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International Arbitration - USA
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What the team is known for

Arnold & Porter has attained a strong reputation for its representation of sovereign states in high-value international arbitration proceedings. The team is also engaged in significant commercial disputes, drawing from a strong group of multilingual practitioners with wide-ranging industry experience. The firm is particularly well regarded for its handling of South and Central America-related disputes, alongside a thriving West Coast practice servicing clients in East Asia.

Foreign desks

Arnold & Porter remains a go-to firm for investment treaty and commercial claims involving Latin American parties, including sovereign states. It fields a strong team of native Spanish and Portuguese speakers who excel at high-stakes disputes. Paolo Di Rosa is a key contact for the firm in this region.

Work Highlights

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  • Arnold & Porter defended the Republic of Turkey against ICSID claims brought by Afkel Commodities, arising out of alleged actions taken in the aftermath of the 2016 attempted coup d'état in Turkey.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Paolo Di Rosa
2
Paolo Di Rosa
2
Band 2

Paolo Di Rosa has a wealth of experience handling investment treaty arbitrations and is noted for his Latin America expertise.

"He does a lot of investment treaty work and he's one of the best there is in his field."

3
Mélida Hodgson
3
Band 3

Mélida Hodgson is held in high regard for her expertise in investor-state arbitration matters and is also experienced in commercial arbitration. She remains a popular choice for governments and state-owned entities, with notable experience in disputes concerning the infrastructure sector.

"She's one of the heavyweights of the international arbitration world. She is efficient, knowledgeable and strategic."

"She's very bright, well spoken and a great, consistent thinker."

Maria Chedid
4
Maria Chedid
4
Band 4

Maria Chedid has an excellent capacity to effectively handle both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.

"She has mastered the unique tones and protocols of arbitral practice and she advocates with an impressive poise, that is both effective with experienced arbitrators and reassuring for inexperienced clients and witnesses."

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Paolo Di Rosa
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Paolo Di Rosa
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Foreign expert for Latin America-wide
International Arbitration: Counsel

Paolo Di Rosa
2
Paolo Di Rosa
2
Band 2
3
Mélida Hodgson
3
Band 3
Maria Chedid
4
Maria Chedid
4
Band 4