Our practice in arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution covers the field, from complex international disputes that span the globe to domestic matters in specific industries conducted under specialized rules. Our lawyers have practiced before, and under the rules of, virtually all of the major arbitral bodies operating in the world today. Our work encompasses advocacy before arbitrators and mediators, as well as litigation about arbitration that focuses on enforcement of arbitral agreements and awards. In addition, many of our lawyers serve as arbitrators and mediators, either by ad hoc appointment or as members of standing panels established by judicial bodies or prominent arbitral institutions. We also regularly advise clients in transactional contexts on arbitration provisions and considerations.
Representative Matters
- A Malaysian construction and development firm, in an ICSID arbitration that resulted in a substantial damages award against the Republic of Chile, and pending ICSID cases representing investors with claims against Argentina and Estonia.
- The State of Eritrea, in a successful arbitration of its boundary dispute with Ethiopia, before a specially constituted PCA tribunal in The Hague.
- Telkom SA, the former South African state telecommunications company, in successfully resisting US enforcement of one of the largest ICC awards in recent years, following an arbitration handled by other counsel.
- Public Broadcasting Service, in complex proceedings before the Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panel, to allocate royalties among owners of TV programming rights.
- Exxon, in an arbitration and related litigation against Lloyds of London and other international underwriters for losses arising from the grounding of the Valdez - matters that settled for $780 million.
Accolades
- Ranked in the top 10 nationally by Chambers USA (2006) and praised for the “breadth of its practice,” “consistency of quality,” and “highly sophisticated approach to teamwork.” Four partners are ranked individually.
- Two partners currently serve, by Presidential appointment, on the standing panels of ICSID conciliators and arbitrators; others serve on the CPR or AAA Panels of Neutrals.
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