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Provided by Cyrus Benson
Co-Chair, international arbitration practice. He focuses on international arbitration, representing clients before commercial and investment treaty tribunals, including the ICC, LCIA, ICSID, PCA and AAA/ICDR, particularly in telecoms, oil and gas, infrastructure, mining/minerals and financial services. He sits as an arbitrator, is a frequent writer and speaker on arbitration and serves on various arbitral institution task forces. He is experienced in complex litigation with significant trial and appellate experience in U.S. federal and state courts.
New York Bar, Law Society of England & Wales.
JD, New York University, 1991.
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Cyrus Benson is respected for his experience in international arbitration, with notable expertise in acting for European and African clients in big-ticket disputes. He regularly handles claims brought against sovereign states under the auspices of ICSID and UNCITRAL. He is also co-chair of the firm's international arbitration group.
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Cy is a compelling advocate.
Cyrus's instincts are second to none, his advocacy is superb and his attention to detail is amazing. He works extremely hard and is highly experienced. He is very strong technically and very focused.
Cy is concise, astute and precise. His approach to tactics and strategy is superb.
Cy is an exceptional lawyer and a really good advocate, with good knowledge of the practice. He has a very strong grasp of tactics and he is a terrific advocate.
Cy is a compelling advocate.
Cyrus's instincts are second to none, his advocacy is superb and his attention to detail is amazing. He works extremely hard and is highly experienced. He is very strong technically and very focused.
Cy is concise, astute and precise. His approach to tactics and strategy is superb.
Cy is an exceptional lawyer and a really good advocate, with good knowledge of the practice. He has a very strong grasp of tactics and he is a terrific advocate.
