Ranking tables
International Arbitration: Enforcement | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Alexander Yanos Alston & Bird LLP17 Years Ranked
Alexandre de Gramont Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP16 Years Ranked
Andreas Frischknecht Chaffetz Lindsey LLP4 Years Ranked
Charlene Sun DLA Piper LLP (US)2 Years Ranked
Christian Leathley Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP11 Years Ranked
Christopher Ryan A&O Shearman11 Years Ranked- Daniel Tan Dan Tan Law15 Years Ranked
Frances Bivens Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP8 Years Ranked
James E Berger DLA Piper LLP (US)3 Years Ranked
Jeffrey Rosenthal Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP12 Years Ranked
Mark W Friedman Debevoise & Plimpton LLP18 Years Ranked- Matthew Kirtland Norton Rose Fulbright3 Years Ranked
Matthew Weldon K&L Gates5 Years Ranked
Michael P Lennon Jr Mayer Brown LLP14 Years Ranked
Michael S Kim Kobre & Kim18 Years Ranked
Rahim Moloo Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP10 Years Ranked
Robert K Kry MoloLamken LLP4 Years Ranked
Steven Davidson Steptoe LLP3 Years Ranked
Tai-Heng Cheng Sidley Austin LLP13 Years Ranked
William H. Taft V Debevoise & Plimpton LLP2 Years Ranked
William O'Brien Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP10 Years Ranked
Yasmine Lahlou Chaffetz Lindsey LLP14 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
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1 Alexander Yanos
Alston & Bird LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedAlexander 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 Gramont
Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2026 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedAlexandre 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.

1 Andreas Frischknecht
Chaffetz Lindsey LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2026 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedAndreas Frischknecht has an excellent pedigree in litigating arbitral award enforcements, as part of a broader disputes practice.

1 Charlene Sun
DLA Piper LLP (US) | International Arbitration: Enforcement2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedCharlene Sun is noted for her expert handling of arbitral enforcement litigation.

1 Christian Leathley
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedChristian Leathley is experienced in both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, with notable experience in Latin America-related matters.
1 Christopher Ryan
A&O Shearman | International Arbitration: Enforcement2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedChris Ryan of A&O Shearman brings to bear significant cross-border experience in both litigation and arbitration, including the enforcement of awards.
1 Daniel TanDan Tan Law | International Arbitration: Enforcement2026 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedDaniel 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.

1 Frances Bivens
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2026 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedFrances Bivens of Davis Polk & Wardwell draws from her experience as a litigator and is well versed in enforcing arbitral awards. She has also developed a sophisticated arbitration practice where she acts as counsel in commercial arbitrations.
1 James E Berger
DLA Piper LLP (US) | International Arbitration: Enforcement2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedJames Berger regularly represents a range of commercial clients in high stakes enforcement proceedings.

1 Jeffrey Rosenthal
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2026 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedJeffrey 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 W Friedman
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2026 | Band 1 | 18 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.1 Matthew Kirtland
Norton Rose Fulbright | International Arbitration: Enforcement2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedMatthew Kirtland heads up Norton Rose's DC international arbitration practice. He has notable experience in handling arbitral enforcement litigation.
1 Matthew Weldon
K&L Gates | International Arbitration: Enforcement2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedNew York-based partner Matthew Weldon's practice at K&L Gates 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 Jr
Mayer Brown LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2026 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedMichael 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 Michael S Kim
Kobre & Kim | International Arbitration: Enforcement2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedCo-founder of Kobre & Kim, Michael Kim is recognized for his contribution to the arbitration space. He is particularly adept at handling enforcement proceedings.

1 Rahim Moloo
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2026 | Band 1 | 10 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.
1 Robert K Kry
MoloLamken LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2026 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedRobert Kry of MoloLamken is commended for his ability to enforce arbitral awards in the US court system.

1 Steven Davidson
Steptoe LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedSteven Davidson regularly acts for major companies in enforcement proceedings.
1 Tai-Heng Cheng
Sidley Austin LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2026 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedTai-Heng Cheng maintains an active practice serving as both counsel and arbitrator in international disputes relating to commercial and investment arbitrations.
1 William H. Taft V
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedWilliam Taft is a highly regarded litigator who often advises clients on international disputes and in award enforcement proceedings.

1 William O'Brien
Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2026 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedWilliam O'Brien's areas of expertise include both serving as counsel and representing clients in the enforcement of arbitral awards.
1 Yasmine Lahlou
Chaffetz Lindsey LLP | International Arbitration: Enforcement2026 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedYasmine Lahlou is experienced in both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. She has particular expertise in matters involving the energy and construction industries. Yasmine is also adept in handling enforcement matters.