Ranking tables
International Arbitration: Counsel | Global
USA
Authored by Dechert LLP, Arif H Ali, Michael Losco, Rosey Wong, Kai-Chieh Chan
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
Abby Cohen Smutny White & Case LLP22 Years Ranked
Carolyn Lamm White & Case LLP23 Years Ranked
Catherine Amirfar Debevoise & Plimpton LLP11 Years Ranked- Doak Bishop King & Spalding LLP21 Years Ranked
Edward Kehoe King & Spalding LLP13 Years Ranked
James Hosking Chaffetz Lindsey LLP14 Years Ranked
José I Astigarraga Reed Smith LLP22 Years Ranked
Julie Bédard Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates14 Years Ranked
Nigel Blackaby KC Freshfields US LLP22 Years Ranked
Paul Friedland White & Case LLP22 Years Ranked
Band 2
Ank Santens White & Case LLP12 Years Ranked- C Mark Baker Norton Rose Fulbright19 Years Ranked
James L Loftis Vinson & Elkins LLP24 Years Ranked- John M Townsend Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP23 Years Ranked
Luke A Sobota Three Crowns LLP7 Years Ranked
Mark W Friedman Debevoise & Plimpton LLP15 Years Ranked
Marney Cheek Covington & Burling LLP11 Years Ranked
Noiana Marigo Freshfields US LLP13 Years Ranked
Paolo Di Rosa Arnold & Porter18 Years Ranked
Samaa A Haridi King & Spalding LLP12 Years Ranked- Christian LeathleyHerbert Smith Freehills
- John V H PierceLatham & Watkins LLP
- Rachael D KentWilmerHale
Band 3
Aníbal Martin Sabater Chaffetz Lindsey LLP14 Years Ranked- Arif H Ali Dechert LLP14 Years Ranked
Dietmar Prager Debevoise & Plimpton LLP14 Years Ranked
Elliot Friedman Freshfields US LLP8 Years Ranked- George Kahale III Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP13 Years Ranked
- Hagit Elul Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP5 Years Ranked
John L Gardiner Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates14 Years Ranked
Joseph R Profaizer Linklaters12 Years Ranked
Kate Brown de Vejar DLA Piper Mexico, S.C.4 Years Ranked- Kevin O'Gorman Norton Rose Fulbright13 Years Ranked
- Mélida Hodgson Arnold & Porter6 Years Ranked
Michael S Goldberg Baker Botts L.L.P.14 Years Ranked
Peter J W Sherwin Proskauer Rose LLP13 Years Ranked
Rahim Moloo Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP7 Years Ranked
Tai-Heng Cheng Sidley Austin LLP10 Years Ranked- Daniel TanDan Tan Law
- Marinn CarlsonMCarlson Arbitration PLLC
Band 4
Alexandre de Gramont Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP12 Years Ranked
Caline Mouawad Chaffetz Lindsey LLP5 Years Ranked
Camilo Cardozo Vinson & Elkins LLP10 Years Ranked
Caroline Richard Freshfields US LLP5 Years Ranked
Claudia Frutos-Peterson Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP6 Years Ranked
Craig Miles King & Spalding LLP15 Years Ranked- Daniel E González Hogan Lovells US LLP18 Years Ranked
Gaela Gehring Flores Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP14 Years Ranked
Henry Guy Burnett King & Spalding LLP13 Years Ranked
Ina C Popova Debevoise & Plimpton LLP6 Years Ranked
Jennifer Permesly Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates10 Years Ranked
Maria Chedid Arnold & Porter9 Years Ranked
Miriam Harwood Katten4 Years Ranked
Natalie Reid Debevoise & Plimpton LLP5 Years Ranked- Oliver J Armas Hogan Lovells US LLP16 Years Ranked
Patrick W Pearsall A&O Shearman5 Years Ranked- Richard C Lorenzo Hogan Lovells US LLP16 Years Ranked
Timothy G Nelson Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates12 Years Ranked
Yasmine Lahlou Chaffetz Lindsey LLP11 Years Ranked- Alexander YanosAlston & Bird LLP
- David M OrtaQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Band 5
Elizabeth Snodgrass Three Crowns LLP4 Years Ranked- Ian Laird Crowell & Moring LLP3 Years Ranked
Javier H Rubinstein Rubinstein ADR, LLC5 Years Ranked
Jennifer Haworth McCandless Baker Botts L.L.P.4 Years Ranked
Jonathan Hamilton Paul Hastings LLP16 Years Ranked- Kiera Gans DLA Piper LLP (US)5 Years Ranked
- Lee M. Caplan ArentFox Schiff LLP3 Years Ranked
Melissa Stear Gorsline Jones Day3 Years Ranked
Miguel López Forastier Covington & Burling LLP12 Years Ranked
