highlighting those firms and individuals particularly noted for their arbitral enforcement expertise. This is designed to complement the core rankings. There is no Public International Law coverage in the Chambers USA guide, and so investment treaty arbitration mandates are included within Nationwide International Arbitration. Our core International Arbitration rankings recognise firms and individuals for their handling of both commercial and investor-state international arbitrations. These include disputes seated across the globe and held under a wide range of institutional rules, as well as ad-hoc proceedings. Examples of these disputes include ICC, UNCITRAL, SIAC, ICSID and LCIA proceedings. These may be held before either a sole arbitrator or a panel. Chambers USA does not recognise domestic arbitrations; these would instead usually appear in state commercial litigation tables. Chambers USA also includes separate coverage of insurance and international trade disputes, and so would not prioritise this work within International Arbitration. 

Rankings overview for Individuals

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Charles N BrowerTwenty Essex
  2. William W ParkWilliam W Park - Sole Practitioner
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Band 1

  1. Edna R Sussman
    Edna R Sussman Sussman ADR LLC11 Years Ranked
  2. Elliot E Polebaum
    Elliot E Polebaum Polebaum Arbitration21 Years Ranked
  3. George A Bermann Columbia Law School21 Years Ranked
  4. James Hosking
    James Hosking Chaffetz Lindsey LLP16 Years Ranked
  5. John M Townsend
    John M Townsend Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP23 Years Ranked
  6. Lawrence Schaner
    Lawrence Schaner Schaner Dispute Resolution LLC17 Years Ranked
  7. D. Brian King3 Verulam Buildings
  8. Donald Francis DonovanArbitration Chambers
  9. Jean E KalickiArbitration Chambers
  10. John FellasFellas Arbitration
  11. Lucy ReedArbitration Chambers
  12. Richard F ZieglerAcumenADR
  13. Robert H SmitColumbia Law School

All Individuals profiles

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Charles N Brower
    Twenty Essex | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Senior Statespeople
  2. William W Park
    William W Park - Sole Practitioner | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Senior Statespeople
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Band 1

  1. Edna R Sussman
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    Edna R Sussman
    Sussman ADR LLC | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    Edna Sussman is a highly experienced commercial arbitrator who handles complex disputes across sectors such as manufacturing and medical devices.
  2. Elliot E Polebaum
    1
    Elliot E Polebaum
    Polebaum Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Elliot Polebaum is held in high regard for his cross-border expertise and experience appearing as arbitrator in commercial cases.
  3. 1
    George A Bermann
    Columbia Law School | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    George Bermann is widely respected in the market and is a popular choice for both commercial and investor-state disputes.
  4. James Hosking
    1
    James Hosking
    Chaffetz Lindsey LLP
    Chaffetz Lindsey LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    James Hosking divides his practice between serving as counsel and sitting as arbitrator in high value international disputes, including both investment treaty and commercial claims.
  5. John M Townsend
    1
    John M Townsend
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1 | 23 Years Ranked
    John Townsend serves as both counsel and arbitrator, with particular expertise in investment treaty disputes.
  6. Lawrence Schaner
    1
    Lawrence Schaner
    Schaner Dispute Resolution LLC | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Lawrence Schaner is a respected arbitrator adept at sitting under a variety of major arbitration rules, including SCC, ICDR, ICC and UNCITRAL
  7. D. Brian King
    3 Verulam Buildings | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1
  8. Donald Francis Donovan
    Arbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1
  9. Jean E Kalicki
    Arbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1
  10. John Fellas
    Fellas Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1
  11. Lucy Reed
    Arbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1
  12. Richard F Ziegler
    AcumenADR | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1
  13. Robert H Smit
    Columbia Law School | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Aníbal Martin Sabater
    2
    Aníbal Martin Sabater
    Chaffetz Lindsey LLP
    Chaffetz Lindsey LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Aníbal Martin Sabater's practice has particular strength in Latin American matters, but he is well placed to advise on both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations across wide-ranging jurisdictions.
  2. Ank Santens
    2
    Ank Santens
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Ank Santens is held in high regard for her expertise in investor-state arbitrations and is experienced in advising both investors and states. She is increasingly recognized for her work as arbitrator as well as counsel.
  3. Daniel Schimmel
    2
    Daniel Schimmel
    Foley Hoag LLP
    Foley Hoag LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Daniel Schimmel earns excellent praise for his work as arbitrator in both commercial and investment arbitrations.
  4. 2
    Doak Bishop
    King & Spalding LLP
    King & Spalding LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years Ranked
    Doak Bishop is held in high esteem for his expert handling of commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. He is particularly regarded for his prowess in disputes concerning the construction, energy, and oil and gas sectors as both advocate and arbitrator.
  5. Eric Schwartz
    2
    Eric Schwartz
    Schwartz Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Eric Schwartz draws on a wealth of experience from his time as Secretary General of the ICC International Court of Arbitration and is adept at sitting as an arbitrator under other major arbitration rules.
  6. Grant A Hanessian
    2
    Grant A Hanessian
    Hanessian ADR | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Grant Hanessian of Hanessian ADR has a wealth of experience with investment treaty and commercial arbitrations, with notable expertise with matters involving Latin America, Eastern Europe and Russia.
  7. Joseph E Neuhaus
    2
    Joseph E Neuhaus
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 23 Years Ranked

    Joseph Neuhaus of Sullivan & Cromwell has a considerable level of experience handling highly complex and high-value international disputes to bring to bear in arbitrator roles.

