Ranking tables
International Arbitration: Arbitrators | USA
USA - Nationwide
Senior Statespeople
- Charles N BrowerTwenty Essex
Band 1
- Edna R Sussman Sussman ADR LLC
- Elliot E Polebaum Polebaum Arbitration
- George A Bermann Columbia Law School
- John M Townsend Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
- Lawrence Schaner Schaner Dispute Resolution LLC
- Robert H Smit Columbia Law School
- D. Brian King3 Verulam Buildings
- Jean E KalickiArbitration Chambers
- John FellasFellas Arbitration
- Richard F ZieglerAcumenADR
- William W ParkWilliam W Park - Sole Practitioner
Band 2
- Ank Santens White & Case LLP
- C Mark Baker Norton Rose Fulbright
- Daniel Schimmel Foley Hoag LLP
- Doak Bishop King & Spalding LLP
- Eric Schwartz Schwartz Arbitration
- Grant A Hanessian Hanessian ADR
- James Hosking Chaffetz Lindsey LLP
- Joseph E Neuhaus Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
- Marc Goldstein MJG Arbitration & Mediation
- Mark A Cymrot Mark Cymrot Independent Arbitrator
- Mark C. Morril MorrilADR LLC
- Matthew Draper Draper & Draper LLC
- Paul Friedland White & Case LLP
- Richard H Silberberg Dorsey & Whitney LLP
- Robert B Davidson JAMS
- Stephanie Cohen Stephanie Cohen Independent Arbitrator
- Tai-Heng Cheng Sidley Austin LLP
- David RivkinArbitration Chambers
- Donald Francis DonovanArbitration Chambers
- Horacio Grigera NaónHoracio A Grigera Naon - Independent Arbitrator
- Louis B. (Benno) KimmelmanKimmelman Arbitration
- Lucy ReedArbitration Chambers
- Mark KantorMark Kantor - Sole Practitioner
- Michael D NolanArbitration Chambers
- Stanimir A AlexandrovStanimir A. Alexandrov PLLC
Band 3
- Aníbal Martin Sabater Chaffetz Lindsey LLP
- Christina G Hioureas Foley Hoag LLP
- Kenneth B Reisenfeld BakerHostetler LLP
- Mélida Hodgson Arnold & Porter
- Thomas J Brewer Thomas J. Brewer - Sole Practitioner
- Anne Marie WhitesellGeorgetown University Law Center
Senior Statespeople
- Charles N BrowerTwenty Essex | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Senior Statespeople
Band 1
1 Edna R SussmanSussman ADR LLC | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 |Edna Sussman is a highly experienced commercial arbitrator who handles complex disputes across sectors such as manufacturing and medical devices.1 Elliot E PolebaumPolebaum Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 |Elliot Polebaum is held in high regard for his cross-border expertise and experience appearing as arbitrator in commercial cases.1 George A BermannColumbia Law School | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 |George Bermann is widely respected in the market and is a popular choice for both commercial and investor-state disputes.Key sectorsBusiness and Professional Services|Energy and Utilities|Financial Services|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)1 John M TownsendHughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 |John Townsend serves as both counsel and arbitrator, with particular expertise in investment treaty disputes.1 Lawrence SchanerSchaner Dispute Resolution LLC | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 |Lawrence Schaner is a respected arbitrator adept at sitting under a variety of major arbitration rules, including SCC, ICDR, ICC and UNCITRAL1 Robert H SmitColumbia Law School | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 |Robert Smit is an experienced arbitrator who frequently handles big-ticket commercial claims.- D. Brian King3 Verulam Buildings | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Jean E KalickiArbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- William W ParkWilliam W Park - Sole Practitioner | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Ank SantensWhite & Case LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 |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.2 C Mark BakerNorton Rose Fulbright | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 |Mark Baker divides his time between serving as counsel and sitting as arbitrator in commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.2 Daniel SchimmelFoley Hoag LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 |Daniel Schimmel earns excellent praise for his work as arbitrator in both commercial and investment arbitrations.2 Doak BishopKing & Spalding LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 |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.2 Eric SchwartzSchwartz Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 |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.2 Grant A HanessianHanessian ADR | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 |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.Key sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Financial Services|Health and Life Sciences|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Resources and Mining2 James HoskingChaffetz Lindsey LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 |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.2 Joseph E NeuhausSullivan & Cromwell LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 |Joseph Neuhaus has a considerable level of experience handling highly complex and high-value international disputes to bring to bear in arbitrator roles.2 Marc GoldsteinMJG Arbitration & Mediation | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 |Marc Goldstein centers his practice on commercial arbitrations and is active in a range of sectors such as construction, energy and mining.2 Mark A CymrotMark Cymrot Independent Arbitrator | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 |Mark Cymrot maintains an active practice both as arbitrator and counsel for international disputes, with particular expertise in commercial matters. He is also skilled at confirming arbitral awards at state courts.2 Mark C. MorrilMorrilADR LLC | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 |Mark Morril is an experienced arbitrator and a popular choice for commercial disputes.2 Matthew DraperDraper & Draper LLC | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 |Matthew Draper of Draper & Draper has significant experience sitting as an arbitrator in both commercial and investment arbitrations.2 Paul FriedlandWhite & Case LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 |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.2 Richard H SilberbergDorsey & Whitney LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 |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.2 Robert B DavidsonJAMS | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 |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.2 Stephanie CohenStephanie Cohen Independent Arbitrator | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 |Stephanie Cohen has a growing reputation as an arbitrator and is particularly noted for her handling of commercial disputes.2 Tai-Heng ChengSidley Austin LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 |Tai-Heng Cheng maintains an active practice serving as both counsel and arbitrator in international disputes relating to commercial and investment arbitrations.- David RivkinArbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2
- Donald Francis DonovanArbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2
- Horacio Grigera NaónHoracio A Grigera Naon - Independent Arbitrator | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2
- Louis B. (Benno) KimmelmanKimmelman Arbitration | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2
- Mark KantorMark Kantor - Sole Practitioner | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2
- Michael D NolanArbitration Chambers | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2
- Stanimir A AlexandrovStanimir A. Alexandrov PLLC | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Aníbal Martin SabaterChaffetz Lindsey LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 |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.3 Christina G HioureasFoley Hoag LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 |Christina Hioureas has a growing reputation as both arbitrator and counsel, with particular experience in arbitrating international commercial disputes.3 Kenneth B ReisenfeldBakerHostetler LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 |Kenneth Reisenfeld acts as an arbitrator and counsel in both commercial and investment treaty matters.3 Mélida HodgsonArnold & Porter | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 |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.3 Thomas J BrewerThomas J. Brewer - Sole Practitioner | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 |Thomas Brewer centers his practice on commercial arbitrations and is particularly adept at handling disputes concerning IP.- Anne Marie WhitesellGeorgetown University Law Center | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 3