International Arbitration: The Elite

Cleary Gottlieb is recognized for its significant expertise in representing sovereign states in arbitral disputes across a range of jurisdictions and a full array of arbitral rules, drawing upon an integrated global network of arbitration experts when advising on multijurisdictional disputes. Also acts on behalf of investors, and offers wider skills in commercial arbitration and related arbitral litigation matters. Handles disputes in a wide range of sectors, including oil and gas, telecommunications and banking.

"It's a strong, multicultural team who are very responsive and apt to understand the client's needs."

"They managed the file in a very neat, sophisticated and organized way. The team is very responsive to the clients' needs and has a highly sophisticated brief-writing quality."

"They really know how to deal with Latin American matters, they have the ability to work according to local characteristics and practices."

"It is a sophisticated group, with a very complete team and with strengths in various areas. It is a large and complete team with a diversification of experience and offices in various jurisdictions."

"They proved to have deep knowledge of the matter and a dedicated and comprehensive and interdisciplinary team."

"What I think is part of their success, beyond the pure technical legal skills, is their personal involvement and commitment."

Cleary acted for the Argentine Republic to defend enforcement claims brought by a purported judgment creditor concerning arbitration over property pertaining to the Argentine Embassy in Washington, DC.

Howard Zelbo is experienced in acting for both corporations and sovereigns on arbitrations under a range of rules including ICSID and ICC. He supplements his practice with extensive litigation experience.