Global USA International Arbitration

Strong reputation for its representation of sovereign states in high-value international arbitration proceedings. Also engaged in significant commercial disputes, drawing from a strong group of multilingual practitioners with wide-ranging industry experience. Particularly well regarded for its handling of South and Central America-related disputes, alongside a thriving West Coast practice servicing clients in East Asia. Offers particular expertise in the oil and gas and transportation sectors.

Particular areas of strength include international energy, infrastructure and pharmaceutical matters. Acts for a wide range of clients across the globe, including multinational corporations and states. Regularly engaged in major commercial arbitrations and on claimant-side investment treaty work, alongside additional expertise in areas including state-to-state disputes and arbitration-related litigation. Calls upon a strong group of advocates whose arbitration expertise is bolstered by frequent appointments as arbitrator.

Highly active bench of experienced arbitration counsel with a successful track record of representing both corporate entities and sovereign states in complex cross-border disputes. Noted for its expert handling of Latin American disputes, with impressive strengths in proceedings concerning mining, telecommunications, oil and gas, and construction issues. Boasts an impressive number of multilingual and dual-qualified attorneys able to practice in both common and civil law jurisdictions.

Substantial experience in representing clients across the globe in both investment treaty and commercial arbitration hearings, with strengths in areas including energy, finance, automotive and telecommunications disputes. Demonstrates strengths in proceedings conducted under the major institutional rules and in ad hoc hearings. Leverages the firm's wide network of dispute resolution practitioners to provide an integrated service to clients, with particular strengths in matters across Latin America and the Middle East.

While King & Spalding is recognised for its global arbitration capabilities, it is consistently singled out for its strength in Latin America. The team is regularly appointed to serve as counsel and arbitrator in commercial claims arising from a range of industries, as well as investment treaty disputes. Henry Burnett and Roberto Aguirre Luzi are two of the firm's leading practitioners in this space, alongside others such as Érica Franzetti.