King & Spalding LLP

Trial and Global Disputes

Matthew D. McGill is a leader in arbitral award and judgment enforcement and an accomplished appellate advocate who handles civil litigation appeals in the Supreme Court of the United States and courts of appeals around the country. Over the last 20+ years, Matt has argued five cases before the Supreme Court of the United States and participated in many more, including several high-profile triumphs over foreign sovereigns.

Among his many achievements, in 2020, Matthew successfully negotiated a $335 million resolution of terrorism claims against the Republic of Sudan arising from the 1998 bombings of the U.S. Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. Previously, he successfully resolved NML Capital’s multi-billion dollar claims against the Republic of Argentina after what the Financial Times called “the trial of the century in sovereign debt restructuring.” His current case load includes public enforcement matters against the governments of Argentina, India, Iran, Spain, and Venezuela.