International Arbitration: Highly Regarded
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 1
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Jones Day has a well-established team with notable expertise in commercial and investment arbitration, particularly in Latin America and the CIS region. It offers considerable strength in handling disputes arising from the construction, energy and mining sectors.
Work Highlights
- Jones Day acted for World Wide Minerals in treaty claims against the Republic of Kazakhstan, arising out of the expropriation of its mining assets in the late 1990s, securing a USD52 million award on behalf of the claimant.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has the strategic knowledge and experience to be able to provide the best strategies for tackling unexpected or complicated procedural issues. The team includes people with varying backgrounds, both industry experts as well as procedural experts."
"They have been very responsive and the service level was consistently high."
"The team has the strategic knowledge and experience to be able to provide the best strategies for tackling unexpected or complicated procedural issues. The team includes people with varying backgrounds, both industry experts as well as procedural experts."
"They have been very responsive and the service level was consistently high."
Notable Practitioners
Melissa Stear Gorsline earns high praise for acting in investor-state arbitrations, as well as offering strength in complex international commercial disputes.
"Melissa was extremely knowledgeable and she used that knowledge to guide the client comfortably and efficiently."
"Melissa is a true trailblazer in cross-examination, navigating it with such respectful attitude and such a firm hand that it feels like watching a truly good movie playing out. She is extremely sharp and relatable, which helps with connecting well with the tribunal."
Steven Smith regularly acts for clients in a broad array of commercial arbitrations. He is active in a range of industries such as energy, infrastructure and mining.
"He's smart, strategic and a formidable and very experienced opponent."
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