Nicole Duclos Covington & Burling LLP13 Years Ranked
Ricardo Ugarte Winston & Strawn LLP6 Years Ranked
Stephen Anway Squire Patton Boggs3 Years Ranked- Amal BouchenakiHerbert Smith Freehills
- Marc SuskinCooley LLP
- Mark McNeillQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
- Meriam N Al-RashidEversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
- Rachel W ThornCooley LLP
- William O'BrienEversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
Band 6
Allan B Moore Covington & Burling LLP5 Years Ranked
Andrew M Behrman Baker Botts L.L.P.1 Years Ranked
B Ted Howes Mayer Brown LLP3 Years Ranked
Christina G Hioureas Foley Hoag LLP5 Years Ranked
Damien Nyer White & Case LLP2 Years Ranked
David Pinsky Covington & Burling LLP1 Years Ranked
Érica Franzetti King & Spalding LLP7 Years Ranked
Frances Bivens Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP3 Years Ranked
Francisco A. Rodriguez Reed Smith LLP3 Years Ranked
Martin Gusy Bracewell LLP3 Years Ranked
Steven L Smith Jones Day12 Years Ranked
Viren Mascarenhas Milbank LLP4 Years Ranked- Howard ZelboCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Kenneth B ReisenfeldBakerHostetler LLP
- Mark A CymrotMark Cymrot Independent Arbitrator
- Matthew D RichardsonAlston & Bird LLP
- Sashe D DimitroffBakerHostetler LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Abby Cohen Smutny
White & Case LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedAbby Cohen Smutny is particularly noted for her representation of states and investors in complex treaty arbitrations. She serves as global head of the firm's international arbitration practice.1 Carolyn LammWhite & Case LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 1 | 23 Years RankedCarolyn Lamm is highly experienced in representing corporates as well as sovereign states in sophisticated high-value arbitrations. Her expertise includes both investor-state and commercial claims.1 Catherine Amirfar
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked"She provided a level of political awareness for the issue that was clearly based on years of experience at the highest levels as counsel for government. She has a very powerful sense of how issues play out in the media, and how to harness public perception to aid negotiations as well as legal argument."1 Doak Bishop
King & Spalding LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 1 | 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.1 Edward KehoeKing & Spalding LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedEdward Kehoe has notable expertise in high-value commercial and investment treaty arbitrations concerning the energy sector, acting for an impressively high-profile client base.1 James Hosking
Chaffetz Lindsey LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked"His secret sauce is that he has an even-handed approach. We can all modulate somewhat broadly; he brings things more to the middle - he presents the case straight down the line, he doesn't push the envelope and he gains his credibility."1 José I Astigarraga
Reed Smith LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years RankedJosé Astigarraga is the global head of the practice. He is held in high regard for his expertise in complex and high-value commercial disputes, fielding particular strength in Latin America matters.1 Julie Bédard
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedJulie Bédard centers her highly acclaimed practice on complex commercial arbitrations and has notable experience with disputes concerning Latin America.1 Nigel Blackaby KC
Freshfields US LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked"He is one of the best advocates I've witnessed. He is extremely respected by the arbitrators and people respect what he says. He is able to distill really complicated concepts well; he's able to put the facts in a way that's understandable for the arbitrators."1 Paul FriedlandWhite & Case LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 1 | 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.
