International Arbitration - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
New York firm Chaffetz Lindsey offers a prolific and successful arbitration practice. The firm is respected in the Brazilian market and its partners are known to market participants. The firm has well-established experience representing clients in high-profile ICC, SCC and SIAC arbitrations, also providing pre-arbitration advice and representation in Section 1782 proceedings.
Strengths
"Their knowledge in arbitration is very good and tailor-made. Chaffetz Lindsey's responsiveness and ability to meet deadlines are excellent."
"Chaffetz has a highly equipped and sophisticated team that can present very well-designed strategies and insightful comments."
"They have a highly specialised and qualified team that is flexible in looking for solutions, bringing huge experience in the international field. Chaffetz Lindsey is always taking the lead."
Notable Practitioners
Yasmine Lahlou garners praise for her expertise in handling a broad range of arbitration matters in Brazil. She is the leader of the Brazil practice for Chaffetz Lindsey and her work is strongly endorsed by market sources. "I had several experiences with Yasmine. She is a strong lawyer who is quite invested in arbitration cases." "Yasmine is a great lawyer who is super-engaged. She is having international prominence as she is very active and focused on Brazil. Yasmine also knows the Portuguese language." "Yasmine is one of the best practitioners currently active in the international arbitration field." "Yasmine Lahlou is doubtless one of the rising lawyers in international arbitration." "Yasmine has a multicultural approach to the cases. She is super-responsive and professional."
James Hosking has a solid track record in high-profile disputes seeking indemnification under commercial agreements and in environmental disasters. He is highly respected by sources. "James is one of my go-to options for international arbitration." "James can match a high level of sophistication with his amazing ability to understand different businesses and their challenges." "He is a sophisticated lawyer who is highly experienced in international arbitration."