International Arbitration: Counsel | USA

Abby Cohen Smutny earns plaudits for her representation of states and investors in complex, high profile treaty arbitrations. She serves as global head of the firm's international arbitration practice.

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.

Carolyn 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.

Nigel Blackaby KC brings extensive experience representing both investors and states and is recognized as a leading expert in Latin American matters.

Aníbal Martin Sabater has particular expertise in Latin American matters, while also advising on commercial and investment treaty arbitrations across diverse jurisdictions. He is a sought-after arbitrator, frequently serving as chair or co-arbitrator.

James 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.

John Pierce is global co-chair of Latham & Watkins’ international arbitration practice. He focuses on commercial arbitrations and has particular expertise in the commercial, energy and intellectual property sectors.

Joseph Profaizer is global co-head of Linklaters’ international arbitration practice. He is particularly adept at handling commercial arbitrations, with notable expertise representing clients in the pharmaceutical, mining and technology sectors. He also sits as an arbitrator.

Maria Chedid is a deeply experienced disputes lawyer who expertly handles a range of investment treaty and commercial claims under the full gamut of major institutional rules. She chairs the firm's international arbitration group.

Marney Cheek possesses enviable expertise in both investment arbitration and commercial proceedings, with extensive experience advising Eastern European clients and sovereigns.

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.

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.

Caroline Richard regularly advises clients on investor state arbitrations, including matters in the energy and power sector.

Christina Hioureas has a growing reputation as both arbitrator and counsel, with particular experience in arbitrating international commercial disputes. She is also held in high esteem for her strengths in litigating PIL matters.

Constantinos Salonidis is the global cochair of Foley Hoag's international litigation and arbitration department. He regularly acts for sovereigns in a range of investor state disputes.

Daniel Tan of Dan Tan Law is an impressive advocate who draws particular praise for his expertise in arbitrations involving Asia. He is known for handling both ICC and ICSID arbitrations, as well as for the enforcement of awards. He is also well regarded for his work as an arbitrator.

Hagit Elul of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe acts as counsel for a wide range of clients involved in international disputes, including those from the energy and pharmaceutical sectors.

Jennifer Permesly is particularly adept at handling Latin American-related disputes and has experience with both commercial and investor state arbitrations.

Michael Ostrove is an experienced practitioner who regularly represents investors and European states in complex investor state arbitrations under ICSID and UNCITRAL rules.

Michael Young KC is highly experienced in energy arbitrations, including gas price reviews. He also assists with disputes in relation to management agreements in the hospitality sector.

Oliver Armas centers his practice on commercial arbitrations, with experience acting for clients from a range of industries. He is held in particularly high esteem in disputes involving Latin American parties.

Practice co-head Wade Coriell has extensive experience arbitrating against sovereign states and state-owned enterprises. He regularly handles shareholder disputes, with particular expertise representing clients in the energy sector. He is highly regarded in the Asia-Pacific region, having spent several years in the firm’s Singapore office.

Gaela Gehring Flores offers particular strength in disputes involving Latin America and is adept at both commercial and investor state claims.

Jose Sanchez enjoys a strong reputation in international arbitration, with expertise spanning Europe, Latin America, Asia and US-seated proceedings. In addition to his work as counsel, he also serves as an arbitrator.

Martin Gusy is regularly sought by both sovereign and corporate clients for his expertise in investment treaty arbitration and commercial disputes. He has experience in both common law and civil law matters. He also accepts appointments as an arbitrator.

Miguel 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.

Miriam Harwood is a highly experienced international arbitration practitioner who excels in handling both treaty and commercial claims.

Peter Sherwin of Proskauer Rose 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.

Alexandre de Gramont of Womble Bond Dickinson advises clients on investment treaty and commercial arbitrations under an array of rules, as well as tackling related courtroom proceedings.

David Kiefer is noted for his handling of commercial arbitrations, with particular expertise in large infrastructure and construction projects, notably those involving LNG.

Floriane Lavaud of Withers acts for corporations and states, often in the Middle East, in a range of investment arbitrations. She also advises clients on international law issues.

Ian Laird is highly regarded for his expertise in investor state arbitration and his extensive experience under various treaty frameworks.

Jonathan Landy is the chair of Williams & Connolly's international disputes practice. He regularly acts for both states and commercial entities in a wide range of disputes.

Justin Jacinto is noted for his expertise in representing sovereigns in high profile investment treaty disputes.

Lee Caplan of ArentFox Schiff leverages experience both at UNCITRAL and at the US Department of State when advising on high stakes investment treaty arbitrations.

Silvia Marchili regularly handles investor state arbitrations in the energy sector. She is noted for her strong Latin American practice.

Analía González leads BakerHostetler’s Latin America Arbitration team and is widely recognized for her work representing both sovereign states and investor claimants.

Christian Albanesi has significant expertise advising both sovereigns and investors on complex investor-state disputes under ICSID rules, particularly in Latin America. In addition to his counsel work, he also accepts arbitrator appointments.