  8. Marc Goldstein
    2
    Marc Goldstein
    MJG Arbitration & Mediation | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Marc Goldstein centers his practice on commercial arbitrations and is active in a range of sectors such as construction, energy and mining.
  9. Mark C. Morril
    2
    Mark C. Morril
    MorrilADR LLC | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Mark Morril is an experienced arbitrator and a popular choice for commercial disputes.
  10. Matthew Draper
    2
    Matthew Draper
    Draper & Draper LLC
    Draper & Draper LLC | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Matthew Draper of Draper & Draper has significant experience sitting as an arbitrator in both commercial and investment arbitrations.
  11. Paul Friedland
    2
    Paul Friedland
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 23 Years Ranked
    Paul Friedland is a long-standing figure in the market and maintains an active practice acting both as counsel and sitting as an arbitrator in high profile international arbitrations. He garners praise for his expert handling of both commercial and investment treaty matters.
  12. Richard H Silberberg
    2
    Richard H Silberberg
    Dorsey & Whitney LLP
    Dorsey & Whitney LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Richard Silberberg of Dorsey & Whitney is a popular choice for clients requiring an arbitrator for commercial disputes, and is particularly active in the sports industry.
  13. Robert B Davidson
    2
    Robert B Davidson
    JAMS
    JAMS | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Robert Davidson of JAMS is an experienced arbitrator with particular expertise handling commercial disputes under a broad range of institutional rules, including those of the ICC, LCIA and ICDR.
  14. Stephanie Cohen
    2
    Stephanie Cohen
    Stephanie Cohen Independent Arbitrator | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Stephanie Cohen has a growing reputation as an arbitrator and is particularly noted for her handling of commercial disputes.
  15. Tai-Heng Cheng
    2
    Tai-Heng Cheng
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Tai-Heng Cheng maintains an active practice serving as both counsel and arbitrator in international disputes relating to commercial and investment arbitrations.
  16. David Rivkin
    Arbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  17. Horacio Grigera Naón
    Horacio A Grigera Naon - Independent Arbitrator | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  18. Louis B. (Benno) Kimmelman
    Kimmelman Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  19. Mark A Cymrot
    Mark Cymrot Independent Arbitrator | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  20. Mark Kantor
    Mark Kantor - Sole Practitioner | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  21. Michael D Nolan
    Arbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  22. Stanimir A Alexandrov
    Stanimir A. Alexandrov PLLC | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Christina G Hioureas
    3
    Christina G Hioureas
    Foley Hoag LLP
    Foley Hoag LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Christina Hioureas has a growing reputation as both arbitrator and counsel, with particular experience in arbitrating international commercial disputes.
  2. David Huebner
    3
    David Huebner
    JAMS
    JAMS | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    David Huebner regularly oversees both investor-state and commercial arbitrations. He is noted for his capability overseeing tech disputes.

  3. 3
    David Singer
    SingerADR Neutral Services | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    David Singer brings a wide scope of expertise from his appointments as a chair of tribunal, emergency and sole arbitrator in ICDR arbitration proceedings.

  4. Kabir Duggal
    3
    Kabir Duggal
    Kabir Duggal Arbitrator | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Kabir Duggal enjoys a burgeoning reputation for his work as an arbitrator, acting on treaty and commercial cases.

  5. Mélida Hodgson
    3
    Mélida Hodgson
    Arnold & Porter
    Arnold & Porter | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Mélida Hodgson is held in high regard for her expertise in investor-state arbitration matters and is also experienced in commercial arbitration. She remains a popular choice for governments and state-owned entities, with notable experience in disputes concerning the infrastructure sector. She is also noted for her work as an arbitrator.
  6. Michael S Goldberg
    3
    Michael S Goldberg
    Baker Botts L.L.P.
    Baker Botts L.L.P. | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked

    Michael Goldberg attracts particular praise for his experience in disputes concerning the energy and chemical sectors. He is also noted for his work arbitrating matters.

  7. Samaa A Haridi
    3
    Samaa A Haridi
    King & Spalding LLP
    King & Spalding LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked

    Samaa Haridi is regularly called upon to advise clients on complex investment treaty and commercial arbitrations. She is also noted for her capabilities as an arbitrator.

  8. Thomas J Brewer
    3
    Thomas J Brewer
    Thomas J. Brewer - Sole Practitioner | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Thomas Brewer centers his practice on commercial arbitrations and is particularly adept at handling disputes concerning IP.
  9. Anne Marie Whitesell
    Georgetown University Law Center | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  10. Daniel Tan
    Dan Tan Law | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  11. Oscar M Garibaldi
    Oscar M. Garibaldi - Arbitrator | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  12. Utku Coşar
    Arbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3