“Howard Zelbo, partner, is an exceptional jurist. He is a strategic thinker and an extraordinary cross-poller. If you have to win, this is the guy you hire. Bredin Prat deals with commercial and investment arbitrations and represents countries in the Middle East and Eastern Europe as well as leading French and international companies in various sectors. The team focuses on construction, post-mergers and acquisitions, energy and technology infrastructure disputes, often involving African jurisdictions. The firm is co-directed by Louis-Christophe Delanoy, Raëd Fathallah, José María Pérez and Tim Portwood. Councillors Giulia Carbone and Marina Weiss are also involved. “I would like to highlight the proximity, professionalism and legal rigour. I highlight the works of Javier Prieto, Gerard Solé and Santiago Gallissà i Calzado. Three Crowns LLP, based in Washington DC, combines cutting-edge expertise in international arbitration and public international law and continues to be a major player in investment contracts and commercial arbitration.

In the area of investment, a team led by Luke Sobota is acting on behalf of the Kingdom of Bahrain in the first arbitration initiated by Bank Melli Iran and Bank Saderat Iran under the Iran-Bahrain bilateral investment agreement. The group focuses more on disputes in the oil and gas sector, as well as industry-specific expertise in technology, telecommunications and financial services. Sobota shares the leadership of the department with Liz Snodgrass, who describes clients as “the real deal at the elite level of intellectual analysis and experience.” Jan Paulsson withdrew from the partnership at the end of 2020. “They are unique in every way. They prove it by their professionalism and specialization. It stands out from other companies by its knowledge of the business. They are able to put themselves in their clients` shoes to understand their needs and propose effective and reasonable legal solutions. United States: Surveys repeatedly cite Jones Day as one of the most frequently hired law firms by U.S. companies for transactional and litigation matters, and as one of the leaders in customer service. Jones Day`s more than 1,600 lawyers across its 18 U.S. offices work together to assist clients in all key matters, from legacy practices (antitrust, mergers and acquisitions, litigation and government regulations) to newly created and expanded areas (cybersecurity, life sciences, energy and technology) that specifically address the challenges of today`s increasingly complex global business. and the legal environment.

“Teynier Pic is one of the leading dispute resolution firms on the French market. It has a team of highly experienced, practice-oriented partners and a very large team of staff, all focused on arbitration, litigation and mediation. You will be able to work in French or English with many native speakers in all aspects of international arbitration and litigation. That`s what makes them unique. “Their intelligent approach to problems and agility are commendable. For me, it`s the best arbitration firm ever. Baker & Hostetler LLP is praised for its “dedication, detail-oriented practice and knowledge of international arbitration” and handles a wide range of issues at all stages of international commercial and investment arbitration. In terms of industry-specific offerings, the team benefits from the ever-increasing interest of its customers in sectors such as energy, hospitality and telecommunications.

In addition, the group has access to the firm`s IncuBaker team, which specializes in issues at the intersection of law and legal technology. Clients appreciate the use of artificial intelligence for due diligence and document creation tasks, calling it “highly effective and useful.” Mark Cymrot leads the practice from Washington DC, where Kenneth Reisenfeld, Marco Molina, Paul Levine and Analia Gonzalez are also mentioned. Sashe Dimitroff is the most important contact person in Houston. Clifford Chance represents a growing number of clients in high-quality litigation in the energy, oil and gas, construction and infrastructure sectors. The department, co-led by Washington DC-based duo David DiBari and counsel José García Cueto, as well as Anthony Candido in New York, can also draw on the firm`s resources in other major arbitration centers such as London and Paris. Thanks in part to this global presence, the practice is an appropriate target for investment and commercial arbitration. Added to this is extensive experience with issues in Latin America. Washington DC-based Ignacio Suárez Anzorena retired from the partnership in November 2020.

“Raphaël Kaminsky is exceptional both for his legal sense and his commercial skills. Shaparak Saleh has built a spectacular niche practice in investment treaty closure proceedings before French courts. Their experience in this regard is unparalleled. An experienced litigator and arbitrator, Óscar Franco joined Latham & Watkins LLP in September 2019 and has since continuously built an impressive litigation practice, which also benefits from the firm`s good reputation and network of international offices. Commercial litigation and arbitration are the pillars of the practice, which also has niche expertise in litigation arising from the acquisition of non-performing loan (NPL) portfolios. Roberto Muñoz is an important contact person at partner level. “Barton Legum offers a strong intellectual approach and exceptional persuasion.