Chris Ryan of A&O Shearman brings to bear significant cross-border experience in both litigation and arbitration, including the enforcement of awards.

Daniel Pulecio-Boek acts on a broad range of international disputes, including commercial and treaty claims under major institutional rules.

Atlanta-based Elizabeth Silbert is the co-head of King & Spalding's arbitration practice. She is noted for her experience in representing companies in environmental and energy-related disputes.

Gregory Litt has built an impressive international disputes practice, gaining significant experience in some of the largest and most complex arbitrations. His sector expertise spans post-closing M&A, commercial disputes, traditional energy and life sciences.

James Boykin of Hexagon Advocates offers wide-ranging experience in commercial and investment treaty disputes, as well as in public international law.

New York–based partner James Duffy is recognized for his experience in complex, high stakes ICC arbitrations. While his regional expertise is global, he has particular experience advising on disputes in emerging markets.

John Lomas is highly regarded for representing clients across a wide range of industries in complex commercial and investor-state arbitrations. He also has notable experience in trial litigation.

John Trenor offers robust strengths in commercial disputes, investment treaty matters and in public international law work. He acts for a broad range of sovereigns, corporates and international organizations.

José García Cueto of Clifford Chance enjoys a strong reputation for his pedigree in arbitration claims involving Latin America. He appears in both commercial and investor state disputes, notably in the construction and infrastructure space.

Juliya Arbisman is recognized for her expertise across both commercial and investor state arbitrations, especially as it relates to Latin America and Africa. She has a particularly strong practice in energy and mining disputes.

Kenneth Beale is a highly experienced disputes lawyer with a strong pedigree in commercial and investor state disputes.

Kenneth Juan Figueroa acts on a broad range of commercial and treaty claims, notably in the construction sector. He is held in particularly high esteem for his Latin America practice.

Lindsey Schmidt is experienced acting for signficant companies in both commercial and investor state disputes.

Meagan Bachman has built a strong reputation for her expertise in commercial, infrastructure, and construction arbitration. She chairs Crowell & Moring’s international dispute resolution group.

Paul Levine acts for parties in a broad range of commercial and treaty claims. His clients include both international corporates and sovereign entities.

Remy Gerbay of Hexagon Advocates is held in high regard for his international disputes practice, winning particular plaudits for his expertise in investment treaty claims under the full gamut of institutional rules.

Scott Vesel has a strong reputation for his extensive arbitration practice and is highly regarded for his deep expertise in the oil and gas, heavy construction and mining sectors. He speaks several languages, including French, German and Russian.

Simon Navarro Gonzalez excels in a broad range of commercial and treaty claims under both ad hoc and institutional rules. He is held in notably high esteem for his expertise in the energy sector.

Thomas Walsh has a flourishing practice in commercial and investor-state arbitration, advising clients across a range of industries on both domestic and international disputes. He has notable expertise in Latin American and technology matters.

Benjamin Graham of Williams & Connolly acts on both international arbitration and commercial litigation mandates. His arbitration practice includes significant strength in both commercial and treaty claims under a broad range of institutional rules.

Carlos Ramos-Mrosovsky regularly represents both sovereigns and multinational companies in investment treaty arbitrations.

Gary Shaw is praised by clients for his investor-state expertise. He regularly supports the team on disputes of international significance and has gained notable experience across multiple rulesets, including ICSID and UNCITRAL, as well as in court-led enforcement litigation.

Imad Khan is emerging as a leading force in the Texas international arbitration market, with notable experience advising both sovereigns and investors in complex treaty disputes, often involving complex energy matters.

New York-based partner Jennifer Glasser is noted for her growing presence in the international arbitration market, across both commercial and investor state disputes.

Katie Gonzalez enjoys a burgeoning reputation for her international disputes practice, which sees her advising businesses and sovereigns on treaty claims and wider commercial disputes.

May Khoury is a counsel at Chaffetz Lindsey's New York office. She is capable in handling both investor state and commercial disputes.

Dallas-based partner Nicholas Kennedy handles an array of commercial arbitrations under JAMS, AAA and LCIA rules.

Washington-based Nicola Peart is a special legal consultant at Three Crowns, and has notable experience handling commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.

Sam Zimmerman has a growing reputation advising companies involved in commercial arbitrations.

Santiago Bejarano represents both companies and states in commercial and investor-state disputes. He regularly handles matters pertaining to M&A, as well as energy and pharmaceutical disputes.

Simon Consedine has a growing presence in in the arbitration space and is noted for his capable handling of both commercial and investment-treaty disputes.

Tatiana Sainati has expertise representing a variety of clients in commercial arbitrations.

Brandt Thomas Roessler has a wide-ranging disputes practice which includes notable strengths in international arbitration matters.

Douglas Pilawa is a senior associate involved in a wide variety of commercial arbitrations and investment treaty arbitrations. He is noted for his work in the telecoms and energy sector.

Elena Rizzo is an associate based in DLA Piper's New York office. She regularly represents both corporates and sovereign entities in arbitral proceedings.