Band 2
2 Ank SantensWhite & Case LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked"She has a lot of experience and has managed to take care of each of the issues that came up. The way that she understands issues, explains them and responds to them shows how capable she clearly is. She has done an extraordinary job."2 C Mark Baker
Norton Rose Fulbright | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedMark Baker divides his time between serving as counsel and sitting as arbitrator in commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.2 James L Loftis
Vinson & Elkins LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 2 | 24 Years RankedJames Loftis maintains an excellent reputation for his expertise in international arbitrations concerning construction and oil and gas disputes. He offers experience in commercial and investor-state matters.2 John M Townsend
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 2 | 23 Years Ranked"He's one of the statesmen of international arbitration broadly, a true éminence grise with an unrivaled expertise."2 Luke A Sobota
Three Crowns LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedLuke Sobota counsels high-profile clients across big-ticket commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.2 Mark W FriedmanDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedMark Friedman remains a popular choice for a broad array of investors seeking expert counsel in investment treaty arbitrations. He also offers experience in commercial disputes.2 Marney Cheek
Covington & Burling LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedMarney Cheek's specific areas of strength include both investment arbitration and commercial proceedings.2 Noiana MarigoFreshfields US LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedNoiana Marigo provides high-quality advice to clients involved in both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. She is active in a range of industries such as aviation, energy and telecommunication. She is noted for her expertise in the Latin American market, specifically relating to Argentina.2 Paolo Di Rosa
Arnold & Porter | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedPaolo Di Rosa has a wealth of experience handling investment treaty arbitrations and is noted for his Latin America expertise.2 Samaa A HaridiKing & Spalding LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked"She really has a vast breadth of experience both in commercial arbitration and investment treaty arbitration. She is a fluent French, English and Arabic speaker and she has really high emotional intelligence, which enables her to have high culture sensitivity, and that enables that she brings high intellect in everything."- Christian LeathleyHerbert Smith Freehills | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 2
- John V H PierceLatham & Watkins LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Aníbal Martin SabaterChaffetz Lindsey LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedAníbal Martin Sabater's practice has particular strength in Latin America matters, but he is well placed to advise on both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations across wide-ranging jurisdictions.3 Arif H AliDechert LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedArif Ali acts for clients in both investment treaty and commercial arbitrations, with notable expertise in oil and gas and telecommunications matters. His practice also includes enforcing arbitral awards.3 Dietmar PragerDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedDietmar Prager's practice spans investment treaty and commercial arbitrations, with notable expertise in disputes concerning Latin America.3 Elliot FriedmanFreshfields US LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedElliot Friedman's notable experience sees him regularly advise on high-value and complex commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.3 George Kahale III
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked"George has detailed knowledge of both the international arbitration system as well as the international transactions that structure and occasionally give rise to those arbitrations. In arbitration, he is a tireless advocate and brilliant strategist."3 Hagit Elul
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked"She showed astonishing legal skills, such as abilities to analyze and sharpen arguments. Arguments she presented in the arbitration were easy to understand. The straightforwardness made the arguments convincing to the arbitrators."3 John L GardinerSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedJohn Gardiner has a wealth of expertise spanning complex commercial and investment treaty arbitrations brought under a range of rules.3 Joseph R Profaizer
Linklaters | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedJoseph Profaizer is particularly adept at handling commercial arbitrations, with notable expertise in acting for clients in the pharmaceutical, mining and technology sectors.3 Kate Brown de VejarDLA Piper Mexico, S.C. | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked"She is at the top of her game and showed it during the tribunal proceedings. Her understanding of client needs and issues, her sense of teamwork and leadership, and her grasp of the industry, company, and case overall was outstanding. I believe that almost every word she utters is well thought-out and calculated to best represent her client's needs."3 Kevin O'GormanNorton Rose Fulbright | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedKevin O'Gorman's practice spans both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, with standout expertise in energy-related disputes.3 Mélida HodgsonArnold & Porter | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | 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.3 Michael S Goldberg
Baker Botts L.L.P. | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedMichael Goldberg attracts particular praise for his experience in disputes concerning the energy and chemical sectors.3 Peter J W Sherwin
Proskauer Rose LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedPeter Sherwin is noted for his expert handling of commercial arbitrations as well as enforcing arbitration awards. He is particularly experienced in acting for clients in the hospitality, manufacturing and technology sectors.3 Rahim Moloo
