International Arbitration: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
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Provided by Arnold & Porter
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Arnold & Porter successfully defended South Korea in an ICSID arbitration against Lone Star Funds, arising from the sale of their controlling stake in Korea Exchange Bank.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A&P is a sophisticated, well-oiled machine comprised of a deep talent pool meticulously trained by an extremely knowledgeable and experienced leadership. Their track record of consistently favorable results is quite a testament to their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"Arnold & Porter has a particular strength in representing sovereigns and sovereign entities."
"Arnold & Porter have a great team structure, where team members handle specific areas which allow them to pay great attention to the issues."
"A&P is a sophisticated, well-oiled machine comprised of a deep talent pool meticulously trained by an extremely knowledgeable and experienced leadership. Their track record of consistently favorable results is quite a testament to their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"Arnold & Porter has a particular strength in representing sovereigns and sovereign entities."
"Arnold & Porter have a great team structure, where team members handle specific areas which allow them to pay great attention to the issues."
Notable Practitioners
Paolo Di Rosa has a wealth of experience handling investment treaty arbitrations and is noted for his Latin America expertise.
"He is an extremely knowledgeable lawyer with an impressive arbitration practice."
"His reputation precedes him. He is exceedingly knowledgeable, sophisticated and experienced. His dedication to client service and client work is remarkable."
"He's a phenomenal litigator."
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 is also noted for her work as an arbitrator.
"Mélida is insightful, she is very smart and has a balanced view of the world."
"She was very strategic and outcome oriented, keeping her eye on the prize."
"As an arbitrator she is very sensitive to the perceptions of parties regarding what the tribunal is doing, and is very focused on the fairness element."
Maria Chedid has an excellent capacity to effectively handle both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.
"She is an excellent, self-confident attorney with a classy attitude."
Ranked Lawyers at
Arnold & Porter
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