Miriam Harwood
USA Guide 2024
Band 4 : International Arbitration: Counsel
Band 4
About
Provided by Miriam Harwood
Practice Areas
Miriam Harwood is a recognized leader in international arbitration, with decades of experience handling high-profile, high-stakes disputes in commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, as well as litigation in US courts. She has represented sovereign states, state-owned entities and private corporations in a broad array of cases, including matters involving construction and infrastructure projects, renewable energy, telecommunications, mining, oil and gas projects and other commercial disputes.
Professional Memberships
New York bar association
Personal
Fordham University School of Law, JD
Barnard College, Columbia University, BA, cum laude
Chambers Review
USA
Miriam Harwood is particularly noted for her expertise in investment treaty arbitrations and is experienced in acting for both states and investors. She is also skilled in handling commercial arbitrations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Miriam really impressed me in how hard she prepared and how detailed she was, she goes out to bat for the clients and looks at every possible argument."
"She is excellent, honest and straightforward. I'd have no hesitation in appointing her as counsel."
"She's an excellent arbitration lawyer especially in the investment treaty area."
"Miriam really impressed me in how hard she prepared and how detailed she was, she goes out to bat for the clients and looks at every possible argument."
"She is excellent, honest and straightforward. I'd have no hesitation in appointing her as counsel."
"She's an excellent arbitration lawyer especially in the investment treaty area."