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedRahim Moloo is held in high regard for his expert handling of commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. His practice also includes enforcing arbitral awards in the courts.3 Tai-Heng Cheng
Sidley Austin LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedTai-Heng Cheng maintains an active practice serving as both counsel and arbitrator in international disputes relating to commercial and investment arbitrations. He has notable expertise relating to the Asia-Pacific region, particularly Singapore.- Marinn CarlsonMCarlson Arbitration PLLC | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Alexandre de GramontWomble Bond Dickinson US LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedAlexandre de Gramont advises clients on investment treaty and commercial arbitrations under an array of rules, as well as tackling related courtroom proceedings.4 Caline MouawadChaffetz Lindsey LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedCaline Mouawad has a growing reputation for her work on both commercial and investor-state matters. She is highlighted for her fluency in French and Arabic, as well as her impressive advocacy skills.4 Camilo CardozoVinson & Elkins LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked"He's attuned to the decisions that clients want to make, with the right level of detail so that we're not drowning in detail or too lost in the big picture. He doesn't oversell things; will admit weakness and highlight the strengths of a case - he knows his stuff and he's highly detail-oriented."4 Caroline RichardFreshfields US LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedCaroline Richard regularly advises clients on investor-state arbitrations, including matters in the energy and power sector.4 Claudia Frutos-PetersonCurtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked"Claudia is an outstanding partner who delivers excellent client service and has a detailed knowledge of the inner workings of the system of investment arbitration."4 Craig MilesKing & Spalding LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedCraig Miles has particular expertise in disputes concerning Latin America and is also adept at advising on matters involving the oil and mining sectors.4 Daniel E González
Hogan Lovells US LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked"He will run through walls for his client. Some people just know the law, but he's one of the poker players that plays the person as well as the game. He knows all the various personalities and can really do a lot for his clients, as he knows all the players."4 Gaela Gehring FloresHughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedGaela Gehring Flores offers particular strength in disputes involving Latin America and is adept at both commercial and investor-state claims.4 Henry Guy BurnettKing & Spalding LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedHenry Burnett is particularly well regarded for his expertise in disputes involving Latin America. He is experienced in both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.4 Ina C PopovaDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedIna Popova receives plaudits for her skilled advocacy. She covers both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, with her clients including individuals, corporations and states.4 Jennifer PermeslySkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedJennifer Permesly is particularly adept at handling Latin America-related disputes and has experience with both commercial and investor-state arbitrations.4 Maria ChedidArnold & Porter | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked"She has mastered the unique tones and protocols of arbitral practice and she advocates with an impressive poise, that is both effective with experienced arbitrators and reassuring for inexperienced clients and witnesses."4 Miriam Harwood
Katten | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedMiriam Harwood is particularly noted for her expertise in investment treaty arbitrations and is experienced in acting for both states and investors. She is also skilled in handling commercial arbitrations.4 Natalie ReidDebevoise & Plimpton LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked"She is a gem. The right mix of intellect, focus and commercial nous, she is a pleasure to work with and represents the best of the latest generation of arbitration specialists."4 Oliver J ArmasHogan Lovells US LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedOliver Armas centers his practice on commercial arbitrations, with experience acting for clients from a range of industries.4 Patrick W Pearsall
A&O Shearman | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedPatrick Pearsall is particularly noted for his expertise in treaty arbitrations, in which he draws on impressive experience as Chief of Investment Arbitration in the US State Department. He also takes on commercial arbitrations.4 Richard C LorenzoHogan Lovells US LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedRichard Lorenzo advises clients on both commercial and investment treaty disputes, with notable expertise in Latin America-related matters.4 Timothy G NelsonSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedTimothy Nelson's practice includes appearing in both investment treaty and commercial arbitrations.4 Yasmine LahlouChaffetz Lindsey LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedYasmine Lahlou is experienced in both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. She has particular expertise in matters involving the energy and construction industries.- David M OrtaQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 4
Band 5
5 Elizabeth SnodgrassThree Crowns LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedElizabeth Snodgrass is particularly well regarded for her expertise in the energy and mining sector and handles both commercial and investment treaty disputes.5 Ian Laird
Crowell & Moring LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked"He's a very effective leader and his knowledge of how treaties work is almost unparalleled. He is very experienced with the arguments that arbitrators tend to understand in favor."5 Javier H RubinsteinRubinstein ADR, LLC | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedJavier Rubinstein's practice spans both commercial and investor-state arbitrations. He is particularly well placed to act for investors in treaty matters.5 Jennifer Haworth McCandlessBaker Botts L.L.P. | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedJennifer McCandless has notable experience acting for states, with particular expertise in matters involving Latin America.5 Jonathan Hamilton
