International Arbitration: The Elite
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 2
About
Provided by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
Our lawyers have appeared before every major international arbitral institution, including the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, International Chamber of Commerce, London Court of International Arbitration, International Centre for Dispute Resolution/American Arbitration Association, Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, Singapore International Arbitration Centre, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, Arbitration Foundation of South Africa and China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, as well as ad hoc arbitrations under UNCITRAL and other rules.
We are experienced in managing international disputes involving more than one jurisdiction or dispute resolution forum and have litigated high-profile international cases before the trial and appellate courts of the U.S. and England. We have represented individuals and companies in industries as varied as power and energy, metals and mining, oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, telecommunications, banking, auditing and securities.
We also frequently advise clients in disputes against sovereigns for expropriation and unfair treatment under international agreements such as free trade agreements, bilateral investment treaties, multilateral trade agreements and the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Chambers Review
Skadden houses skilled arbitration advocates at all levels of seniority, experienced in appearing in an impressive range of institutional and ad hoc disputes. The team is frequently engaged in both investor-state and commercial disputes on behalf of major international corporations, alongside complementary strengths in enforcement litigation. Particular areas of strength include telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, financial services and energy arbitral matters. The firm offers experience in disputes across the globe, with recent activity in Asia, Europe and Latin America.
Work Highlights
- Skadden defended two Dutch subsidiaries of NextEra to successfully defeat award annulment proceedings brought by the Kingdom of Spain, following an ICSID dispute over the abolition of economic incentives for renewable energy projects.
Strengths
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"Their very deep bench ensured no gaps in ongoing representations and we received the highest levels of service and excellent counsel throughout."
"They have been just absolute rockstars, I wish I could hire them for everything. They're worth every penny."
"They're always available no matter what, and offer a quick turnaround and a very professional team. They are very attuned to the commercial goals and spend the time to understand them."
"They are very smart people in the arbitration field. They are always ahead of what follows; they're very organized, and they very much pay attention to the details."
"Their very deep bench ensured no gaps in ongoing representations and we received the highest levels of service and excellent counsel throughout."
"They have been just absolute rockstars, I wish I could hire them for everything. They're worth every penny."
"They're always available no matter what, and offer a quick turnaround and a very professional team. They are very attuned to the commercial goals and spend the time to understand them."
"They are very smart people in the arbitration field. They are always ahead of what follows; they're very organized, and they very much pay attention to the details."
Notable Practitioners
Julie Bédard centers her highly acclaimed practice on complex commercial arbitrations and has notable experience with disputes concerning Latin America.
"She's very competent, sophisticated, and a recognized expert in her field. She's poised and calm in the face of complexity."
"Julie is a fantastic litigator with many years of experience. She is a litigator's litigator."
"She's an excellent tactician who provides the highest level of counsel."
John Gardiner has a wealth of expertise spanning complex commercial and investment treaty arbitrations brought under a range of rules.
"I think he's smart and very capable."
Jennifer Permesly is particularly adept at handling Latin America-related disputes and has experience with both commercial and investor-state arbitrations.
"She is truly outstanding in the arbitration field. She's very smart and hands-on."
"She has a great ability to get to the heart of the issues, present them clearly and persuasively."
Timothy Nelson's practice includes appearing in both investment treaty and commercial arbitrations.
"He's a very strong lawyer and a good legal analyst, who zealously represents his clients."
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