International Arbitration: Highly Regarded | USA

Baker Botts has a wide-ranging arbitration practice with noted strength in disputes concerning the CIS region, the Middle East and Latin America. It is active in a broad spectrum of sectors, including activity in intellectual property, energy and corporate disputes work, acting on commercial and treaty arbitrations across the globe. The firm represents both investors and sovereign states.

Latham & Watkins is highlighted for their expertise in handling commercial and investor-state disputes. The firm handles arbitrations in various industries including energy, mining and pharmaceuticals. The Latham team also brings particular expertise in the Latin American market.

Linklaters has an impressive international arbitration group, with its US team handling a wide range of commercial and investor state matters. The group has notable expertise in Latin America, Europe and Asia, advising both sovereign states and investors. The team also has sector expertise in pharmaceuticals, technology, infrastructure and construction.

McDermott Will & Schulte attract a wide array of clients including sovereign governments, energy giants and pharmaceutical companies. They have an active presence in both commercial and investor state arbitrations. They are noted for their work in ICC, LCIA, DIAC, AAA and JAMS arbitrations.

Bracewell has a growing reputation in the international arbitration community, frequently handling high stakes commercial and investor state matters, often involving oil and gas. The firm offers regional expertise across Africa, Europe, Latin America and Asia, and its team has extensive experience conducting arbitrations under AAA, ICC, JAMS, ICDR, UNCITRAL and ICSID rules.

Pillsbury is increasingly sought after for its arbitration expertise, both domestic and international. The team has deep expertise representing clients in disputes held under ICC, LCIA, HKIAC and UNCITRAL.

Steptoe is recognized for its impressive arbitration and enforcement practices. The team frequently represent large multi-national corporations in international disputes and court-led litigation. The firm has notable expertise in investment treaty arbitrations, notably in cases concerning the energy sector. The US team works closely with the firm's London office, providing global coverage to its clients.

Troutman Pepper Locke handles a broad range of commercial and treaty claims across a wide array of institutional rules. The firm is held in particularly high esteem for its expertise in construction disputes, alongside additional strengths in the technology and insurance sectors.

Winston Taylor is recognized for its full-service international arbitration practice, which is well equipped to handle a wide range of investment treaty and commercial disputes. The attorneys field expertise in the oil and gas and technology sectors, and offer experience in arbitrations arising out of Europe, the Middle East and the Americas.