Paul Hastings LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 5 | 16 Years RankedJonathan Hamilton is noted for his prowess in Latin America-related matters. His practice is centered on investment treaty arbitrations, and he counts both investors and states among his clients.5 Kiera GansDLA Piper LLP (US) | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked"Kiera Gans was incredible in her focus on the client, their needs, and how to bring the case forward in a way that was most advantageous. Her communication ability and overall sense of empathy really made teamwork easy and enjoyable."5 Lee M. Caplan
ArentFox Schiff LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedLee Caplan leverages experience both at UNCITRAL and at the US Department of State when advising on high-stakes investment treaty arbitrations.5 Melissa Stear Gorsline
Jones Day | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked"Melissa is a true trailblazer in cross-examination, navigating it with such respectful attitude and such a firm hand that it feels like watching a truly good movie playing out. She is extremely sharp and relatable, which helps with connecting well with the tribunal."5 Miguel López ForastierCovington & Burling LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 5 | 12 Years RankedMiguel López Forastier is praised for his expertise in investor-state arbitrations. He is adept at handling matters involving Latin America as well as those concerning the energy sector.5 Nicole DuclosCovington & Burling LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 5 | 13 Years RankedNicole Duclos comes particularly recommended for her expertise in international commercial arbitrations, as well as her handling of enforcement proceedings. She is especially adept in handling cases arising out of Latin America.5 Ricardo Ugarte
Winston & Strawn LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 5 | 6 Years Ranked"He's got an incredible sixth sense of international arbitrators and understands the nuance of how they want to be treated."5 Stephen AnwaySquire Patton Boggs | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedStephen Anway regularly acts for states in investment treaty disputes as well as handling commercial mandates. His practice includes a focus on natural gas arbitrations.- Amal BouchenakiHerbert Smith Freehills | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 5
- Mark McNeillQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 5
- Meriam N Al-RashidEversheds Sutherland (US) LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 5
- William O'BrienEversheds Sutherland (US) LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 5
Band 6
6 Allan B MooreCovington & Burling LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 6 | 5 Years RankedAllan Moore centers his practice on commercial arbitrations, counting a host of multinational corporations among his clients.6 Andrew M BehrmanBaker Botts L.L.P. | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 6 | 1 Years RankedAndrew Behrman has a robust commercial disputes practice that sees him representing clients in a wide range of commercial international arbitration issues, particularly in the energy sector.6 B Ted Howes
Mayer Brown LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 6 | 3 Years RankedTed Howes heads the firm's US international arbitration group. His long-standing practice includes particular strength in commercial arbitrations.6 Christina G Hioureas
Foley Hoag LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 6 | 5 Years RankedChristina Hioureas has a growing reputation as both arbitrator and counsel, with particular experience in arbitrating international commercial disputes.6 Damien NyerWhite & Case LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 6 | 2 Years RankedNew York-based partner Damien Nyer is recognized for his expertise in investment treaty arbitrations, often acting for states across South and East Asia and Europe.6 David PinskyCovington & Burling LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 6 | 1 Years RankedDavid Pinsky has a wide-ranging disputes practice which sees him regularly engaged in commercial and investment treaty arbitration disputes and in related litigation work.6 Érica FranzettiKing & Spalding LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 6 | 7 Years RankedÉrica Franzetti is highlighted for her expertise in international arbitrations involving Latin America. Her practice includes both commercial and investor-state disputes.6 Frances Bivens
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked"She covers both angles - her litigation is very strong and she can argue both sides of the coin. She's very creative in the way that she interprets contracts and looks for loopholes. Those skills are also important for arbitrations and, as a person, she's very versatile from a cultural perspective."6 Francisco A. RodriguezReed Smith LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 6 | 3 Years RankedFrancisco Rodriguez has broad expertise in the international arbitration sphere, handling both commercial and investment arbitrations.6 Martin Gusy
Bracewell LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 6 | 3 Years RankedMartin Gusy is regularly turned to by both sovereign and corporate clients for his expertise in investment treaty arbitration claims, as well as commercial disputes.6 Steven L SmithJones Day | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 6 | 12 Years RankedSteven Smith regularly acts for clients in a broad array of commercial arbitrations. He is active in a range of industries such as energy, infrastructure and mining.6 Viren Mascarenhas
Milbank LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 6 | 4 Years RankedViren Mascarenhas has a growing reputation for his adept handling of arbitration matters and acts for clients on both investment treaty and commercial arbitrations.- Howard ZelboCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 6
- Kenneth B ReisenfeldBakerHostetler LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 6
- Mark A CymrotMark Cymrot Independent Arbitrator | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 6
- Matthew D RichardsonAlston & Bird LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 6
- Sashe D DimitroffBakerHostetler LLP | International Arbitration: Counsel2024 | Band 6