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The Arbitration (International) rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Global Market Leaders.

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Band 1

  1. Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
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    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    "The Debevoise team are incredibly thoughtful and detail-oriented, and they approach each matter with the level of care and attention it deserves, ensuring that their quality work product is always accompanied by thoughtful consideration of the interests of their clients and the broader impact of their analysis."
  2. Freshfields
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    Freshfields
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    "I haved worked with several lawyers throughout my career and the Freshfields team is by far the best team I have encountered. They are extremely talented, very smart and experienced, very thorough in their work, have exceptional commitment and, most importantly, are very kind and excellent human beings. They are always eager to go the extra mile in order to deliver quality work. It was a pleasure to work with all of them."
  3. King & Spalding LLP
    1
    King & Spalding LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    King & Spalding has a premier international practice routinely called upon to handle sophisticated commercial arbitration and investor-state disputes. The firm has a strong footprint in arbitration hubs in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The law firm offers:
  4. Three Crowns LLP
    1
    Three Crowns LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Three Crowns is a market-leading global practice skilled at handling both PIL and international arbitration. The firm incorporates teams located across London, Washington DC, Paris and Singapore hubs. The firm offers:
  5. White & Case LLP
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    White & Case LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    White & Case has an outstanding group with an excellent track record in high-stakes commercial and investor-state arbitrations. The firm provides a global network of offices, with extensive resources in key arbitral centres including Paris, London, New York and Washington, DC. The law firm offers:
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Band 2

  1. Arnold & Porter
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    Arnold & Porter
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Arnold & Porter is a prestigious firm regularly tackling sophisticated, high-value cases under all major arbitral rules. The firm demonstrates proficiency in Latin American disputes and has commendable experience acting for European and Asian states. The law firm offers:
  2. Herbert Smith Freehills
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 2
  3. WilmerHale
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. A&O Shearman
    3
    A&O Shearman
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman. A&O Shearman has a prominent international team which maintains a respected arbitration practice. The firm has arbitration teams located across the European and Asian continents, including notable offices in London and Hong Kong. The law firm offers:
  2. Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
    3
    Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle has a robust team of PIL and arbitration experts throughout its network. Clients benefit from the firm's global resources located in New York, Paris, London, Dubai and Milan. The law firm offers:
  3. Dechert LLP
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    Dechert LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Dechert is a highly regarded firm comprising international law specialists skilled in cross-border disputes. Dechert is particularly strong in the European and Latin American markets. The law firm offers:
  4. Foley Hoag LLP
    3
    Foley Hoag LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    "The Foley Hoag team are very able to deal correctly in complete and effective coordination with difficult and simple matters in a very smooth way. Despite facing several difficulties and obstacles from both the clients and the opponent, they were able to find the appropriate solutions and in record time."
  5. Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes
    3
    Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    An established arbitration boutique in Paris, Galliard Banifatemi Shelbaya Disputes' practitioners are widely recognised in the market for their:
  6. Lalive
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    Lalive
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Lalive has an acclaimed group of international arbitration experts headquartered in Geneva, supported by a London-based team. The team is highly respected across the PIL, investor-state and commercial arbitration fields, and the law firm offers:
  7. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
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    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Skadden has a significant international arbitration practice, drawing on the resources of a globally-integrated team. It draws on strength across the USA and UK to handle matters across Latin America, Asia and Europe. The law firm offers:
  8. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Clifford Chance LLP
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    Clifford Chance LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Clifford Chance has a highly active bench of seasoned arbitration counsellors with a strong track record in international commercial disputes. The firm is particularly highly rated for its practice in Asia and Europe, including Paris, Singapore and London offices. The law firm offers:
  2. DLA Piper LLP
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    DLA Piper LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    "The depth and breadth of DLA's team is tremendous. They manage to staff their team with very knowledgeable and capable professionals, and we have profited greatly from the involvement of their international network."
  3. Hogan Lovells
    4
    Hogan Lovells
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Hogan Lovells has a sought-after team offering extensive global coverage and multifaceted expertise. The practice is located in key arbitration hubs including Washington DC, New York, London and Paris. The law firm offers:
  4. Sidley Austin LLP
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    Sidley Austin LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Sidley Austin is a highly-regarded firm with an active presence in the arbitration field. With a particularly strong offering in the USA, Sidley Austin also demonstrates strength in Europe, Asia and Latin America markets. The law firm offers:
  5. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 4
  6. Latham & Watkins LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 4
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Band 5

  1. Baker McKenzie
    5
    Baker McKenzie
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Baker McKenzie possesses an impressive international arbitration practice with lawyers positioned across key arbitration hubs. The firm excels in navigating complex cross-border disputes and providing clients with strategic advice related to arbitration proceedings. The law firm offers:
  2. Chaffetz Lindsey LLP
    5
    Chaffetz Lindsey LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    Chaffetz Lindsey is a New York boutique that has earned recognition for its deep expertise in cross-border arbitration disputes. The firm is best known for its work in the Americas. The law firm offers:
  3. Fietta LLP
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    Fietta LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    Fietta is a highly rated London boutique, recognised for its specialist PIL knowledge and background handling major investment treaty arbitrations. The law firm offers:
  4. Kim & Chang
    5
    Kim & Chang
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    "The Kim & Chang team possess considerable knowledge and experience in the international arbitration space. They have a very good grasp of the rules and conventions of arbitrations administered by the major arbitration institutions. All team members are experienced arbitration practitioners."
  5. Mayer Brown International LLP
    5
    Mayer Brown International LLP
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Mayer Brown has a robust international arbitration offering across a number of major jurisdictions including the USA, the UK, France and Brazil. The firm is well placed to deliver advice across a broad spectrum of sectors. The law firm offers:
  6. Peter & Kim
    5
    Peter & Kim
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    "The firm handled the cross-border aspects of the matter extremely well. The firm’s international team's combining of lawyers from common law and civil law jurisdictions from multiple nationalities meant that the firm was able to handle any complex issues arising from both legal systems very well."
  7. Eversheds Sutherland
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 5
  8. Volterra Fietta
    Arbitration (International)
    2024 | Band 5