Ranking tables
International Arbitration: Arbitrators | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Individuals
Senior Statespeople
- Charles N BrowerTwenty Essex
Band 1
- Edna R Sussman Sussman ADR LLC10 Years Ranked
- Elliot E Polebaum Polebaum Arbitration20 Years Ranked
- George A Bermann Columbia Law School20 Years Ranked
- John M Townsend Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP22 Years Ranked
- Lawrence Schaner Schaner Dispute Resolution LLC16 Years Ranked
- Robert H Smit Columbia Law School20 Years Ranked
- 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 LLP16 Years Ranked
- C Mark Baker Norton Rose Fulbright20 Years Ranked
- Daniel Schimmel Foley Hoag LLP5 Years Ranked
- Doak Bishop King & Spalding LLP21 Years Ranked
- Eric Schwartz Schwartz Arbitration5 Years Ranked
- Grant A Hanessian Hanessian ADR15 Years Ranked
- James Hosking Chaffetz Lindsey LLP15 Years Ranked
- Joseph E Neuhaus Sullivan & Cromwell LLP22 Years Ranked
- Marc Goldstein MJG Arbitration & Mediation9 Years Ranked
- Mark A Cymrot Mark Cymrot Independent Arbitrator12 Years Ranked
- Mark C. Morril MorrilADR LLC6 Years Ranked
- Matthew Draper Draper & Draper LLC4 Years Ranked
- Paul Friedland White & Case LLP22 Years Ranked
- Richard H Silberberg Dorsey & Whitney LLP7 Years Ranked
- Robert B Davidson JAMS15 Years Ranked
- Stephanie Cohen Stephanie Cohen Independent Arbitrator6 Years Ranked
- Tai-Heng Cheng Sidley Austin LLP11 Years Ranked
- 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 LLP16 Years Ranked
- Christina G Hioureas Foley Hoag LLP5 Years Ranked
- Kenneth B Reisenfeld BakerHostetler LLP11 Years Ranked
- Mélida Hodgson Arnold & Porter6 Years Ranked
- Thomas J Brewer Thomas J. Brewer - Sole Practitioner5 Years Ranked
- Anne Marie WhitesellGeorgetown University Law Center
All Individuals profiles
Senior Statespeople
- Charles N BrowerTwenty Essex | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Senior Statespeople
Band 1
1 Edna R SussmanSussman ADR LLC | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedEdna 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 | 20 Years Ranked"He is very put together and very proactive, he really sought consensus. I genuinely believe in his abilities, he was not afraid to delegate and it helped the awards be heard more efficiently."1 George A BermannColumbia Law School | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedGeorge 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 | 22 Years RankedJohn 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 | 16 Years Ranked"I think Larry is an excellent arbitrator, he is thoughtful, he connects well with partners, he has solutions to the problems that the parties have raised."1 Robert H SmitColumbia Law School | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedRobert 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 | 16 Years RankedAnk 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 | 20 Years Ranked"He has considerable intellectual depth and has an appreciation of arbitration as an art form. He has always been very impressive and thoughtful."2 Daniel SchimmelFoley Hoag LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked"Daniel conducted all the proceedings with great sensitivity, managing to keep proceedings well organized, handling tempers and hostility. He was diplomatic and sensitive in his decisions."2 Doak BishopKing & Spalding LLP | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedDoak 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 | 5 Years Ranked"Eric brings a sophisticated understanding to cases, he cuts through the noise and gets to the crux of matters. His demeanor as a a chair in the significant international arbitration is what everyone should aspire to."2 Grant A HanessianHanessian ADR | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedGrant 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 | 15 Years RankedJames 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 | 22 Years RankedJoseph 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 | 9 Years RankedMarc 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 | 12 Years RankedMark 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 | 6 Years Ranked"Marc is an excellent arbitrator, he is very smart and collegiate. He's terrific to work with."2 Matthew DraperDraper & Draper LLC | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedMatthew 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 | 22 Years RankedPaul 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 | 7 Years Ranked"He has a deep understanding of arbitration and has consistently exhibited all the qualities of an excellent arbitrator. Parties in the arbitration are lucky to have him as an arbitrator."2 Robert B DavidsonJAMS | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedRobert 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 | 6 Years RankedStephanie 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 | 11 Years RankedTai-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 | 16 Years RankedAníbal 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 | 5 Years RankedChristina 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 | 11 Years Ranked"He is technically strong, strategic in planning, and tactical in handling an arbitration. I would have no hesitancy engaging him on a matter, either as an advocate or as an arbitrator."3 Mélida HodgsonArnold & Porter | International Arbitration: Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedMélida 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 | 5 Years RankedThomas 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