Ranking tables
USA USA - Nationwide International Arbitration: Enforcement
Band 1
- Alexander Yanos Alston & Bird LLP
- Alexandre de Gramont Dechert LLP
- Andreas Frischknecht Chaffetz Lindsey LLP
- Arif H Ali Dechert LLP
- Christopher Ryan Shearman & Sterling LLP
- Daniel Schimmel Foley Hoag LLP
- Frances Bivens Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- Jeffrey Rosenthal Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Mark A Cymrot BakerHostetler LLP
- Matthew Weldon K&L Gates
- Michael P Lennon Jr Mayer Brown LLP
- Nicole Duclos Covington & Burling LLP
- Peter J W Sherwin Proskauer Rose LLP
- Rahim Moloo Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
- Tai-Heng Cheng Sidley Austin LLP
- William O'Brien Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
- Christian LeathleyHerbert Smith Freehills
- Daniel TanDan Tan Law
- Michael S KimKobre & Kim
Band 1
1 Alexander YanosAlston & Bird LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2023 | Band 1 |Alexander Yanos is praised by clients for his expert handling of investor-state arbitrations and commercial disputes. He is also capable of handling enforcement mandates.1 Alexandre de GramontDechert LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2023 | Band 1 |Alexandre de Gramont advises clients on investment treaty and commercial arbitrations under an array of rules, as well as tackling related courtroom proceedings.1 Andreas FrischknechtChaffetz Lindsey LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2023 | Band 1 |"Andreas has a very analytical mind and he likes approaching problems in a systematic manner, always looking for the most reasonable solution."1 Arif H AliDechert LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2023 | Band 1 |Arif 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.1 Christopher RyanShearman & Sterling LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2023 | Band 1 |"He is just really easy to work with and gets along well with other parties. He is very cordial and professional and always takes the high road. He gets the argument, gets it on paper and argues it well. He does it in the most efficient way; he just gets the job done quietly and professionally."1 Daniel SchimmelFoley Hoag LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2023 | Band 1 |"I think that he is very detail-oriented and he makes sure that he understands something before moving on. He has a great demeanor too, he's very calm and professorial. He's got deep experience and understands both common law and civil law; he's trained in both regimes so he's in high demand on cases where there are two systems."1 Frances BivensDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2023 | Band 1 |"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."1 Jeffrey RosenthalCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2023 | Band 1 |Jeffrey Rosenthal is an experienced litigator with particular strength in cross-border disputes. His practice includes serving as counsel in arbitration and handling the courtroom enforcement of awards.1 Mark A CymrotBakerHostetler LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2023 | Band 1 |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.Key sectorsFinancial Services1 Matthew WeldonK&L Gates | International Arbitration: Enforcement2023 | Band 1 |New York-based partner Matthew Weldon's practice focuses on the enforcement of significant arbitral awards. He also represents clients in commercial and investment treaty arbitrations across various industries.1 Michael P Lennon JrMayer Brown LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2023 | Band 1 |Michael Lennon draws on experience in both courtroom litigation and arbitration proceedings to handle a range of cross-border disputes. His practice includes notable strength in enforcement mandates.1 Nicole DuclosCovington & Burling LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2023 | Band 1 |Nicole Duclos comes particularly recommended for her expertise in international commercial arbitrations, as well as her handling of enforcement proceedings.1 Peter J W SherwinProskauer Rose LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2023 | Band 1 |Peter 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.1 Rahim MolooGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2023 | Band 1 |Rahim 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.1 Tai-Heng ChengSidley Austin LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2023 | Band 1 |Tai-Heng Cheng maintains an active practice serving as both counsel and arbitrator in international disputes relating to commercial and investment arbitrations.1 William O'BrienEversheds Sutherland (US) LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2023 | Band 1 |"He combines depth of knowledge and commercial awareness with international experience and cultural empathy and understanding, without ever discounting effectiveness and efficiency. He can break complex problems into parts, solve the parts and build a holistic response."- Christian LeathleyHerbert Smith Freehills | International Arbitration: Enforcement2023 | Band 1